Bill116th CongressFiled May 9, 2019Government Operations and Politics
S. 1397
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to provide for a national Federal write-in absentee ballot for domestic use.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 9, 2019)
This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to create a national federal write-in absentee ballot that must be made available on the internet in a printable format.
States must permit certain individuals to use the ballot to cast a vote in any election for federal office. The individuals who qualify to use the ballot are those who
- reside in an area where a state of emergency has been declared by the state due to a natural disaster,
- expect to be absent from their jurisdiction on election day due to professional or volunteer service in response to a natural disaster or emergency,
- expect to be hospitalized on election day, or
- requested an absentee ballot but did not receive it in time for it to be counted in the election.
What just happenedMay 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 9, 2019
- May 9, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Rules and Administration Committee - May 9, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate