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H.R. 8941

Referred to Committee

To secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration.

Introduced 12/10/2020•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

12/10/2020 • House

Summary

This bill establishes that an individual's right to vote in a federal election may not be abridged due to a criminal conviction unless the individual is incarcerated for a felony sentence at the time of the election. The bill also (1) requires incarcerated individuals to be notified of the restoration of their voting rights upon release, and (2) prohibits states and local governments that do not comply with this bill from receiving federal funds for constructing or improving prisons.

Introduced in House • 12/10/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Civil actions and liabilityCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal procedure and sentencingLaw enforcement administration and fundingVoting rights

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Hall, Kwanza [D-GA-5]

Democrat • GA-5

Sponsored 12/10/2020

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

D-TX-18

Joined 12/31/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

December 10, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Introduced in House12/10/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1