US SB1937 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 16 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-04-10 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 356.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Elections Preparedness Requires Early Planning (Elections PREP) Act - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require each state to develop contingency plans to address unexpected emergencies or natural disasters that may threaten to disrupt the administration of an election for federal office. Requires a plan to contain: (1) alternative ways to notify the public of changes in election procedures; and (2) plans to address disruptions at every step of the voting process, including early voting.

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Title

Elections Preparedness Requires Early Planning (Elections PREP) Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-04-10SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 356.
2014-04-10SenateCommittee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Schumer without amendment. Without written report.
2014-04-09SenateCommittee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2014-01-16SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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