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Every American Has the Right To Vote Act

USA116th CongressHR-8101| House 
| Updated: 8/25/2020
Val Butler Demings

Val Butler Demings

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (9)
Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Every American Has the Right To Vote Act This bill prohibits states from denying or abridging the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in a federal election based on a criminal conviction. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.) Further, states and federal courts must notify individuals who are convicted of a criminal offense of their right to vote in federal elections.
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Timeline
Aug 25, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 25, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • August 25, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 25, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Civil actions and liabilityCongressional electionsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDetention of personsElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment information and archivesVoting rights

Every American Has the Right To Vote Act

USA116th CongressHR-8101| House 
| Updated: 8/25/2020
Every American Has the Right To Vote Act This bill prohibits states from denying or abridging the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in a federal election based on a criminal conviction. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.) Further, states and federal courts must notify individuals who are convicted of a criminal offense of their right to vote in federal elections.
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Timeline
Aug 25, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 25, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • August 25, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 25, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Val Butler Demings

Val Butler Demings

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (9)
Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional electionsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDetention of personsElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment information and archivesVoting rights