H.R. 10202 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2026
H.R. 10202 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Aug 31, 2026, sponsored by Frederica S. Wilson with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 31, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2026 This bill directs states to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies and requires public high schools to conduct annual voter registration drives to register eligible students. The Department of Education must reimburse eligible public high schools for carrying out voter registration drives.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 31, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideratio (Aug 31, 2026)
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Committees
- Education and Workforce Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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