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To amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education that participate in programs under such title to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5564| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2018
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Help Students Vote Act This bill addresses voter registration of students who attend institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs, including by (1) requiring IHEs to make a good faith effort to distribute voter registration forms to each of their students at least twice a year, (2) authorizing grants to IHEs that greatly exceed the requirements governing the distribution of voter registration forms, and (3) allowing civil actions against IHEs that violate the requirements.
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Timeline
Apr 18, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2699
Introduced in Senate
Apr 18, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Apr 24, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3493-3494)
  • April 18, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2699
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 18, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 18, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • April 24, 2018
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3493-3494)

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Related Bills

  • S 115-2699: A bill to amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education that participate in programs under such title to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution, and for other purposes.
Civil actions and liabilityEducation programs fundingElections, voting, political campaign regulationHigher educationVoting rights

To amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education that participate in programs under such title to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5564| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2018
Help Students Vote Act This bill addresses voter registration of students who attend institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs, including by (1) requiring IHEs to make a good faith effort to distribute voter registration forms to each of their students at least twice a year, (2) authorizing grants to IHEs that greatly exceed the requirements governing the distribution of voter registration forms, and (3) allowing civil actions against IHEs that violate the requirements.
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Timeline
Apr 18, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2699
Introduced in Senate
Apr 18, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Apr 24, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3493-3494)
  • April 18, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2699
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 18, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 18, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • April 24, 2018
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3493-3494)
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 115-2699: A bill to amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education that participate in programs under such title to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityEducation programs fundingElections, voting, political campaign regulationHigher educationVoting rights