H.R. 2876 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2017
H.R. 2876 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 12, 2017, sponsored by Robert A. Brady with 63 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 12, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 63
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2017 This bill directs the chief election official of each state to establish and operate an automatic voter registration system for federal elections. The system shall obtain information about eligible voters from contributing state agencies, including all agencies required by federal law to provide voter registration services.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert A. Brady (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 63 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 12, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. (May 22, 2018)
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Committees
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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