Democracy Restoration Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 26, 2018)
Democracy Restoration Act of 2018
This bill establishes that an individual's right to vote in a federal election may not be abridged due to a criminal conviction unless the individual is incarcerated for a felony sentence at the time of the election. The bill also (1) requires incarcerated individuals to be notified of the restoration of their voting rights upon release, and (2) prohibits states and local governments that do not comply with this bill from receiving federal funds for constructing or improving prisons.
What just happenedJul 26, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 26, 2018
- Jul 26, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jul 26, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jul 26, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 26, 2018IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1091-1092)
- Jul 26, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 26, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House