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Voter Registration Promotion Act

1/11/2023, 1:46 PM

Summary of Bill HR 827

Bill 117 HR 827, also known as the Voter Registration Promotion Act, aims to increase voter registration and participation in the United States. The bill proposes several measures to achieve this goal.

First, the bill requires states to offer online voter registration options to make it easier for eligible individuals to register to vote. This would streamline the registration process and make it more accessible to a wider range of people.

Second, the bill mandates that states establish automatic voter registration systems, where eligible individuals are automatically registered to vote when they interact with certain government agencies, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles. This would help increase voter registration rates and reduce barriers to participation. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for states to implement same-day voter registration, allowing individuals to register and vote on the same day. This would make it easier for people who may have missed traditional registration deadlines to still participate in elections. Overall, the Voter Registration Promotion Act seeks to modernize and simplify the voter registration process in order to increase voter turnout and ensure that all eligible individuals have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.

Congressional Summary of HR 827

Voter Registration Promotion Act

This bill directs the Office of the Postmaster General to modify any hard copy change of address form used by the U.S. Postal Service so that the form contains a reminder that any individual using such form should update his or her voter registration.

Current Status of Bill HR 827

Bill HR 827 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2021. Bill HR 827 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2021.  Bill HR 827's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of February 4, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 827

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 827

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Postal service
- U.S. Postal Service

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 827

Voter Registration Promotion Act
To direct the Postmaster General to modify any hard copy change of address form used by the United States Postal Service to include a reminder to update voter registration, and for other purposes.
Voter Registration Promotion Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 827

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