S. 2589In Committee
Expanding the VOTE Act
Expands language access in elections by strengthening translated voting material requirements under the Voting Rights Act and creating grants and a federal study
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expands language access in elections by strengthening translated voting material requirements under the Voting Rights Act and creating grants and a federal study
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
2025-07-31 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedGovernment Operations and Politics