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Voting Rules Clarity: Informing Asylum Applicants of Restrictions.

This bill mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must inform all asylum applicants about federal restrictions on voting. The goal is to ensure these individuals clearly understand that they are ineligible to vote and are aware of the penalties for unlawful voting. This information must be provided in a language they can understand when they submit their application.
Key points
DHS must provide asylum applicants with clear information on federal voting restrictions.
The information must include warnings about penalties for voting unlawfully under Federal law.
The requirement ensures communication is delivered in a language the applicant understands.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8888
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3]
Process start date: 2024-06-28