H.R. 3799 (101st): Postal Service Voter Registration Facilitation Acts of 1989

Introduced:
Nov 21, 1989 (101st Congress, 1989–1990)
Sponsor:
Rep. Charles Hayes [D-IL1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on November 21, 1989, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 21, 1989
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
Committees

House Post Office and Civil Service

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Full Title

To amend title 39, United States Code, to require the United States Postal Service to make space available in post offices for State voter registration authorities to place voter registration forms and for other purposes.

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11/21/1989--Introduced.
Postal Service Voter Registration Facilitation Acts of 1989 - Directs the U.S. Postal Service to make space available in post offices for State voter registration authorities to place voter registration forms and materials. Directs the U.S. Postal Service to notify State voter registration authorities of this Act's enactment and mail a copy of the public law to such authorities.

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