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S.3526: FAST Voting Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 8, 2016
- Latest Major Action Dec. 8, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Dec. 8, 2016
Bill Summary
Louis L. Redding Fair, Accurate, Secure, and Timely Voting Act of 2016 or the FAST Voting Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award grants, on a competitive basis, to enable states to: (1) invest in practices and technology designed to expedite voting at the polls, and (2) simplify voter registration. The grant application shall include a comprehensive and coherent plan for using funds to improve the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 8, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| Dec. 8, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.) |