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S.1470: Accessible Voting Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced April 29, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 29, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 29, 2021
Bill Summary
Accessible Voting Act of 2021 This bill addresses voting accessibility for individuals with disabilities and older individuals. First, the bill establishes the Office of Accessibility within the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). The office must serve as the advocate on behalf of voters with access needs, ensure state and local election officials are maintaining voting systems that meet Department of Justice accessibility standards, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| April 29, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |