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S.2235: Democracy Restoration Act of 2014
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced April 10, 2014
- Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2014
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Democracy Restoration Act of 2014 - 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 of, and remedies for violations of, this Act. Prohibits this Act from being...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 9, 2014 |
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held.
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| April 10, 2014 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 10, 2014 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |