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Introduced
05/10/2021
05/10/2021
In Committee
05/10/2021
05/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure access to water and food for voters waiting in line at polling stations in Federal elections.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Voters' Access to Water Act, amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit states from restricting the donation of food and non-alcoholic beverages to people waiting in line to vote at federal election polling stations, as long as the donations are made without regard to the voter's political preferences or participation. The bill aims to ensure that voters do not face issues like dehydration, inadequate food, discomfort, or health risks due to long wait times at polling places, which have disproportionately affected Black and Latino voters. The bill provides an exception allowing states to require those distributing food and drinks to refrain from political or electioneering activities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (17)
Jon Ossoff (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 05/10/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1539/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1539/BILLS-117s1539is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1539/BILLS-117s1539is.pdf.pdf |
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