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H.R. 884 · 119th Congress

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.

Passed HouseGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Passed HouseJun 10, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jun 11, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The House passed it 266–148. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 2 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 884 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jun 11, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 1 Prohibit voting by noncitizens in District of Columbia Elections
  • Sec. 2 Repeal of the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 31, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Jun 11, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
    2. Jun 10, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Jun 10, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 148, 1 Present (Roll no. 163). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2594) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Jun 10, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 148, 1 Present (Roll no. 163). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2594) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Jun 10, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2601-2602)House floor actions
    6. Jun 10, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 884, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frost demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
    7. Jun 10, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    8. Jun 10, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 884.House floor actions
    9. Jun 10, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096 and S. 331. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096, and S. 331 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate for each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, and H.R. 2096, and one motion to commit on S. 331.House floor actions
    10. Jun 10, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 489. (consideration: CR H2594-2600)House floor actions
    11. Jun 9, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 489 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096 and S. 331. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096, and S. 331 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate for each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, and H.R. 2096, and one motion to commit on S. 331.House floor actions
    12. Jun 4, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 106.House floor actions
    13. Jun 4, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-137.House floor actions
    14. Jun 4, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-137.Library of Congress
    15. May 21, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.House committee actions
    16. May 21, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    17. Jan 31, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.House floor actions
    18. Jan 31, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    19. Jan 31, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Jun 10, 2025 · HousePassed 266–148
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 210 yes, 0 noD 56 yes, 148 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Jodey C. Arrington R-TX-19
    • Lauren Boebert R-CO-4
    • Byron Donalds R-FL-19
    • Jake Ellzey R-TX-6
    • Craig A. Goldman R-TX-12
    • Michael Guest R-MS-3
    • Abraham J. Hamadeh R-AZ-8
    • Rep. Doug LaMalfa R-CA-1
    • Nancy Mace R-SC-1
    • Ryan Mackenzie R-PA-7
    • Derek Schmidt R-KS-2
    • Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
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    • William R. Timmons IV R-SC-4
    • Jefferson Van Drew R-NJ-2