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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to implement a process under which individuals who are 16 years of age may apply to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, to direct the Election Assistance Commission to make grants to States to increase the involvement of minors in public election activities, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Pre-Registration Of Voters Everywhere Act (PROVE Act), amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each state to implement a process that allows individuals as young as 16 years old to apply to register to vote in federal elections. If the individual is not yet 18 at the time of registration, the state must ensure they are registered to vote once they turn 18. The bill also directs the Election Assistance Commission to provide grants to states to increase the involvement of minors in public election activities, such as promoting the pre-registration process and modifying school curricula to promote civic engagement.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (18)
Don Beyer (D)*,
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Frank Pallone (D),
Donald Payne (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Jackie Speier (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 02/01/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/635/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr635/BILLS-117hr635ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr635/BILLS-117hr635ih.pdf.pdf |
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