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H.R. 1275

Referred to Committee

Voter Empowerment Act of 2019

Introduced 2/14/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

3/22/2019 • House

Summary

Voter Empowerment Act of 2019

This bill addresses access to voting, including by

  • requiring states to allow online voter registration, establish automatic voter registration, permit same day voter registration, and accept voter registration applications from individuals under age 18;
  • prohibiting interference with voter registration or voting;
  • requiring paper ballots and manual counting for recounts and audits;
  • requiring states to allow early voting and voting by mail without additional conditions;
  • making grants to states for poll worker recruitment and training;
  • prohibiting certain political activities by a state's chief state election administration official;
  • making grants for conducting risk-limiting audits of the results of elections; and
  • permanently reauthorizing the Election Assistance Commission.

Introduced in House • 2/14/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Accounting and auditingAdministrative remediesAmerican SamoaCaribbean areaCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityCommemorative events and holidaysComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional electionsCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of CommerceDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisability and paralysisElection Assistance Commission

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (9)

Party Breakdown

9
Democrats
0
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0
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Sponsor

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Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]

Democrat • GA-5

Sponsored 2/14/2019

Cosponsors (8)

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Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]

D-SC-6

Joined 2/14/2019

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Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]

D-MD-5

Joined 2/14/2019

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Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]

D-NY-10

Joined 2/14/2019

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Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

D-CO-2

Joined 5/22/2019

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Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

D-NY-20

Joined 6/28/2019

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Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]

D-OR-4

Joined 6/28/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 14, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

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Introduced in House2/14/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors8