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H.R. 4298

Inclusive Elections Act of 2021

Inclusive Elections Act of 2021

This bill requires courts, when hearing challenges to election laws, to consider whether the law has a disparate impact on members of a protected class of citizens.

Specifically, the bill requires courts to consider whether (1) the challenged standard, practice, or procedure imposes a disparate burden on members of a protected class of citizens; and (2) the disparate burden is related to social and historical conditions that produce discrimination against members of the protected class.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17](D-NY)Sponsor
22 cosponsors22 D
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Inclusive Elections Act of 2021 — Informed