HR 1757 · 95th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Voter Registration Act

Introduced 1977-01-12· Sponsored by Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19]· 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.(1977-01-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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. 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 and provide for their distribution. Authorizes the Postal Service to distribute voter registration materials postage free. Authorizes the Administration to reimburse States for the costs of processing registration forms required by this Act. 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 unqualified persons are attempting to register to vote and reque…

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