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Non-citizens Barred from Voting in Federal Elections

This act aims to ensure that only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections. It modifies voter registration processes to exclude non-citizens and introduces penalties for states that allow non-citizens to vote in state or local elections, impacting the integrity of the electoral process.
Key points
Only U.S. citizens will be allowed to vote in federal elections, aiming to boost confidence in results.
States must maintain separate voter lists for citizens and non-citizens if the latter are allowed to vote in state/local elections.
States permitting non-citizens to vote in any election may face reductions in federal election administration funding.
Federal courts and agencies will share citizenship status information to help update voter rolls.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4460
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Process start date: 2023-07-03