H.R. 3978 (112th): EASY Voting Act

Introduced:
Feb 08, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II [D-MO5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 8, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 08, 2012
Referred to Committee Feb 08, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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Full Title

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the dissemination of false information for the purpose of discouraging a student of an institution of higher education from registering to vote or voting in an election for Federal office, to require States which require individuals to present a photo identification as a condition of voting in elections for Federal office to accept a photo identification presented by a student which is issued by the school the student attends, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Feb 08, 2012.
4 pages

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2/8/2012--Introduced.
Equal Access to Support Youth Voting Act or EASY Voting Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the dissemination of false information with the intent of discouraging students who attend an institution of higher education (IHE) from voting or registering to vote in a federal election.
Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require state and local election officials to accept a current and valid student photo identification issued by the IHE the student attends as a current and valid photo identification when such identification is required to obtain a ballot or vote in a federal election.

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United States Code

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  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 29