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- H.R.5557
H.R.5557: Poll Tax Prohibition Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced June 22, 2016
- Latest Major Action June 22, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Poll Tax Prohibition Act of 2016 This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 and the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit requiring: an individual to present a piece of information that has an associated cost as a condition of voting in a federal election, or an individual wishing to vote by mail to include a piece of identification (or a copy of one) that has an associated cost.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 22, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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| June 22, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Marc Veasey (D-Texas) |