H.R. 5971 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
American Elections Act of 2008
H.R. 5971 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 6, 2008, sponsored by Dean Heller with 55 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 6, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
American Elections Act of 2008 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require, except as provided for under this Act, that all ballots and balloting material used in federal elections be only in the English language. Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the requirement that certain jurisdictions provide ballots and other voting materials in languages other than English.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dean Heller (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 55 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 6, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Jun 3, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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