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H.R. 126

Referred to Committee

Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act

Introduced 1/3/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

1/3/2017 • House

Summary

Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act

This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program providing funds, during FY2017, to local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives that provide 12th graders with voter registration information.

LEAs must consult with their state and local election officials in developing the initiatives.

Introduced in House • 1/3/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Education
Education programs fundingElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary education

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

3
Democrats
0
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0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]

Democrat • TX-9

Sponsored 1/3/2017

Cosponsors (2)

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Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-15]

D-TX-15

Joined 7/6/2017

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Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]

D-WI-2

Joined 7/25/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 3, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

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Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House1/3/2017

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors2