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- H.R.1508
H.R.1508: Democracy Day Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 31, 2003
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
114 (114 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Democracy Day Act of 2003 - Requires the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November in 2004 and in each even-number year thereafter (Election Day) to be treated in the same manner as November 11 (Veterans Day) for purposes of any laws relating to Federal employment. Urges private employers to give their employees that day off to enable them to vote.Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the impact of such requirement on...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
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| March 31, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) |