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HB5294: Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act

: Nikema Williams (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Aug 25, 2023

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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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HB5294: Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act