Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 29, 2020Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 7820
Congressman John R. Lewis Election Day Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 29, 2020)
Congressman John R. Lewis Election Day Act of 2020
This bill designates November 3, 2020, as a legal public (i.e., national) holiday known as John Lewis Election Day. It also urges U.S. private employers to give their employees the day off on November 3, 2020, so they may cast votes in elections held on that day.
What just happenedJul 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3](D-OH)Sponsor
21 cosponsors21 D
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- Introduced in HouseJul 29, 2020
- Jul 29, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House