House Bill 6612
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Democracy Restoration Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 26, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6612
Congress
115
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Democracy Restoration Act of 2018
This bill establishes that an individual's right to vote in a federal election may not be abridged due to a criminal conviction unless the individual is incarcerated for a felony sentence at the time of the election. The bill also (1) requires incarcerated individuals to be notified of the restoration of their voting rights upon release, and (2) prohibits states and local governments that do not comply with this bill from receiving federal funds for constructing or improving prisons.
July 26, 2018
07/26/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
07/26/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
07/26/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/26/2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1091-1092)
07/26/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:54 PM