Only U.S. citizens could vote for D.C. officials or on D.C. ballot questions. The bill would cancel the city’s 2022 law allowing certain noncitizen residents to vote locally.
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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. is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on H.R. 884: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects noncitizen D.C. residents who could vote under the city’s 2022 law. They would lose access to all D.C. elections and ballot questions. It also affects D.C. voters, election officials, and the local government because Congress would replace the city’s chosen rule with a citizenship requirement.
Why this matters: Certain noncitizen D.C. residents can vote under a 2022 local law, but this bill would take away that access. It would determine who has a voice in choosing local leaders and deciding local ballot questions. It would also show Congress using its special power over D.C. to override the city’s elected government. The effect on turnout and representation is unclear because the bill does not show how many voters would be affected or how local politics would change.
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Officially: 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.
Only U.S. citizens could vote for D.C. officials or on D.C. ballot questions. The bill would cancel the city’s 2022 law allowing certain noncitizen residents to vote locally.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.R.884. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (6/11/2025)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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