Plant Safety Authorities Coordination Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 2971

119th Congress

Plant Safety Authorities Coordination Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tim Patrick Sheehy

Senator

Republican

MT

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

The Unhoused VOTE Act aims to make it easier for homeless individuals to register to vote and cast their ballots in federal elections. The bill requires states to accept written attestations of residence from homeless voters and prohibits states from denying voting rights based on someone's housing status. It also directs election officials to conduct outreach to the homeless population and provides funding for programs to support voting access for the unhoused.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Unhoused VOTE Act aims to make it easier for homeless individuals to register to vote and cast their ballots in federal elections. The bill requires states to accept written attestations of residence from homeless voters and prohibits states from denying voting rights based on someone's housing status. It also directs election officials to conduct outreach to the homeless population and provides funding for programs to support voting access for the unhoused.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act or the Unhoused VOTE ActThis bill expands voter registration and voting access for unhoused individuals. The bill specifies that no state or political subdivision may deny or abridge the right of any U.S. citizen to vote because the citizen resides at or in a nontraditional abode. Additionally, the bill requires jurisdictions that allow for ballot drop boxes to ensure that these drop boxes are available for in-person use and are accessible and clearly labeled.If a state requires individuals to show proof of residence in order to vote in a federal election, then the state must accept the individual’s written attestation of residence. A state may not prohibit an individual who is residing in a homeless shelter from using the shelter as the individual’s residence for purposes of voting in a federal election.The bill requires chief state election officials to conduct outreach to unhoused individuals.The bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to (1) develop best practices for election officials regarding voter registration and voting access for unhoused individuals, and (2) make grants to eligible states and local governments for programs and activities to support access to voting for unhoused individuals. The bill also revises the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, including by (1) treating emergency shelters as voter registration agencies, and (2) allowing an unhoused individual to use an unsheltered street location as the individual's place of residence for purposes of a voter registration application.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits states from denying voting rights to people who are homeless or living in non-traditional housing
Requires states to accept written attestations of residence from homeless voters instead of proof of address
Directs election officials to do outreach to homeless individuals to help them register and vote
Provides federal funding for programs and activities to improve voting access for the homeless
Treats emergency shelters as voter registration agencies under the National Voter Registration Act

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would directly benefit homeless and unhoused individuals by making it easier for them to exercise their right to vote in federal elections. This could lead to increased voter participation and representation among this vulnerable population. The bill's provisions could also prompt state and local governments to dedicate more resources towards supporting voting access for the homeless community.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2971, 119th Congress (2025). "Plant Safety Authorities Coordination Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2971