H.R. 5295 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act
H.R. 5295 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act, was introduced on Aug 25, 2023, sponsored by Nikema Williams with 115 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
- Aug 25, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 115
- 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Expanding the VOTE Act
Sponsor
Nikema Williams (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 115 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 25, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such (Aug 25, 2023)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Judiciary Committee
More
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