To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to implement a process under which individuals who are 16 years of age may apply to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, to direct the Election Assistance Commission to make grants to States to increase the involvement of minors in public election activities, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · June 5, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
The PROVE Act would allow 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote in federal elections in every state, with their registration becoming active once they turn 18. States would have 90 days after the bill's enactment to establish this pre-registration process, though states could optionally allow even younger individuals to pre-register if they choose. The bill also directs the Election Assistance Commission to award grants to states that develop and implement plans to increase civic engagement among young people, including promoting the pre-registration process and updating school curricula to emphasize civic involvement. States receiving grants would have a two-year period to use the funds and would need to report back on their progress and outcomes. The legislation authorizes $25 million in funding for these state grants.
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