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H.R. 2216 (99th)

A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that voter registration forms, absentee ballots, and certain related matter may be mailed by election agencies free of postage.

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Introduced

24 April 1985

Last action

29 October 1985 · Committee

Status

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

Sponsors

Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Smith, Neal Edward [D-IA-4], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Chappie, Eugene A. [R-CA-2], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Thomas, Lindsay [D-GA-1], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Monson, David S. [R-UT-2]

Subjects

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Summary

Authorizes election agencies to mail voter registration forms, absentee ballots, and certain related materials free of postage. Declares that this Act does not apply to mail matter transmitted under the Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955 or the Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act of 1975.

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Timeline

  1. 24 April 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 April 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 April 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 May 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Postal Operations and Services.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 May 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB, US Postal Service.

    Source: Committee

  6. 30 July 1985

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 29 October 1985

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  8. 29 October 1985

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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