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A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to implement a process under which individuals who are 16 years of age may apply to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, to direct the Election Assistance Commission to make grants to States to increase the involvement of minors in public election activities, and for other purposes.
6/6/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4461
Bill 118 s 4461, also known as the "Youth Voter Registration Act," aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to allow individuals who are 16 years old to apply to register to vote in federal elections. This bill would require each state to implement a process for 16-year-olds to register to vote, increasing youth involvement in the electoral process.
Additionally, the bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to provide grants to states to enhance the participation of minors in public election activities. This could include initiatives such as voter education programs in schools, outreach efforts to engage young voters, and other activities to increase youth voter turnout.
Overall, the Youth Voter Registration Act seeks to empower young people to participate in the democratic process by allowing them to register to vote at a younger age and providing resources to increase their involvement in elections.
Additionally, the bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to provide grants to states to enhance the participation of minors in public election activities. This could include initiatives such as voter education programs in schools, outreach efforts to engage young voters, and other activities to increase youth voter turnout.
Overall, the Youth Voter Registration Act seeks to empower young people to participate in the democratic process by allowing them to register to vote at a younger age and providing resources to increase their involvement in elections.
Current Status of Bill S 4461
Bill S 4461 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2024. Bill S 4461 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2024. Bill S 4461's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of June 5, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4461
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4461
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4461
A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to implement a process under which individuals who are 16 years of age may apply to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, to direct the Election Assistance Commission to make grants to States to increase the involvement of minors in public election activities, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to implement a process under which individuals who are 16 years of age may apply to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, to direct the Election Assistance Commission to make grants to States to increase the involvement of minors in public election activities, and for other purposes.
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