Expressing support for designation of August 6 as National Voting Rights Day.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 24, 2015)
This bill: (1) supports the designation of "National Voting Rights Day" in commemoration of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; (2) acknowledges the significance of the Voting Rights Act with regard to enforcing the civil rights of all U.S. citizens; and (3) emphasizes the importance of ensuring the ability of all U.S. citizens to fully participate in the electoral process.
What just happenedMar 17, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 24, 2015
- Mar 17, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Feb 24, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 24, 2015IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E241)
- Feb 24, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 24, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House