Non-U.S. citizens could not vote in Washington, DC candidate races or ballot questions. The bill would cancel DC's 2022 voting law and restore the older rules.
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To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects noncitizens who live in Washington, DC. They could not vote in local races or ballot questions, even if the 2022 DC law had made them eligible. U.S. citizens in DC would still be able to vote. DC leaders and election workers would have to follow the federal rule instead of the 2022 local law.
Why this matters: The bill would take local voting rights away from noncitizen DC residents who qualified under the 2022 law. It would also let Congress replace a voting rule chosen by DC's elected leaders. This raises a larger question about how much control DC should have over its own elections. The bill does not say how it might change election results, local policy, or community involvement.
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Officially: To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022
Non-U.S. citizens could not vote in Washington, DC candidate races or ballot questions. The bill would cancel DC's 2022 voting law and restore the older rules.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR192. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Sitting in House Committee
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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