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Voter List Verification: Only the Living Can Vote

This act requires states to regularly check voter lists against death records from the Social Security Administration. The goal is to remove deceased individuals from voter rolls. States failing to comply may lose federal funding for education and transportation.
Key points
States must cross-reference voter lists with death data from the Social Security Administration.
The aim is to remove deceased individuals from voter registers to ensure election integrity.
Non-compliant states risk losing federal funds for education and transportation.
The changes will take effect one year after the act's enactment.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_860
Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Process start date: 2021-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

You Must Be Alive To Vote Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_860.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States must cross-reference voter lists with death data from the Social Security Administration.
  • The aim is to remove deceased individuals from voter registers to ensure election integrity.
  • Non-compliant states risk losing federal funds for education and transportation.
  • The changes will take effect one year after the act's enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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