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VOTE Act
H.R. 627, 118th Congress
- Status
- In committee
- Introduced
- 01/30/2023
- Cosponsors
- 1
- Latest action
- 01/30/2023
About this bill
- Official title
- VOTE Act
- Sponsor
- Pat Fallon (R-TX)
- Introduced in
- House
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Latest action
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Summary
Congressional Research Service, Introduced in House (01/30/2023)
Verification Of The Electorate Act or the VOTE Act
This bill requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and imposes criminal penalties for violations.
Specifically, the bill prohibits an individual from registering to vote in federal elections unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
The chief state election official of a state must consult with the Election Assistance Commission to determine the documents an individual must provide to prove U.S. citizenship.
An individual who violates this bill shall be fined, imprisoned for up to five years, or both.
Actions
Newest first
- 01/30/2023 · House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 01/30/2023
Introduced in House
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office, GovInfo Bill Status; Congressional Research Service summaries · Last updated 01/30/2023