HOUSE 126116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the necessity to publically exonerate the African-American sailors of the United States Navy who were tried and convicted of mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II in order to further aid in healing the racial divide that continues to exist in the United States.
- Last Action
- 2/14/2019
Actions
- 2019-01-03Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2019-01-03Introduced in House
- 2019-01-03Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-01-03 (00)
Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act
This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program providing funds, during FY2019, to local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives that provide 12th graders with voter registration information.
LEAs must consult with their state and local election officials in developing the initiatives.
Cosponsors (10)
- Marc Veasey (D-TX)
- Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
- BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)
- SANFORD BISHOP (D-GA)
- SHEILA JACKSON LEE (D-TX)
- Sean Maloney (D-NY)
- Terri Sewell (D-AL)
- James Himes (D-CT)
- Alan Lowenthal (D-CA)
- André Carson (D-IN)
Subjects
- Civics education
- Education programs funding
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Elementary and secondary education
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