H.R. 2854 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
America Votes Act of 2017
H.R. 2854 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 8, 2017, sponsored by Rick Larsen with 86 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 8, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 86
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
America Votes Act of 2017 This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual required to present identification as a condition of voting in a federal election to meet the requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identification and that he or she is registered to vote in the election.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rick Larsen (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 86 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 8, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (Jun 8, 2017)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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