HR-2876 : Still Just a Bill


Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2017

This bill directs the chief election official of each state to establish and operate an automatic voter registration system for federal elections. The system shall obtain information about eligible voters from contributing state agencies, including all agencies required by federal law to provide voter registration services. The Election Assistance Commission shall make grants to assist states in implementing the bill.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-05-22CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.House committee actions
2017-06-12IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2017-06-12IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2017-06-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Robert A. Brady [D] (PA-1)
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Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
  • Citizenship and naturalization
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government information and archives
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Motor vehicles
  • Right of privacy
  • State and local government operations
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