Freedom to Vote Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Dec 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
What this bill does
The Freedom to Vote Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to expand access to voting for Americans and decrease the influence of large sums of money in political campaigns. It proposes changes across three main divisions: Voter Access, Election Integrity, and Civic Participation and Empowerment. Specific measures include modernizing voter registration, such as automatic registration and same-day registration, making Election Day a public holiday, and expanding early voting and voting by mail options. The bill also includes provisions to protect election workers, prohibit deceptive practices in federal elections, and reform campaign finance by increasing transparency.
This bill would affect all eligible U.S. voters by potentially making it easier to register and cast a ballot. It also addresses issues concerning election administrators, poll workers, and campaign finance regulations. Individuals with disabilities and overseas military personnel are also specifically mentioned as groups whose voting access the bill seeks to improve. The bill's provisions on campaign finance and redistricting could impact political campaigns, parties, and candidates.
As of its introduction on July 18, 2023, H.R. 11 is in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been referred to multiple committees in the House of Representatives for consideration. For the bill to become law, it must pass through these committees, be approved by the full House, and then be passed by the Senate. Finally, it would require the President's signature. This bill was also introduced in a previous session of Congress but did not receive a vote.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Freedom to Vote Act
This bill addresses voter registration and voting access, election integrity and security, redistricting, and campaign finance.
Specifically, the bill expands voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It also limits removing voters from voter rolls.
Next, the bill establishes Election Day as a federal holiday.
The bill declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense unless, at the time of the election, such individual is serving a felony sentence.
The bill establishes certain federal criminal offenses related to voting. In particular, the bill establishes a new criminal offense for conduct (or attempted conduct) to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from registering to vote or helping someone register to vote.
Additionally, the bill sets forth provisions related to election security, including by requiring states to conduct post-election audits for federal elections.
The bill outlines criteria for congressional redistricting and generally prohibits mid-decade redistricting.
Timeline
17 Dec 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 11 do?
- The Freedom to Vote Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to expand access to voting for Americans and decrease the influence of large sums of money in political campaigns. It proposes changes across three main divisions: Voter Access, Election Integrity, and Civic Participation and Empowerment. Specific measures include modernizing voter registration, such as automatic registration and same-day registration, making Election Day a public holiday, and expanding early voting and voting by mail options. The bill also includes provisions to protect election workers, prohibit deceptive practices in federal elections, and reform campaign finance by increasing transparency. This bill would affect all eligible U.S. voters by potentially making it easier to register and cast a ballot. It also addresses issues concerning election administrators, poll workers, and campaign finance regulations. Individuals with disabilities and overseas military personnel are also specifically mentioned as groups whose voting access the bill seeks to improve. The bill's provisions on campaign finance and redistricting could impact political campaigns, parties, and candidates. As of its introduction on July 18, 2023, H.R. 11 is in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been referred to multiple committees in the House of Representatives for consideration. For the bill to become law, it must pass through these committees, be approved by the full House, and then be passed by the Senate. Finally, it would require the President's signature. This bill was also introduced in a previous session of Congress but did not receive a vote.
- Has H.R. 11 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 11. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 11?
- H.R. 11 was sponsored by Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] (D-MD), with 217 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 11?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (17 Dec 2024).
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