This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia on October 18, 2022. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the district.
Congressional oversightDistrict of ColumbiaElections, voting, political campaign regulationImmigration status and proceduresState and local government operationsVoting rights
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
USA118th CongressHJRES-17| House
| Updated: 1/12/2023
This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia on October 18, 2022. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the district.
Congressional oversightDistrict of ColumbiaElections, voting, political campaign regulationImmigration status and proceduresState and local government operationsVoting rights