Bill114th CongressFiled Sep 27, 2016Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.Con.Res. 164
Expressing the support for the passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 27, 2016)
Observes and recognizes the new crisis of voter suppression tactics that have been enacted by states and localities since the Shelby County v. Holder Supreme Court decision.
Urges congressional leadership to allow for an immediate vote on the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015.
What just happenedSep 30, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33](D-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseSep 27, 2016
- Sep 30, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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