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118th Congress Government Operations and Politics

H.J.Res. 17: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 12, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jan 12, 2023

This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia on October 18, 2022. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the district.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

  1. Jan 12, 2023Introduced in the House by James Comer.
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  1. Jan 12, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jan 12, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.