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VOTE Act

USA118th CongressHR-627| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2023
Pat Fallon

Pat Fallon

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Byron Donalds (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Verification Of The Electorate Act or the VOTE Act This bill requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and imposes criminal penalties for violations. Specifically, the bill prohibits an individual from registering to vote in federal elections unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The chief state election official of a state must consult with the Election Assistance Commission to determine the documents an individual must provide to prove U.S. citizenship. An individual who violates this bill shall be fined, imprisoned for up to five years, or both.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4044
VOTE Act
Jan 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4044
    VOTE Act


  • January 30, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 30, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-487: Ensuring American Voters Act of 2023

VOTE Act

USA118th CongressHR-627| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2023
Verification Of The Electorate Act or the VOTE Act This bill requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and imposes criminal penalties for violations. Specifically, the bill prohibits an individual from registering to vote in federal elections unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The chief state election official of a state must consult with the Election Assistance Commission to determine the documents an individual must provide to prove U.S. citizenship. An individual who violates this bill shall be fined, imprisoned for up to five years, or both.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4044
VOTE Act
Jan 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4044
    VOTE Act


  • January 30, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 30, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Pat Fallon

Pat Fallon

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Byron Donalds (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-487: Ensuring American Voters Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted