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Paid Time Off to Vote in Federal Elections

This bill aims to provide employees with a minimum of two hours of paid leave to vote in Federal elections. Employers would be required to allow employees to vote without losing pay or benefits and would be prohibited from discriminating or retaliating against those who use this right.
Key points
Employees will be entitled to at least 2 hours of paid time off to vote on Federal election day.
Employers cannot prevent or punish an employee for taking this leave.
The law applies to employers with 25 or more employees.
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Print number: 117_HR_7489
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Process start date: 2022-04-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Time Off to Vote Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7489.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employees will be entitled to at least 2 hours of paid time off to vote on Federal election day.
  • Employers cannot prevent or punish an employee for taking this leave.
  • The law applies to employers with 25 or more employees.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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Labor