Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 8, 2020Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 8189
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from counting a ballot cast in an election for Federal office which is received by the State after the date of the election.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 8, 2020)
This bill generally prohibits states from counting ballots that are received after the date of a federal election. However, the prohibition does not apply to absentee ballots that are cast by uniformed service members, their family members, or overseas citizens.
What just happenedSep 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1](R-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseSep 8, 2020
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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