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H.R.787: Streamlined and Improved Methods at Polling Locations and Early (SIMPLE) Voting Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 1, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 1, 2017
Bill Summary
Streamlined and Improved Methods at Polling Locations and Early (SIMPLE) Voting Act of 2017 This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) to require each state to allow individuals to vote in a federal election on each day during the 15-day period ending on the second day immediately preceding the election date in the same manner as voting is allowed on election day. A state shall ensure that each polling place that allows early...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 1, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Feb. 1, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |