Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 1999

Summary

Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 1999 - 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 such declaratory or injunctive relief as is 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 · EN · 2 March 1999

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 March 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 March 1999

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