# What This Bill Would Do

This bill would eliminate the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, commonly known as the "Motor Voter Law." That 1993 law created a system that makes it easier for people to register to vote by allowing them to sign up when they interact with government agencies like the Department of Motor Vehicles, social services offices, and other state agencies. It also requires states to accept voter registration applications by mail and established national standards for how voter rolls are maintained and cleaned up.

If this bill passed, states would no longer be required to offer voter registration at these government offices or accept mail-in registration applications. Each state would be free to set up its own voter registration rules from scratch. This means the process for registering to vote could vary dramatically depending on where you live—some states might make registration very easy while others could make it more difficult. People who currently register to vote while renewing their driver's license or applying for benefits would lose that convenience in states that choose to eliminate it.

The practical impact would likely be fewer people registered to vote overall, since research shows that automatic or easy registration opportunities significantly increase voter participation. Elderly people, people with disabilities, and those with limited time or transportation might find it particularly harder to register. However, supporters of this bill argue that eliminating the federal requirement would give states more control over their own election processes and could reduce administrative costs. The bill essentially shifts power over voter registration from the federal government to individual states.

To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

Biggs, Andy

 <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>