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State Sovereignty in Voting Act [HB-2409]
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State Sovereignty in Voting Act - Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a state to require an applicant for voter registration who uses the federal mail voter registration application form developed by the Election Assistance Commission to provide documentary evidence of citizenship as a condition of the state's acceptance of the form.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Harris
Referred To The House Committee On House Administration. on 06/18/2013
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SAFE Act [HB-2403]
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Securing America's Fair Elections Act or the SAFE Act - Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a state to require an applicant for voter registration who uses the federal mail voter registration application form developed by the Election Assistance Commission to provide additional information relating to the applicant's eligibility to register to vote in elections for federal office in the state (including information relating to the applicant's citizenship status) as a condition of the state's acceptance of the form.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Duncan
Referred To The House Committee On House Administration. on 06/17/2013
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John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act [HB-223]
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John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act - 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. Requires such redistricting to be conducted through a plan developed by the independent redistricting commission established in the state, or if such plan is
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Pocan
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/25/2013
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Helping Heroes Vote Act of 2013 [HB-2168]
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[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
Helping Heroes Vote Act of 2013 - Amends the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (the Act) to direct the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to notify the appropriate election official of the state in which a servicemember is registered to vote of any change in the servicemember's current mailing address due to being deployed on active duty for more than 30 days away from his or her permanent duty station or being redeployed without first returning to such duty station. Repeals a state's authority to waive ballot transmission requirements
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Sponsored by: Rep. Denny Heck
Referred To The House Committee On House Administration. on 05/23/2013
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America Votes Act of 2013 [HB-1748]
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America Votes Act of 2013 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual required to present identification as a condition for voting in a federal election to meet the requirement by presenting the appropriate state or local election official with a sworn written statement, signed by the individual under penalty of perjury, attesting to the individual's identification and that he or she is registered to vote in the election. Allows an individual desiring to vote by mail to submit such a statement with the ballot. Requires any
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On House Administration. on 04/25/2013
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Voter Fraud Prevention Act [HB-1280]
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Voter Fraud Prevention Act - Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to: (1) increase from 5 to 10 years the length of imprisonment for criminal activities involving intimidation or fraud in connection with voter registration and voting, (2) prohibit an individual involved in such activities from voting in subsequent federal elections; and (3) require use of automated tagging and tracking services for voter registration cards and absentee ballots. Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require use of automated tagging and tracking
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Roe
Referred To The House Committee On House Administration. on 03/20/2013
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Voter Empowerment Act of 2013 [HB-12]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Disabilities ]
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Voter Empowerment Act of 2013 - Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2013 - Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) to require each state to make available official public 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.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 04/23/2013
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To clarify the application of certain Federal laws relating to elections in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. [HB-1018]
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Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply it specifically to American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, or the United States Virgin Islands. Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to cover these same territories plus the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to cover the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Applies to such jurisdictions specified criminal penalties relating to the intimidation of voters, interference by government employees, and voting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 04/08/2013
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CTF Act China Task Force Act [HB-12]
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Enacts specified legislation related to China and other issues, including legislation (1) authorizing activities to counter the global malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party, (2) prohibiting certain imports from China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there, (3) authorizing the Department of State to make publicly available certain records relating to a visa denial based on an alien's involvement in human rights violations, (4) authorizing the State Department and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 10/21/2020
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A resolution urging the Government of Tanzania and all parties to respect human, civil, and political rights and ensure free and fair elections in October 2020, and recognizing the importance of multi-party democracy in Tanzania. [SR-756]
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This resolution urges Tanzania to ensure free and fair elections in 2020, to guarantee and respect the human and constitutional rights of its citizens, and to foster a business environment that is conducive to continued U.S. trade and investment in Tanzania.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text: Cr S6416-6417) on 10/23/2020
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The Heroes Act [S.4800]
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A bill to provide Coronavirus relief.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schumer
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 581. on 11/09/2020
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A resolution designating September 2012 as the "National Month of Voter Registration". [SR-572]
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Designates September 2012 as the National Month of Voter Registration. Calls on state and local election officials to conduct public outreach and take affirmative steps to encourage voter registration. Encourages states to be fully compliant with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and other federal voting rights laws as election day approaches.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6555-6556) on 09/20/2012
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Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act [S.694]
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Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act - 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. Requires such redistricting to be conducted through a plan developed by the independent redistricting commission established in the state, or if such plan is not enacted
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/31/2011
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New Columbia Admission Act [S.3696]
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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. Patty Murray
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S3204-3205) on 12/19/2012
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LINE Act of 2012 [S.3657]
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Lines Interfere with National Elections Act of 2012 or LINE Act of 2012 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require each state to provide for the minimum required number of voting systems, poll workers, and other election resources (including all other physical resources) for each voting site on the day of any federal election and on any days during which the state allows early voting for a federal election in accordance with standards established under this Act. Directs the Attorney General, to the maximum extent practicable in coordination
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Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Boxer
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 12/05/2012
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Voter Empowerment Act of 2012 [S.3608]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
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[Criminal Justice ]
[Disabilities ]
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Voter Empowerment Act of 2012 - Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2012 - Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) to require each state to make available official public 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.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 09/21/2012
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Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2012 [S.3322]
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[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Human Rights ]
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Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2012 - Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (the Act) concerning the protection of servicemembers against default judgments to require a plaintiff, before filing an affidavit, to conduct a diligent and reasonable investigation to determine whether or not the defendant is in military service, including a search of available records of the Department of Defense (DOD) and any other available information. Provides that, for purposes of establishing residency for voting eligibility, a family member of a servicemember
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 09/12/2012
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Democracy Restoration Act of 2011 [S.2017]
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Democracy Restoration Act of 2011 - 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 and remedies for violations of this Act.Specifies that: (1) nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit a state from enacting any state law that affords the right to vote in any
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S8737-8738) on 12/16/2011
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Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act [S.1745]
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Alice Paul Women's Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal Act - 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 (founder of the National Woman's Party), to recognize her role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 10/20/2011
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Recognizing the contributions of Senator Joseph I. Lieberman to the nation and to the equal rights and general welfare of the citizens of District of Columbia. [HR-842]
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Recognizes that Senator Joseph I. Lieberman is the Senate's greatest living champion of equal rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia in his pursuit of statehood, equal representation, and home rule for the District. Commends Senator Lieberman for his dedicated service not only to his own state and to the United States, but also for his achievements and support for equal citizenship rights for the citizens of the District , who have no representation in the U.S. Senate.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 12/20/2012