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- H.R.50
H.R.50: Uniform Poll Closing Act of 2000
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2001
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2001
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (20 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Uniform Poll Closing Act of 2000 (sic) - Amends Federal presidential elections and vacancies law to: (1) establish 9 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, as the single poll closing time for presidential general elections; (2) allow the States of Alaska and Hawaii to open polling places for such an election during the day preceding election day; and (3) provide for extended daylight saving time in the Pacific time zone in presidential election years.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 House Administration
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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| Jan. 3, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |