Save Voters Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:46:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 966 Save Voters Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:46 PM

Summary of Bill HR 966

Bill 117 HR 966, also known as the Save Voters Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect the rights of voters and ensure that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.

The Save Voters Act includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main components of the bill is the establishment of a national voter registration system, which would streamline the registration process and make it easier for individuals to register to vote. This system would also help to ensure that voter registration information is accurate and up to date.

Additionally, the Save Voters Act includes measures to protect the integrity of the voting process. The bill includes provisions to prevent voter suppression and intimidation, as well as measures to combat election fraud. These measures are designed to ensure that every vote counts and that the results of elections are fair and accurate. Overall, the Save Voters Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to protect the rights of voters and strengthen the democratic process in the United States. If passed, this bill could have a significant impact on the way elections are conducted and help to ensure that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to participate in the political process.

Congressional Summary of HR 966

Save Voters Act

This bill prohibits a state from removing registrants from the official list of eligible voters unless it meets certain verification and notice requirements.

Specifically, the bill prohibits a state from removing a registrant from the official list of eligible voters unless it verifies, on the basis of objective and reliable evidence, that the registrant is ineligible to vote in federal elections. Further, a state is prohibited from considering failure to vote in an election or failure to respond to a notice as evidence of ineligibility to vote.

Additionally, the bill requires a state to provide individual registrants who are removed with a notice, which must include the grounds for the removal and information on contesting the removal. Public notice must be provided after conducting any general program to remove the names of ineligible voters.

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Current Status of Bill HR 966

Bill HR 966 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2021. Bill HR 966 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2021. Bill HR 966's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of February 11, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 966

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 966

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

- Government information and archives

- State and local government operations

- Voting rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 966

Save Voters Act

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit a State from removing the name of any registrant from the official list of voters eligible to vote in elections for Federal office in the State unless the State verifies, on the basis of objective and reliable evidence, that the registrant is ineligible to vote in such elections.

Save Voters Act