Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 14, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8249
Removing Monetary Barriers to Voting Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 14, 2020)
Removing Monetary Barriers to Voting Act
This bill establishes that an individual's right to vote in an election may not be denied or abridged due to debts owed for a criminal conviction.
What just happenedSep 14, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7](D-NY)Sponsor
29 cosponsors29 D
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- Introduced in HouseSep 14, 2020
- Sep 14, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Sep 14, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House