legislation: 106-hr-5158

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106-hr-5158 106 hr 5158 Second Chance Voting Rights Act of 2000 Crime and Law Enforcement 2000-09-12 2000-10-04 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8790) House Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37] CA D M000714 7 Second Chance Voting Rights Act of 2000 - Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for Federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense. Makes this provision applicable to an individual convicted of a criminal offense upon the unconditional release of that individual from incarceration and the completion of sentence for that offense, including parole.Authorizes the Attorney General, in a civil action, to obtain such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to remedy a violation of this Act. Creates a private right of action, subject to specified requirements. 2025-08-20T14:21:10Z  

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