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Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 24
Bill 118 hjres 24 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of the action taken by the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. The Act in question would grant voting rights to non-citizens who are legal residents of the District of Columbia.
The bill argues that granting voting rights to non-citizens goes against the principles of democracy and the Constitution, which reserves the right to vote for citizens of the United States. Supporters of the bill believe that only citizens should have the right to vote in elections, as they are the ones who have a vested interest in the outcome of those elections.
Opponents of the bill argue that non-citizens who are legal residents of the District of Columbia should have a say in local elections, as they are affected by the decisions made by local government officials. They believe that denying voting rights to non-citizens is discriminatory and goes against the values of inclusivity and representation. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 24 is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about who should have the right to vote in the United States. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.
The bill argues that granting voting rights to non-citizens goes against the principles of democracy and the Constitution, which reserves the right to vote for citizens of the United States. Supporters of the bill believe that only citizens should have the right to vote in elections, as they are the ones who have a vested interest in the outcome of those elections.
Opponents of the bill argue that non-citizens who are legal residents of the District of Columbia should have a say in local elections, as they are affected by the decisions made by local government officials. They believe that denying voting rights to non-citizens is discriminatory and goes against the values of inclusivity and representation. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 24 is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about who should have the right to vote in the United States. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.
Current Status of Bill HJRES 24
Bill HJRES 24 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill HJRES 24 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2023. Bill HJRES 24's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of February 13, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 24
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 24
Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 24
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