On the recordJanuary 13, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act. Our democracy is built on the sacred principle that every American has an equal and fair right to vote. But States like my home State of Texas are imposing laws that are already limiting that very sacred right. Between bills like SB1 and extreme gerrymandering, the voices of many Texans are being diluted and silenced, especially Latinos. We cannot let this stand. It is our responsibility, our duty to protect voting rights for every American, no matter what ZIP Code they live in or what language they speak. The Freedom to Vote Act will do just that for Latinos and for all Americans. By banning partisan gerrymandering, restoring the Voting Rights Act, and creating new protections for voters, we will ensure every American makes their voice heard. Mi voto, mi voz. (English translation of Spanish is as follows: My vote, my voice.)
