H.R. 8825 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Right to Vote Act
H.R. 8825 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jun 25, 2024, sponsored by Summer L. Lee with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 25, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Right to Vote Act This bill addresses the right to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill declares that every citizen of legal voting age shall have the fundamental right to vote in federal elections.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Summer L. Lee (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 40 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 25, 2024
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4561) (Jul 10, 2024)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 8825 (118th Congress): Right to Vote Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-8825/right-to-vote-act (accessed 2026-10-15).