Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 26, 2019Government Operations and Politics
S. 561
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 26, 2019)
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
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 happenedFeb 26, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT](D-VT)Sponsor
46 cosponsors43 D1 R2 I
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 26, 2019
- Feb 26, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate