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HR884FEDERALSession 119Federal Billpassed chamber

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Proposed Federal Ban on Non-Citizen Voting in D.C. Elections

Original title: To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Last action · June 11, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Sponsors: August Pfluger and 14 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill seeks to prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in any District of Columbia elections, including s and s. It also mandates the repeal of the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, effectively reverting D.C. voting eligibility laws to their pre-2022 status.

Why it matters

If passed, this bill would remove the legal right of non-citizen residents in the District of Columbia to participate in local elections, reversing the current policy established by D.C. Law 24-242.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Non-citizen residents of the District of Columbia

These individuals would lose the legal right to vote in local D.C. elections and ballot initiatives.

Directly affected

District of Columbia Board of Elections

The agency would be required to update voter registration and eligibility requirements to comply with the federal prohibition.

Key Facts

The bill prohibits any individual who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in D.C. public office elections.
The bill prohibits non-citizens from voting in D.C. ballot initiatives or referendums.
The bill explicitly repeals the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-242).
The bill mandates that any laws previously amended or repealed by the 2022 Act be restored to their original state as if the 2022 Act never existed.

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The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 31, 2025.
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill affect voting in federal elections?

No, the bill specifically addresses elections for public office, s, and s within the District of Columbia.

What happens to the 2022 D.C. law if this bill passes?

The 2022 law would be repealed, and any previous laws that were changed by that act would be restored to their prior status.

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Procedural history

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Jun 11, 2025SenateCommittee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 10, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2025HouseFloor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 148, 1 Present (Roll no. 163). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2594)
Jun 10, 2025HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 148, 1 Present (Roll no. 163). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2594)
Jun 10, 2025House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2601-2602)
Jun 10, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 884, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frost demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 10, 2025House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 10, 2025House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 884.
Jun 10, 2025House
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096 and S. 331. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096, and S. 331 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate for each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, and H.R. 2096, and one motion to commit on S. 331.
Jun 10, 2025House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 489. (consideration: CR H2594-2600)
Jun 9, 2025House
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 489 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096 and S. 331. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096, and S. 331 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate for each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, and H.R. 2096, and one motion to commit on S. 331.
Jun 4, 2025House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 106.
Jun 4, 2025House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-137.
May 21, 2025HouseCommittee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.
May 21, 2025House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 31, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 31, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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