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H.R. 3709 108th Congress House

District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2004

Official title: To restore the Federal electoral rights of the residents of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 20, 2004 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Absentee votingArmed Forces and National SecurityCongressCongressional districts
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Congressional electionsCongressional reporting requirementsDisabledDistrict of ColumbiaElection administrationElectoral collegeMarylandMembers of CongressPolitical representationPresidential electionsSocial WelfareSoldier votingState lawsState-local relationsVoter registrationVoting of the disabledVoting of the elderlyVoting rights
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 23, 2004
Committee Hearings Held.
Mar 1, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jan 20, 2004
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 20, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6-7)
Jan 20, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 23, 2004

Committee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2004 - Restores the right of District of Columbia residents to participate as Maryland residents in congressional elections and presidential elections.

Repeals provisions of the: (1) District of Columbia Delegate Act that establishes the office of District of Columbia Delegate to the House of Representatives; and (2) District of Columbia Statehood Constitution Convention Initiative of 1979 that provides for electing a Senator and Representative for the District.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3709: District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2004. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3709/
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"H.R. 3709: District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2004." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3709/.
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H.R. 3709, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3709/.
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