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S. RES. 535 — Recognizing January 30, 2024, as Help America Vote Day.
January 30, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:183
S. RES. 535 acknowledges January 30, 2024, as "Help America Vote Day" in the United States. The resolution highlights the importance of poll workers and urges eligible individuals to volunteer as poll workers for the 2024 elections. Additionally, it advises voters to reach...
Simple Explanation
Imagine it's a day called "Help America Vote Day" on January 30, 2024, where people are reminded how important it is to help others vote by being a super helper called a "poll worker." They also say it's a good idea for everyone to make sure they know how to vote correctly by asking grown-ups at the voting office or checking online.
H. R. 8281 — An Act To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:4,898
H. R. 8281, known as the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" or "SAVE Act," aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring individuals to provide proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The bill outlines specific forms...
Simple Explanation
The SAVE Act wants to make sure that people who vote in big elections in the U.S. can show they are citizens by using things like a passport. It also suggests ways to help states check this, but some people are worried it might make it harder for certain people to vote.
H. R. 8281 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,625
H.R. 8281, known as the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" or "SAVE Act," seeks to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The bill outlines various forms of accepted...
Simple Explanation
The "SAVE Act" wants people to show a special paper, like a passport or birth certificate, to prove they are from the United States before they can sign up to vote in big elections. This is to make sure only people who are allowed can vote.
H. R. 3162 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes.
February 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,026
H.R. 3162 aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to supply information to states, upon request, to help them verify if people applying for voter registration in federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that states can ask for help to make sure that only people who are allowed to vote are the ones signing up to vote. It also says that information should be shared carefully and protecting people's private information is important.
H. R. 9727 — To modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
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September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:56,525
H. R. 9727 aims to improve voter registration and voting access in the United States, particularly for individuals with disabilities. It proposes modernizing voter registration through internet and automatic processes, allowing for same-day registration, and encouraging...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9727 is a plan to make it easier and fairer for people to vote in America, especially helping those with disabilities and people who have made mistakes in the past but want to vote now. It wants to use computers to help with voting and make sure voting is safe, but it doesn't say where the money will come from to do all these things.
H. R. 7960 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of fraudulent ballots in elections for Federal office through the use of post offices, authorized depositories of mail matter, or ballot drop boxes, to direct the Attorney General to establish a system for receiving reports of incidents of the transmission of such fraudulent ballots through such methods, and for other purposes.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:984
H.R. 7960, also known as the "Preventing Ballot Drop Box and Mail Fraud Act," seeks to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by imposing harsher penalties for those who intentionally submit fraudulent ballots via post offices, mail depositories, or ballot drop...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7960 is a new rule that wants to make sure people don't cheat by sending fake votes through the mail during big elections. If someone cheats, they could go to jail for a long time, and there will also be a special way for people to tell the police if they see someone trying to cheat like this.
H. R. 7179 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to treat United States Citizenship and Immigration Services field offices as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:908
H.R. 7179 seeks to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by designating U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices as voter registration agencies. This measure aims to streamline the voter registration process for new citizens during...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7179 is a plan to help new citizens register to vote when they become Americans, by treating certain government offices as places where they can sign up to vote. It suggests using existing money sources to pay for this but doesn’t fully explain how it will all work, which could lead to problems.
H. RES. 1341 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8281) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 165) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8772) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7700) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7637) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes.
July 09, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,894
The resolution, H. RES. 1341, sets the rules for the consideration of several bills in the House of Representatives. One of these bills, H.R. 8281, aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act to require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration...
Simple Explanation
The resolution is like a set of instructions for Congress to talk about new rules, like needing proof of being American to vote and rules for saving energy in homes. Some parts are tricky and might hide things that are not clear or fair.
S. 4714 — To prohibit the distribution of false AI-generated election media and to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit the removal of names from voting rolls using unverified voter challenge databases.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,568
The Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024 aims to prevent the spread of false AI-generated media in connection with elections in the United States. It seeks to stop the distribution of deceptive content created with AI that contains...
Simple Explanation
The FAIR Elections Act of 2024 is a new rule that stops people from spreading bad information about elections using computers that make fake news. It also makes sure the list of people who can vote isn't changed without being really sure it's the right thing to do.
H. R. 8399 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to further restrict contributions of foreign nationals, and for other purposes.
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May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,178
H.R. 8399, titled the “Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act,” proposes amendments to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to impose tighter restrictions on political contributions from foreign nationals. The bill expands the ban on foreign donations...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8399 is like a big rulebook that wants to make sure people from other countries can't give money to help in American elections or tell people how to vote. It also says that if someone tries to share secret information about who gave money, they could get in big trouble, like paying a lot of money or even going to jail.
H. RES. 5 — Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
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January 03, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:7,386
H. RES. 5 sets the rules and procedures for the U.S. House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, including amendments to the rules from the previous Congress. It addresses various aspects like electronic voting in committees, changes the names of certain committees, and...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 5 is like setting up special rules for how the House of Representatives should work, including using new technology like AI, making sure everything is fair, and handling money wisely, while making sure everyone feels included and respected.
H. R. 8281 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
June 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:5,551
H.R. 8281, also known as the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" or "SAVE Act," aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring individuals to show proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. The bill specifies...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rule that says you need to show a special card, like a passport, to prove you are allowed to vote. This bill wants to change the rules so everyone must show this card before they can vote in big elections for the country.
H. R. 8399 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to further restrict contributions of foreign nationals, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,529
H.R. 8399 aims to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 by imposing stricter restrictions on foreign nationals' contributions to U.S. elections. It broadens the ban on foreign donations and sets new rules to prevent indirect contributions. The bill also introduces...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8399 is a rule that tries to stop people from other countries from giving money to help people win elections in the U.S., and it also wants to keep secret the names of people who give money to certain groups.
H. R. 8623 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to implement a process under which individuals who are 16 years of age may apply to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, to direct the Election Assistance Commission to make grants to States to increase the involvement of minors in public election activities, and for other purposes.
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June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,023
H. R. 8623 aims to change the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to allow 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote in federal elections, ensuring they are automatically registered when they turn 18. It also provides grants to states to encourage minors' participation in election-related...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to let teenagers as young as 16 sign up early to vote so they're ready when they're 18, and it gives money to help states get more young people interested in voting and learning about elections.
H. R. 8677 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit a State from removing the name of any registrant from the official list of voters eligible to vote in elections for Federal office in the State unless the State verifies, on the basis of objective and reliable evidence, that the registrant is ineligible to vote in such elections.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,082
H.R. 8677, titled the "Save Voters Act," aims to change the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by setting conditions under which states can remove a person's name from the list of eligible voters for federal elections. The bill mandates that a state must have objective and reliable...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8677 is a rule that says states can't remove people from voting lists just because they didn't answer letters or didn't vote; the state needs real evidence that a person can't vote, and if someone is taken off the list, the state has to tell them quickly so they can fix it if there's a mistake.
H. R. 6493 — To limit the involvement of Federal agencies in voter registration activities, and for other purposes.
July 08, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:855
H. R. 6493, known as the “Safeguarding Electoral Integrity Act of 2023," aims to restrict the involvement of Federal agencies in voter registration activities. It nullifies a previous executive order promoting access to voting, stops funding for agencies to partner...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule saying that certain parts of the government can’t help people sign up to vote. It also stops money from being spent on projects with outside groups to get people registered to vote.
H. R. 4460 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure that only eligible American citizens may participate in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,589
H.R. 4460, also known as the “NO VOTE for Non-Citizens Act of 2023,” aims to amend existing voter registration laws to ensure only eligible American citizens can participate in federal elections. It clarifies state authority to remove non-citizens from voter rolls and...
Simple Explanation
The "NO VOTE for Non-Citizens Act of 2023" is a rule that says only people who are American citizens can vote in big government elections, like choosing the President. It also wants to make sure that if someone who isn't a citizen tries to vote, there will be rules to stop that and keep it fair.
H. R. 8192 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, to direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students attending such schools, to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to reimburse such schools for the costs of conducting such voter registration drives, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,087
H. R. 8192 proposes to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require states to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies. The bill directs these schools to conduct voter registration drives for students, aiming to register all eligible...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that high schools help students sign up to vote, like a fun school event where they practice being grown-ups. It also says the government will give money to the schools to help pay for these events.
H. R. 10215 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to treat the lease for a dwelling unit under certain federally assisted housing programs as a simultaneous application for voter registration in elections for Federal office, to designate owners of dwelling units under certain federally assisted housing programs as voter registration agencies for purposes of such Act, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,143
H.R. 10215, known as the "Our Homes, Our Votes Act," aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The bill proposes that leases for homes under federally assisted housing programs should also serve as applications for voter registration in federal elections. It designates owners...
Simple Explanation
The government wants to make it easier for people living in certain types of housing to vote by letting them sign up to vote when they move in. The people who own these homes will help with this, and everyone will get the training and resources they need to make sure it works well.
H. R. 4316 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a State to include as part of the mail voter registration form a requirement that applicants provide proof of citizenship, and for other purposes.
February 13, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:558
H. R. 4316 seeks to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to let states require proof of citizenship for mail voter registration. This change allows states to add this requirement to the mail registration form for federal elections. The bill also makes a...
Simple Explanation
The Citizen Ballot Protection Act lets states ask people to show they're citizens when they sign up to vote by mail, and it changes a name from "Federal Election Commission" to "Election Assistance Commission" in an old law.
H. RES. 1341 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8281) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 165) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ‘‘Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance’’; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8772) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7700) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7637) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes.
July 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,148
H. Res. 1341 sets the rules for discussing and voting on several bills in the House of Representatives. It includes a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, one that blocks certain Department of Education non-discrimination rules, a budget bill for...
Simple Explanation
This plan tells the rules for talking about and deciding on different ideas in the U.S. House. It includes checking if someone is a citizen before they can vote, stopping some school rules, planning money for the government offices, and setting rules for how dishwashers and fridges use energy.
H. R. 9494 — Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:9,980
H.R. 9494 is a legislative proposal that seeks to make continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2025, ensuring that government programs and activities keep receiving funding at the levels established in the previous year until March 28, 2025, unless a new appropriations...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9494 is a plan to keep paying for important government activities until they figure out a new plan for the next year. It includes extra money for things like building submarines and helping with disasters and makes sure only people who are allowed can sign up to vote in big elections.
S. 4292 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,451
The bill, titled the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act” or the “SAVE Act,” proposes amendments to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. It requires individuals to provide proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. The types of acceptable...
Simple Explanation
The SAVE Act wants to make sure that only people who are United States citizens can sign up to vote in important elections. To do this, it asks people to show things like a government ID or a passport as proof that they are citizens.
H. R. 10064 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide an individual who enlists as a member, or who is commissioned as an officer, of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force and who is eligible to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State in which the individual resides with a voter registration application form for such elections at the time the individual enlists or is commissioned, and for other purposes.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,928
H.R. 10064 aims to ensure that individuals who join the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force are provided with voter registration forms at the time of enlistment, if they are eligible to vote. The bill also seeks to improve the voting process for those in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people who join the military get a form to help them sign up to vote when they join. It also tries to make it easier for them to vote, especially when they are far away from home, by allowing them to send their votes electronically and by improving communication with people who organize voting.
S. 3712 — To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to treat United States Citizenship and Immigration Services field offices as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:908
S. 3712 proposes changes to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by designating United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices as voter registration agencies. The bill mandates USCIS to facilitate voter registration for new citizens at its...
Simple Explanation
S. 3712 is about helping new citizens register to vote by allowing special places where people become citizens to also help with voter signup. They want to make it easier for people to register, but some people are worried about how it will all be paid for and if it will make it harder for other important services.
S. 5197 — To establish a rule of construction regarding consent for disclosure of personally identifiable information under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:290
S. 5197, known as the “Student Voter Data Protection Act,” aims to protect student privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. It clarifies that schools cannot share a student's personally identifiable information, such as directory details,...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, schools are told not to share students' personal information, like their names and addresses, without permission, especially when checking if they are voting. This helps keep students' details private and safe from being used without their consent.
S. RES. 766 — Recognizing September 17, 2024, as National Voter Registration Day.
July 11, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:193
S. RES. 766 recognizes September 17, 2024, as "National Voter Registration Day." This resolution encourages all citizens who are eligible to vote in the United States to register to vote, ensure their personal information is up-to-date with their State or local election...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 766 is like a special reminder day called "National Voter Registration Day" on September 17, 2024. It asks everyone who can vote to make sure they have signed up to vote and have their information correct, so they can join in and vote during elections if they want to.
H. R. 10149 — To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to promote access to voter registration and voting for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.
November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,047
The Disability Voting Rights Act aims to improve voting access for individuals with disabilities by amending the Help America Vote Act of 2002. It requires states to allow people with disabilities to use absentee registration and voting and to establish electronic...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier for people with disabilities to register and vote by mail, using computers, or getting help from a special office, but it needs to be careful about how the computers are used to keep everyone's vote safe.
H. R. 8281 — An Act To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
July 23, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,005
H.R. 8281, titled the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act” or the “SAVE Act,” proposes to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. This bill requires individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It outlines...
Simple Explanation
The SAVE Act says that people need to show proof that they are American citizens, like a passport or an ID, to sign up to vote in big elections. It also talks about using computers to make sure no one cheats, but it might make it harder for some people to vote.
S. 5151 — To modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
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September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:56,470
The "Voter Empowerment Act of 2024" aims to improve voting access and modernize voter registration in the U.S. It seeks to expand online and automatic voter registration, ensure better voting accessibility for individuals with disabilities, and simplify the voting process by addressing...
Simple Explanation
The "Voter Empowerment Act of 2024" is a new rule to help people vote more easily by using computers to sign up and making voting easier for people with disabilities, but it needs to be clear about costs and how to keep people's information safe.

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