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116-hr-8101116th Congress

Every American Has the Right To Vote Act

Sponsored By: Representative Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]

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Summary

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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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]

FL • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 9/1/2020

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 9/1/2020

  • Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 9/1/2020

  • Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 9/1/2020

  • Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 9/1/2020

  • Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

    MS • D

    Sponsored 9/11/2020

  • Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2020

  • Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 10/9/2020

  • Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/2/2020

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