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Introduced
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federal elections, to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to streamline the procedures under which individuals may apply to register to vote in such elections through State motor vehicle authorities, to permit automatic voter registration through such authorities for eligible citizens of the United States, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand voting access and convenience by establishing nationwide vote-by-mail options for federal elections and streamlining voter registration processes. Specifically, the bill requires states to mail ballots to all registered voters at least two weeks before federal elections and prohibits states from imposing additional restrictions on mail-in voting. The legislation also mandates that motor vehicle authorities integrate voter registration into driver's license applications, creating an automatic voter registration system that would allow eligible citizens to be registered to vote unless they actively decline. The bill provides free postage for mail-in ballots and includes protections for individuals who are automatically registered, ensuring they cannot be prosecuted or face immigration consequences due to registration errors. The bill's findings highlight the benefits of vote-by-mail, including increased voter turnout, reduced voting barriers for people with disabilities, cost-effectiveness for election administration, and minimal voter fraud risks. The provisions would be implemented for federal elections starting in 2026, representing a significant transformation of voting procedures at the national level.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Val Hoyle (D)*,
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
André Carson (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Maxine Dexter (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. (on 04/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2847/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2847/BILLS-119hr2847ih.pdf |
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