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118th Congress Government Operations and Politics

H.R. 8825: Right to Vote Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jun 25, 2024
  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, Jun 25, 2024

This bill addresses the right to vote in federal elections.

Specifically, the bill declares that every citizen of legal voting age shall have the fundamental right to vote in federal elections.

In addition, the bill prohibits federal, state, and local governments from substantially impairing the ability to vote in federal elections unless the government action furthers an important and particularized governmental interest. Further, the bill specifies that a government may not diminish the ability to vote in federal elections unless the action uses the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest.

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A violation of rights created by the bill may be challenged in district court, and a prevailing plaintiff may receive attorney fees. The bill outlines judicial review standards for challenges to voting practices.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

40

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Summer Lee D-PA SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Jun 25, 2024Introduced in the House by Summer Lee.
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  1. Jul 10, 2024Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4561)
  2. Jun 25, 2024Introduced in House
  3. Jun 25, 2024Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.