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Right to Vote Act

USA118th CongressS-3916| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2024
Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (8)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Laphonza R. Butler (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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2615
Right to Vote Act
Mar 12, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jul 10, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-8825
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4561)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2615
    Right to Vote Act


  • March 12, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • July 10, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-8825
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4561)

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8825: Right to Vote Act
  • S 118-1: Freedom to Vote Act
  • HR 118-11: Freedom to Vote Act
  • S 118-2344: Freedom to Vote Act

Right to Vote Act

USA118th CongressS-3916| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2024
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2615
Right to Vote Act
Mar 12, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jul 10, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-8825
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4561)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2615
    Right to Vote Act


  • March 12, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • July 10, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-8825
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4561)
Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (8)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8825: Right to Vote Act
  • S 118-1: Freedom to Vote Act
  • HR 118-11: Freedom to Vote Act
  • S 118-2344: Freedom to Vote Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted