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Committee
H11100
2021-04-05
Financial Services Committee
hsba00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-04-05
Education and the Workforce Committee
hsed00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-04-05
Oversight and Accountability Committee
hsgo00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-04-05
Science, Space, and Technology Committee
hssy00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-04-05
Judiciary Committee
hsju00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-04-05
Committee on House Administration
hsha00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
2021-04-05
Research and Technology Subcommittee
hssy15
1
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Committee
Intro-H
2021-04-05
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
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2021-04-05
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
2021-04-05T16:00:30Z
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House
Judiciary Committee
2021-10-19T20:38:41Z
Referred to
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
hsju10
hsju00
Standing
2021-04-05T16:00:50Z
Referred to
House
Financial Services Committee
hsba00
Standing
2021-04-05T16:00:45Z
Referred to
House
Education and the Workforce Committee
hsed00
Standing
2021-04-05T16:00:40Z
Referred to
House
Oversight and Accountability Committee
hsgo00
Standing
2021-04-05T16:00:35Z
Referred to
House
Science, Space, and Technology Committee
2021-04-05T15:22:26Z
Referred to
Research and Technology Subcommittee
hssy15
hssy00
Standing
2021-04-05T16:00:25Z
Referred to
House
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Standing
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5
Nikema
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Williams
D
2021-04-05
GA
A000370
12
Alma
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Adams
S.
D
2021-04-05
NC
B001300
44
Nanette
Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Barragan
Diaz
D
2021-04-05
CA
B001281
3
Joyce
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Beatty
D
2021-04-05
OH
B000490
2
SANFORD
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
BISHOP
D.
D
2021-04-05
GA
B000574
3
EARL
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
BLUMENAUER
D
2021-04-05
OR
B001304
4
Anthony
Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Brown
G.
D
2021-04-05
MD
B001224
1
Cori
Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1]
Bush
D
2021-04-05
MO
C001069
2
Joe
Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Courtney
D
2021-04-05
CT
D000627
10
Val
Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]
Demings
Butler
D
2021-04-05
FL
E000296
3
Dwight
Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
Evans
D
2021-04-05
PA
G000587
29
Sylvia
Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Garcia
R.
D
2021-04-05
TX
G000551
3
Raúl
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Grijalva
M.
D
2021-04-05
AZ
H000324
20
ALCEE
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
HASTINGS
L.
D
2021-04-05
FL
H001081
5
Jahana
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Hayes
D
2021-04-05
CT
J000298
7
Pramila
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Jayapal
D
2021-04-05
WA
L000581
14
Brenda
Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Lawrence
L.
D
2021-04-05
MI
L000551
13
BARBARA
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
LEE
D
2021-04-05
CA
M001208
6
Lucy
Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]
McBath
D
2021-04-05
GA
M000312
2
JAMES
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
MCGOVERN
P.
D
2021-04-05
MA
N000147
0
ELEANOR
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
NORTON
HOLMES
D
2021-04-05
DC
P000607
2
Mark
Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Pocan
D
2021-04-05
WI
R000515
1
BOBBY
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
RUSH
L.
D
2021-04-05
IL
S001168
3
John
Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]
Sarbanes
P.
D
2021-04-05
MD
S001145
9
JANICE
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
SCHAKOWSKY
D.
D
2021-04-05
IL
S001200
9
Darren
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Soto
D
2021-04-05
FL
T000472
41
Mark
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Takano
D
2021-04-05
CA
T000486
15
Ritchie
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Torres
D
2021-04-05
NY
T000482
3
Lori
Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Trahan
D
2021-04-05
MA
W000800
0
Peter
Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Welch
D
2021-04-05
VT
S001177
0
Gregorio
Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Sablan
Kilili Camacho
D
2021-04-08
MP
S001185
7
Terri
Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Sewell
A.
D
2021-04-08
AL
N000002
10
JERROLD
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]
NADLER
D
2021-04-12
NY
C001112
24
Salud
Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Carbajal
O.
D
2021-05-04
CA
B001312
7
Carolyn
Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn [D-GA-7]
Bourdeaux
D
2021-06-23
GA
F000468
7
Lizzie
Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]
Fletcher
D
2021-07-28
TX
G000586
4
Jesus
Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Garcia
G.
D
2021-11-01
IL
C001080
27
Judy
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Chu
D
2022-05-10
CA
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2021-04-05
2021-10-19
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
House
Government Operations and Politics
2021-03-24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
CRS
Related bill
Voter Empowerment Act of 2021
S
2021-03-11
Received in the Senate.
CRS
Related bill
For the People Act of 2021
HR
2021-02-03
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CRS
Related bill
Disability Voting Rights Act
HR
2021-02-25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
CRS
Related bill
Democracy Restoration Act of 2021
S
2021-01-04
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CRS
Related bill
Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act
HR
2021-01-28
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CRS
Related bill
Next Generation Votes Act
HR
2021-02-01
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CRS
Related bill
Voter Registration Reporting Act of 2021
HR
2021-02-01
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CRS
Related bill
Expanding Access to Early Voting Act of 2021
HR
2021-02-01
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CRS
Related bill
Polling Change Awareness Act
HR
2021-03-22
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
CRS
Related bill
Voter Information Hotline Act of 2021
HR
2021-02-03
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CRS
Related bill
Dropbox Access Act
HR
2021-02-04
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
CRS
Related bill
Voter Registration Promotion Act
HR
2021-02-15
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CRS
Related bill
America Votes Act of 2021
HR
2021-04-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
CRS
Related bill
Alice Paul Voter Protection Act
HR
2021-02-24
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CRS
Related bill
Election Official Integrity Act of 2021
HR
2021-02-24
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CRS
Related bill
Know Your Polling Place Act
HR
2021-02-26
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CRS
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To permit each of the territories of the United States to provide and furnish statues honoring their citizens for placement in Statuary Hall in the same manner as statues honoring citizens of the States are provided for placement in Statuary Hall.
HR
2021-01-04
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CRS
Related bill
Same Day Registration Act of 2021
HR
2021-01-06
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
CRS
Related bill
Election Day Holiday Act of 2021
HR
2022-11-17
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 5.
CRS
Related bill
Vote by Mail Tracking Act
HR
2021-08-11
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
CRS
Related bill
For the People Act of 2021
S
2021-09-15
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S6516-6517)
CRS
Related bill
For the People Act of 2021
S
2021-06-15
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
CRS
Related bill
Every Vote Counts Act
HR
C000537
6
JAMES
Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
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CLYBURN
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D
SC
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2021-04-05
Introduced in House
 <p> <strong>Voter Empowerment Act of 2021 </strong></p> <p>This bill expands voter registration and voting access.</p> <p>Specifically, the bill expands voter registration by requiring states to (1) make available online voter registration, (2) establish automatic voter registration systems, (3) permit same-day voter registration, and (4) accept voter registration applications from individuals under age 18.</p> <p>Further, the bill limits removing voters from voter rolls and prohibits interference with voter registration or voting.</p> <p>Next, the bill requires states to allow individuals with disabilities to use absentee registration procedures and to vote by absentee ballot in federal elections. </p> <p>The bill also prohibits voter caging (the practice of sending mail to addresses on voter rolls, compiling a list of the undeliverable mail, and using the list to remove registered voters from voter rolls).</p> <p>Next, the bill expands voting access by requiring states to allow early voting and voting by mail without additional conditions. It also requires states to provide secured drop boxes at which individuals may drop off their completed absentee ballots.</p> <p>In addition, the bill declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any federal election shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense unless, at the time of the election, such individual is serving a felony sentence.</p> <p>Finally, the bill permanently reauthorizes the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). It also directs the EAC to make grants to states for specified activities, including to implement automatic voter registration systems.</p>
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Voter Empowerment Act of 2021
Voter Empowerment Act of 2021
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To modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Voter Empowerment Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
HR
2023-01-11T13:48:53Z
2023-01-11T13:48:53Z
3.0.0
2021-03-24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
CRS
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Voter Empowerment Act of 2021
S
2021-03-11
Received in the Senate.
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For the People Act of 2021
HR
2021-02-03
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Disability Voting Rights Act
HR
2021-02-25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Democracy Restoration Act of 2021
S
2021-01-04
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act
HR
2021-01-28
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Next Generation Votes Act
HR
2021-02-01
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Voter Registration Reporting Act of 2021
HR
2021-02-01
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Expanding Access to Early Voting Act of 2021
HR
2021-02-01
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Polling Change Awareness Act
HR
2021-03-22
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Voter Information Hotline Act of 2021
HR
2021-02-03
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Dropbox Access Act
HR
2021-02-04
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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Voter Registration Promotion Act
HR
2021-02-15
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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America Votes Act of 2021
HR
2021-04-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Alice Paul Voter Protection Act
HR
2021-02-24
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Election Official Integrity Act of 2021
HR
2021-02-24
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Know Your Polling Place Act
HR
2021-02-26
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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To permit each of the territories of the United States to provide and furnish statues honoring their citizens for placement in Statuary Hall in the same manner as statues honoring citizens of the States are provided for placement in Statuary Hall.
HR
2021-01-04
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Same Day Registration Act of 2021
HR
2021-01-06
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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Election Day Holiday Act of 2021
HR
2022-11-17
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 5.
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Vote by Mail Tracking Act
HR
2021-08-11
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
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For the People Act of 2021
S
2021-09-15
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S6516-6517)
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S
2021-06-15
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
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2021-10-19
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Financial Services Committee
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Education and the Workforce Committee
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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2021-04-05
Oversight and Accountability Committee
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Judiciary Committee
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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2021-04-05
Committee on House Administration
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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2021-04-05
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2021-04-05
Introduced in House
 <p> <strong>Voter Empowerment Act of 2021 </strong></p> <p>This bill expands voter registration and voting access.</p> <p>Specifically, the bill expands voter registration by requiring states to (1) make available online voter registration, (2) establish automatic voter registration systems, (3) permit same-day voter registration, and (4) accept voter registration applications from individuals under age 18.</p> <p>Further, the bill limits removing voters from voter rolls and prohibits interference with voter registration or voting.</p> <p>Next, the bill requires states to allow individuals with disabilities to use absentee registration procedures and to vote by absentee ballot in federal elections. </p> <p>The bill also prohibits voter caging (the practice of sending mail to addresses on voter rolls, compiling a list of the undeliverable mail, and using the list to remove registered voters from voter rolls).</p> <p>Next, the bill expands voting access by requiring states to allow early voting and voting by mail without additional conditions. It also requires states to provide secured drop boxes at which individuals may drop off their completed absentee ballots.</p> <p>In addition, the bill declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any federal election shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense unless, at the time of the election, such individual is serving a felony sentence.</p> <p>Finally, the bill permanently reauthorizes the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). It also directs the EAC to make grants to states for specified activities, including to implement automatic voter registration systems.</p>
2022-01-21T19:49:45Z
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Voter Empowerment Act of 2021
Voter Empowerment Act of 2021
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Voter Empowerment Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-10-19
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.