Bill · H.R. 55· House(119-HR-55)
To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. It was introduced by Mr. Biggs of Arizona and Mr. Perry. The legislation was referred to the Committee on House Administration. The act aims to remove the existing legal framework established by the 1993 Act.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
By repealing a federal mandate, the bill returns more authority to the states to manage their own voter registration processes.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Does this protect the right to vote?-7
The repeal of the National Voter Registration Act removes the federal mandate that allows eligible citizens to register to vote through various agencies like the DMV.
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?-7
Repealing the National Voter Registration Act eliminates streamlined registration processes used to increase voter participation.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-4
Removing national voter registration requirements may disproportionately affect low-income individuals who rely on streamlined registration through other government services.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific benefits or positive outcomes for individuals or groups listed within the provided text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups listed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access-7Improves Voting Rights-7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Hispanic Americans-4Good For Low Income Households-4Good For Urban Residents-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5Improves Electoral Process-3
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania