H.R.4479: To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit States from denying certain veterans who have been convicted of a felony and who have completed their sentence the opportunity to register to vote or vote.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
  • Introduced June 2, 2004
  • Latest Major Action June 28, 2004

Bill Summary

Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit States from denying voter registration to or voting by certain veterans convicted of felonies who have completed their sentences.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Referred to House House Administration
Referred to House Judiciary
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
June 2, 2004

Introduced in the House by Julia M. Carson (D-Ind.)

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