US HR123 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 52-0)
Status: Introduced on February 24 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 24 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expressing support for designation of August 6 as National Voting Rights Day. This bill: (1) supports the designation of "National Voting Rights Day" in commemoration of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; (2) acknowledges the significance of the Voting Rights Act with regard to enforcing the civil rights of all U.S. citizens; and (3) emphasizes the importance of ensuring the ability of all U.S. citizens to fully participate in the electoral process.
Title
Expressing support for designation of August 6 as National Voting Rights Day.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-17 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
| 2015-02-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2015-02-24 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E241) |
| 2015-02-24 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/123/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres123/BILLS-114hres123ih.pdf |
