HR 884
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.
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Bill overview
This bill would restore the existing law in the District of Columbia that prohibits non-U.S. citizens from voting in local elections. It specifically aims to reverse the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, which had previously allowed non-citizens who met certain residency requirements to participate in DC elections. The bill reinforces the principle that voting rights in the District are limited to U.S. citizens.
Key provisions
- Prohibits non-U.S. citizens from voting in District of Columbia elections.
- Prohibits non-U.S. citizens from voting in ballot initiatives and referendums.
- Repeals the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
- Restores any provisions of DC law that were amended or repealed by the repealed act.
Who is affected
- Residents of the District of Columbia
- Non-U.S. citizens residing in the District of Columbia
- Eligible voters in the District of Columbia
Notable changes
- Reverses the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
- Restores the previous restriction on non-citizen voting in DC elections.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 884
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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.
An individual who is not a citizen of the United States may not vote in an election for public office in the District of Columbia or in any ballot initiative or referendum in the District of Columbia.
The Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24–242) is repealed, and any provision of law amended or repealed by such Act shall be restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted into law.