Bills · HR 5707
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5707Government Operations and Politics
Voter Purge Protection Act
INTRO OCT 8· LAST ACTION OCT 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to prevent eligible citizens from being mistakenly or unfairly removed from voter rolls, which can disenfranchise them and make it harder to vote. If this bill becomes law, states would have to meet a higher standard of proof before taking someone off the voter list, ensuring that only truly ineligible individuals are removed. This could lead to more accurate voter rolls that better reflect the eligible voting population.
If the bill does not become law, states would continue to operate under existing rules, which some argue allow for removals based on less rigorous evidence or without adequate notification, potentially leading to eligible voters being unable to cast a ballot on Election Day. It touches on the fundamental issue of access to the ballot box and the integrity of voter registration processes, aiming to strike a balance between maintaining clean voter lists and protecting the rights of eligible voters.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits states from removing a voter's name from federal election lists unless they have objective and reliable evidence of ineligibility.
This establishes a higher standard for voter removal, aiming to prevent eligible voters from being mistakenly taken off the rolls.
PROVISION 02
Clarifies that not voting in an election, not responding to certain notices, or not taking other voting actions are *not* considered objective and reliable evidence of ineligibility.
This prevents states from purging voters based on inactivity or unreturned mail, which are common reasons for removal under current practices.
PROVISION 03
Requires states to send individual notice within 48 hours of removing a voter, explaining the reason and how to contest it or be reinstated.
This ensures transparency and gives affected individuals a timely opportunity to correct any errors and restore their voting rights.
PROVISION 04
Mandates public notice within 48 hours of any general program to remove ineligible voters, urging people to check their registration status.
This increases public awareness about voter roll maintenance and helps more voters ensure their registration is accurate.
PROVISION 05
Requires states to obtain objective and reliable evidence that a registrant has changed residence before sending certain notices related to moving.
This prevents states from sending notices that could trigger removal based on unverified assumptions about a voter's residency.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 28
D· Ohio
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
23
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 28 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 8
Introduced in House
OCT 8
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5707
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 8, 2025
Last actionOct 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025
House BillHR 5707Government Operations and Politics
Voter Purge Protection Act
INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
28
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