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American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act
3/18/2024, 10:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4396
Bill 118 hr 4396, also known as the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act, aims to address voting rights in the District of Columbia. The bill focuses on ensuring that citizens of the District of Columbia have the ability to participate in federal elections with the same rights as citizens of the states.
The bill proposes granting the District of Columbia the authority to establish its own voter registration and election procedures for federal elections. This would allow residents of the District to have a greater say in the electoral process and ensure that their voices are heard on a national level.
Additionally, the bill seeks to address concerns about voter suppression and disenfranchisement by prohibiting any state or federal government from interfering with the District of Columbia's voter registration and election procedures. This would help to protect the voting rights of residents of the District and ensure that their votes are counted fairly and accurately. Overall, the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act aims to increase confidence in the electoral process and ensure that all citizens, regardless of where they live, have equal access to the voting booth.
The bill proposes granting the District of Columbia the authority to establish its own voter registration and election procedures for federal elections. This would allow residents of the District to have a greater say in the electoral process and ensure that their voices are heard on a national level.
Additionally, the bill seeks to address concerns about voter suppression and disenfranchisement by prohibiting any state or federal government from interfering with the District of Columbia's voter registration and election procedures. This would help to protect the voting rights of residents of the District and ensure that their votes are counted fairly and accurately. Overall, the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act aims to increase confidence in the electoral process and ensure that all citizens, regardless of where they live, have equal access to the voting booth.
Congressional Summary of HR 4396
American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act
This bill prohibits a noncitizen from voting in a District of Columbia election. The prohibition includes any election for public office in the District of Columbia, including a federal office, as well as a ballot initiative or referendum.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4396
Bill HR 4396 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4396 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2023.  Bill HR 4396's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 324. as of February 23, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4396
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4396
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Citizenship and naturalization
- District of Columbia
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Immigration status and procedures
- State and local government operations
- Voting rights
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4396
American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit noncitizen voting in District of Columbia elections, and for other purposes.
American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act
American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4396
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