What does Preamble of HR 7182 do?

Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 Establishes minimum notification requirements Relates to polling place changes

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7182 do?

This Act establishes a short title for legislative purposes.

What does MINIMUM NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTERS AFFECTED BY of HR 7182 do?

This section amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to add minimum notification requirements for voters affected by polling place changes. States must notify voters of polling place changes at least 7 days before the election. Notification methods include mail, telephone, text message, and electronic mail. States must post general notices on their website, social media, and signs at prior polling places. The section applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2026.

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VOTE Act — HR. 7182

Last updated: 1/21/2026 · Introduced: 1/21/2026

Author: Julie Johnson (D-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The VOTE Act amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish new requirements for notifying voters of polling place changes.
States are required to notify voters of polling place changes at least seven days before an election through methods like mail, phone, or email.
The Act mandates states to publicly announce polling place changes on their websites, social media, and at previous polling locations.

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