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This bill matters because it fundamentally changes a longstanding process for voter registration, moving from an attestation-based system to one requiring documentary proof of citizenship. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a more secure voter roll by ensuring only citizens are registered, which supporters argue enhances the integrity of federal elections.
However, it could also make it harder for eligible citizens to register to vote if they lack easy access to the required documents or face barriers in obtaining them, potentially reducing voter participation. If the bill does not become law, the current system of self-attestation of citizenship for voter registration would generally remain in place, with potential variations based on state laws for proof of citizenship for state and local elections.
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This bill matters because it fundamentally changes a longstanding process for voter registration, moving from an attestation-based system to one requiring documentary proof of citizenship. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a more secure voter roll by ensuring only citizens are registered, which supporters argue enhances the integrity of federal elections.
However, it could also make it harder for eligible citizens to register to vote if they lack easy access to the required documents or face barriers in obtaining them, potentially reducing voter participation. If the bill does not become law, the current system of self-attestation of citizenship for voter registration would generally remain in place, with potential variations based on state laws for proof of citizenship for state and local elections.
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| TYPE | AMOUNT | WHO |
|---|---|---|
| criminal/immigration | Determined by existing law for false declarations | Applicants who knowingly attempt to register to vote and knowingly make a false declaration under penalty of perjury that they meet eligibility requirements |
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