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Introduced
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
In Committee
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require States to automatically register eligible voters at the time they turn 18 to vote in Federal elections, and for other purposes. This bill directs each state that has a voter registration requirement for federal elections to automatically register eligible individuals when they turn 18 years old. States that do not implement automatic registration must permit eligible individuals to register and vote on the day of a federal election. The Election Assistance Commission shall make grants to states to implement automatic voter registration and improve election security systems related to voter registration. The bill revises the procedure for voting following a registered voter's failure to return a change of address card.
AI Summary
This bill, the Register America to Vote Act, aims to require states to automatically register eligible voters when they turn 18 years old for federal elections. States that do not implement automatic registration must allow eligible individuals to register and vote on the day of a federal election. The bill also directs the Election Assistance Commission to provide grants to states to implement automatic voter registration and improve election security systems related to voter registration. Additionally, the bill revises the procedure for voting following a registered voter's failure to return a change of address card, allowing them to vote at their current address or a central location within the same jurisdiction.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 02/25/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/550/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s550/BILLS-116s550is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s550/BILLS-116s550is.pdf.pdf |
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