H.R. 7820 · 116th Congress
Congressman John R. Lewis Election Day Act of 2020
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Joyce Beatty
- Introduced
- 2020-07-29
- Latest action
- 2020-07-29 · Introduced in House
Summary
Congressman John R. Lewis Election Day Act of 2020
This bill designates November 3, 2020, as a legal public (i.e., national) holiday known as John Lewis Election Day. It also urges U.S. private employers to give their employees the day off on November 3, 2020, so they may cast votes in elections held on that day.