To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

House Bill

H.R. 55

119th Congress

To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Andy Biggs

R - AZ

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill repeals the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, commonly known as the Motor Voter Act. That law requires states to offer voter registration when people apply for drivers licenses and at other government offices, and sets standards for maintaining voter rolls.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill repeals the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, commonly known as the Motor Voter Act. That law requires states to offer voter registration when people apply for drivers licenses and at other government offices, and sets standards for maintaining voter rolls.

Last updated: 1/6/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill repeals the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The act established certain voter registration requirements for federal elections, such as the requirement for states to allow individuals to register to vote when they apply for a driver's license. </p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Repeals the 1993 National Voter Registration Act entirely
Eliminates motor voter registration requirements
Removes mandate for registration at government agencies
Ends federal voter roll maintenance standards
Returns voter registration rules to state control

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

States would no longer be required to offer voter registration at DMVs or other government offices. Federal standards for voter roll maintenance would be eliminated. Each state would set its own voter registration procedures without federal requirements.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Civil actions and liability

Congressional oversight

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Criminal justice information and records

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Fraud offenses and financial crimes

Government information and archives

Legal fees and court costs

Licensing and registrations

Motor vehicles

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

55, 119th Congress (2025). "To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-55