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The National Voter Registration Act—§ 1973gg. Findings and Purposes

The National Voter Registration Act, 42 U.S.C. 1973gg et seq. provides in relevant part: § 1973gg. Findings and purposes Findings The Congress finds that-- the right of citizens of the United States to vote is a fundamental right; it is the duty of the Federal, State, and local governments to promote the exercise of that right; and 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. Purposes The purposes of this subchapter are-- to establish procedures that will increase the number of eligible citizens who register to vote in elections for Federal office; 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; to protect the integrity of the electoral process; and to ensure that accurate and current voter registration rolls are maintained.