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Easier Voting: Unaffiliated Voters in Federal Primary Elections

This resolution aims to fast-track the legislative process for a bill that requires states to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections for federal office. If the bill passes, citizens not affiliated with any political party will gain the right to vote in primaries, potentially increasing their influence on candidate selection.
Key points
The resolution expedites consideration of H.R. 155, a bill concerning voting rights.
Key change: Unaffiliated voters would be allowed to vote in federal primary elections.
This could increase citizen participation in the process of selecting federal office candidates.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_731
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2025-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 155) to require States to permit unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_731.

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 2025-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution expedites consideration of H.R. 155, a bill concerning voting rights.
  • Key change: Unaffiliated voters would be allowed to vote in federal primary elections.
  • This could increase citizen participation in the process of selecting federal office candidates.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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