What does Preamble of Register America to Vote Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to improve voter access to the ballot box It proposes automatic voter registration

What does SHORT TITLE. of Register America to Vote Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Register America to Vote Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. of Register America to Vote Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes findings regarding the right to vote and existing voter registration systems. Congress finds that voter registration systems can be inaccurate, costly, inaccessible, and confusing, negatively impacting voter participation. The Act's purpose is to ensure all eligible citizens are registered to vote in Federal elections. It aims to enable state governments to register eligible citizens with accurate and efficient procedures. The Act intends to modernize voter registration procedures with electronic and internet capabilities. A goal of this Act is to protect and enhance the integrity, accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of the electoral process.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Register America to Vote Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used in the Act Defines 'chief State election official' and 'State' Applies to various US territories and the District of Columbia

What does AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF INDIVIDUALS TURNING 18 YEARS OF AGE. of Register America to Vote Act of 2025 do?

This section mandates that each State's chief election official establish and operate a system of automatic voter registration for individuals turning 18. The automatic registration applies to eligible individuals so they can vote in elections for Federal office. A State is exempt from this requirement if it already has no voter registration requirement for Federal elections under a continuously effective state law.

What does AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS. of Register America to Vote Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to establish automatic voter registration. Automatic registration occurs when an eligible individual interacts with a state motor vehicle authority and does not decline to register to vote. The state motor vehicle authority must provide information about the individual to the state election official, who then registers the individual to vote. Individuals under 18 years of age may be registered, but may not vote until they turn 18. The section also establishes requirements for the treatment of individuals with limited English proficiency and ensures that voter registration services are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

What does VOTER PROTECTION AND SECURITY IN AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION. of Register America to Vote Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines protections for individuals experiencing errors in automatic voter registration, preventing prosecution or adverse actions related to citizenship status due to registration issues. It restricts the use of automatic registration data or declined registration affirmations in law enforcement or immigration proceedings. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is directed to establish and update standards for voter registration list maintenance, data comparison, and database security. States are required to maintain records of voter record changes for at least two years and make them publicly available. States must adopt policies specifying access levels to voter registration lists and security safeguards for data transmission. States must annually certify compliance with NIST standards to the Election Assistance Commission, with funding contingent on timely certification. Voter registration information is prohibited from being used for commercial purposes, except for political purposes as defined by the Federal Election Campaign Act. States requiring legislative changes to comply with the standards are granted a two-year grace period.

What does PAYMENTS AND GRANTS. of Register America to Vote Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a grant program administered by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to assist states in implementing the requirements of this Act. States are eligible for grants if they submit an application detailing planned activities, assuring non-partisan implementation, and providing other information requested by the EAC. The EAC will determine the amount of each grant, prioritizing activities that accelerate compliance with the Act or enhance automatic voter registration programs in exempt states. Priority is given to investments supporting electronic information transfer, updates to existing online voter registration systems, introduction of new online systems, and public education. An 'exempt state' is defined as a state with no voter registration requirement for federal elections or as defined under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The section authorizes $3,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and such sums as may be necessary for subsequent years, with funds remaining available until expended.

What does MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. of Register America to Vote Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines miscellaneous provisions related to the enforcement and relationship of this Act with other laws. Section 11 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20510) regarding civil enforcement and private rights of action applies to this Act. This Act does not authorize or require conduct prohibited under, or supersede, restrict, or limit the application of specific existing laws. The Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (except as amended by section 5 of this Act), the Help America Vote Act of 2002, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 are protected from being superseded or restricted by this Act.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Register America to Vote Act of 2025 do?

This Act, and its amendments, generally take effect on January 1, 2026. States can request a waiver extending the effective date to January 1, 2028. To receive a waiver, a State must certify to the Elections Assistance Commission by January 1, 2026, explaining why meeting the initial deadline is impracticable.

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Register America to Vote Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/16/2025 · Introduced: 9/16/2025

Author: Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes automatic voter registration for individuals turning 18 years of age in each state.
It also implements automatic voter registration for eligible individuals when they interact with a state motor vehicle authority, unless they decline to register.
The bill protects individuals from prosecution or adverse actions due to errors in automatic voter registration and restricts the use of registration data in law enforcement or immigration proceedings.
States are required to maintain records of voter record changes, adopt policies for access to voter registration lists, and certify compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology standards annually.
The bill authorizes $3,000,000,000 in grants for fiscal year 2026 to assist states in implementing the requirements of the Act, with priority given to investments in electronic information transfer and public education.

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