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S.85: FAST Voting Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 23, 2013
- Latest Major Action March 12, 2014
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Louis L. Redding Fair, Accurate, Secure, and Timely Voting Act of 2013 or FAST Voting Act of 2013 - Directs the Attorney General to award grants, on a competitive basis, to enable states to: (1) invest in practices and technology designed to expedite voting at the polls, and (2) simplify voter registration. Requires the grant application to include a comprehensive and coherent plan for using funds to improve the applicant's performance on...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 12, 2014 |
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
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Jan. 23, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S218-219)
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Jan. 23, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.) |