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- H.R.259
H.R.259: Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 8, 2003
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2003
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (36 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 2003 - Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for Federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense, unless the individual is serving a felony sentence in a correctional institution or facility at the time of the election.Authorizes the Attorney General, in a civil action, to obtain any declaratory or...
(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 the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| Jan. 8, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) |