Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.6778
H.R.6778: Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2008
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2008
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2008 - 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 is serving a felony sentence in a correctional institution or facility. Requires the chief correctional officer of each state to inform convicted felons within 30 days...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
|
|
| Aug. 1, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |