Voters’ Access to Water Act

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1539

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.

Current Status of Bill S 1539

Bill S 1539 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 10, 2021. Bill S 1539 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 10, 2021.  Bill S 1539's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of May 10, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1539

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
15
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1539

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Elections, voting, political campaign regulationFood assistance and reliefIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operationsVoting rightsWater use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1539

Voters’ Access to Water ActA 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.Voters’ Access to Water Act
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