HR 5158
106th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil actions and liability
Ex-offenders
Federal preemption
Government Operations and Politics
Injunctions
Law
State laws
Voting rights
Second Chance Voting Rights Act of 2000
Introduced: September 12, 2000
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 4, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8790)
Sep 21, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Sep 12, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 12, 2000
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Second Chance Voting Rights Act of 2000 - Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for Federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense. Makes this provision applicable to an individual convicted of a criminal offense upon the unconditional release of that individual from incarceration and the completion of sentence for that offense, including parole.
Authorizes the Attorney General, in a civil action, to obtain such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to remedy a violation of this Act. Creates a private right of action, subject to specified requirements.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8790)
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1