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To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.

USA117th CongressHR-9172| House 
| Updated: 10/11/2022
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Virginia Foxx (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill prohibits an individual who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in any elections in the District of Columbia (DC). Federal law bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections; however, the DC Council passed a bill on October 18, 2022, that allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections.
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Timeline
Oct 11, 2022
Introduced in House
Oct 11, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • October 11, 2022
    Introduced in House
  • October 11, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

District of ColumbiaElections, voting, political campaign regulationImmigration status and proceduresState and local government operationsVoting rights

To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.

USA117th CongressHR-9172| House 
| Updated: 10/11/2022
This bill prohibits an individual who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in any elections in the District of Columbia (DC). Federal law bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections; however, the DC Council passed a bill on October 18, 2022, that allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections.
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Timeline
Oct 11, 2022
Introduced in House
Oct 11, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • October 11, 2022
    Introduced in House
  • October 11, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Virginia Foxx (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
District of ColumbiaElections, voting, political campaign regulationImmigration status and proceduresState and local government operationsVoting rights