Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Sep 27, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Sep 27, 2023
Rules and Administration
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
Senate
Step 5
House floor
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill expands access to voting materials for individuals with limited proficiency in the English language. Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) requires covered states and political subdivisions to provide voting materials and other language assistance to persons who are American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Natives, or of Spanish heritage and whose ability to speak or understand English limits electoral participation. A state or political subdivision that is subject to Section 203 is prohibited from providing English-only voting materials in an election. Among other requirements, this bill (1) requires the Department of Justice to issue a notice of prohibition, includi...
Timeline · 2 actions
Sep 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.