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BillHR 8441 · 119

Military VOTE Act

Introduced
Apr 22, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 22, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the US military to provide voting assistance to service members and their families, and establishes procedures to help them cast ballots. Funds efforts to make voting easier for military personnel.

Sponsored By

Sean Casten
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 22, 2026
  3. Apr 22, 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

This bill affects US service members and their families by providing them with voting assistance and making it easier for them to cast ballots. It particularly impacts those serving overseas or in areas with limited voting access.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeArmed Services Committee
IntroducedApr 22, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Subjects
  • Military

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.