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- H.R.5971
H.R.5971: American Elections Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 6, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 3, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
55 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
American Elections Act of 2008 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require, except as provided for under this Act, that all ballots and balloting material used in federal elections be only in the English language. Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the requirement that certain jurisdictions provide ballots and other voting materials in languages other than English. Restricts such requirement to certain political...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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.
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Referred to House House Administration
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| May 6, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Dean Heller (R-Nev.) |