Unhoused VOTE Act

The Unhoused VOTE Act (S 2971) improves voting access for people experiencing homelessness by removing barriers to voter registration and participation. It prohibits states from denying voting rights based on living in nontraditional housing (such as shelters or public spaces) and requires election officials to accept written attestations of residence instead of traditional address documentation. The bill mandates that election websites provide clear voting information for unhoused individuals, designates homeless shelters as voter registration locations, and creates grants for mobile voting centers and outreach programs. These provisions directly affect unhoused individuals across all states who are eligible to vote but face unique challenges in registering and casting ballots.