H.R. 394 · 116th Congress
21st Century Voting Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Grace Meng
- Introduced
- 2019-01-09
- Latest action
- 2019-01-09 · 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.