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H.R.893: 21st Century Voting Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 6, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 6, 2017
Bill Summary
21st Century Voting Act This bill establishes the Commission on Voting to report to Congress proposed legislation that would make specified changes to voting policy, including: (1) making Election Day a national holiday, (2) making voter registration automatic and permanent, and (3) restoring the right to vote to persons released from prison. This proposed legislation must be introduced as a bill by the Speaker of the House of Representatives...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 6, 2017 |
Referred to House Rules
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Feb. 6, 2017 |
Referred to House Administration
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Feb. 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Feb. 6, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) |