-
Home
-
The Conscience of Congress
Since its establishment in 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African Americans and other marginalized communities in the United States have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.
-
The Conscience of Congress
- About Us
- Newsroom
- Initiatives
- Policy & Task Forces
- Contact Us
Press Releases
CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield's Statement on House Republicans' Decision to Not Restore the Voting Rights Act
Washington, DC,
January 14, 2015
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair G. K. Butterfield released the following statement today regarding House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte’s comments on the Voting Rights Act: “I am deeply troubled to learn that Representative Bob Goodlatte, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, does not think it is necessary to restore the Voting Rights Act (VRA). We began this Congress very hopeful to build upon the bipartisan work of Representatives Jim Sensenbrenner and Jim Clyburn. If this is indeed the position of the entire Republican Conference, then they have clearly drawn a line in the sand—one in which they are on the wrong side of. “The protections of the Voting Rights Act must be restored. The weakening of VRA left millions of Americans vulnerable to discriminatory state laws. To do nothing sends a terrible message, not only to minorities, but to anyone who believes the right to vote is essential to our democracy and way of life. “The CBC is determined to restore Section 5 protections and will work tirelessly to mobilize communities across the country to do just that. I call on Speaker Boehner, Majority Leader McCarthy, and Majority Whip Scalise to reverse this decision and make restoring VRA a priority.” www.TheCongressionalBlackCaucus.com ### |
Subscribe
Stay Connected