Bill112th CongressFiled Sep 20, 2012Government Operations and Politics
S.Res. 572
A resolution designating September 2012 as the "National Month of Voter Registration".
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 20, 2012)
Designates September 2012 as the National Month of Voter Registration.
Calls on state and local election officials to conduct public outreach and take affirmative steps to encourage voter registration.
Encourages states to be fully compliant with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and other federal voting rights laws as election day approaches.
What just happenedSep 20, 2012
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6555-6556)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateSep 20, 2012
- Sep 20, 2012IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6555-6556)
Judiciary Committee - Sep 20, 2012IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate