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- H.R.2212
H.R.2212: Democracy Restoration Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced June 16, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 2011
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Democracy Restoration Act of 2011 - 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. Provides for enforcement and remedies for violations of this Act.Specifies that: (1) nothing in this Act...
(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 the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| June 16, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) |