# Plain Language Summary: Bill to Repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993

This bill would eliminate a federal law that has been in place for over 30 years and currently makes it easier for Americans to register to vote. If passed, it would remove the requirements that states must follow when it comes to voter registration.

Right now, the National Voter Registration Act requires states to offer voter registration opportunities in specific places where people already go, like when they apply for a driver's license, visit social services offices, or interact with other government agencies. The law also sets standards for how states must handle voter registration forms and maintain accurate voter rolls. By repealing this law, states would no longer be required to follow these federal standards. This means each state could set up its own voter registration system however it wants, with no federal requirements to make registration accessible at government offices or through other convenient channels.

The practical impact would be significant for voters. In some states, this could make it harder to register to vote since there would be no federal requirement to offer registration at places like the DMV or welfare offices. Other states might choose to keep similar systems on their own, but there would be no guarantee. Essentially, voting registration could become more complicated and less uniform across the country, potentially creating barriers for people who want to participate in elections. Supporters of this bill argue it would give states more control over their own election processes, while opponents worry it would make it harder for eligible citizens to register and vote.

To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

 <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>