Bills · S 2994
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2994Government Operations and Politics
Voter Purge Protection Act
INTRO OCT 9· LAST ACTION OCT 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses concerns about voter access and the accuracy of voter registration rolls. If it becomes law, it would make it more difficult for eligible voters to be removed from the registration list simply for being inactive, potentially preventing disenfranchisement and ensuring more people can cast their ballots.
It would also simplify the voting process for a significant number of Americans who move within their state, removing a common barrier to voting. Without this bill, states would continue their existing practices for voter list maintenance, which critics argue can lead to eligible voters being mistakenly purged and facing unexpected hurdles when trying to vote.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits states from removing voters from official lists solely for failing to vote, failing to respond to election mail (unless undeliverable), or failing to take other voting-related actions.
This prevents voters from being removed for inactivity, which is a common practice that can lead to eligible voters being disenfranchised.
PROVISION 02
Requires states to verify a voter's ineligibility based on objective and reliable evidence (like death or permanently moving out of state) before removal.
This ensures removals are based on solid proof rather than assumptions, enhancing accuracy and protecting voter rights.
PROVISION 03
Mandates states to send individual notice within 48 hours of removal, explaining the reason and how to contest it or be reinstated, and to issue public notice for general list maintenance programs.
This gives voters a chance to correct errors or re-register promptly, and informs the public about list cleaning efforts.
PROVISION 04
Allows voters who move to a new address within the same state to update their address at the polling place on Election Day and still cast their vote.
This removes a barrier to voting for people who move locally and don't update their registration in advance.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 26
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
111
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 24 REP 0 IND 2
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 9
Introduced in Senate
OCT 9
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2994
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 9, 2025
Last actionOct 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 9, 2025
Senate BillS 2994Government Operations and Politics
Voter Purge Protection Act
INTRODUCED OCT 9, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
26
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
