S. 3916 · 118th Congress
Right to Vote Act
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OssoffSponsor8 cosponsors · 7 D, 1 I
6 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Specifically, the bill declares that every citizen of legal voting age shall have the fundamental right to vote in federal elections.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Mar 12, 2024
Right to Vote Act
This bill addresses the right to vote in federal elections.
Specifically, the bill declares that every citizen of legal voting age shall have the fundamental right to vote in federal elections.
In addition, the bill prohibits federal, state, and local governments from substantially impairing the ability to vote in federal elections unless the government action furthers an important and particularized governmental interest. Further, the bill specifies that a government may not diminish the ability to vote in federal elections unless the action uses the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest.
A violation of rights created by the bill may be challenged in district court, and a prevailing plaintiff may receive attorney fees. The bill outlines judicial review standards for challenges to voting practices.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Right to Vote Act
Latest action (Mar 12, 2024): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 12, 2024
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.