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Prohibiting Non-Citizens from Voting in District of Columbia Elections

This legal act prohibits individuals who are not U.S. citizens from voting in elections and ballot initiatives in the District of Columbia. This means only U.S. citizens will be able to participate in local decision-making processes. The act repeals previous provisions that allowed some non-citizen residents to vote.
Key points
Individuals who are not U.S. citizens are prohibited from voting in any elections or referendums in the District of Columbia.
The act repeals the 2022 law that previously granted voting rights to certain non-citizen residents.
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2024-05-23
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Against 143
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_192
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
Voting date: 2024-05-23
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 232
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_192.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals who are not U.S. citizens are prohibited from voting in any elections or referendums in the District of Columbia.
  • The act repeals the 2022 law that previously granted voting rights to certain non-citizen residents.
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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.

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.

CATEGORIES

Local Government Courts and Law Migration