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S.1728: Safeguarding Elections for our Nation's Troops through Reforms and Improvements (SENTRI) Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Nov. 19, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 10, 2014
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Bill Cosponsors
14 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Safeguarding Elections for our Nation's Troops through Reforms and Improvements (SENTRI) Act - Makes amendments to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to expand access to voting in federal elections for members of the uniformed services and U.S. citizens residing abroad (overseas voters). Title I: Amendments Related to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act - (Sec. 101) Requires the chief election official...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 10, 2014 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 355.
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| April 10, 2014 |
Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Schumer with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| April 9, 2014 |
Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| Jan. 29, 2014 |
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-610.
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| Nov. 19, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8190-8192)
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| Nov. 19, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |