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A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to treat United States Citizenship and Immigration Services field offices as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.

2/2/2024, 2:14 PM

Summary of Bill S 3712

Bill 118 s 3712, also known as the "National Voter Registration Act of 1993 Amendment," aims to expand voter registration opportunities by designating United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices as voter registration agencies. This means that individuals seeking immigration services at USCIS offices will also have the option to register to vote.

The bill seeks to streamline the voter registration process and increase access to voter registration for eligible individuals. By treating USCIS field offices as voter registration agencies, the hope is to increase voter participation among immigrant communities and ensure that all eligible individuals have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote.

In addition to designating USCIS field offices as voter registration agencies, the bill may also include provisions for training USCIS staff on voter registration procedures and requirements. This would help ensure that individuals visiting USCIS offices are informed about their voter registration options and are able to easily register to vote if they choose to do so. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 3712 is to promote voter engagement and participation by expanding voter registration opportunities through USCIS field offices. By treating these offices as voter registration agencies, the bill aims to make the voter registration process more accessible and convenient for eligible individuals seeking immigration services.

Current Status of Bill S 3712

Bill S 3712 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2024. Bill S 3712 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2024.  Bill S 3712's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S311) as of January 31, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3712

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
32
Democrat Cosponsors
30
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3712

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3712

A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to treat United States Citizenship and Immigration Services field offices as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to treat United States Citizenship and Immigration Services field offices as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.

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