Military VOTE Act
Rep. Casten Introduces Military VOTE Act to Require Electronic Ballot Requests for Troops
The Military VOTE Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it waits for these committees to begin their work.
Legislative Progress
While supporting the military is popular, bills that change voting rules often face strong opposition from the other party in a divided Congress.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Veterans living overseas would benefit from the same electronic ballot request and delivery improvements as active duty members. The prohibition on rejecting early applications also helps veterans who may submit their paperwork well before election season while they still have stable access to communication.
“absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter”
Milestones
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Military VOTE Act
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