Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 13, 2021)
Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021
This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide information about voting to inmates from jurisdictions that allow inmates to vote while in custody.
Specifically, before a federal, state, or local election, the BOP must send inmates voting-related information, such as how to register to vote and how to request an absentee ballot. The BOP must send additional voting-related information to the reentry affairs coordinator at each federal correctional facility. The information must be provided in English and Spanish.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 13, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jul 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 13, 2021IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E753)
- Jul 13, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 13, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House