ReleVote

VOTE Act

Bill Number
H.R. 2054
Origin Chamber
House
Congress
119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Status
Introduced
Latest Action
2025-03-11: 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.
Last Updated
2025-11-13T09:05:35Z

Official Summary

Voting Only Through English Act or the VOTE Act

This bill requires states to use English-only ballots to qualify for certain federal election funds. It also repeals a prohibition on English-only federal elections and eliminates language assistance provisions under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). (The VRA requires some jurisdictions to provide materials such as ballots and registration information in English and in other covered languages for voters whose English proficiency is limited. The bill removes these requirements.)

Specifically, the bill prohibits a state from receiving federal election administration funds if the state provides ballots for a federal election that include text in any language other than English.

Sponsor

Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8]

Cosponsors (10)

Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5], Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5], Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10], Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2], Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

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