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Introduced
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
In Committee
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill 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 Act or the Students 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 information on how to register to vote in elections for public office. The LEAs must consult with state and local election officials in developing these initiatives, and they must submit reports to the EAC on the effectiveness of the initiatives. The EAC is then required to submit a report to Congress on the overall pilot program.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Amy Klobuchar (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Angus King (I),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 02/28/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/625/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s625/BILLS-116s625is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s625/BILLS-116s625is.pdf.pdf |
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