US S1677

Bill

US S1677

Democracy Restoration Act of 2023

Introduced
05/18/2023

In Committee
05/18/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration.

AI Summary

This bill, the Democracy Restoration Act of 2023, aims to secure the federal voting rights of individuals when released from incarceration. It prohibits denying or abridging the right to vote in federal elections for citizens who have been convicted of a criminal offense, except for those serving a felony sentence at the time of the election. The bill requires states and the federal government to notify individuals of their restored voting rights upon release from custody or sentencing, and allows the Attorney General or private parties to seek declaratory or injunctive relief for violations. It also conditions the receipt of federal prison funds on states having a program to notify released individuals of their voting rights. The bill seeks to address disparities in state laws regarding criminal convictions and voting rights, and the disproportionate impact on racial and ethnic minorities.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (31)

Ben Cardin (D)*, Tammy Baldwin (D), Michael Bennet (D), Richard Blumenthal (D), Cory Booker (D), Sherrod Brown (D), Laphonza Butler (D), Bob Casey (D), Chris Coons (D), Dick Durbin (D), Dianne Feinstein (D), John Fetterman (D), Mazie Hirono (D), Tim Kaine (D), Amy Klobuchar (D), Ed Markey (D), Bob Menendez (D), Jeff Merkley (D), Patty Murray (D), Alex Padilla (D), Gary Peters (D), Jack Reed (D), Bernie Sanders (I), Brian Schatz (D), Jeanne Shaheen (D), Tina Smith (D), Chris Van Hollen (D), Elizabeth Warren (D), Peter Welch (D), Sheldon Whitehouse (D), Ron Wyden (D),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/18/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1677/all-info

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1677/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1677/BILLS-118s1677is.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR11	Freedom to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.	Related
HR4987	Democracy Restoration Act of 2023	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	Same As
S1	Freedom to Vote Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related
S2344	Freedom to Vote Act Voters’ Access to Water Act Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related

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