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This bill, known as the Pre-Registration Of Voters Everywhere (PROVE) Act, aims to establish a nationwide process that allows individuals as young as 16 to pre-register to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill requires each state to create a registration system where 16- and 17-year-olds can apply to vote, with their registration becoming active once they turn 18. States would also have the option to allow pre-registration for individuals younger than 16. Additionally, the bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to provide grants to states to develop programs that encourage youth electoral participation, which includes promoting the pre-registration process, modifying high school curricula to enhance civic engagement, and implementing other activities to involve young people in the electoral process. States seeking these grants must submit detailed plans outlining their proposed activities, performance measures, and targets. The bill authorizes $25 million in appropriations for these grant programs, with each state grant to be used over a two-year period, after which the state must submit a report analyzing the effectiveness of their implemented activities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5903/all-info