HR 627
118th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
VOTE Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1