Contact Congress about H.R. 155: Let America Vote Act

This bill allows independent voters to vote in one party's primary for federal offices. It also bans noncitizen voting in taxpayer-funded elections.

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Let America Vote Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Latest action on H.R. 155: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who this affects: This bill affects independent voters, political parties, and state election officials. Independent voters will have more opportunities to participate in primaries. Political parties may need to adjust how they select nominees. State officials will have to manage new rules and funding requirements.

Why this matters: This bill could change who gets to vote in primaries, especially in states that limit participation to party members. By allowing independent voters to join in, it may make the selection of party nominees more representative of the general public. It also sets clear rules about who can vote in taxpayer-funded elections, which could affect local laws.

Key provisions in H.R. 155

• Requires states to allow unaffiliated registered voters to vote in one political party’s primary for federal offices, but bars them from voting in multiple parties’ primaries for the same office.
• Prohibits states from sharing unaffiliated primary voters’ names and contact information with political parties or others for political or politically connected commercial uses, including fundraising.
• Forbids states from changing an unaffiliated voter’s official registration status to show party membership or affiliation solely because the person voted in that party’s primary.
• Conditions certain federal election administration funds on states allowing unaffiliated voters to vote in state and local primaries under similar one-party and privacy rules.
• Conditions those same federal funds on states certifying that noncitizens are not allowed to vote in any state or local election, ballot initiative, or referendum.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 155

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Questions people ask about H.R. 155

What is H.R. 155?

This bill allows independent voters to vote in one party's primary for federal offices. It also bans noncitizen voting in taxpayer-funded elections.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 155?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 155?

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