1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

House Joint Resolution B aims to impose restrictive voter identification requirements and citizenship verification, which would disenfranchise many eligible voters. Married women who have changed their surnames are one group that could be unduly burdened by these measures. According to research, an estimated 90% of women change their name after marriage, meaning millions could face obstacles exercising their constitutional right to vote under these proposed rules. This resolution undermines principles of equal access and universal suffrage that are vital to our democracy. I urge you to reject House Joint Resolution B and instead focus efforts on improving voter access and participation. Suppressing the vote weakens our representational system.