HR. 4917In Committee
Expanding the VOTE Act
Expands language access in elections by strengthening translated voting material requirements and creating incentives for additional translations
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expands language access in elections by strengthening translated voting material requirements and creating incentives for additional translations
Key points
- Require DOJ prohibition notices
- Require translated voting materials
- Direct GAO impact study
- Fund translation incentive grants
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-08-05 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Topics and policy areas
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