Voter Empowerment Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Voter Empowerment Act of 2026 aims to expand voter registration and access nationwide. It mandates that states offer online voter registration, establish automatic voter registration systems, allow same-day registration, and accept voter registration applications from minors. The bill also restricts voter removal practices, requires accessibility for individuals with disabilities, prohibits voter caging, and permanently reauthorizes the Election Assistance Commission. Furthermore, it seeks to ensure voting rights are not denied based on criminal convictions and promotes accurate election administration through measures like secure drop boxes and provisional ballot procedures.
Key provisions
- Requires states to offer online voter registration.
- Mandates automatic voter registration systems.
- Permits same-day voter registration.
- Prohibits the removal of voters based on interstate cross-checks unless certain conditions are met.
- Ensures accessibility for voters with disabilities, including absentee registration and voting.
- Prohibits voter caging (sending mail to undeliverable addresses to remove voters).
- Permanently reauthorizes the Election Assistance Commission (EAC).
- Requires states to provide secure drop boxes for absentee ballots.
Who is affected
- State and local election officials
- Eligible U.S. citizens
- Individuals with disabilities
- Individuals convicted of criminal offenses
- Voters in general
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