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Voter Purge Protection Act

USA119th CongressS-2994| Senate 
| Updated: 10/9/2025
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (25)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Voter Purge Protection Act," aims to strengthen voter protections by amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Its primary purpose is to prohibit states from removing individuals from official voter lists based solely on their failure to vote or respond to election mail, unless that mail is undeliverable. The legislation seeks to prevent voter purges that are not based on concrete evidence of a voter's ineligibility. The bill mandates that any voter removal must be supported by objective and reliable evidence of ineligibility. It explicitly states that factors like not voting in an election or not responding to general election mail are insufficient grounds for removal. However, states may still remove voters based on official records confirming death or a permanent move out of state, provided an opportunity for the voter to demonstrate eligibility is offered. Furthermore, the bill establishes new requirements for states regarding voter list maintenance. States must provide individual notice to removed voters within 48 hours, detailing the grounds for removal and reinstatement procedures. It also requires public notice of any general purge programs and ensures that voters who move within the same state can update their address and cast a ballot on Election Day at their new polling place or a central location.
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Timeline
Oct 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5707
Introduced in House
Oct 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • October 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5707
    Introduced in House


  • October 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5707: Voter Purge Protection Act

Voter Purge Protection Act

USA119th CongressS-2994| Senate 
| Updated: 10/9/2025
This bill, titled the "Voter Purge Protection Act," aims to strengthen voter protections by amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Its primary purpose is to prohibit states from removing individuals from official voter lists based solely on their failure to vote or respond to election mail, unless that mail is undeliverable. The legislation seeks to prevent voter purges that are not based on concrete evidence of a voter's ineligibility. The bill mandates that any voter removal must be supported by objective and reliable evidence of ineligibility. It explicitly states that factors like not voting in an election or not responding to general election mail are insufficient grounds for removal. However, states may still remove voters based on official records confirming death or a permanent move out of state, provided an opportunity for the voter to demonstrate eligibility is offered. Furthermore, the bill establishes new requirements for states regarding voter list maintenance. States must provide individual notice to removed voters within 48 hours, detailing the grounds for removal and reinstatement procedures. It also requires public notice of any general purge programs and ensures that voters who move within the same state can update their address and cast a ballot on Election Day at their new polling place or a central location.
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Timeline
Oct 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5707
Introduced in House
Oct 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • October 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5707
    Introduced in House


  • October 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (25)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5707: Voter Purge Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted