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H.R. 5334 (113th)

Open Our Democracy Act of 2014

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Introduced

31 July 2014

Last action

26 September 2014 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]

Subjects

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12 August 2025

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Summary

Open Our Democracy Act of 2014 - Requires all candidates for election to the House of Representatives to run in a single open primary, regardless of political party preference. Limits the ensuing general election to the two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes in the single open primary. Gives candidates the option, at the time of filing to run for office, to declare a political party preference, which does not constitute or imply endorsement of the candidate by the party designated. Treats the general election day in the same manner as a legal public holiday for purposes of federal employment. Expresses the sense of Congress that private employers should give their employees a day off on the general election day in November 2016 and each even-numbered year thereafter to enable them to cast votes in elections held on that day. Requires the Comptroller General (GAO) to study the feasibility and desirability of enacting national standards and criteria for congressional redistricting.

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Timeline

  1. 31 July 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 July 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 July 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 September 2014

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Source: Committee

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