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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.

6/16/2025, 9:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 884

Bill 119 HR 884, also known as the "Non-Citizen Voting Prohibition Act," aims to prevent individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia. The bill also seeks to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, which had previously granted non-citizens the right to vote in local elections in the District of Columbia.

If passed, this legislation would restrict voting rights in the District of Columbia to only those who are US citizens. Supporters of the bill argue that allowing non-citizens to vote undermines the integrity of the electoral process and goes against the principles of democracy. They believe that only citizens should have the right to participate in elections and have a say in the governance of the country.

Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that denying non-citizens the right to vote disenfranchises a significant portion of the population who are residents of the District of Columbia and contribute to the community. They believe that all residents, regardless of citizenship status, should have a voice in local elections and decisions that affect their daily lives. Overall, Bill 119 HR 884 is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about voting rights, citizenship, and democracy in the District of Columbia. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the voting rights of non-citizens in the District of Columbia.

Congressional Summary of HR 884

This bill prohibits a non-U.S. citizen from voting in a District of Columbia (DC) election and repeals relevant provisions of DC law.

Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in a federal election; however, in 2022, DC enacted a law allowing noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections. This bill repeals the DC law, which went into effect on February 23, 2023. 

Current Status of Bill HR 884

Bill HR 884 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 11, 2025. Bill HR 884 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025.  Bill HR 884's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of June 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 884

Total Number of Sponsors
15
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
15
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
35
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
35
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 884

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 884

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.
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.

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