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Right to Vote Act

USA117th CongressS-2615| Senate 
| Updated: 8/4/2021
Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (7)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Right to Vote Act This bill addresses the right to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill declares that every citizen of legal voting age shall have the fundamental right to vote in federal elections. In addition, the bill prohibits federal, state, and local governments from substantially impairing the ability to vote in federal elections unless the government action furthers an important and particularized governmental interest. Further, the bill specifies that a government may not diminish the ability to vote in federal elections unless the action uses the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest. A violation of rights created by the bill may be challenged in district court, and a prevailing plaintiff may receive attorney fees. The bill outlines judicial review standards for challenges to voting practices.
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Timeline
Aug 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4959
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • August 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4959
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5746: NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021
  • HR 117-4959: Right to Vote Act
Civil actions and liabilityElections, voting, political campaign regulationJudicial review and appealsLegal fees and court costsState and local government operationsVoting rights

Right to Vote Act

USA117th CongressS-2615| Senate 
| Updated: 8/4/2021
Right to Vote Act This bill addresses the right to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill declares that every citizen of legal voting age shall have the fundamental right to vote in federal elections. In addition, the bill prohibits federal, state, and local governments from substantially impairing the ability to vote in federal elections unless the government action furthers an important and particularized governmental interest. Further, the bill specifies that a government may not diminish the ability to vote in federal elections unless the action uses the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest. A violation of rights created by the bill may be challenged in district court, and a prevailing plaintiff may receive attorney fees. The bill outlines judicial review standards for challenges to voting practices.
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Timeline
Aug 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4959
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • August 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4959
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (7)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5746: NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021
  • HR 117-4959: Right to Vote Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityElections, voting, political campaign regulationJudicial review and appealsLegal fees and court costsState and local government operationsVoting rights