HR 8053 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Voter Registration Act

Introduced 1973-05-22· Sponsored by Rep. Dent, John H. [D-PA-21]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Reported to House from the Committee on House Administration with amendment, H. Rept. 93-778.(1974-02-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Voter Registration Act - Establishes within the Bureau of the Census the Voter Registration Administration. Provides that the President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, an administrator and two associate administrators for terms of four years each. Sets forth the duties and powers of the Administration. Authorizes the Administration to establish and administer a voter registration program in accordance with this Act for all Federal elections. Provides that an individual who fulfills the requirements to be a qualified voter under State law and who is registered to vote under the provisions of this Act shall be entitled to vote in Federal elections in that State, except that each State shall provide for the registration or other means of qualification of all residents not later than 30 days prior to any Federal election. Directs the Administration to prepare voter registration forms in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Administration to enter into agreements with the postal service, with departments and agencies of the Federal Government, and with State officials for the distribution of registration forms. Requires the Administ…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Democrats