HR 6079 · 94th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

State Voter Registration Act

Introduced 1975-04-16· Sponsored by Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3]· 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: Referred to House Committee on House Administration.(1975-04-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] State Voter Registration Act - Establishes within the Federal Election Commission the Voter Registration Bureau to: (1) render assistance to States and local governments to improve voter registration procedures; (2) develop model standards for voter registration; and (3) make grants to States and local governments. Declares that any 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 any Federal election in the State involved. Directs the Bureau to prepare voter registration forms for use by each State which registers voters in accordance with this Act. Authorizes the Bureau to make grants to any State or local government which implements a voter registration plan in accordance with this Act. Authorizes the Bureau to make grants to any State or local government to establish and carry out programs to increase the number of registered voters. Limits such grants to 50 percent of the cost, and to not more than 10 cents for each eligible voter. Enumerates the prerequisites for the Bureau to approve an application. Directs the Bureau to give expeditious assistance to a…

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