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- H.CON.RES.17
H.CON.RES.17: Expressing the sense of Congress that a day should be designated as "National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day".
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 15, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 15, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that a National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day should be designated to remind all Americans of the critical role that the Voting Rights Act of 1965 continues to play in protecting the right to vote, and to be an occasion for them to voice their support for this landmark civil rights law.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 15, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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| Feb. 15, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Marcia L. Fudge (D-Ohio) |