To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance protections regarding voter registration, and for other purposes.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 25, 2017)
This bill amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide that, for purposes of voting for any federal, state, or local office, a servicemember who registers to vote in a state in which he or she is present in compliance with military orders for a permanent change of station shall not, solely by reason of that registration, be deemed to have: (1) acquired a residence or domicile in that state; (2) become a resident in or of that state; or (3) lost a residence or domicile in any other state, without regard to whether the person intends to return to that state.
Within 10 days after a servicemember registers to vote in the state in which he or she is present in compliance with such orders: (1) such servicemember shall notify the Service Voting Action Officer of the military department concerned, and (2) such officer shall notify the chief state election official of the state in which the servicemember resides or is domiciled.
What just happenedMay 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 25, 2017
- May 25, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee - May 25, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 25, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 25, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House