Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jun 25, 2024
Step 2
Referred
Jun 25, 2024
Judiciary
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
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...
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.