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Proof of US Citizenship Required for Federal Voter Registration

This new law mandates that individuals must provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. This means citizens will need to document their citizenship to cast a ballot, potentially affecting the registration process and requiring additional paperwork.
Key points
Requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
Defines acceptable forms of citizenship proof, including passports, birth certificates, and REAL ID compliant identification.
Establishes processes for election officials to verify citizenship, including cooperation with federal agencies.
Motor vehicle departments and other voter registration agencies must verify citizenship status.
Non-citizens will be removed from voter registration lists based on verified information.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_128
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2025-01-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_128.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
  • Defines acceptable forms of citizenship proof, including passports, birth certificates, and REAL ID compliant identification.
  • Establishes processes for election officials to verify citizenship, including cooperation with federal agencies.
  • Motor vehicle departments and other voter registration agencies must verify citizenship status.
  • Non-citizens will be removed from voter registration lists based on verified information.
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 Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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