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Citizenship Proof Required for Federal Election Voter Registration

This new act mandates that individuals must provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. This change means that citizens will need to prepare specific documents to register, potentially impacting the voter registration process.
Key points
Proof of U.S. citizenship is now required for federal election voter registration.
Failure to provide proof of citizenship will prevent voter registration.
State election officials will determine acceptable documents for citizenship verification.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_627
Sponsor: Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
Process start date: 2023-01-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VOTE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_627.

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 2023-01-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship is now required for federal election voter registration.
  • Failure to provide proof of citizenship will prevent voter registration.
  • State election officials will determine acceptable documents for citizenship verification.
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. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

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

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