District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 4493 District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/18/2023, 5:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4493

Bill 118 hr 4493, also known as the District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to grant the District of Columbia full voting rights in the House of Representatives. Currently, the District of Columbia does not have full representation in Congress, as it is not a state and therefore does not have voting members in the House or Senate.

The bill proposes to give the District of Columbia one voting member in the House of Representatives, similar to how other states are represented. This would allow residents of the District to have a voice in Congress and have their interests represented at the federal level.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is a matter of fairness and democracy, as the residents of the District of Columbia pay federal taxes and serve in the military, yet do not have full representation in Congress. They believe that granting the District full voting rights is a necessary step towards ensuring equal representation for all American citizens. Opponents of the bill may argue that granting the District of Columbia full voting rights would require a constitutional amendment, as the Constitution currently only grants representation to states. They may also raise concerns about the potential political implications of adding a new voting member to the House of Representatives. Overall, the District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act is a significant piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of representation for the residents of the District of Columbia. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill and the debates surrounding it in Congress.

Congressional Summary of HR 4493

District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act

This bill prohibits the District of Columbia from using ranked-choice voting in its elections. A ranked-choice voting system allows voters to rank candidates for a specific elected office in the order of the voter's preference.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4493

Bill HR 4493 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 6, 2023. Bill HR 4493 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 6, 2023. Bill HR 4493's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of July 6, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4493

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Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4493

District of Columbia One Vote One Choice ActDistrict of Columbia One Vote One Choice ActTo amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of ranked choice voting in a District of Columbia election, and for other purposes.

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