To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022
6/18/2024, 8:37 PMSummary of Bill HR 192
Bill 118 hr 192, also known as the "Non-Citizen Voting Prohibition Act," aims to prevent individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia. The bill also seeks to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, which had previously granted non-citizens the right to vote in local elections in the District of Columbia.If passed, this legislation would restrict voting rights in the District of Columbia to only those individuals who are citizens of the United States. This means that non-citizens, including legal permanent residents and individuals with work visas, would no longer be able to participate in local elections in the District of Columbia.
Supporters of the bill argue that voting is a fundamental right reserved for citizens of the United States, and allowing non-citizens to vote undermines the integrity of the electoral process. They believe that only citizens should have a say in the governance of the country. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that non-citizens who are legal residents of the District of Columbia should have the right to participate in local elections, as they are affected by the decisions made by local government officials. They believe that denying non-citizens the right to vote is discriminatory and goes against the principles of democracy. Overall, Bill 118 hr 192 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about voting rights and citizenship in the United States. It will be interesting to see how lawmakers in Congress respond to this bill and whether it ultimately becomes law.
Congressional Summary of HR 192
This bill prohibits a non-U.S. citizen from voting in a District of Columbia (DC) election and repeals relevant provisions of DC law.
Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in a federal election; however, in 2022, DC enacted a law allowing noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections. This bill repeals the DC law, which went into effect on February 23, 2023.
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Current Status of Bill HR 192
Bill HR 192 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 192 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HR 192's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414. as of June 4, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 192
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
48Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
48Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 192
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Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
District of ColumbiaElections, voting, political campaign regulationImmigration status and proceduresState and local government operationsVoting rightsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 192
To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.Comments
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