legislation: 106-hr-906

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106-hr-906 106 hr 906 Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-03-02 1999-10-21 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] MI D C000714 37 Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 1999 - 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, unless the individual is serving a felony sentence in a correctional institution or facility at the time of the election. 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. 2025-08-20T14:18:56Z  

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