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To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

Introduced: December 4, 2020 Introduced by: Biggs, Andy Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill repeals the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The act established certain voter registration requirements for federal elections, such as the requirement for states to allow individuals to register to vote when they apply for a driver's license.

What's happening now December 4, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Republican 5
Brooks, Mo
· Dec 4, 2020
Gohmert, Louie
· Dec 4, 2020
 R
Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Dec 4, 2020
King, Steve
· Dec 4, 2020
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Dec 4, 2020
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Dec 4, 2020
 R
Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Dec 4, 2020
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Dec 4, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8870: To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8870/
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