High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T03:04:01Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6293 High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6293

Bill 117 HR 6293, also known as the High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2021, aims to increase voter registration and participation among high school students. The bill requires states to provide voter registration information to high schools and encourages schools to hold voter registration drives. It also allows 16 and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote, making it easier for them to participate in elections once they turn 18.

Additionally, the bill requires states to offer online voter registration and allows for automatic voter registration when individuals interact with certain government agencies. It also provides funding for civics education programs in schools to help students understand the importance of voting and how the electoral process works.

Overall, the High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2021 seeks to increase civic engagement among young people and make it easier for them to participate in the democratic process. By providing resources and support for voter registration and education, the bill aims to empower high school students to become active and informed voters.

Congressional Summary of HR 6293

High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2021

This bill directs states to designate public high schools as voter-registration agencies and requires public high schools to conduct annual voter-registration drives to register eligible students. The Department of Education must reimburse eligible public high schools for carrying out voter-registration drives.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6293

Bill HR 6293 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 14, 2021. Bill HR 6293 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 14, 2021. Bill HR 6293's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of December 14, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6293

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6293

High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2021

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, to direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students attending such schools, to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to reimburse such schools for the costs of conducting such voter registration drives, and for other purposes.