H.R. 627 · 118th Congress
VOTE Act
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This bill requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and imposes criminal penalties for violations.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jan 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: VOTE Act
Also known as: Verification Of The Electorate Act
Latest action (Jan 30, 2023): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 30, 2023
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.