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Introduced
11/08/2017
11/08/2017
In Committee
11/08/2017
11/08/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Register America to Vote Act This bill directs each state that has a voter registration requirement for federal elections to automatically register eligible individuals when they turn 18 years old. Such states that do not implement automatic registration must permit eligible individuals to register to vote and vote on the day of a federal election. The Election Assistance Commission shall make grants to states to implement automatic voter registration and improve election security systems related to voter registration. The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 is amended to revise the procedure for voting following a registered voter's failure to return a change of address card.
AI Summary
This bill, the Register America to Vote Act, directs each state with a voter registration requirement for federal elections to automatically register eligible individuals when they turn 18 years old. States that do not implement automatic registration must permit eligible individuals to register and vote on the day of a federal election. The bill also provides grants to states to implement automatic voter registration and improve election security systems related to voter registration. Additionally, the bill amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to revise the procedure for voting following a registered voter's failure to return a change of address card, allowing them to vote at their current address or a central location within the same jurisdiction.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 11/08/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2106/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2106/BILLS-115s2106is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2106/BILLS-115s2106is.pdf.pdf |
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