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- H.R.1459
H.R.1459: Democracy Restoration Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced March 19, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 21, 2015
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
57 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 19, 2015
Bill Summary
Democracy Restoration Act of 2015 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 |
|---|---|
| April 21, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| March 19, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 19, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) |