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H.R. 87 (101st)

Voter Participation Act of 1989

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 January 1989

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Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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26 August 2025

Summary

Voter Participation Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to allow an individual who is otherwise eligible to vote in a Federal election to register to vote in such election by submitting a registration form, in person or by mail, to appropriate State election officials at least 20 days before the election. Authorizes such an individual to register to vote in a Federal election at the appropriate polling place on the date of the election. Requires States to provide for maximum accessibility to registration offices and forms. Directs the Federal Election Commission to prescribe regulations to carry out this Act, taking into consideration the need for uniformity in voter registration procedures. Declares that this Act does not prevent any State from providing greater access to voter registration.

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