Every American Has the Right To Vote Act

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 116th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

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9 cosponsors · 9 D

0 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

This bill prohibits states from denying or abridging the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in a federal election based on a criminal conviction. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.)

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Aug 25, 2020

Every American Has the Right To Vote Act

Further, states and federal courts must notify individuals who are convicted of a criminal offense of their right to vote in federal elections.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Every American Has the Right To Vote Act

Latest action (Aug 25, 2020): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Aug 25, 2020

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.