S 4203 · in committee · major
Voter Empowerment Act of 2026
- civil rights
What this bill does
- This bill expands voter registration by requiring states to offer online and automatic registration, same-day registration, and pre-18 registration.
- It affects all voters and states, particularly people with disabilities and those with prior felony convictions seeking voting access.
- The bill provides grants through the Election Assistance Commission to help states implement these voting systems.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would automatic voter registration affect state election administration costs, and should federal grants fully cover implementation expenses?
- 02
What evidence exists that pre-18 registration and same-day voting increase turnout among young voters or people with disabilities?
- 03
If states must offer online registration, what security measures should protect voter data from fraud or unauthorized access?
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Sponsor · D-NY
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
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Introduced 2026-03-25
Legislative timeline
2026-03-25 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
2026-03-25 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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