No Exceptions for Non-Citizens Voting Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9264
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-30T21:23:18Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation aims to eliminate exceptions in federal law that currently permit non-citizens to vote in certain federal elections. It seeks to make it unlawful for aliens to vote in all circumstances and to strengthen related immigration penalties.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 611 of Title 18, United States Code, by removing the exceptions in subsection (a) that previously allowed voting in some cases and by deleting subsection (c) entirely.
- Revises Section 212(a)(10)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to make any alien who has voted in violation of federal, state, or local laws inadmissible to the United States.
- Updates Section 237(a)(6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to classify such voting as grounds for deportation.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Removes all prior exceptions to the ban on non-citizen voting under federal criminal law.
- Expands immigration consequences to cover voting violations under any federal, state, or local rule, rather than limiting them to specific federal election contexts.
- Broadens the scope of unlawful voting that triggers inadmissibility or removal proceedings.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Increases enforcement responsibilities for the Department of Justice in election-related cases and for immigration authorities in admissibility and deportation reviews.
- On citizens: May affect local election administration by clarifying prohibitions on non-citizen participation.
- On international relations: Could influence how the United States handles immigration cases involving individuals from other countries who have engaged in voting activities abroad or in the U.S.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Non-citizens seeking to enter or remain in the United States.
- Federal, state, and local election officials responsible for voter eligibility.
- Immigration enforcement agencies and courts handling removal proceedings.
- Individuals previously covered by the removed exceptions.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Strengthens criminal and immigration restrictions on voting by non-citizens without altering citizenship requirements for voting.
- Raises questions about the balance between federal authority over immigration and state control of elections.
- May lead to additional legal challenges regarding due process in immigration proceedings tied to voting violations.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2026-06-11: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-11: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- No Exceptions for Non-Citizens Voting Act — issued 2026-06-11 — PDF (2 pages)