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- H.R.1799
H.R.1799: Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 14, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2019
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (14 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 14, 2019
Bill Summary
Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2019 This bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices in these areas may take effect. (Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights.) A state and all of its...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| March 14, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) |