Mike Honda: “just very briefly, the Tri-Caucus strongly believes that the VRA continues to effectively combat discrimination and…”

“just very briefly, the Tri-Caucus strongly believes that the VRA continues to effectively combat discrimination and protect the gains achieved for minority voters. It is well documented that language assistance is needed and used by voters. For instance, the U.S. DOJ has reported that in one year, registration rates among Spanish and Filipino-speaking American citizens grew by 21 percent and registration among Vietnamese-speaking American citizens increased over 37 percent after San Diego County started providing language assistance. In Apache County, Arizona, the Navajos have increased their turnout; and the Navajo Code Talkers, who sacrificed their lives during World War II, were able to participate in this process.”