United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 259 (108th)
Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 2003
Introduced
8 January 2003
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Summary
Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 2003 - Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for Federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense, unless the individual is serving a felony sentence in a correctional institution or facility at the time of the election. Authorizes the Attorney General, in a civil action, to obtain any declaratory or injunctive relief necessary to remedy a violation of this Act. Creates a private right of action, subject to specified requirements.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 8 January 2003
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 8 January 2003
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 8 January 2003
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/259
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/hr/259