Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 22, 2020Government Operations and Politics
S. 4263
John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 22, 2020)
John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
This bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. (Preclearance is the process of receiving federal preapproval before making legal changes that would affect voting rights.) In addition, the bill expands voting access on tribal lands.
What just happenedJul 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT](D-VT)Sponsor
47 cosponsors44 D1 R2 I
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- Introduced in SenateJul 22, 2020
- Jul 22, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate