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Democracy Day Act of 2003

Introduced: March 31, 2003 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Apr 16, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.

Mar 31, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Mar 31, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E619)

Mar 31, 2003

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Democracy Day Act of 2003 - Requires the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November in 2004 and in each even-number year thereafter (Election Day) to be treated in the same manner as November 11 (Veterans Day) for purposes of any laws relating to Federal employment. Urges private employers to give their employees that day off to enable them to vote.

Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the impact of such requirement on voter participation.

What's happening now April 16, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.

Committees of jurisdiction 2