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S. 3712

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To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to treat United States Citizenship and Immigration Services field offices as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · January 31, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S311)
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
January 31, 2024
Cosponsors (16)
15D 0R
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This bill would require United States Citizenship and Immigration Services field offices to function as voter registration agencies, making it easier for newly naturalized citizens to register to vote. The legislation would require USCIS offices and individual states to develop joint procedures allowing new citizens who have completed the naturalization process to register to vote at USCIS field offices and during court naturalization ceremonies. Additionally, courts that administer the oath of allegiance during naturalization proceedings would be required to permit USCIS to conduct voter registration activities without seeking reimbursement for their costs. The bill authorizes funding for these voter registration activities through existing immigration fee accounts, grant programs, and new appropriations as needed to implement the changes.

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