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21st Century Voting Act

Introduced: January 9, 2019 Introduced by: Meng, Grace Democratic · New York See on congress.gov

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Jan 9, 2019

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 9, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

21st Century Voting Act

This bill establishes the Commission on Voting to report to Congress proposed legislation that would make specified changes to voting policy, including (1) making Election Day a national holiday, (2) making voter registration automatic and permanent, and (3) restoring the right to vote to persons released from prison.

This proposed legislation must be introduced as a bill by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and receive a vote. If the bill passes the House, it must be considered and voted upon by the Senate.

What's happening now January 9, 2019

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