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- H.R.2978
H.R.2978: Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced June 21, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 17, 2017
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
193 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 21, 2017
Bill Summary
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to allow a representative official of an Indian tribe, with authorization from the governing body of the tribe, to request one or more polling places to be located on tribal lands. The state or political subdivision shall provide each requested polling place at no expense to the Indian tribe if certain criteria are met. A federal court shall retain...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 10, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| June 21, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 21, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) |