HR 5294

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.