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S. 472 (93rd)

Voter Registration Assistance Act

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Introduced

18 January 1973

Last action

18 January 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Sponsors

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Bible, Alan [D-NV], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK], Sen. Hart, Philip A. [D-MI], Sen. Hughes, Harold E. [D-IA], Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN], Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA], Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT], Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN], Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD]

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3 September 2025

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Summary

Voter Registration Assistance Act - Establishes, within the Bureau of the Census, the Voter Registration Administration. Provides that the President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, an Administrator and two Associate Administrators for terms of four years each. Sets forth the duties and powers of the Administration. Authorizes the Administration to make grants to States and political subdivisions thereof for improving their voter grants for the purpose of carrying out existing voter registration procedures. Provides that such grants shall not exceed 10 cents for each eligible voter in the State or political subdivision receiving the grant. Authorizes the Administration to make grants to any State or political subdivision thereof to increase the percentage of registered voters. Authorizes the Administration to make grants to any State or political subdivision thereof for planning and evaluating a system of voter registration utilizing electronic data processing or other similar procedures. Provides that a grant for such purpose shall not exceed a total of 1/2 cent for each registered voter in the jurisdiction receiving the grant, or $15,000 whichever is greater. Provides that the Administrator may make grants to any State or political subdivision thereof to carry out programs of voter registration by mail. Authorizes the Administrator to provide technical assistance in developing programs for the prevention and control of fraud in any State or political subdivision thereof and for improving voter registration and participation. Sets forth requirements which an application for assistance under this Act shall contain. Authorizes the Administrator to issue rules and regulations for the administration of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated the sum of $45,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and for each of the two succeeding fiscal years, to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 18 January 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 January 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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