A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Armed Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs federal agencies to help people access voting by sharing registration information and helping folks connect to online voter registration systems. It requires many agencies to create strategic plans and consider becoming official voter registration agencies if asked by a state. The legislation also modernizes the website Vote.gov to make sure it works well for people with disabilities and language minority groups. Furthermore, the bill works to expand voting opportunities and time off for federal employees and active duty military members. It also sets up rules to help eligible individuals in federal custody and creates a steering group focused on Native American voting rights.
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- Scored +7
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill establishes an Interagency Steering Group on Native American Voting Rights to consult with Tribal Nations and recommend best practices for protecting their voting rights.
- Scored +7
Does this protect the right to vote?
The bill directs federal agencies to promote voter registration, modernize Vote.gov, and support voting access for vulnerable groups and service members.
- Scored +7
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?
The legislation facilitates voter registration and ballot access across federal agencies, military personnel, federal prisoners, and naturalizing citizens.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 requires federal agencies to promote voter registration and participation by providing public information and helping people connect directly to state online registration systems or Vote.gov, which makes it easier for everyday people to get registered.
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Section 4 and Section 6 improve the Vote.gov website and require it to comply with the Rehabilitation Act and the Voting Rights Act, ensuring that people with disabilities and language minority groups can access voting information.
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Section 5 directs the Office of Personnel Management to give recommendations on expanding time off for federal employees to vote and supporting those who want to volunteer as nonpartisan poll workers.
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Section 7 establishes annual opportunities for active duty military members to register to vote or request absentee ballots, and creates an end-to-end ballot tracking system for uniformed and overseas voters.
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Section 8 directs the Attorney General to provide voter registration educational materials and facilitate voter registration for eligible individuals in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and to help formerly incarcerated individuals obtain proper identification.
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Section 9 establishes an Interagency Steering Group on Native American Voting Rights to consult with Tribal Nations and issue a public report on best practices for protecting Native American voting rights and increasing ballot access.
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Section 10 allows covered nonpartisan nonprofit organizations to provide voter registration applications and general voting information to new United States citizens at administrative naturalization ceremonies.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no explicit negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts identified for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill establishes an Interagency Steering Group on Native American Voting Rights to consult with Tribal Nations and recommend best practices for protecting their voting rights. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The legislation allows eligible nonprofit organizations to provide voter registration and information to new U.S. citizens at naturalization ceremonies. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill ensures that Vote.gov complies with the Rehabilitation Act to guarantee accessibility for people with disabilities. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires Vote.gov and federal voting materials to be translated into languages spoken by language minority groups. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill establishes robust annual voting registration and absentee ballot tracking procedures for active duty military and overseas voters. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill expands voter registration opportunities and digital access which benefits younger voters engaging in elections. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill's provisions to expand voter registration access and protect voting rights broadly assist minority communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The legislation promotes voter registration through federal agencies that directly engage with the public, helping lower-income individuals access the ballot.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — The legislation facilitates voter registration and ballot access across federal agencies, military personnel, federal prisoners, and naturalizing citizens. Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill directs federal agencies to promote voter registration, modernize Vote.gov, and support voting access for vulnerable groups and service members. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The legislation mandates that Vote.gov comply with sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill establishes an Interagency Steering Group on Native American Voting Rights to protect voting rights and increase ballot access in Native American communities. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill permits covered nonprofit organizations to provide voter registration applications and information to new U.S. citizens at naturalization ceremonies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The bill modernizes Vote.gov, establishes ballot tracking for overseas voters, and promotes voter registration services across federal agencies. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires public strategic plans and reports from federal agencies and the Native American Voting Rights Steering Group. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation directs federal agencies and executive departments to establish strategic plans and procedures supporting voter registration and access.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill improves voting access and annual registration opportunities for active duty military members and uniformed services voters.
- 10/13/2026
- Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Armed Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware