Voters’ Access to Water Act

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

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. However, states may prohibit individuals who are distributing these items from engaging in political or electioneering activity.

Congress
117

Number
S - 1539

Introduced on
2021-05-10

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/10/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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. However, states may prohibit individuals who are distributing these items from engaging in political or electioneering activity.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure access to water and food for voters waiting in line at polling stations in Federal elections.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Food assistance and relief
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations
Voting rights
Water use and supply

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/22/2021

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 ...


Latest Action5/10/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.