Let America Vote Act
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Fitzpatrick (for himself, Ms. Perez, Mr. Golden of Maine, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
The "Let America Vote Act" makes two significant changes to election law. First, it requires all states to allow independent (unaffiliated) voters to participate in primary elections for federal office, while prohibiting states from sharing those voters' information with political parties. Second, it prohibits non-citizens from voting in any taxpayer-funded election at the federal, state, or local level.
Who Benefits and How
Independent voters gain the right to vote in primary elections without having to register with a political party. They also receive privacy protections preventing states from sharing their voting information with political parties for fundraising or political purposes. Citizens more broadly are framed as beneficiaries of election integrity measures that ensure only citizens participate in elections.
Who Bears the Burden and How
State governments face new compliance requirements and must change their election administration systems. States that currently restrict primaries to party members must modify their election procedures. States must also certify compliance with both provisions to the Election Assistance Commission or risk losing federal election funding. Non-citizens are explicitly prohibited from voting in any taxpayer-funded election, formalizing restrictions at all levels of government.
Key Provisions
- States must allow unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections for federal office, though voters cannot participate in more than one party's primary
- States cannot share information about unaffiliated voters (name, contact info) with political parties or for political/commercial purposes
- Voting in a primary cannot cause an unaffiliated voter to be listed as a member of that party
- Non-citizens are prohibited from voting in federal, state, or local elections
- States must certify compliance with both provisions to receive federal election administration funds
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
The bill aims to ensure that unaffiliated voters are allowed to participate in primary elections for federal offices, while also prohibiting non-citizens from voting in any taxpayer-funded election.
Policy Domains
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The bill is officially named the 'Let America Vote Act'.
States must permit unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections for federal, state, or local offices. They also need to certify compliance with these requirements to the Election Assistance Commission.
No person who is not a citizen of the United States shall be allowed to vote in any election for federal, state, or local office.
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