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US S2197

US S2197
Supporting Military Voters Act


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Introduced
06/22/2023
In Committee
06/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of the effectiveness of the Federal Government in carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and an analysis of means for improving access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an analysis of the effectiveness of the federal government in carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters. The bill also requires the Comptroller General to study means for improving access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members. The analysis and study will examine various aspects of UOCAVA implementation, such as the transmission and treatment of ballots, the assistance provided to absent uniformed services voters, and the awareness and provision of voter registration information to members of the Armed Forces and their families. The Comptroller General is required to submit a report on the analysis and study to Congress by September 30, 2025.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 06/22/2023)

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