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Non-Citizen Voting Ban in District of Columbia Elections

This new law prohibits non-citizens from voting in any elections held in the District of Columbia. This means only U.S. citizens will be eligible to participate in local, federal, and referendum votes within the District, altering previous voting eligibility rules.
Key points
Only U.S. citizens will be allowed to vote in all District of Columbia elections.
The ban applies to elections for public office, federal elections, and all ballot initiatives or referendums.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4396
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Process start date: 2023-06-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4396.

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 2023-06-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Only U.S. citizens will be allowed to vote in all District of Columbia elections.
  • The ban applies to elections for public office, federal elections, and all ballot initiatives or referendums.
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. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 324.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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