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H.J.Res. 24: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

James Comer

Quick Facts

Bill Sponsor: Rep. James Comer (R-KY-1)

Congress: 118th

Date Introduced: January 31, 2023

Last Action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (February 13, 2023)

Bill 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.