Citizen Ballot Protection Act
The Citizen Ballot Protection Act (S 3470) amends the National Voter Registration Act to allow states to require proof of U.S. citizenship when voters register by mail. It directly affects individuals who register to vote using state mail-in forms, specifically those seeking to vote in federal elections. The key provision adds a requirement for states to include a citizenship verification step on mail voter registration forms after federal elections, beyond existing rules. This change gives states the option to implement this proof requirement but does not mandate it nationwide. The bill does not alter in-person registration rules or voting procedures.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Dec 2023
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Introduced Dec 12, 2023
Last action Dec 12, 2023
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Dec 12, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
upper
Dec 12, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Katie Boyd Britt
RRepublican
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Bill Hagerty
RRepublican
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
RRepublican
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Deb Fischer
RRepublican
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John Thune
RRepublican
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Kevin Cramer
RRepublican
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Mike Lee
RRepublican
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Mitch McConnell
RRepublican
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Roger F. Wicker
RRepublican
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Shelley Moore Capito
RRepublican
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Ted Cruz
RRepublican
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