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Voter Integrity: Verifying Citizenship for Federal Election Registration.

This act aims to strengthen the integrity of federal elections by allowing states to verify the citizenship status of individuals applying to register to vote and those already on voter lists. State officials will be able to remove non-citizens from federal voter rolls, ensuring that only eligible citizens participate in elections. These changes will apply to elections held on or after January 1, 2024.
Key points
States can request information from Homeland Security and Social Security to verify voter citizenship.
State officials are explicitly authorized to remove non-citizens from federal voter registration lists.
Citizenship verification applies to both new voter registrations and existing voter rolls for federal elections.
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Print number: 118_HR_3162
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2023-05-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting American Voters Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3162.

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 2023-05-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can request information from Homeland Security and Social Security to verify voter citizenship.
  • State officials are explicitly authorized to remove non-citizens from federal voter registration lists.
  • Citizenship verification applies to both new voter registrations and existing voter rolls for federal elections.
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: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 318.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-13.

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