S. 1415 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act
S. 1415 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jul 8, 2009, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer with 60 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 8, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 60
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act - Amends the Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) to require states to establish procedures for: (1) absentee uniform services voters and overseas voters to request and, states to send, federal election voter registration applications and absentee ballot applications by mail, electronically, and by facsimile; (2) transmittal of blank absentee ballots by mail, o…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 27 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 8, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114. (Jul 16, 2009)
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