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HR 3023 100th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Election administration Voter registration Voting

Voter Participation Act of 1987

Introduced: July 28, 1987 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 27, 1988
Field Hearings Held in Los Angeles, California.
May 10, 1988
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 19, 1988
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 3, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Elections.
Jul 28, 1987
Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Jul 28, 1987
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Voter Participation Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to allow an individual who is otherwise eligible to vote in a Federal election to register to vote in such election by submitting a registration form, in person or by mail, to appropriate State election officials at least 20 days before the election.

Authorizes such an individual to register to vote in a Federal election at the appropriate polling place on the date of the election.

Requires States to provide for maximum accessibility to registration offices and forms.

Directs the Federal Election Commission to prescribe regulations to carry out this Act, taking into consideration the need for uniformity in voter registration procedures.

Declares that this Act does not prevent any State from providing greater access to voter registration.

What's happening now May 27, 1988

Field Hearings Held in Los Angeles, California.

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