S. 1539 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Voters’ Access to Water Act
S. 1539 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 10, 2021, sponsored by Jon Ossoff with 16 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 10, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Voters' Access to Water Act This bill prohibits states from restricting the donation of food or nonalcoholic beverages to individuals who are outside of the entrance of a polling place for a federal election if such items are distributed without regard to electoral participation or political preference.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Ossoff (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 10, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (May 10, 2021)
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