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MOVE Act

12/30/2022, 3:33 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6356

The MOVE Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 6356, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at improving the voting process for military and overseas voters. The main goal of the MOVE Act is to ensure that these voters have the opportunity to participate in elections and have their voices heard, regardless of their location.

The MOVE Act includes several key provisions to achieve this goal. One important provision is the requirement for states to provide electronic absentee ballot delivery systems for military and overseas voters. This would make it easier for these voters to receive and return their ballots in a timely manner.

Another key provision of the MOVE Act is the establishment of a uniformed and standardized system for the transmission of absentee ballots. This would help to streamline the voting process for military and overseas voters, making it easier for them to participate in elections. Additionally, the MOVE Act includes provisions to ensure that military and overseas voters have access to voter registration materials and information about upcoming elections. This would help to increase voter turnout among these groups and ensure that their voices are heard in the democratic process. Overall, the MOVE Act is a bipartisan effort to improve the voting process for military and overseas voters and ensure that they have the opportunity to participate in elections. By implementing electronic absentee ballot delivery systems, standardized transmission of absentee ballots, and increased access to voter registration materials, the MOVE Act aims to make it easier for these voters to exercise their right to vote.

Congressional Summary of HR 6356

More Opportunities for Veterans to Exercise Act or the MOVE Act

This bill requires the General Services Administration to delegate authority to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for leasing space for preventive health fitness programs and counseling.

The bill also expands the definition of preventive health services (in relation to VA health care programs) to include (1) physical activity counseling, and (2) weight management services and physical activity programs.

Current Status of Bill HR 6356

Bill HR 6356 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 6, 2022. Bill HR 6356 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 6, 2022.  Bill HR 6356's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of January 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6356

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6356

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Executive agency funding and structure
- General Services Administration
- Government Operations and Politics
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Physical fitness and lifestyle
- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6356

MOVE Act
MOVE Act
More Opportunities for Veterans to Exercise Act
To require the Administrator of General Services to issue regulations allowing the leasing of certain space for preventive health fitness programs, and for other purposes.

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