FL H0477

Urges Congress to revise the Section 4 preclearance coverage formula in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to restore federal review of voting practices in covered jurisdictions.

References the June 25, 2013 Supreme Court ruling in Shelby County v. Holder that struck down the original preclearance coverage formula as unconstitutional, rendering Section 5 federal review inoperable.

Identifies five Florida counties subject to preclearance requirements: Collier, Hardee, Hendry, Hillsborough, and Monroe, which have significant non-English-speaking language minorities.

States that revised legislation would ensure continued federal review of new or modified voting practices to protect minority participation in the electoral process.

Directs copies of the memorial be sent to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate President, and all members of the Florida Congressional delegation.