A bill to prohibit the government of the District of Columbia from using Federal funds to allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any election, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 12

Bill 118 s 12, also known as the "DC Non-Citizen Voting Rights Act," aims to prevent the government of the District of Columbia from using Federal funds to permit individuals who are not citizens of the United States to participate in any election. This bill seeks to uphold the principle that only citizens of the United States should have the right to vote in elections, and it prohibits the use of taxpayer money to allow non-citizens to participate in the electoral process.

The bill is designed to ensure that the voting rights of US citizens are protected and that the integrity of the electoral system is maintained. By prohibiting the use of Federal funds for non-citizen voting, the bill aims to prevent any potential abuse or manipulation of the voting process.

In addition to prohibiting non-citizen voting, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details of these purposes are not provided in the summary. Overall, Bill 118 s 12 is focused on safeguarding the voting rights of US citizens and maintaining the integrity of the electoral system in the District of Columbia.

Congressional Summary of S 12

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to allow an individual who is not a U.S. citizen to vote in any election in the District of Columbia (DC). Further, DC must certify that it does not allow noncitizens to vote in elections as a condition of receiving any federal funds.

Federal law bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections; however, the DC Council passed a bill on October 18, 2022, that allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections.

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Current Status of Bill S 12

Bill S 12 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2023. Bill S 12 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2023. Bill S 12's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of January 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 12

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 12

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- District of Columbia

- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

- Immigration status and procedures

- Intergovernmental relations

- State and local government operations

- Voting rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 12

A bill to prohibit the government of the District of Columbia from using Federal funds to allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any election, and for other purposes.