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H.R. 6704 110th Congress House

Student VOTER Act of 2008

Official title: To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for the treatment of institutions of higher education as voter registration agencies.

Introduced: July 31, 2008 Introduced by: Janice D. Schakowsky Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 110th Congress ended
It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) 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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Aug 1, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1673)
Jul 31, 2008
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
Jul 31, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 1, 2008

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1673)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Student Voter Opportunity To Encourage Registration Act of 2008 or the Student VOTER Act of 2008 - Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require states to designate federally-funded institutions of higher education as agencies for the registration of voters in federal elections.

Requires such schools to provide mail voter registration application forms to students registering to enroll in their courses.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3390 Identical bill Student VOTER Act of 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6704: Student VOTER Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6704/
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