Bills · HR 155
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 155State and local government operationsElections, voting, political campaign regulation
Let America Vote Act
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could fundamentally change who gets to choose candidates for federal office and how states manage their voter rolls. By requiring states to let independent voters participate in federal primaries, it could boost voter turnout and give a voice to a growing segment of the electorate that often feels shut out of the candidate selection process. This could lead to different types of candidates being nominated, as they would need to appeal to a broader base of voters beyond just party loyalists.
Conversely, the bill introduces federal requirements into state-run elections, potentially raising questions about states' rights to set their own election rules. The financial incentives and penalties tied to federal funding mean states might feel pressured to adopt federal standards for their state and local elections too. The bill's prohibition on non-citizen voting also touches on a contentious issue, aiming to standardize who can vote across all federal elections, and incentivizing states to do the same for state and local elections, reflecting ongoing national debates about the integrity and scope of suffrage.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires states to allow unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections for federal offices, while limiting them to one party's primary.
This provision would significantly expand primary election access for independent voters, potentially altering the dynamics of candidate selection.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits states from sharing unaffiliated voters' information or automatically affiliating them with a political party based on their primary vote.
This protects the privacy of independent voters and ensures their unaffiliated status is maintained even if they participate in a party's primary.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits any person who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in any federal election.
This standardizes the requirement for U.S. citizenship to vote in federal elections across all states.
PROVISION 04
States that allow non-citizens to vote in state or local elections will lose federal election administration funds.
This provision ties federal funding to a state's policy on non-citizen voting in state and local races, creating a strong incentive for compliance.
PROVISION 05
Provides transition assistance grants to states that open their state and local primaries to unaffiliated voters and protect their privacy.
This offers financial support to states willing to expand voting access for independent voters at the state and local levels.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
86
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 40%
DEM 4 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 155
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 155State and local government operationsElections, voting, political campaign regulation
Let America Vote Act
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
