0
0

A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, to direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students attending such schools, to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to reimburse such schools for the costs of conducting such voter registration drives, and for other purposes.

5/3/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4211

Bill 118 s 4211, also known as the "Youth Voter Registration Act," aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring states to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies. This bill would direct these schools to conduct voter registration drives for students attending them, with the goal of increasing youth voter participation.

Additionally, the Secretary of Education would be directed to provide grants to reimburse these schools for the costs associated with conducting these voter registration drives. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to increasing voter registration among high school students.

Overall, the Youth Voter Registration Act seeks to empower young people to participate in the democratic process by making it easier for them to register to vote while they are still in high school.

Current Status of Bill S 4211

Bill S 4211 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2024. Bill S 4211 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 30, 2024.  Bill S 4211's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 30, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4211

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4211

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4211

A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, to direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students attending such schools, to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to reimburse such schools for the costs of conducting such voter registration drives, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, to direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students attending such schools, to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to reimburse such schools for the costs of conducting such voter registration drives, and for other purposes.

Comments