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This bill, the Youth Voting Rights Act, aims to expand youth access to voting in federal elections. It does this in several ways: 1) It amends the Voting Rights Act to establish a private right of action for individuals 18 and older who are denied or abridged the right to vote on account of age, and sets a standard for reviewing such claims. 2) It requires public institutions of higher education to be treated as voter registration agencies under the National Voter Registration Act, expanding opportunities for voter registration on college campuses. 3) It mandates that states implement a pre-registration process allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to register to vote in federal elections before turning 18. 4) It requires states to make polling places available on the campuses of public and private colleges and universities for federal elections, with limited exceptions. 5) It prohibits states from imposing residency requirements that would restrict the ability of college students to vote from their campus addresses. 6) It requires states to treat student ID cards as valid voter identification where ID is required. 7) It establishes a grant program for states to fund activities encouraging youth involvement in elections, like voter registration and civic education. The bill also directs government agencies to study and collect data on youth voting trends and barriers.

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