H.R. 2811 (101st): Postal Service Voter Registration Facilitation Acts of 1989

Introduced:
Jun 29, 1989 (101st Congress, 1989–1990)
Sponsor:
Rep. George “Mickey” Leland [D-TX18]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 29, 1989, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 29, 1989
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Post Office and Civil Service

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Full Title

To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the United States Postal Service give voter registration forms along with change-of-address forms, and for other purposes.

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6/29/1989--Introduced.
Postal Service Voter Registration Facilitation Acts of 1989 - Directs the Postal Service to provide voter registration forms whenever change-of-address forms are provided to postal patrons. Declares that the Postal Service shall not be obligated to provide voter registration forms in any State whose voter registration authority has not provided voter registration forms to the Postal Service. Directs the Postal Service to notify State voter registration authorities of this Act's enactment.

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