HOUSE 893115th CongressReferred 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.

21st Century Voting Act

Last Action: 2/6/2017

Actions

2017-02-06Referred 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.
2017-02-06Referred 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.
2017-02-06Referred 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.
2017-02-06Introduced in House
2017-02-06Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2017-02-06 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (5)

Steve Cohen (D-TN)
TIM RYAN (D-OH)
Frederica Wilson (D-FL)
ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
Donald Beyer (D-VA)

Subjects

Advisory bodies
Citizenship and naturalization
Commemorative events and holidays
Computer security and identity theft
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government studies and investigations
Legislative rules and procedure
State and local government operations
Voting rights

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