Congresswoman Johnson Issues a Statement on the Anniversary of the Help America Vote Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington, DC – (Wednesday, October 29, 2014)—Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement on the anniversary of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA):

“I am pleased to note that today marks the 12th anniversary of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). Since its passing in 2002, this piece of legislation has been pivotal in mandating minimum standards in voting systems and voter access here in the United States.

I believe efforts like those seen in HAVA are extremely important to the future success of our democracy. As a result, it is imperative that Americans educate themselves on their voting rights and become actively involved in efforts to increase awareness across the country. 

Recently, in my home state of Texas new voting regulations have been put into place. These regulations drastically changed voter identification requirements and impacted access to the polls. These types of changes highlight the importance of  voter reform and the necessity for voting awareness to be pushed to the forefront.

In honor of the anniversary of HAVA, I encourage all Americans to become mindful of voter rights and preparedness. Voting is essential to the legacy of the United States democracy, and I support all efforts which improve access to voting for all.”

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the ranking member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Kessler Park, Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, South Dallas & South Oak Cliff; all of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Ferris, Glenn Heights, South Grand Prairie, Oak Lawn, Ovilla, Uptown/Victory Park and West Dallas.