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BillHR 8078 · 119

Voter Empowerment Act of 2026

Introduced
Mar 25, 2026
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 25, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires improvements to voter registration and election systems, and Establishes new rules for voting access and security. Funds efforts to modernize election infrastructure and protect voter rights.

Sponsored By

James E. Clyburn
Democrat · South Carolina · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 25, 2026
  3. Mar 25, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects all US voters by potentially making it easier to register and cast ballots, and impacts state and local election officials who would need to implement new voting systems and security measures.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Democratic3
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on House Administration
IntroducedMar 25, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 25, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.