Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 14, 2017Government Operations and Politics
H.Res. 450
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the power of Congress to protect the right to vote.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 14, 2017)
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress:
- has the power to prohibit voter suppression activities,
- should require every state to create and maintain an online voter registration system and automatically register eligible voters whose information is contained in the state's motor vehicle license registration system (with a 21-day opt-out period for those who wish to be taken off the registry), and
- should make Election Day a legal public holiday.
What just happenedJul 14, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8](D-MN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 14, 2017
- Jul 14, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Committee on House Administration - Jul 14, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 14, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House