A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

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SJRES 5

Introduced

Jan 31, 2023

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Congressional oversight District of Columbia Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Government Operations and Politics Immigration status and procedures State and local government operations Voting rights

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the district.

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Jan 31, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 31, 2023

Introduced in Senate

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