The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act
Author | : Kevin J. Coleman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 5 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1053522682 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act written by Kevin J. Coleman and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Members of the military and U.S. citizens who live abroad are eligible to register and vote absentee in federal elections under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) of 1986. The law was enacted to improve absentee registration and voting for this group of voters and to consolidate existing laws. This report summarizes the UOCAVA and details modifications and improvements to the UOCAVA since its inception, as well as related pieces of legislation.