US HB126 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 3 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-03 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Pending: House Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 3 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-03 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Pending: House Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program providing funds, during FY2017, to local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives that provide 12th graders with voter registration information. LEAs must consult with their state and local election officials in developing the initiatives.
Title
Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Al Green [D-TX] | Rep. Vicente Gonzalez [D-TX] | Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. |
| 2017-01-03 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB2240 (Related) 2017-12-14 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Subjects
Education
Education programs funding
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Elementary and secondary education
Education programs funding
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Elementary and secondary education
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/126/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr126/BILLS-115hr126ih.pdf |
