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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1973gg. Findings and purposes
(a) Findings
The Congress finds that -
(1) the right of citizens of the United States to vote is a
fundamental right;
(2) it is the duty of the Federal, State, and local governments
to promote the exercise of that right; and
(3) discriminatory and unfair registration laws and procedures
can have a direct and damaging effect on voter participation in
elections for Federal office and disproportionately harm voter
participation by various groups, including racial minorities.
(b) Purposes
The purposes of this subchapter are -
(1) to establish procedures that will increase the number of
eligible citizens who register to vote in elections for Federal
office;
(2) to make it possible for Federal, State, and local
governments to implement this subchapter in a manner that
enhances the participation of eligible citizens as voters in
elections for Federal office;
(3) to protect the integrity of the electoral process; and
(4) to ensure that accurate and current voter registration
rolls are maintained.
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