RepublicanBill · S. 2636· Senate(119-S-2636)

A bill to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Rep. Britt
Age: 44 years
Alabama
Introduced
7/31/2025
Last activity
7/31/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsored by
Katie Britt
Cosponsors
Republican - 23Democrat - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to prohibit non-citizens from voting in elections within the District of Columbia. It specifically targets elections for public office as well as any ballot initiatives or referendums. Additionally, the legislation seeks to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. By repealing that act, any laws that were changed or removed by it will be restored or revived.

Yes

  • Does this make elections run better?+3

    The bill seeks to ensure that only United States citizens participate in District of Columbia elections.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-6

    The bill explicitly prohibits non-citizens, which includes many immigrants, from voting in District of Columbia elections.

  • Does this protect the right to vote?-5

    The bill restricts voting rights by prohibiting non-citizens from participating in public office elections and ballot initiatives.

  • Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?-5

    The bill limits access to the democratic process by repealing the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.