Senate Bill 4263
116th Congress(2019-2020)
John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 22, 2020
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Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4263
Congress
116
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.
Patrick Leahy
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
This bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. (Preclearance is the process of receiving federal preapproval before making legal changes that would affect voting rights.) In addition, the bill expands voting access on tribal lands.
July 22, 2020
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07/22/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
07/22/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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Jan 11, 2023 1:45:37 PM