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- H.R.882
H.R.882: Time Off to Vote Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 30, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 30, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 30, 2019
Bill Summary
Time Off to Vote Act This bill entitles an employee to two hours of paid leave on the day of a federal election in order to vote. The employer may determine the two-hour period, excluding any lunch break or other break. Taking such leave shall not result in the employee losing accrued employment benefits. The bill makes it unlawful for an employer to interfere with the right to take such leave or for an employer to discriminate against an...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 30, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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| Jan. 30, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) |