To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of the effectiveness of the Federal Government in carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and an analysis of means for improving access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members, and for other purposes.

1/25/2024, 1:30 PM

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on access to voting for uniformed services voters.

Specifically, the GAO must

  • analyze the effectiveness of the federal government in carrying out the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters, and
  • study ways to improve access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members.
Bill 118 hr 4251, also known as the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act Study Act, aims to assess the effectiveness of the Federal Government in ensuring access to voting for absent uniformed services voters. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on how well the government is carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.

Specifically, the study will focus on promoting access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and analyzing ways to improve access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members. The goal is to identify any barriers or challenges that may exist in the current system and propose solutions to enhance voter participation among these groups.

Overall, the bill seeks to ensure that all eligible voters, including those serving in the military or living overseas, have the necessary resources and support to exercise their right to vote. By conducting this study, lawmakers hope to improve the voting process for these individuals and strengthen democracy in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4251

Introduced on
2023-06-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/21/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on access to voting for uniformed services voters.

Specifically, the GAO must

  • analyze the effectiveness of the federal government in carrying out the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters, and
  • study ways to improve access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members.
Bill 118 hr 4251, also known as the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act Study Act, aims to assess the effectiveness of the Federal Government in ensuring access to voting for absent uniformed services voters. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on how well the government is carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.

Specifically, the study will focus on promoting access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and analyzing ways to improve access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members. The goal is to identify any barriers or challenges that may exist in the current system and propose solutions to enhance voter participation among these groups.

Overall, the bill seeks to ensure that all eligible voters, including those serving in the military or living overseas, have the necessary resources and support to exercise their right to vote. By conducting this study, lawmakers hope to improve the voting process for these individuals and strengthen democracy in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of the effectiveness of the Federal Government in carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and an analysis of means for improving access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad•
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation•
Government studies and investigations•
Military personnel and dependents•
Voting rights

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/25/2024

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on access to voting for uniformed services voters.

Specifically, the GAO must

  • analyze the effectiveness of the federal government in carrying ou...

Latest Action6/22/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.