High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Aug 2026): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10202, the High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2026, would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require every state to designate all public high schools as voter registration agencies. High schools would be required to conduct at least one voter registration drive each academic year, aiming to register eligible students who are enrolled in American Government or Economics classes and who will be at least 17 by April 10 of that year. Schools could also request state election officials to provide voting machines for student council or similar school elections. The bill directs the Secretary of Education to create a grant program reimbursing high schools for reasonable costs of running these drives, based on applications describing costs and outcomes, and authorizes whatever funding is necessary to cover these payments starting in fiscal year 2026.
The bill primarily affects public high schools, their administrators and staff, state election officials, and eligible students nearing voting age. States would bear new administrative responsibilities to designate schools and coordinate with them, while the federal government would provide funding support through the Department of Education.
The bill was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committees on House Administration and on Education and Workforce. It has not yet been voted on in committee or by the full House, and would take effect 90 days after enactment if passed into law.
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Official summary
High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2026
This bill directs states to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies and requires public high schools to conduct annual voter registration drives to register eligible students. The Department of Education must reimburse eligible public high schools for carrying out voter registration drives.
Timeline
31 Aug 2026
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10202 do?
- H.R. 10202, the High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2026, would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require every state to designate all public high schools as voter registration agencies. High schools would be required to conduct at least one voter registration drive each academic year, aiming to register eligible students who are enrolled in American Government or Economics classes and who will be at least 17 by April 10 of that year. Schools could also request state election officials to provide voting machines for student council or similar school elections. The bill directs the Secretary of Education to create a grant program reimbursing high schools for reasonable costs of running these drives, based on applications describing costs and outcomes, and authorizes whatever funding is necessary to cover these payments starting in fiscal year 2026. The bill primarily affects public high schools, their administrators and staff, state election officials, and eligible students nearing voting age. States would bear new administrative responsibilities to designate schools and coordinate with them, while the federal government would provide funding support through the Department of Education. The bill was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committees on House Administration and on Education and Workforce. It has not yet been voted on in committee or by the full House, and would take effect 90 days after enactment if passed into law.
- Has H.R. 10202 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10202. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10202?
- H.R. 10202 was sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10202?
- Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (31 Aug 2026).
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