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Voter Registration Reporting Act of 2021
3/22/2023, 8:16 PM
Summary of Bill HR 639
Bill 117 HR 639, also known as the Voter Registration Reporting Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require states to report on their voter registration practices and procedures to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC).
The bill mandates that states must provide the EAC with detailed information on their voter registration systems, including data on the number of registered voters, the methods used for voter registration, and any changes made to voter registration laws or procedures. This information will be used by the EAC to create a comprehensive report on voter registration practices across the country.
The Voter Registration Reporting Act of 2021 aims to increase transparency and accountability in the voter registration process, ensuring that states are following best practices and complying with federal voting laws. By requiring states to report on their voter registration practices, the bill seeks to identify any potential issues or disparities in voter registration that may be impacting access to the voting process. Overall, the Voter Registration Reporting Act of 2021 is a bipartisan effort to improve the integrity and efficiency of the voter registration process in the United States. It is designed to promote fair and accessible elections by ensuring that states are held accountable for their voter registration practices.
The bill mandates that states must provide the EAC with detailed information on their voter registration systems, including data on the number of registered voters, the methods used for voter registration, and any changes made to voter registration laws or procedures. This information will be used by the EAC to create a comprehensive report on voter registration practices across the country.
The Voter Registration Reporting Act of 2021 aims to increase transparency and accountability in the voter registration process, ensuring that states are following best practices and complying with federal voting laws. By requiring states to report on their voter registration practices, the bill seeks to identify any potential issues or disparities in voter registration that may be impacting access to the voting process. Overall, the Voter Registration Reporting Act of 2021 is a bipartisan effort to improve the integrity and efficiency of the voter registration process in the United States. It is designed to promote fair and accessible elections by ensuring that states are held accountable for their voter registration practices.
Congressional Summary of HR 639
Voter Registration Reporting Act of 2021
This bill requires each state with a voter registration requirement to annually report to the Election Assistance Commission and Congress on voter registration statistics, including the number of individuals who were automatically registered to vote in federal elections. Additionally, the report must include a breakdown of each category of information by race, ethnicity, age, and gender.
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Current Status of Bill HR 639
Bill HR 639 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2021. Bill HR 639 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2021. Bill HR 639's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of February 1, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 639
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 639
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Census and government statistics
- Congressional elections
- Congressional oversight
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Detention of persons
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- Due process and equal protection
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Government information and archives
- Licensing and registrations
- Motor vehicles
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Religion
- Right of privacy
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
- State and local government operations
- U.S. territories and protectorates
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 639
Voter Registration Reporting Act of 2021
To require States to submit annual reports on voter registration to the Election Assistance Commission.
Voter Registration Reporting Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 639
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