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H.R.2830: Voting Restoration Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Aug. 2, 2001
- Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Voting Restoration Act - Prohibits the denial or abridgement of the right of any individual to vote or to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the grounds of a felony conviction. Permits a State, however, to restrict such an individual's right to vote or register to vote during any period in which the individual remains under the custody or supervision of the State or local jurisdiction (including supervision through parole or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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 House Administration
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| Aug. 2, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) |