HRES 123
114th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Voting rights
Expressing support for designation of August 6 as National Voting Rights Day.
Introduced: February 24, 2015
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 17, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Feb 24, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 24, 2015
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E241)
Feb 24, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill: (1) supports the designation of "National Voting Rights Day" in commemoration of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; (2) acknowledges the significance of the Voting Rights Act with regard to enforcing the civil rights of all U.S. citizens; and (3) emphasizes the importance of ensuring the ability of all U.S. citizens to fully participate in the electoral process.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Committees of jurisdiction
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