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- H.R.2687
H.R.2687: Voter Registration Protection Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 31, 2001
- Latest Major Action Aug. 13, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Voter Registration Protection Act of 2001 - Declares that no State may prohibit any individual from registering to vote for an election for Federal office, or from voting in an election for Federal office, on the grounds that the individual has been convicted of a Federal crime, except for individuals remaining in Government custody or supervision.Establishes election day in Federal election years as a legal public holiday, starting in 2002.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Government Reform
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.
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| July 31, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Earl F. Hilliard (D-Ala.) |