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English-Only Voting: Federal Funding Cut for Multilingual Ballots

The "Voting Only Through English Act" aims to eliminate multilingual ballots in federal elections. If passed, states providing ballots in languages other than English will lose federal funding for election administration. This could make it harder for non-English speakers to vote.
Key points
States offering ballots in languages other than English will lose federal election funding.
The act amends existing law that required support for non-English speaking voters.
This could impact voting accessibility for linguistic minorities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2054
Sponsor: Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8]
Process start date: 2025-03-11
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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 119_HR_2054.

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 2025-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States offering ballots in languages other than English will lose federal election funding.
  • The act amends existing law that required support for non-English speaking voters.
  • This could impact voting accessibility for linguistic minorities.
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. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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