H.R. 5746
IntroducedFreedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
Latest Action
Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5746 (Record Vote No. 9) withdrawn in Senate.
1/19/2022 • Senate
Summary
Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
This bill addresses voter registration and voting access, election integrity and security, redistricting, campaign finance, and voting rights.
Specifically, the bill expands voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It also limits removing voters from voter rolls.
Next, the bill establishes Election Day as a federal holiday.
The bill establishes certain federal criminal offenses related to voting. In particular, the bill establishes a new criminal offense for conduct (or attempted conduct) to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from registering to vote or helping someone register to vote.
Additionally, the bill sets forth provisions related to election security, including by requiring states to conduct post-election audits for federal elections.
The bill outlines criteria for congressional redistricting and generally prohibits mid-decade redistricting.
The bill addresses campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices.
Next, the bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights.
The bill also includes provisions related to federally protected activities at polling places and voting access on tribal lands.
House agreed to Senate amendment • 1/13/2022
Topics & Subjects
CBO Cost Estimates (1)
Amendments (16)
This bill has 16 amendments proposed or adopted.
View all amendments on Congress.govCongressional Votes (3)
On the Decision of the Chair
January 19, 2022
On the Cloture Motion
January 19, 2022
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment With An Amendment
January 13, 2022
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (6)
Party Breakdown
Sponsor
Cosponsors (5)
Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
October 27, 2021
Committee Review
January 18, 2022
Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany H.R. 5746 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4905) made in Senate. (CR S229)
Floor Debate
December 8, 2021
Passed Chamber
December 8, 2021
Other Chamber
December 14, 2021
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (5)
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