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Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 1999

Introduced: March 2, 1999 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps

Introduced

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Oct 21, 1999

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Mar 16, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Mar 2, 1999

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 2, 1999

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E306)

Mar 2, 1999

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 1999 - 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, unless the individual is serving a felony sentence in a correctional institution or facility at the time of the election.

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 October 21, 1999

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Committees of jurisdiction 2