Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026
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Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. 9873, the Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026, would guarantee the right of U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections regardless of whether they have been convicted of a criminal offense. The bill specifies that states and the federal government cannot deny or restrict this right based on a criminal conviction. It also outlines procedures for notifying individuals of their voting rights at the time of conviction and requires correctional facilities to provide assistance with voter registration and absentee ballot applications.
The legislation primarily affects citizens who have been convicted of criminal offenses, including those currently incarcerated, on probation, or on parole. It aims to ensure these individuals are informed about their eligibility to vote in federal elections and provides mechanisms for them to register and cast absentee ballots. The bill also mandates public awareness campaigns and updated information from the Department of Justice regarding voting rights for individuals with criminal records.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2026 and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on House Administration. As of its introduction, no further legislative action has been taken. Bills must pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. 9873 do?
- H.R. 9873, the Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026, would guarantee the right of U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections regardless of whether they have been convicted of a criminal offense. The bill specifies that states and the federal government cannot deny or restrict this right based on a criminal conviction. It also outlines procedures for notifying individuals of their voting rights at the time of conviction and requires correctional facilities to provide assistance with voter registration and absentee ballot applications. The legislation primarily affects citizens who have been convicted of criminal offenses, including those currently incarcerated, on probation, or on parole. It aims to ensure these individuals are informed about their eligibility to vote in federal elections and provides mechanisms for them to register and cast absentee ballots. The bill also mandates public awareness campaigns and updated information from the Department of Justice regarding voting rights for individuals with criminal records. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2026 and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on House Administration. As of its introduction, no further legislative action has been taken. Bills must pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 9873 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9873. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9873?
- H.R. 9873 was sponsored by Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA), with 13 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9873?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. (22 Jul 2026).
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