What does Preamble of PROVE Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. It would require each state to establish a process allowing 16-year-olds to apply to register to vote in federal elections. The bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to provide grants to states to encourage greater participation of minors in public election activities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of PROVE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Pre-Registration Of Voters Everywhere Act, also known as the PROVE Act.

What does PRE-REGISTRATION OF MINORS FOR VOTING IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS. of PROVE Act do?

This section amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to establish a pre-registration process for minors. States are required to implement a process allowing residents to apply to register to vote for federal office at age 16. If an applicant is not 18 at the time of application, the state must register them when they turn 18. States may optionally extend this process to individuals younger than 16. The amendment will take effect 90 days after the enactment of this Act.

What does GRANTS TO STATES FOR ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT OF of PROVE Act do?

This section establishes a grant program administered by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to encourage states to increase the involvement of individuals under 18 in public election activities. Eligible states must submit a plan to the EAC detailing methods to promote pre-registration, modify secondary school curricula to promote civic engagement, and other activities to encourage youth involvement. State plans must include performance measures and targets to assess the success of the plan. Grants will be provided for a two-year period agreed upon by the state and the EAC. States receiving grants must submit a report to the EAC within six months of the grant period's end, analyzing their progress towards meeting the established performance measures and targets. The term 'State' includes both the several states and the District of Columbia. A total of $25,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for these grants, with funds remaining available until expended.

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PROVE Act

Last updated: 11/4/2025 · Introduced: 11/4/2025

Author: Donald Beyer (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

The PROVE Act requires states to establish a process allowing 16-year-olds to apply to register to vote in federal elections, automatically registering them when they turn 18.
The bill authorizes $25 million in grants to states for programs that encourage participation of individuals under 18 in public election activities, including pre-registration promotion and civic engagement education.
States receiving grants must submit performance reports to the Election Assistance Commission detailing their progress in increasing youth involvement in elections.

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