Whereas in 2020, laws that are intended to purposely discriminate, hinder, and prohibit the rights of Americans to vote are prevalent; Whereas voter suppression laws disproportionately impact historically marginalized people, including persons of color, low income persons, and elderly persons; Whereas these laws especially target and disenfranchise minorities and people of color in African-American and Latino communities, among other demographics; Whereas as we celebrate the anniversary of Juneteenth, which marked the ending of slavery 155 years ago, we must protect the constitutional right of African Americans and other minorities to vote; Whereas the fear of reverting back to the time of Jim Crow voting restrictions and the complete suppression of minorities at the polls can be fought by investing in our democracy; Whereas the recent primary elections in States such as Wisconsin, Washington, Georgia, and South Carolina exposed many flaws in our electoral system that undermines the sacred right to vote in the United States; Whereas the active threats posed by the emergence of COVID–19 have created new challenges and barriers relating to access to the ballot box for voters; Whereas additional investments in new technology and improved election systems are crucial to the health of our democratic institutions and the administration of fair elections; and Whereas more work must be done to remove oppressive voting laws and increase access to the polls to ensure that all Americans have the right to vote in the midst of the global health threats posed by COVID–19: Now, therefore, be it