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- H.R.394
H.R.394: 21st Century Voting Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 9, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 9, 2019
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 |
|---|---|
| Jan. 9, 2019 |
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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| Jan. 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) |