H.R. 8941 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
To secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration.
H.R. 8941 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Dec 10, 2020, sponsored by Kwanza Hall with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 10, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
This bill establishes that an individual's right to vote in a federal election may not be abridged due to a criminal conviction unless the individual is incarcerated for a felony sentence at the time of the election.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kwanza Hall (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 10, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Dec 10, 2020)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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