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S.1: For the People Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced March 17, 2021
- Latest Major Action Aug. 11, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
48 (46 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate - Aug. 11, 2021
- Introduced in Senate - March 17, 2021
Bill Summary
For the People Act of 2021 This bill addresses voter access, election integrity and security, campaign finance, and ethics for the three branches of government. Specifically, the bill expands voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It also limits removing voters from voter rolls. The bill requires states to establish independent redistricting commissions to carry...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 11, 2021 |
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 358 (Pursuant to S. Res. 27, 117th Congress). |
| Aug. 11, 2021 |
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 358 (Pursuant to S. Res. 27, 117th Congress). (consideration: CR S6250) |
| Aug. 11, 2021 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
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| May 11, 2021 |
Committee on Rules and Administration. Failed to report favorably.
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| March 24, 2021 |
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
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| March 24, 2021 |
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-14.
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| March 17, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| March 17, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |