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- H.R.1300
H.R.1300: Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 15, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (32 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 2005 - States that the right of an individual who is a citizen of the United States 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 such individual is serving a felony sentence in a correctional institute or facility at the time of the election. Authorizes the Attorney General, in a civil action, to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| March 15, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) |