HR 11552 · 94th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Voter Registration Act
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EnactedLatest: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #623 (239-147).(1976-08-09)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1976-08-09
Yea 239Nay 147
PassedHouse · 1976-08-09
Yea 239Nay 147
Plain Language Summary
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Voter Registration Act - Establishes the Voter Registration Administration within the Federal Election Commission. Lists the powers and duties of such Administration, including: (1) to establish and administer a program of voter registration by mail; and (2) to collect and publish information concerning elections in the United States for the use of the public, the President, and Congress. States that a person is a qualified elector in a Federal election if such person meets State law requirements of the State in which such person will vote except that such State must provide for qualification of such voters not later than 30 days prior to any Federal election. Requires the Administration to prepare voter registration forms, provide for their distribution and content, and reply to the applicant for registration. Requires the Postal Service to distribute the forms to postal addresses and residences at least once every two years and before each Federal election. Authorizes the Administration to secure the assistance of State officials when a Federal election is held in a State. Requires such officials to report to the Administration whenever they have reason to believe that unqualifie…
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