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Introduced in House
 <p><b>Voter Information Hotline Act of 2021</b></p> <p>This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to coordinate the establishment of a state-based response system for responding to questions and complaints from individuals related to registering to vote or voting in federal elections. Further, DOJ must establish and operate a toll-free telephone service through which individuals may (1) connect directly to the state-based response system; (2) obtain information on voting in federal elections; and (3) report information to DOJ on problems encountered in registering to vote or voting, including incidences of voter intimidation or suppression.</p> <p>Additionally, the bill establishes the Voter Hotline Task Force to provide ongoing analysis and assessment of the telephone service.</p>
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