H.R. 893 · 115th Congress
21st Century Voting Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Grace Meng
- Introduced
- 2017-02-06
- Latest action
- 2017-02-06 · Introduced in House
Summary
21st Century Voting Act
This bill establishes the Commission on Voting to report to Congress proposed legislation that would make specified changes to voting policy, including: (1) making Election Day a national holiday, (2) making voter registration automatic and permanent, and (3) restoring the right to vote to persons released from prison.
This proposed legislation must be introduced as a bill by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and receive a vote. If the bill passes the House, it must be considered and voted upon by the Senate.