US S1

Bill

Freedom to Vote Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o

Introduced
07/25/2023

In Committee
07/25/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To expand Americans’ access to the ballot box and reduce the influence of big money in politics, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand Americans' access to the ballot box and reduce the influence of big money in politics. The key provisions include: 1. Automatic voter registration: Requires states to automatically register eligible individuals to vote, with an opt-out option. Provides federal funding to help states comply. 2. Making Election Day a federal holiday: Designates Election Day as a legal public holiday. 3. Expanding online voter registration: Requires states to make voter registration available online. 4. Enabling same-day voter registration: Requires states to allow voters to register and vote on the same day, including on Election Day. 5. Improving access to voting for individuals with disabilities: Establishes new requirements and grants to improve accessibility at polling places. 6. Expanding early voting: Requires at least 15 days of early voting for federal elections. 7. Expanding vote-by-mail: Prohibits states from imposing certain restrictions on mail-in voting. 8. Enhancing protections for election workers: Prohibits harassment and improper disclosure of personal information. 9. Restricting partisan gerrymandering: Establishes criteria for congressional redistricting to prevent excessive partisan favoritism. 10. Increasing campaign finance transparency: Expands disclosure requirements for online political ads and foreign-funded campaign activity. Overall, the bill aims to make it easier to register and vote, secure election integrity, and reduce the influence of money in politics.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (52)

Amy Klobuchar (D)*, Tammy Baldwin (D), Michael Bennet (D), Richard Blumenthal (D), Cory Booker (D), Sherrod Brown (D), Laphonza Butler (D), Maria Cantwell (D), Ben Cardin (D), Tom Carper (D), Bob Casey (D), Chris Coons (D), Catherine Cortez Masto (D), Tammy Duckworth (D), Dick Durbin (D), Dianne Feinstein (D), John Fetterman (D), Kirsten Gillibrand (D), Maggie Hassan (D), Martin Heinrich (D), John Hickenlooper (D), Mazie Hirono (D), Tim Kaine (D), Mark Kelly (D), Angus King (I), Ben Ray Luján (D), Joe Manchin (I), Ed Markey (D), Bob Menendez (D), Jeff Merkley (D), Chris Murphy (D), Patty Murray (D), Jon Ossoff (D), Alex Padilla (D), Gary Peters (D), Jack Reed (D), Jacky Rosen (D), Bernie Sanders (I), Brian Schatz (D), Chuck Schumer (D), Jeanne Shaheen (D), Kyrsten Sinema (I), Tina Smith (D), Debbie Stabenow (D), Jon Tester (D), Chris Van Hollen (D), Mark Warner (D), Raphael Warnock (D), Elizabeth Warren (D), Peter Welch (D), Sheldon Whitehouse (D), Ron Wyden (D),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 07/25/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1/all-info

(26 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1/BILLS-118s1is.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR11	Freedom to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.	Related
HR1118	DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Stand By Every Ad Act	ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Pappas asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1118, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cicilline, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.	Related
HR1295	Early Voting Act	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
HR1583	Alice Paul Voter Protection Act	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
HR239	Same Day Registration Act of 2023	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
HR2599	Honest Ads Act	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
HR3130	Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2023	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
HR4987	Democracy Restoration Act of 2023	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	Related
HR5046	Preventing Election Subversion Act of 2023	Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
HR5290	Voters on the Move Registration Act of 2023	Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.	Related
HR6267	Election Day Act	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.	Related
HR7210	Help America Run Act	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
HR7329	Election Day Holiday Act of 2024	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.	Related
HR8677	Save Voters Act	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
HR8825	Right to Vote Act	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4561)	Related
HR988	Shell Company Abuse Act	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	Related
S1487	Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2023	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related
S1677	Democracy Restoration Act of 2023	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Related
S2344	Freedom to Vote Act Voters’ Access to Water Act Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related
S2575	Preventing Election Subversion Act of 2023	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related
S2842	Save Voters Act Stop Automatically Voiding Eligible Voters Off Their Enlisted Rolls in States Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related
S2843	Same Day Registration Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related
S3750	Redistricting Reform Act of 2024	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Related
S3916	Right to Vote Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related
S486	Honest Ads Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related
S512	DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Stand By Every Ad Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related

Bill

Bill Name

Last Action

Type

HR11

Freedom to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

HR1118

DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Stand By Every Ad Act

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Pappas asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1118, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cicilline, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

HR1295

Early Voting Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

HR1583

Alice Paul Voter Protection Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

HR239

Same Day Registration Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

HR2599

Honest Ads Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

HR3130

Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2023

HR4987

Democracy Restoration Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

HR5046

Preventing Election Subversion Act of 2023

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

HR5290

Voters on the Move Registration Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

HR6267

Election Day Act

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

HR7210

Help America Run Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

HR7329

Election Day Holiday Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

HR8677

Save Voters Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

HR8825

Right to Vote Act

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4561)

HR988

Shell Company Abuse Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

S1487

Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2023