S 2589
Expanding the VOTE Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:33 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Expanding the VOTE Act, aims to improve access to voting materials for people who don't speak English fluently. It strengthens the Voting Rights Act by requiring states to provide translated voting materials and offering incentives for them to do so. The bill also directs the Justice Department to notify states about specific requirements and the Election Assistance Commission to provide grants to help states meet these needs. Finally, it calls for a study to examine how lowering thresholds and expanding the definition of ‘language minorities’ could further enhance voting access.
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