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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the three civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama that took place over the course of several weeks in March 1965. [SCR-8]
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the three civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama that took place over the course of several weeks in March 1965. Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the three civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/04/2015
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Democracy Restoration Act of 2015 [S.772]
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Democracy Restoration Act of 2015 Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense unless, at the time of the election, such individual is serving a felony sentence in a correctional institution or facility. Provides for enforcement of, and remedies for violations of, this Act. Prohibits this Act from being construed to prohibit a state from enacting any state law that affords the right to vote in any election for
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/18/2015
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A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or in the final Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March in March of 1965, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. [S.527]
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A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or in the final Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March in March of 1965, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal to the Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the final Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 02/27/2015
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Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act of 2015 [S.457]
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Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act of 2015 Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for federal office shall not be denied or abridged because the individual has been convicted of a non-violent criminal offense, unless, at the time of the election, the individual is serving a sentence in a correctional facility or a term of probation. Restores the right to vote of an individual on probation: (1) on the date the term of probation ends, if such term is less than one year; or (2) one year after the date the individual begins
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/11/2015
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Voter Empowerment Act of 2015 [S.3309]
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Voter Empowerment Act of 2015 Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2015 Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) to require states to make available websites for online voter registration. Authorizes automated voter registration of certain individuals and establishes other initiatives to promote voter registration, such as same-day registration and voter registration of individuals under 18 years of age. Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit hindering, interfering with, or preventing voter registration. Amends the Help
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 09/12/2016
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Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Act [S.3073]
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Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Act This bill establishes a Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission to develop and execute programs and activities to commemorate the centennial of the passage and ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, which prohibits the federal government and states from denying U.S. citizens the right to vote on account of sex.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/16/2016
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Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act [S.2483]
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Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act This bill prohibits a state that has been redistricted after an apportionment from being redistricted again until after the next apportionment of Representatives, unless the state is ordered by a court to conduct such a subsequent redistricting in order to: (1) comply with the U.S. Constitution, or (2) enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Redistricting must be conducted through a plan developed by the independent redistricting commission established in the state, or if such plan is not enacted into
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/02/2016
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LINE Act of 2015 Lines Interfere with National Elections Act of 2015 [S.212]
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LINE Act of 2015 Lines Interfere with National Elections Act of 2015 Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require each jurisdiction where a substantial number of voters waited more than 30 minutes to cast a vote in the federal election held on November 6, 2012, or any federal election held after that date, to comply with a state remedial plan to minimize voter waiting times.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 01/21/2015
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Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act [S.1980]
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Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Alice Paul to recognize her role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 08/05/2015
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Sewall-Belmont House Act of 2015 [S.1975]
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Sewall-Belmont House Act of 2015 This bill establishes the Sewall-Belmont House National Historic Site (the former headquarters of the National Woman's Party of the women's suffrage movement) as a unit of the National Park System (NPS). The Site shall not be established as an NPS unit, however, until the Department of the Interior determines that: (1) the National Woman's Party has transferred to Interior the land and any improvements within the boundaries of the Site, and (2) Interior and the National Woman's Party have entered into a management
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. on 03/17/2016
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Native American Voting Rights Act of 2015 [S.1912]
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Native American Voting Rights Act of 2015 This bill prohibits states and local governments from: eliminating the only polling place or voter registration site on an Indian reservation; moving or consolidating a polling place or voter registration site located on an Indian reservation to a location one mile or further from the existing one; moving or consolidating a polling place on an Indian reservation to a location across a natural boundary if that makes travel difficult for a voter, regardless of distance; eliminating in-person voting on an Indian
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/30/2015
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New Columbia Admission Act [S.1688]
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New Columbia Admission Act Sets forth procedures for admission into the United States of the state of New Columbia. Requires the Mayor of the District of Columbia to: (1) submit to the eligible voters propositions for statehood and adoption of a State Constitution, and (2) issue a proclamation for the first elections to Congress of two Senators and one Representative of New Columbia. Requires the President, upon adoption of such propositions and certification of such elections, to issue a proclamation announcing the results and admitting New Columbia
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/25/2015
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Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015 [S.1659]
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Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015 This bill amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to allow a representative official of an Indian tribe, with authorization from the governing body of the tribe, to request one or more polling places to be located on tribal lands. The state or political subdivision shall provide each requested polling place at no expense to the Indian tribe if certain criteria are met. A federal court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce constitutional voting guarantees, but also certain violations of the Act as well as of any
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S4604-4606) on 06/24/2015
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BALTIMORE Act Building and Lifting Trust In order to Multiply Opportunities and Racial Equality Act of 2015 [S.1610]
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BALTIMORE Act Building and Lifting Trust In order to Multiply Opportunities and Racial Equality Act of 2015 End Racial Profiling Act of 2015 This bill prohibits racial profiling by federal, state, local, or tribal law enforcement agents or agencies. The Department of Justice (DOJ) or an individual may bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief. Proof of disparate impact constitutes prima facie (i.e., sufficient) evidence of racial profiling. This bills sets forth provisions to eliminate racial profiling, including creating administrative
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Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S4302) on 06/18/2015
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Recognizing the historical significance and the 50th anniversary of the "James H. Meredith March Against Fear", a 220-mile walk down Highway 51 from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi. [HR-802]
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Recognizing the historical significance and the 50th anniversary of the "James H. Meredith March Against Fear", a 220-mile walk down Highway 51 from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi. Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the "James H. Meredith March Against Fear."
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 07/20/2016
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Recognizing the lack of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are District of Columbia residents. [HR-761]
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Recognizing the lack of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are District of Columbia residents. Recognizes the lack of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 05/26/2016
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Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States. [HR-601]
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Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Recognizes the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment, which prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote on the basis of race. Acknowledges the significance of the Fifteenth Amendment and continues to support its goals and ideals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 02/29/2016
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Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States. [HR-596]
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Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Recognizes the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment, which prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote on the basis of race. Acknowledges the significance of the Fifteenth Amendment and continues to support its goals and ideals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Brady
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 02/29/2016
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the power of Congress to protect the right to vote. [HR-363]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the power of Congress to protect the right to vote. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress: has the power to prohibit voter suppression activities, should require every state to create and maintain an online voter registration system and automatically register eligible voters whose information is contained in the state's motor vehicle license registration system (with a 21-day opt-out period for those who wish to be taken off the registry), and should make
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Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Nolan
Introduced In House on 07/15/2015
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Restore Democracy Resolution [HR-298]
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Restore Democracy Resolution It is the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should enact and the states should ratify a constitutional amendment providing that any right of a corporation or other artificial entity to engage in political activity is not derived from the first amendment but from the laws of the United States and the states, and may be exercised only to the extent provided by such laws. It is the sense of the House that: (1) the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission opened the door to the corrupting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Nolan
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 06/16/2015