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S. 1539

Referred to Committee

Voters’ Access to Water Act

Introduced 5/10/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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

5/10/2021 • Senate

Summary

Voters' Access to Water Act

This bill prohibits states from restricting the donation of food or nonalcoholic beverages to individuals who are outside of the entrance of a polling place for a federal election if such items are distributed without regard to electoral participation or political preference. However, states may prohibit individuals who are distributing these items from engaging in political or electioneering activity.

Introduced in Senate • 5/10/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Elections, voting, political campaign regulationFood assistance and reliefIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operationsVoting rightsWater use and supply

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (17)

Party Breakdown

16
Democrats
0
Republicans
1
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

Democrat • GA

Sponsored 5/10/2021

Cosponsors (16)

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

D-MA

Joined 5/20/2021

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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

D-OR

Joined 5/20/2021

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Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

D-CA

Joined 5/27/2021

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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

D-MN

Joined 5/27/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

May 10, 2021

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

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Introduced in Senate5/10/2021

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors16