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HOUSE 627118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims.

Last Action
7/27/2023

Actions

  • 2023-01-30Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • 2023-01-30Introduced in House
  • 2023-01-30Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-01-30 (00)

Verification Of The Electorate Act or the VOTE Act

This bill requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and imposes criminal penalties for violations.

Specifically, the bill prohibits an individual from registering to vote in federal elections unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.

The chief state election official of a state must consult with the Election Assistance Commission to determine the documents an individual must provide to prove U.S. citizenship.

An individual who violates this bill shall be fined, imprisoned for up to five years, or both.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Byron Donalds (R-FL)
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