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Introduced
07/19/2017
07/19/2017
In Committee
07/19/2017
07/19/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Help Our Service Members and Citizens Abroad Vote Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Help Our Service Members and Citizens Abroad Vote Act, aims to amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. Key provisions include: 1) Requiring states to submit pre-election reports on the availability and transmission of absentee ballots for federal elections to absent uniformed services members and overseas citizens, 2) Repealing the authority of states to waive the requirement to transmit absentee ballots at least 45 days before the election, and 3) Requiring states to use express delivery if they fail to transmit ballots within the 45-day deadline. The bill is intended to ensure that overseas and military voters have timely access to absentee ballots for federal elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 07/19/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3300/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3300/BILLS-115hr3300ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3300/BILLS-115hr3300ih.pdf.pdf |
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