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118th Congress Government Operations and Politics

H.R. 4987: Democracy Restoration Act of 2023

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 2023

This bill addresses the voting rights of individuals convicted of a criminal offense and the restoration of their voting rights.

First, the bill declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for federal office 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. Further, the bill provides for enforcement of, and remedies for violations of, the bill.

In addition, it sets forth requirements for state and federal notification of individuals of the restoration of their voting rights.

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Finally, the bill prohibits federal funding of construction or improvement of a place of incarceration unless U.S. citizens incarcerated in that jurisdiction are notified, upon release, of their voting rights.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

82

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Jasmine Crockett D-TX SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced3 events+12
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History

  1. Jul 27, 2023Introduced in the House by Jasmine Crockett.
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  1. Jul 27, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jul 27, 2023Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.