S 3470 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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.
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Dec 2023
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Introduced Dec 12, 2023 Last action Dec 12, 2023
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Dec 12, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Dec 12, 2023
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