Protest Atempted Gag on Voter Registration
House Attempt to Suppress Voter Registration Efforts – action.pfaw.org Some in Congress are actively working to discourage voter registration drives. Protest the inclusion of an anti-advocacy provision in H.R. 1461 (the Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2005), which would disqualify non-profit organizations from receiving grants if they engage in lobbying or non-partisan election activities – including voter registration drives – even with their own funds. If within the 12 months prior to application for a grant they engage in…