Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to facilitate voter registration for residents of federally assisted housing.
Treats leases for dwelling units under certain federally assisted housing programs as simultaneous applications for voter registration for federal elections.
Designates owners of these dwelling units as voter registration agencies.
Requires inclusion of a voter registration application form with each lease and annual income recertification.
Ensures that the voter registration application does not duplicate information already required in the lease.
Mandates that the application includes eligibility requirements and an attestation of meeting those requirements.
Requires training for employees of owners of PHA-assisted units on voter registration procedures.
Ensures language access for individuals with limited English proficiency in voter registration materials and assistance.
Establishes compliance and oversight mechanisms for state election officials to monitor adherence to voter registration requirements.
Imposes criminal penalties for owners who fail to comply with voter registration duties.
Requires biannual reporting from owners on voter registration activities and compliance with the Act.
Specifies definitions for terms such as “PHA-assisted dwelling unit” and “public housing agency” to clarify the scope of the legislation.
