Friends, today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. King dedicated his life to the fight for justice and opportunity for all, and he showed what’s possible when we come together to work for change. His movement helped bring about unparallelled progress for equal rights in our nation -- including the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965.

But ever since a 2013 Supreme Court ruling rolled back critical protections to prevent voter discrimination, we’ve seen an increase in voter suppression efforts throughout the country.

Last month, I joined my House colleagues in passing the Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4) to fight back against discriminatory voting laws and restore the promise of the Voting Rights Act for every American. If you believe voting is a fundamental right, will you sign on to support this key legislation?

New voter suppression efforts -- such as instituting voter ID laws, reducing access to early voting, and limiting the number of available polling locations -- are most likely to prevent people of color, students, senior citizens, and people with disabilities from voting.

Today, we can do more than remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. We can continue his legacy by upholding the integrity of our democracy and making sure everyone’s right to vote is protected.

Add your name to support the Voting Rights Advancement Act and call on the Senate to pass this crucial legislation >>

-- Haley Stevens