HR 5294
Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act, aims to remove barriers that prevent unhoused individuals from registering to vote and participating in federal elections. It mandates that states cannot deny voting rights based on residency, requires accessible ballot drop boxes, and establishes procedures for accepting alternative forms of identification and residence documentation. The bill also creates a grant program to support states and local governments in providing voter registration and voting assistance to this population, and modifies the National Voter Registration Act to improve access for unhoused voters.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.