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Calling on Congress to condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions.
12/30/2022, 3:18 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 854
Bill 117 H.Res. 854 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that calls on Congress to condemn voter suppression laws that have been enacted by states and political subdivisions. The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the right to vote for all eligible citizens and expresses concern over the impact of these laws on disenfranchising certain groups of voters.
The resolution emphasizes that voter suppression laws can disproportionately affect minority communities, low-income individuals, and other marginalized groups. It also points out that these laws can make it more difficult for eligible voters to participate in the democratic process, potentially undermining the integrity of elections.
In calling on Congress to condemn these laws, the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the issue and encourage lawmakers to take action to protect voting rights. It underscores the need for fair and accessible elections that allow all eligible citizens to have their voices heard. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 854 is a non-partisan effort to address the issue of voter suppression and uphold the fundamental right to vote for all Americans.
The resolution emphasizes that voter suppression laws can disproportionately affect minority communities, low-income individuals, and other marginalized groups. It also points out that these laws can make it more difficult for eligible voters to participate in the democratic process, potentially undermining the integrity of elections.
In calling on Congress to condemn these laws, the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the issue and encourage lawmakers to take action to protect voting rights. It underscores the need for fair and accessible elections that allow all eligible citizens to have their voices heard. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 854 is a non-partisan effort to address the issue of voter suppression and uphold the fundamental right to vote for all Americans.
Congressional Summary of HRES 854
This resolution condemns the use by states and political subdivisions of specified voter suppression laws and techniques.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 854
Bill HRES 854 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 14, 2021. Bill HRES 854 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 14, 2021. Bill HRES 854's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 854
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 854
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 854
Calling on Congress to condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions.
Calling on Congress to condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions.
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