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S. 2240

Referred to Committee

Students VOTE Act

Introduced 12/14/2017•115th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

12/14/2017 • Senate

Summary

Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections Act or the Students 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 Senate • 12/14/2017

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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 (4)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Democrat • MN

Sponsored 12/14/2017

Cosponsors (3)

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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

D-MA

Joined 12/14/2017

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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

D-CT

Joined 12/14/2017

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Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

D-HI

Joined 12/14/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

December 14, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate12/14/2017

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3