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H.R.4959: Right to Vote Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 6, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Aug. 6, 2021
Bill Summary
Right to Vote Act This bill addresses the right to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill declares that every citizen of legal voting age shall have the right to vote in federal elections that is free from any burden on the time, place, or manner of voting. In addition, the bill prohibits federal, state, and local governments from substantially impairing the ability to vote in federal elections unless the government action furthers...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Aug. 6, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Aug. 6, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Mondaire Jones (D-N.Y.) |