Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 14, 2017)
Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2017
This bill directs the chief election official of each state to establish and operate an automatic voter registration system for federal elections. The system shall obtain information about eligible voters from contributing state agencies, including all agencies required by federal law to provide voter registration services. The Election Assistance Commission shall make grants to assist states in implementing the bill.
What just happenedJun 14, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3490-3491)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 14, 2017
- Jun 14, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3490-3491)
Rules and Administration Committee - Jun 14, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate