HR4916Referred to Committee

Youth Voting Rights Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-05
Introduced
45
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Nikema Williams
Nikema Williams
Democrat · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.6% (585 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (45)

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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

2025-08-05

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely lower the voting age or expand voting rights for younger Americans, though the specific changes depend on the final legislation. It affects young people who want to participate in elections and could reshape who is eligible to vote in federal, state, and local races. The bill is currently being reviewed by House committees to determine which parts fall under their authority.

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