118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 8825Right to Vote Act

To protect the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Jun 25, 2024
Last action Jul 10, 2024
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Jun 25, 2024
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill addresses the right to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill declares that every citizen of legal voting age shall have the fundamental right to vote in federal elections. In addition, the bill prohibits federal, state, and local governments from substantially impairing the ability to vote in federal elections unless the government action furthers an important and particularized governmental interest. Further, the bill specifies that a government may not diminish the ability to vote in federal elections unless the action uses the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest. A violation of rights created by the bill may be challenged in district court, and a p...

Provisions · 7 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Jul 10, 2024
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jun 25, 2024
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.