Expanding the VOTE Act

3/14/2024, 2:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 2960

Bill 118 s 2960, also known as the Expanding the VOTE Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to expand access to voting for all eligible citizens in the United States.

One of the key provisions of the Expanding the VOTE Act is the establishment of automatic voter registration. This means that eligible citizens would be automatically registered to vote when they interact with certain government agencies, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles. This provision aims to increase voter turnout by removing barriers to voter registration.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expand early voting opportunities and make voting by mail more accessible. These measures are intended to make it easier for individuals to participate in the electoral process, particularly those who may have difficulty voting on Election Day. The Expanding the VOTE Act also includes provisions to improve election security and integrity. This includes funding for states to upgrade their voting systems and implement cybersecurity measures to protect against hacking and other threats to the electoral process. Overall, the Expanding the VOTE Act is aimed at increasing voter participation, ensuring that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to vote, and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will strengthen democracy and opponents raising concerns about potential costs and logistical challenges.

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Current Status of Bill S 2960

Bill S 2960 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2023. Bill S 2960 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 27, 2023.  Bill S 2960's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of September 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2960

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
26
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2960

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2960

Expanding the VOTE ActExpanding the VOTE ActExpanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections ActA bill to modify certain notice requirements, to study certain election requirements, to clarify certain election requirements, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2960

R
Amy Klobuchar
Minnesota(Democrat)
R
Elizabeth Warren
Massachusetts(Democrat)
R
Ron Wyden
Oregon(Democrat)
R
Tina Smith
Minnesota(Democrat)
R
Bernard Sanders
Vermont(Independent)
R
Alex Padilla
California(Democrat)

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