118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 627 — VOTE Act

“To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit an individual from registering to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless the individual provides documentary proof that the individual is a citizen of the United States.”

Government operations and politics

Introduced Jan 30, 2023

Last action Jan 30, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jan 30, 2023

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Referred

Jan 30, 2023

House Admin

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jan 30, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 30, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.