The Right to Vote Act establishes voting as a fundamental right for all eligible citizens in federal elections and sets strict limits on government actions that burden voting. The bill prohibits governments from diminishing or substantially impairing voters' ability to vote unless they can demonstrate that such restrictions are necessary to serve an important government interest and are the least restrictive way to do so. Any voter or group of voters can sue in federal court to challenge voting restrictions, and courts must expedite these cases and apply a legal standard that places the burden on the government to justify any voting barriers. The law applies to all federal, state, and local governments, as well as U.S. territories, and takes effect for elections occurring on or after September 1, 2026. The bill also allows courts to award attorney's fees to successful plaintiffs challenging voting restrictions under this Act.
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