Voter Empowerment Act of 2026

What it does

Voter Empowerment Act of 2026 This bill expands voter registration and voting access. Specifically, the bill expands voter registration by requiring states to (1) make available online voter registration, (2) establish automatic voter registration systems, (3) permit same-day voter registration, and (4) accept voter registration applications from individuals under age 18.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

James E. Clyburn (D-SC). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats.

Where it stands

• IntroducedMar 25, 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 Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, and Ene (Mar 25, 2026)

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Committees

• Energy and Commerce Committee
• Education and Workforce Committee
• Science, Space, and Technology Committee

More

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