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VOTE Act
1/18/2024, 11:13 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 627
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 627
Bill HR 627 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2023. Bill HR 627 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2023. Bill HR 627's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of January 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 627
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 627
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 627
VOTE Act
VOTE Act
Verification Of The Electorate Act
To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit an individual from registering to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless the individual provides documentary proof that the individual is a citizen of the United States.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 627
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