Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.
Defines “documentary proof of United States citizenship” to include various forms of identification such as a REAL ID, U.S. passport, military ID, or a certified birth certificate among others.
States must not process federal election voter registration applications without the applicant presenting documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
Modifies the voter registration process at motor vehicle departments, requiring documentary proof of citizenship and allowing the use of this information for verifying citizenship status.
Adjusts the mail voter registration form to include a section for recording the type of document presented as proof of U.S. citizenship.
Requires voter registration agencies to receive documentary proof of U.S. citizenship and ask applicants if they are U.S. citizens, requiring proof if they affirm.
Mandates states to take steps to ensure only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, including establishing programs to identify non-citizens using various federal and state databases.
Allows states to establish processes for applicants who cannot provide documentary proof of citizenship but sign an attestation under penalty of perjury that they are U.S. citizens.
Requires the removal of non-citizens from voter registration rolls upon receipt of documentation or verified information of non-citizenship.
Clarifies the authority of states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls and amends the federal mail voter registration form to include citizenship documentation requirements.
Introduces criminal penalties for election officials who register applicants without obtaining documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
Specifies that the amendments apply to voter registration applications submitted on or after the date of enactment.
Directs the Election Assistance Commission to provide guidance on implementing these requirements within 10 days of enactment.
Exempts the development or modification of voter registration materials from the Paperwork Reduction Act.
