H.R. 8770 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act
H.R. 8770 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022), the Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act, was introduced on Sep 2, 2022, sponsored by Nikema Williams with 154 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 2, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 154
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act or the Expanding the VOTE Act This bill expands access to voting materials for individuals with limited proficiency in the English language, including by establishing incentive grants for states and political subdivisions to provide translated voting materials.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Expanding the VOTE Act
Sponsor
Nikema Williams (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 154 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 2, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 474. (Dec 21, 2022)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Judiciary Committee
More
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