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Stricter Penalties for Non-Citizen Voting in US Elections

This bill moves the existing prohibition on non-citizen voting to a different law and increases the penalties. It means that non-citizens who vote in federal elections could face fines up to $10,000 or up to 5 years in prison, or both. The aim is to strengthen the legal consequences for such actions.
Key points
The prohibition against non-citizens voting is moved from Title 18 to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Penalties for non-citizens voting in federal elections are increased to a fine of up to $10,000 or up to 5 years imprisonment, or both.
Exceptions apply if the election is also for another purpose, and non-citizens are authorized to vote for that other purpose, provided voting is conducted independently.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10066
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Process start date: 2024-10-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

JAIL for Alien Voters Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10066.

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 2024-10-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The prohibition against non-citizens voting is moved from Title 18 to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
  • Penalties for non-citizens voting in federal elections are increased to a fine of up to $10,000 or up to 5 years imprisonment, or both.
  • Exceptions apply if the election is also for another purpose, and non-citizens are authorized to vote for that other purpose, provided voting is conducted independently.
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. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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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