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Supporting Military Voters Act
1/25/2024, 2:15 PM
Summary of Bill S 2197
The Supporting Military Voters Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2197, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that members of the military, as well as their families, have the necessary resources and support to exercise their right to vote in elections.
The bill includes provisions that would require states to provide electronic ballots to military voters who are stationed overseas, in order to make it easier for them to participate in the electoral process. It also aims to streamline the process for military members to register to vote and request absentee ballots.
Additionally, the Supporting Military Voters Act seeks to improve the accessibility of voting information for military personnel, by requiring states to provide clear and concise instructions on how to register and vote while serving in the military. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that members of the military are able to participate in the democratic process and have their voices heard in elections, regardless of where they are stationed. It is designed to support and protect the voting rights of those who serve our country.
The bill includes provisions that would require states to provide electronic ballots to military voters who are stationed overseas, in order to make it easier for them to participate in the electoral process. It also aims to streamline the process for military members to register to vote and request absentee ballots.
Additionally, the Supporting Military Voters Act seeks to improve the accessibility of voting information for military personnel, by requiring states to provide clear and concise instructions on how to register and vote while serving in the military. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that members of the military are able to participate in the democratic process and have their voices heard in elections, regardless of where they are stationed. It is designed to support and protect the voting rights of those who serve our country.
Congressional Summary of S 2197
Supporting Military Voters Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on access to voting for uniformed services voters.
Specifically, the GAO must
- analyze the effectiveness of the federal government in carrying out the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters, and
- study ways to improve access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members.
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Current Status of Bill S 2197
Bill S 2197 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2197 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023. Bill S 2197's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of June 22, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2197
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2197
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Government studies and investigations
- Military personnel and dependents
- Voting rights
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2197
Supporting Military Voters Act
Supporting Military Voters Act
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of the effectiveness of the Federal Government in carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and an analysis of means for improving access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2197
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