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H.R.63: Democracy Day Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2005
- Latest Major Action Jan. 4, 2005
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
110 (110 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Democracy Day Act of 2005 - Requires the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November in 2008 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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Jan. 4, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) |