This bill proposes to repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 , a federal law that establishes requirements for states regarding voter registration. The Act, often referred to as the "Motor Voter" Act, mandates that states offer voter registration opportunities at motor vehicle departments, public assistance agencies, and through mail-in applications. The proposed repeal would eliminate these federal mandates, thereby transferring complete authority over voter registration processes back to individual states. This legislative change would significantly alter the current framework for voter registration nationwide.
To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
USA119th CongressHR-55| House
| Updated: 1/3/2025
This bill proposes to repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 , a federal law that establishes requirements for states regarding voter registration. The Act, often referred to as the "Motor Voter" Act, mandates that states offer voter registration opportunities at motor vehicle departments, public assistance agencies, and through mail-in applications. The proposed repeal would eliminate these federal mandates, thereby transferring complete authority over voter registration processes back to individual states. This legislative change would significantly alter the current framework for voter registration nationwide.
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsElections, voting, political campaign regulationFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesLegal fees and court costsLicensing and registrationsMotor vehiclesPostal serviceState and local government operationsVoting rights