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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Nikema Williams

Democrat · GA · Representative

Votes with party: 98.1% (536 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/W000788

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (45)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

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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Affected Industries

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Subjects

Government Operations and Politics

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