Bill Summary: Prohibiting Noncitizens from Voting in District of Columbia Elections

This bill, known as H.R. 9172, was introduced to the House of Representatives on October 11, 2022, by Mr. P Fluger. It aims to prevent individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.

Key Details

The bill was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform for further review.
Its purpose is to enact a law that explicitly prohibits noncitizens from participating in any election for public office, as well as any ballot initiative or referendum, that takes place in the District of Columbia.
If the bill becomes law, only U.S. citizens would be allowed to cast their votes in these specific elections within the District of Columbia.

Text of the Bill:

Section 1: Prohibiting Voting by Noncitizens in Elections in District of Columbia.

An individual who is not a citizen of the United States may not vote in an election for public office in the District of Columbia or in any ballot initiative or referendum in the District of Columbia.

End of bill text.

HB 9172 To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia

US Congress 117th Congress

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Introduced 10/22/2022

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Sponsors (3)

Rep. Vern Buchanan

Co-Sponsor

Rep. Virginia Foxx

Co-Sponsor

Rep. August Pfluger

Primary Sponsor