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S.3725: VoteSafe Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced May 13, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (17 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 13, 2020
Bill Summary
VoteSafe Act of 2020 This bill expands vote-by-mail and early in-person voting during the 2020 federal elections. It also directs polling places to follow certain guidance related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) preparedness. Specifically, each state and local jurisdiction must permit no-excuse mail-in absentee voting. Among other things, each state and jurisdiction must (1) provide a mail-in ballot with prepaid return postage to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 13, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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May 13, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) |