To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to increase voting accessibility for individuals with disabilities and older individuals, and for other purposes.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10700, introduced by Representative Mary Gay Scanlon, aims to improve voting access for individuals with disabilities and older Americans. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002. While the exact details of these amendments are not yet publicly available, the stated goal is to make it easier for these groups to cast their ballots.
This legislation would potentially affect individuals with disabilities and older citizens who participate in federal elections. The specific mechanisms by which voting accessibility would be increased are not detailed in the information provided. The bill's title also suggests there may be other unspecified provisions included under "for other purposes."
As H.R. 10700 has just been introduced in the 119th Congress, it is in the very early stages of the legislative process. The next steps would involve its referral to committees, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted on. The full text of the bill, which would outline its specific provisions and effects, has not yet been published.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10700 do?
- H.R. 10700, introduced by Representative Mary Gay Scanlon, aims to improve voting access for individuals with disabilities and older Americans. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002. While the exact details of these amendments are not yet publicly available, the stated goal is to make it easier for these groups to cast their ballots. This legislation would potentially affect individuals with disabilities and older citizens who participate in federal elections. The specific mechanisms by which voting accessibility would be increased are not detailed in the information provided. The bill's title also suggests there may be other unspecified provisions included under "for other purposes." As H.R. 10700 has just been introduced in the 119th Congress, it is in the very early stages of the legislative process. The next steps would involve its referral to committees, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted on. The full text of the bill, which would outline its specific provisions and effects, has not yet been published.
- Has H.R. 10700 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10700 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10700?
- H.R. 10700 was sponsored by Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon [D-PA5] (Democrat-PA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10700?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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