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H.R.663: Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 8, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2005
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2005 - 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, at the time of the election, such individual: (1) is serving a felony sentence in a correctional institution or facility; or (2) is on parole or probation for a felony offense. Provides for enforcement and remedies...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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Feb. 8, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) |