Who it affects
- People registering by mail to vote in federal elections
- State election officials
In committeeVotingCitizenship
Citizen Ballot Protection Act
H.R. 6102 · House bill · Introduced Nov. 18, 2025
The Citizen Ballot Protection Act would let states require proof of U.S. citizenship from people registering by mail to vote in federal elections.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- States could require people registering by mail for federal elections to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- The bill would allow this requirement, not require states to adopt it.
- It would replace a reference to the Federal Election Commission with the Election Assistance Commission.
- These changes would take effect when the bill becomes law.
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How South Carolina voted
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill yet.
Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a State to include as part of the mail voter registration form a requirement that applicants provide proof of citizenship, and for other purposes.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. (R-AL)
- Introduced
- Nov. 18, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 2
- Committees
- House Committee on House Administration
- Latest action
- Nov. 18, 2025 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
Congress hasn't published an official summary.
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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.