HR 8101 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Every American Has the Right To Vote Act

Introduced 2020-08-25· Sponsored by Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2020-08-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Every American Has the Right To Vote Act This bill prohibits states from denying or abridging the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in a federal election based on a criminal conviction. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.) Further, states and federal courts must notify individuals who are convicted of a criminal offense of their right to vote in federal elections.…

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Cosponsors (9)

9 Democrats