Bills · HR 8078
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8078Government Operations and Politics
Voter Empowerment Act of 2026
This bill modernizes the American voting system by requiring states to offer online and automatic registration, early voting, and no-excuse mail-in ballots while protecting voters with disabilities.AI-written
INTRO MAR 25· LAST ACTION MAR 25
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tl;dr
AI-writtenMandates automatic and same-day voter registration nationwide, requires 15 days of early voting, and restores voting rights to formerly incarcerated citizens to create a single national standard for federal elections.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenCurrently, voting rules vary wildly from state to state, which can lead to confusion and different levels of access depending on where you live. This bill would create a consistent baseline for all federal elections, ensuring that your ability to vote doesn't depend on your zip code. For example, some states currently require a specific excuse to vote by mail, while others do not; this bill would make 'no-excuse' mail-in voting a national standard.
If this becomes law, it could significantly increase voter turnout by removing administrative hurdles like early registration deadlines. However, if it fails to pass, the current patchwork of state laws will remain, and the debate over federal versus state control of elections will continue. Supporters believe it strengthens democracy by including more people, while opponents often worry about the costs to states and the potential for federal overreach into local election management.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes automatic voter registration through state agencies like the DMV.
It moves the responsibility of registering from the individual to the government, likely increasing the number of people on the voter rolls.
PROVISION 02
Requires at least 15 days of early voting for federal elections.
This reduces long lines on Election Day and provides more flexibility for people with rigid work schedules.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the use of voter-verified permanent paper ballots.
This provides a physical backup for electronic systems that can be used for audits and recounts to ensure results are accurate.
PROVISION 04
Restores federal voting rights to individuals after they are released from prison.
It creates a uniform national standard for reenfranchisement, ending the practice of lifetime bans on voting for former felons in some states.
PROVISION 05
Prohibits 'voter caging' and deceptive practices intended to intimidate voters.
It prevents groups from using technicalities or false information to scare people away from the polls or strip them from registration lists.
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D· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 25
Introduced in House
MAR 25
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, 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 8078
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 25, 2026
Last actionMar 25, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026
House BillHR 8078Government Operations and Politics
Voter Empowerment Act of 2026
This bill modernizes the American voting system by requiring states to offer online and automatic registration, early voting, and no-excuse mail-in ballots while protecting voters with disabilities.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2026
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READING
222 min
COSPONSORS
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