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Prohibiting Federal Funds for Non-Citizen Voting in D.C. Elections

This bill aims to stop the District of Columbia government from using federal money to allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in any election. If D.C. wants to receive federal funds, it must certify that it does not permit non-citizens to vote. This impacts how D.C. manages its elections and finances.
Key points
The District of Columbia cannot use federal funds to allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in any election.
To receive federal funds, D.C. must certify that it does not permit non-citizens to vote.
These rules apply to all federal funds applied for, approved, or received by D.C. from the bill's introduction date.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9557
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2022-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit the government of the District of Columbia from using Federal funds to allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any election, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9557.

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 2022-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The District of Columbia cannot use federal funds to allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in any election.
  • To receive federal funds, D.C. must certify that it does not permit non-citizens to vote.
  • These rules apply to all federal funds applied for, approved, or received by D.C. from the bill's introduction date.
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. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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.

CATEGORIES

Local Government Courts and Law Migration