Citizen Ballot Protection Act

12/6/2023, 4:01 PM

Citizen Ballot Protection Act

This bill allows a state to include on its mail voter registration application form a requirement that the applicant provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Bill 117 HR 8223, also known as the Citizen Ballot Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure the integrity and security of the voting process in the United States.

The Citizen Ballot Protection Act includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main provisions of the bill is the requirement for all voters to present a valid form of identification before being allowed to cast their ballot. This is intended to prevent voter fraud and ensure that only eligible individuals are able to vote.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the voting process. This includes requirements for election officials to provide regular updates on the status of the vote count and to make all voting records available to the public. The Citizen Ballot Protection Act also includes provisions to protect the rights of voters, including measures to ensure that all polling places are accessible to individuals with disabilities and that all voters are able to cast their ballot in a timely manner. Overall, the Citizen Ballot Protection Act is aimed at safeguarding the voting process in the United States and ensuring that all eligible individuals are able to exercise their right to vote in a fair and secure manner.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 8223

Introduced on
2022-06-24

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/24/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Citizen Ballot Protection Act

This bill allows a state to include on its mail voter registration application form a requirement that the applicant provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Bill 117 HR 8223, also known as the Citizen Ballot Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure the integrity and security of the voting process in the United States.

The Citizen Ballot Protection Act includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main provisions of the bill is the requirement for all voters to present a valid form of identification before being allowed to cast their ballot. This is intended to prevent voter fraud and ensure that only eligible individuals are able to vote.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the voting process. This includes requirements for election officials to provide regular updates on the status of the vote count and to make all voting records available to the public. The Citizen Ballot Protection Act also includes provisions to protect the rights of voters, including measures to ensure that all polling places are accessible to individuals with disabilities and that all voters are able to cast their ballot in a timely manner. Overall, the Citizen Ballot Protection Act is aimed at safeguarding the voting process in the United States and ensuring that all eligible individuals are able to exercise their right to vote in a fair and secure manner.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a State to include as part of the mail voter registration form a requirement that applicants provide proof of citizenship, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Citizenship and naturalization•
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation•
Immigration status and procedures•
Licensing and registrations•
State and local government operations•
Voting rights

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/21/2022

Citizen Ballot Protection Act

This bill allows a state to include on its mail voter registration application form a requirement that the applicant provide proof of U.S. citizenship.


Latest Action6/24/2022
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.