A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the district.

Congress
118
Number
SJRES - 6
Introduced on
2023-02-01
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/1/2023
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Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the district.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics
Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
District of Columbia•
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation•
Immigration status and procedures•
State and local government operations•
Voting rights

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/6/2023

This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the dis...

Latest Action2/1/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.