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Voter Empowerment Act of 2024
10/16/2024, 11:08 PM
Summary of Bill S 5151
The Voter Empowerment Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 s 5151, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase voter participation and access to the voting process.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of automatic voter registration. This means that eligible citizens would be automatically registered to vote when they interact with certain government agencies, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles. This is intended to make the voter registration process more convenient and increase the number of registered voters.
The bill also includes provisions to expand early voting opportunities and make it easier for individuals to vote by mail. This is aimed at increasing voter turnout by providing more options for people to cast their ballots. Additionally, the Voter Empowerment Act of 2024 includes measures to improve election security and integrity. This includes funding for states to upgrade their voting systems and implement measures to prevent hacking and other forms of election interference. Overall, the goal of the Voter Empowerment Act of 2024 is to make the voting process more accessible and secure, with the ultimate aim of increasing voter participation and ensuring that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to have their voices heard in the democratic process.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of automatic voter registration. This means that eligible citizens would be automatically registered to vote when they interact with certain government agencies, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles. This is intended to make the voter registration process more convenient and increase the number of registered voters.
The bill also includes provisions to expand early voting opportunities and make it easier for individuals to vote by mail. This is aimed at increasing voter turnout by providing more options for people to cast their ballots. Additionally, the Voter Empowerment Act of 2024 includes measures to improve election security and integrity. This includes funding for states to upgrade their voting systems and implement measures to prevent hacking and other forms of election interference. Overall, the goal of the Voter Empowerment Act of 2024 is to make the voting process more accessible and secure, with the ultimate aim of increasing voter participation and ensuring that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to have their voices heard in the democratic process.
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Current Status of Bill S 5151
Bill S 5151 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 24, 2024. Bill S 5151 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 24, 2024. Bill S 5151's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of September 24, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5151
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5151
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5151
Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2024
Voter Empowerment Act of 2024
Voter Empowerment Act of 2024
Voter Registration Efficiency Act
Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2024
Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2024
Democracy Restoration Act of 2024
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2024
A bill modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
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Gwen Clapp
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1 year ago
I don't like this new voter bill, how will it impact me?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5151
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