Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR576

Introduced
7/6/23  

Caption

Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants and noncitizens the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.

Impact

The resolution aims to delineate the boundaries of voting rights in the United States by affirming that only citizens should hold the franchise. Proponents argue that allowing noncitizens to vote threatens the legitimacy of elections and dilutes the voting power of American citizens. The discussion surrounding the resolution reflects broader national debates on immigration and voting laws, particularly in relation to local and state governance.

Summary

House Resolution 576 focuses on the recognition of the voting rights of United States citizens and expresses concern over the potential devaluation of the franchise when illegal immigrants and noncitizens are allowed to vote. The resolution highlights a recent law enacted in New York City that permits certain noncitizens to participate in local elections. This initiative arises from a desire to protect the integrity of elections and reinforce the principle that voting is a fundamental right exclusive to citizens of the United States.

Contention

HR576 may incite significant debate on constitutional issues related to voting rights and local control. While supporters maintain that the resolution is necessary to uphold the constitutional principle that only citizens can vote in federal elections, critics argue this may discourage community engagement and undermine local governance. The implications of such a resolution could lead to heightened scrutiny of state and local voting laws and their compliance with federal standards.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HB4460

NO VOTE for Non-Citizens Act of 2023 Non-citizens: Outlawed from Voting in Our Trusted Elections Act of 2023

US HB192

This bill prohibits an individual who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in any elections in the District of Columbia (DC). Federal law bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections; however, the DC Council passed a bill on October 18, 2022, that allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections.

US HB3194

U.S. Citizenship Act Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act

US HR369

Supporting the United States-Thailand alliance and urging the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression ahead of the 2023 general elections in Thailand, and for other purposes.

US HB5293

Youth Voting Rights Act

US HR50

Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who have seized control of our southern border.

US HR519

Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.

US HJR82

Expressing the sense of Congress that the article of amendment commonly known as the "Equal Rights Amendment" has been validly ratified and is enforceable as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the Archivist of the United States must certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment without delay.

US HB4251

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of the effectiveness of the Federal Government in carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and an analysis of means for improving access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members, and for other purposes.

US HCR56

Recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that leadership by the United States is still urgently needed to address the climate crisis, and acknowledging the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, science-based, and just climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural carbon sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system.

Similar Bills

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