New Bill: Representative Brian K. Fitzpatrick introduces H.R. 155: Let America Vote Act

We have received text from H.R. 155: Let America Vote Act. This bill was received on 2025-01-03, and currently has 3 cosponsors.

Here is a short summary of the bill:

The bill titled "Let America Vote Act" proposes several key changes to voting rights, specifically aimed at unaffiliated voters in primary elections. Here is a breakdown of its main provisions:

Permitting Unaffiliated Voters to Vote in Primaries

The bill mandates that all U.S. states allow registered unaffiliated voters—those not affiliated with any political party—to participate in primary elections for federal offices. However, there are specific restrictions:

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  Unaffiliated voters can only vote in primary elections for one political party per election cycle.
  

Protection of Voter Information

States are required to protect the personal information of unaffiliated voters during primary elections. This includes:

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  Not sharing the names and contact details of unaffiliated voters with political parties or third parties who may use this information for fundraising or other political activities.
  


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  Ensuring that the voting action of unaffiliated voters does not classify them as members of the political party for which they voted.
  

Requirements for State and Local Elections

For states to receive federal funds for election administration, they must demonstrate compliance with similar rules regarding unaffiliated voters in state and local primary elections:

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  States must allow unaffiliated voters to vote in local and state primaries.
  


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  The same protections regarding the sharing of information and the status of unaffiliated voters apply at the state and local levels.
  

Grants for Implementation

The bill establishes financial incentives for states by providing transition assistance grants. States that comply with the requirements concerning unaffiliated voters will receive grants equal to 2% of federal election administration funds they receive. The funds must be used to help implement the provisions of the bill, including covering costs related to the inclusion of unaffiliated voters in primaries.

Prohibiting Noncitizen Voting

Additionally, the bill states a policy that prohibits noncitizens from voting in any taxpayer-funded elections. For states to obtain federal funds for election administration, they must certify that they do not allow noncitizens to vote in federal, state, or local elections.

Definitions

Key terms outlined in the bill include:

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  Election
  
  : As defined in the Federal Election Campaign Act.
  


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  Primary Election
  
  : An election held by a political party to nominate candidates for federal office.
  


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  State
  
  : Defined according to the Help America Vote Act.
  


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  Unaffiliated Voter
  
  : A voter not registered with any political party.
  

Effective Date

The provisions of this act would take effect during elections held after its enactment.

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