John -

Fifty-six years ago today, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law to protect our sacred constitutional rights.

Since then, 26 states have sought to make it harder to vote — including my home state of Texas.

The current assault on the right to vote reminds us that our Democracy is fragile. Old battles have become new again, and congressional action is required to keep the majority from silencing the minority for good.

Just yesterday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation announcing a second special session that takes another aim at "election integrity" — Republican code words used for rigging the process when they cannot outright steal the election through a violent insurrection.

We can't wait any longer — Congress must take action NOW to restore the heart of the Voting Rights Act before it is too late.

Suppose the preclearance requirement by Shelby vs. Holder isn't reinstated before the new maps begin to take shape during the upcoming redistricting battle later this month. In that case, Republicans may very well gerrymander Texas Democrats out of our Democracy altogether. Our Republican-controlled legislature has no motivation to dilute their power when the courts aren't making them.

Time is of the essence. As the founding Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, I am committed to using every tool available to ensure that Americans from all walks of life can exercise their fundamental rights.

If you believe in protecting every American's voice at the ballot box, please consider chipping in $10 today to help the team turn out and register more Texas Democrats than ever before.

Thank you for standing up for Democracy,

-Marc

Growing up in Fort Worth’s historic Como neighborhood, Marc Veasey didn’t dream about being an elected official. He just hoped that he would one day be able to make a difference in the lives of his friends and neighbors. That simple goal has taken him all the way to the halls of Congress, where he is proud to represent not only the friends and neighbors he grew up with but hundreds of thousands of diverse voices across North Texas. Now, as Congressman for Texas's 33rd District Marc Veasey serves as the Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus and Co-Chair of the Congressional Blue Collar Caucus. Please consider making a contribution today to keep sending Marc Veasey back to Washington to fight for North Texas families.