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- H.R.640
H.R.640: Expanding Access to Early Voting Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 1, 2021
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- Introduced in House - Feb. 1, 2021
Bill Summary
Expanding Access to Early Voting Act of 2021 This bill expands early in-person voting. Specifically, the bill requires each state to allow individuals to vote in federal elections during an early voting period of at least 15 days. Further, states must ensure that polling places are accessible by public transportation and located in rural areas. The Election Assistance Commission must issue certain standards for early voting, including the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 1, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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| Feb. 1, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Anthony Brown (D-Md.) |