Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Nov 6, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Nov 6, 2023
House Admin
Step 3
Committee
Sep 11, 2024
Reported out
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill expands the definitions of absent uniformed services voter and overseas voter for purposes of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). UOCAVA requires that states and jurisdictions allow certain groups of citizens to register and vote absentee in federal elections. Absent uniformed services voters under UOCAVA are primarily active duty service members who are away from their voting residence. These include members of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. The current definition of absent uniformed services voter also includes (1) members of the merchant marine and commissioned officers of the U.S. Public Health Service and the Nati...
Timeline · 4 actions
Sep 11, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 11, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.