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Voter Choice Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3313

The Voter Choice Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3313, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to expand voter choice and increase access to the ballot for all eligible voters.

One of the key provisions of the Voter Choice Act is the implementation of ranked-choice voting in federal elections. Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, rather than just selecting one candidate. This system ensures that the candidate with the broadest support among voters is ultimately elected, even if they are not the first choice of a majority of voters.

Additionally, the Voter Choice Act aims to increase access to the ballot by implementing measures such as automatic voter registration, early voting, and same-day voter registration. These provisions are designed to make it easier for all eligible voters to participate in the electoral process and have their voices heard. Overall, the Voter Choice Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to improve the democratic process by expanding voter choice and increasing access to the ballot. Supporters of the bill argue that these measures will lead to a more representative and inclusive democracy, while opponents raise concerns about the potential logistical challenges of implementing ranked-choice voting and other provisions.

Current Status of Bill S 3313

Bill S 3313 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 15, 2023. Bill S 3313 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 15, 2023.  Bill S 3313's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of November 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3313

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3313

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3313

Voter Choice Act
Voter Choice Act
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to support State and local governments making a transition to ranked choice voting.

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