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Introduced
01/03/2019
01/03/2019
In Committee
01/03/2019
01/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program under which the Commission shall provide funds to local educational agencies for initiatives to provide voter registration information to secondary school students in the 12th grade. 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act, directs the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to carry out a pilot program in fiscal year 2019 that provides funds to eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives to provide 12th-grade secondary school students with voter registration information. The LEAs must consult with state and local election officials in developing these initiatives. The bill also requires LEAs receiving funds to submit a report to the EAC describing the initiatives and their effectiveness, and the EAC to then submit a report to Congress on the overall pilot program.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Al Green (D)*,
Sanford Bishop (D),
André Carson (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Jim Himes (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Sean Maloney (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 01/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/126/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr126/BILLS-116hr126ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr126/BILLS-116hr126ih.pdf.pdf |
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