United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 2756 — Redistricting and Voter Protection Act of 2013

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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Summary

Redistricting and Voter Protection Act of 2013 - Requires a state that enacts a congressional redistricting plan prior to the next decennial census and apportionment of Representatives to obtain a declaratory judgment or preclearance from the Attorney General that such plan does not have the purpose or effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color or in contravention of the guarantees of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2756 do?
Redistricting and Voter Protection Act of 2013 - Requires a state that enacts a congressional redistricting plan prior to the next decennial census and apportionment of Representatives to obtain a declaratory judgment or preclearance from the Attorney General that such plan does not have the purpose or effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color or in contravention of the guarantees of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Who sponsors HR 2756?
HR 2756 is sponsored by Al Green (D).
What is the current status of HR 2756?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2756?
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