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S.1397: A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to provide for a national Federal write-in absentee ballot for domestic use.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 9, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 9, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to create a national federal write-in absentee ballot that must be made available on the internet in a printable format. States must permit certain individuals to use the ballot to cast a vote in any election for federal office. The individuals who qualify to use the ballot are those who reside in an area where a state of emergency has been declared by the state due to a natural disaster,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 9, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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May 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) |