To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

House Bill

H.R. 884

119th Congress

To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 31, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lloyd A. Doggett

Representative

Democratic

TX-37

Cosponsors

14

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill prohibits non-U.S. citizens from voting in District of Columbia elections and repeals the DC Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. DCs 2022 law allowed noncitizen residents meeting certain requirements to vote in local elections starting February 2023. This federal legislation overrides that local decision, exercising congressional authority over DC affairs.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill prohibits non-U.S. citizens from voting in District of Columbia elections and repeals the DC Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. DCs 2022 law allowed noncitizen residents meeting certain requirements to vote in local elections starting February 2023. This federal legislation overrides that local decision, exercising congressional authority over DC affairs.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill prohibits a non-U.S. citizen from voting in a District of Columbia (DC) election and repeals relevant provisions of DC law.</p><p>Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in a federal election; however, in 2022, DC enacted a law allowing noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections. This bill repeals the DC law, which went into effect on February 23, 2023. </p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits noncitizen voting in DC elections
Repeals DC Local Resident Voting Rights Act of 2022
Federal override of DC local law
Prevents noncitizen participation in local races
Exercises congressional authority over District
Took effect as local law in February 2023

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill reflects the ongoing tension between DC self-governance and congressional oversight. DC enacted a law allowing noncitizen residents to vote in local elections, joining a small number of U.S. localities with similar provisions. Congress has constitutional authority over DC and this bill would nullify the local decision. Supporters argue only citizens should vote; opponents argue DC should control its own local elections and that engaged residents should have a voice regardless of citizenship status.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

District of Columbia

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Immigration status and procedures

State and local government operations

Voting rights

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

884, 119th Congress (2025). "To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-884