Bill · H.R. 6102· House(119-HR-6102)
Citizen Ballot Protection Act
- Introduced
- 11/18/2025
- Last activity
- 11/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Gary Palmer
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Citizen Ballot Protection Act" is a bill that proposes changes to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. It would allow states to require applicants to provide proof of United States citizenship on mail voter registration forms. The bill also updates the text of the law to replace "Federal Election Commission" with "Election Assistance Commission". These changes would take effect on the date the Act is enacted.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
Permits states to implement their own citizenship proof requirements on mail forms.
Does this make elections run better?+3
Intended to ensure only citizens are registered to vote, enhancing electoral integrity.
The opposite· 3 of 15
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The bill reinforces citizenship barriers and aims to exclude non-citizens from registration.
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?-4
Adds an extra step and requirement for mail-in voter registration, potentially reducing access.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
Low-income individuals may lack easy access to the required citizenship documentation.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Proof of Citizenship: Under Section 2(a), states may require proof of citizenship for mail registration, which is intended to ensure that only citizens are registered to vote in Federal elections.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Additional Requirements: Section 2(a) allows states to add a requirement for proof of citizenship to the mail voter registration form, which adds an extra step for applicants to complete.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-5Good For Low Income Households-3Good For African Americans-2Good For Asian Americans-2Good For Hispanic Americans-2Good For Native Americans-2Good For Students-2Good For Young Adults-2Good For People With Disabilities-1Good For Retirees-1Good For Seniors-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access-4Improves Voting Rights-3Improves Racial Equity-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5Improves Electoral Process+3Increases Federal Power-2
- 11/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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