Voter Registration Protection Act of 2001

H.R. 2687, the Voter Registration Protection Act of 2001, proposes two major changes to federal elections. First, it would prevent states from denying the right to vote to individuals convicted of federal crimes, provided they are no longer in government custody or under legal supervision (such as parole or probation). Second, the bill would establish Election Day as a legal public holiday for federal elections, beginning in 2002. These measures are intended to expand voter eligibility for formerly incarcerated individuals and increase general voter access by providing a dedicated day off for citizens to cast their ballots.