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H.R. 6612 (115th)

Democracy Restoration Act of 2018

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Introduced

26 July 2018

Last action

26 July 2018 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

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5 December 2025

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Summary

Democracy Restoration Act of 2018 This bill establishes that an individual's right to vote in a federal election may not be abridged due to a criminal conviction unless the individual is incarcerated for a felony sentence at the time of the election. The bill also (1) requires incarcerated individuals to be notified of the restoration of their voting rights upon release, and (2) prohibits states and local governments that do not comply with this bill from receiving federal funds for constructing or improving prisons.

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Timeline

  1. 26 July 2018

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

  2. 26 July 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 July 2018

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1091-1092)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 July 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 26 July 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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