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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
15Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1539
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Food assistance and relief
- Intergovernmental relations
- State and local government operations
- Voting rights
- Water use and supply
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1539
Voters’ Access to Water Act
A 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1539
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