American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act

3/18/2024, 10:18 PM

American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act

This bill prohibits a noncitizen from voting in a District of Columbia election. The prohibition includes any election for public office in the District of Columbia, including a federal office, as well as a ballot initiative or referendum.

Bill 118 hr 4396, also known as the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act, aims to address voting rights in the District of Columbia. The bill focuses on ensuring that citizens of the District of Columbia have the ability to participate in federal elections with the same rights as citizens of the states.

The bill proposes granting the District of Columbia the authority to establish its own voter registration and election procedures for federal elections. This would allow residents of the District to have a greater say in the electoral process and ensure that their voices are heard on a national level.

Additionally, the bill seeks to address concerns about voter suppression and disenfranchisement by prohibiting any state or federal government from interfering with the District of Columbia's voter registration and election procedures. This would help to protect the voting rights of residents of the District and ensure that their votes are counted fairly and accurately. Overall, the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act aims to increase confidence in the electoral process and ensure that all citizens, regardless of where they live, have equal access to the voting booth.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4396

Introduced on
2023-06-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/23/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act

This bill prohibits a noncitizen from voting in a District of Columbia election. The prohibition includes any election for public office in the District of Columbia, including a federal office, as well as a ballot initiative or referendum.

Bill 118 hr 4396, also known as the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act, aims to address voting rights in the District of Columbia. The bill focuses on ensuring that citizens of the District of Columbia have the ability to participate in federal elections with the same rights as citizens of the states.

The bill proposes granting the District of Columbia the authority to establish its own voter registration and election procedures for federal elections. This would allow residents of the District to have a greater say in the electoral process and ensure that their voices are heard on a national level.

Additionally, the bill seeks to address concerns about voter suppression and disenfranchisement by prohibiting any state or federal government from interfering with the District of Columbia's voter registration and election procedures. This would help to protect the voting rights of residents of the District and ensure that their votes are counted fairly and accurately. Overall, the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act aims to increase confidence in the electoral process and ensure that all citizens, regardless of where they live, have equal access to the voting booth.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit noncitizen voting in District of Columbia elections, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Citizenship and naturalization
District of Columbia
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Immigration status and procedures
State and local government operations
Voting rights

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/14/2023

American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act

This bill prohibits a noncitizen from voting in a District of Columbia election. The prohibition includes any election for public office in the District of Col...


Latest Action2/23/2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 324.