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To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of the effectiveness of the Federal Government in carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and an analysis of means for improving access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members, and for other purposes.
1/25/2024, 1:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4251
Bill 118 hr 4251, also known as the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act Study Act, aims to assess the effectiveness of the Federal Government in ensuring access to voting for absent uniformed services voters. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on how well the government is carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
Specifically, the study will focus on promoting access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and analyzing ways to improve access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members. The goal is to identify any barriers or challenges that may exist in the current system and propose solutions to enhance voter participation among these groups.
Overall, the bill seeks to ensure that all eligible voters, including those serving in the military or living overseas, have the necessary resources and support to exercise their right to vote. By conducting this study, lawmakers hope to improve the voting process for these individuals and strengthen democracy in the United States.
Specifically, the study will focus on promoting access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and analyzing ways to improve access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members. The goal is to identify any barriers or challenges that may exist in the current system and propose solutions to enhance voter participation among these groups.
Overall, the bill seeks to ensure that all eligible voters, including those serving in the military or living overseas, have the necessary resources and support to exercise their right to vote. By conducting this study, lawmakers hope to improve the voting process for these individuals and strengthen democracy in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 4251
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on access to voting for uniformed services voters.
Specifically, the GAO must
- analyze the effectiveness of the federal government in carrying out the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters, and
- study ways to improve access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4251
Bill HR 4251 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill HR 4251 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2023. Bill HR 4251's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections. as of June 22, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4251
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4251
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Government studies and investigations
- Military personnel and dependents
- Voting rights
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4251
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of the effectiveness of the Federal Government in carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and an analysis of means for improving access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members, and for other purposes.
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of the effectiveness of the Federal Government in carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and an analysis of means for improving access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4251
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