SB2971: Unhoused VOTE Act Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to remove barriers to the ability of unhoused individuals to register to vote and vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
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The Unhoused VOTE Act aims to make it easier for homeless people to register and vote in federal elections by removing legal barriers that currently prevent them from doing so. The bill addresses obstacles like lacking a permanent address, which many states require for voter registration. Homeless individuals often cannot meet these requirements even though they have the right to vote under the Constitution. The bill was introduced in Congress by Senators Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren, Alex Padilla, and Mazie Hirono and is currently in the early stage of the legislative process.
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SB2971: Unhoused VOTE Act Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act