A bill entitled: "The Overseas U.S. Citizen's Representation in the Congress Act of 1985".

Summary

Provides for representation in the House of Representatives of citizens residing outside the United States by a nonvoting delegate to be known as the Delegate for United States Citizens Abroad. Requires that such Delegate be elected by absentee ballot by citizens who have the right to vote in Federal elections under the Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act of 1975. Sets forth eligibility requirements for such office. Requires a commission appointed by the President to determine the procedures and regulations for election to such office.

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Timeline

1. 12 June 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 June 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 June 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 June 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Elections.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 June 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1] · D · Sponsor
• · hsha00 · Standing

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