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A bill protecting the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
4/5/2024, 3:08 PM
Summary of Bill S 3916
Bill 118 s 3916, also known as the "Protecting the Right to Vote in Elections for Federal Office Act," is a piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding the voting rights of American citizens in federal elections. The bill seeks to address various issues related to voting access and election integrity.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of minimum standards for federal elections, including requirements for early voting, same-day voter registration, and the use of paper ballots. These measures are intended to ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process and that their votes are accurately counted.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect against voter suppression tactics, such as voter ID laws and restrictions on mail-in voting. It also seeks to strengthen election security by providing funding for states to upgrade their voting systems and implement cybersecurity measures. Overall, the "Protecting the Right to Vote in Elections for Federal Office Act" aims to uphold the fundamental right to vote and ensure that elections are fair, free, and accessible to all eligible voters. It represents a bipartisan effort to address concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and protect the democratic principles upon which our nation was founded.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of minimum standards for federal elections, including requirements for early voting, same-day voter registration, and the use of paper ballots. These measures are intended to ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process and that their votes are accurately counted.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect against voter suppression tactics, such as voter ID laws and restrictions on mail-in voting. It also seeks to strengthen election security by providing funding for states to upgrade their voting systems and implement cybersecurity measures. Overall, the "Protecting the Right to Vote in Elections for Federal Office Act" aims to uphold the fundamental right to vote and ensure that elections are fair, free, and accessible to all eligible voters. It represents a bipartisan effort to address concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and protect the democratic principles upon which our nation was founded.
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Current Status of Bill S 3916
Bill S 3916 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2024. Bill S 3916 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2024. Bill S 3916's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of March 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3916
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3916
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3916
A bill protecting the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Right to Vote Act
Right to Vote Act
A bill protecting the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
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