H.R. 4987 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Democracy Restoration Act of 2023
H.R. 4987 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jul 27, 2023, sponsored by Jasmine Crockett with 82 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 27, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 82
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Democracy Restoration Act of 2023 This bill addresses the voting rights of individuals convicted of a criminal offense and the restoration of their voting rights. First, the bill declares that the right of a U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jasmine Crockett (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 82 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 27, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 27, 2023)
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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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