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H.R. 8249

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To prohibit the denial of the right to vote in elections for public office on the grounds of owing fines, fees, or restitution relating to a conviction of a criminal offense.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 14, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
September 14, 2020
Sponsor
Rep. Nydia VelazquezD
Cosponsors (29)
29D 0R
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Removing Monetary Barriers to Voting Act This bill establishes that an individual's right to vote in an election may not be denied or abridged due to debts owed for a criminal conviction.

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