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Introduced
08/06/2021
08/06/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To protect the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Right to Vote Act, aims to protect the right to vote in federal elections. It prohibits governments from diminishing or substantially impairing a citizen's ability to vote, unless such action is the least restrictive means to significantly further an important governmental interest. The bill establishes judicial review standards, including a burden-shifting framework, for challenges to voting restrictions. It also provides for expedited court proceedings and attorney's fees. The bill defines key terms like "government" and "vote," and includes rules of construction to ensure it does not authorize additional voting burdens or limit other voting rights and remedies.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4959/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4959/BILLS-117hr4959ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4959/BILLS-117hr4959ih.pdf.pdf |
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