H.R. 3902 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act
H.R. 3902 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Feb 6, 2012, sponsored by Eleanor Holmes Norton.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 112-145
What it does
District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to require the Board of Elections and Ethics, in filling the following vacancies, to hold a special election in the District on the first Tuesday occurring between 70 and 174 days (currently, the first Tuesday occurring more than 114 days) after the vacancy occurs which the Board determines, based on a totality of the circumstances…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2012
- Passed the HouseFeb 29, 2012
- Passed the SenateJul 12, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJul 16, 2012
- Became lawJul 18, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-145. (Jul 18, 2012)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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