H.R. 2694 · 115th Congress
To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance protections regarding voter registration, and for…
Full title
To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance protections regarding voter registration, and for other purposes.
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IssaSponsor13 cosponsors · 3 D, 10 R
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Brooks
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Banks
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Chabot
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Dent
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Davidson
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Dunn
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Hensarling
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Peterson
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Crist
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LaMalfa
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Roe
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Evans
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Hunter8 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide that, for purposes of voting for any federal, state, or local office, a servicemember who registers to vote in a state in which he or she is present in compliance with military orders for a permanent change of station shall not, solely by reason of that registration, be deemed to have: (1)…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 25, 2017
This bill amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide that, for purposes of voting for any federal, state, or local office, a servicemember who registers to vote in a state in which he or she is present in compliance with military orders for a permanent change of station shall not, solely by reason of that registration, be deemed to have: (1) acquired a residence or domicile in that state; (2) become a resident in or of that state; or (3) lost a residence or domicile in any other state, without regard to whether the person intends to return to that state.
Within 10 days after a servicemember registers to vote in the state in which he or she is present in compliance with such orders: (1) such servicemember shall notify the Service Voting Action Officer of the military department concerned, and (2) such officer shall notify the chief state election official of the state in which the servicemember resides or is domiciled.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance protections regarding voter registration, and for other purposes.
Latest action (May 25, 2017): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: May 25, 2017
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.