Congressional Hearing on Native American Voting Rights
January 1, 2020
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The Frame
The hearing serves as a formal record of testimony regarding voting obstacles faced by Native American communities, which informs potential federal legislative action on election administration and voter protection.
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Native American voters
This group is the subject of the hearing regarding their ability to access polling places and participate in elections.
Tribal governments
Tribal leaders provided testimony on how election administration policies impact their members' voting rights.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on February 11, 2020, by the Subcommittee on Elections.
- The Subcommittee examined barriers including polling place closures, early voting restrictions, voter ID laws, and voter roll purges.
- The hearing addressed the lack of language assistance and materials for Native American voters.
- The House previously passed H.R. 1 and H.R. 4 to address voter protections and ballot access.
- The Subcommittee conducted a series of field hearings throughout 2019 to investigate election administration.
- The record includes testimony from tribal leaders, legal experts, and representatives of the Native American Rights Fund.
Why It Matters
The hearing serves as a formal record of testimony regarding voting obstacles faced by Native American communities, which informs potential federal legislative action on election administration and voter protection.
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Discoveries
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Focus on Native American Voting Rights
The hearing highlights a shift toward addressing specific, localized barriers faced by Native American voters as part of broader federal election reform efforts.
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