Senate Bill 1353
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 14, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1353
Congress
115
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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. The Election Assistance Commission shall make grants to assist states in implementing the bill.
June 14, 2017
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06/14/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3490-3491)
06/14/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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