Search Results: keywords:"voting restrictions"

  • H. RES. 968 — Calling on Congress to condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:99

    H. RES. 968 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that calls on Congress to condemn voter suppression laws enacted by states and political subdivisions. It highlights that such laws, particularly following the 2013 Supreme Court decision in Shelby County...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 968 is a resolution where people in Congress are being asked to say that it's not okay for some states to make it harder for certain groups, like people with less money or those who are older, to vote. The resolution is important because it wants to make sure everyone has the same chance to vote, but it doesn't say exactly how to fix the problems.

  • H. R. 8888 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide information regarding voting restrictions to asylum applicants.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:257

    H. R. 8888, known as the “Voting Clarity Act of 2024,” proposes an amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to inform asylum applicants about the voting restrictions and penalties for illegal voting under federal...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure that people who come to the U.S. asking for protection (asylum seekers) are told in a way they can understand that they can't vote and what could happen if they try to vote illegally.