S 2636119th CongressIn Committee

A bill to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Introduced: Jul 31, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-Alabama)

Civil Rights & Justice

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This bill would bar anyone who is not a United States citizen from voting in any District of Columbia (DC) elections, including elections for public office and any ballot initiatives or referenda conducted in DC. It also repeals the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, restoring the pre-2022 legal framework by undoing provisions that had expanded or allowed local noncitizen voting rights in DC. In short, the bill moves DC elections to be citizen-only and eliminates the 2022 local noncitizen voting rights changes.

Key Points

1Prohibition on noncitizen voting in DC elections: The bill states that an individual who is not a US citizen may not vote in DC elections for public office or in any DC ballot initiative or referendum.
2Repeal of the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022: The bill repeals DC Law 24-242 and restores any provisions that were amended or repealed by that act as if the act had never been enacted.
3Scope and applicability: The prohibition applies to all DC elections, including local offices and ballot measures within the District.
4Legislative status and sponsorship: Introduced in the Senate on July 31, 2025, with a list of sponsors including multiple Senators; referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
5No detailed enforcement or penalties in the text: The summary does not specify particular penalties or enforcement mechanisms beyond the stated prohibition and repeal; implementation would depend on existing election law and agency rules.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Noncitizen residents of the District of Columbia (and noncitizens generally who participate in DC elections) who would be barred from voting in DC public offices and ballot measures.Secondary group/area affected- DC local election administration and election officials responsible for enforcing voting eligibility and maintaining voter rolls; political organizations and parties active in DC elections; immigrant and advocacy communities and organizations that supported or opposed the 2022 Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act.Additional impacts- Legal and constitutional considerations related to DC Home Rule and the federal government's authority over DC voting policies; potential for legal challenges or protracted litigation; broader policy debate about noncitizen voting rights at local levels and how federalism affects DC governance.

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