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H.R.7489: Time Off to Vote Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 11, 2022
- Latest Major Action April 11, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 11, 2022
Bill Summary
Time Off to Vote Act This bill requires an employer, upon the request of an employee, to provide the employee with a minimum of two consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in a federal election. 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 11, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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April 11, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) |