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US HB7182

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julie Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • States must notify registered voters of polling place changes at least 7 days before a federal election via mail, telephone, text message, and email

  • Election officials must post general notices about polling place changes on state/jurisdiction websites, social media platforms, and signs at prior polling locations

  • If polling place changes occur fewer than 7 days before an election, states must make every reasonable effort to enable affected voters who appear at their previous polling location to vote

  • Closed polling places must display signs on election day and during early voting with information about the closure, alternative locations, directions to new polling places, and contact information for election officials

  • Jurisdictions using vote centers must notify all eligible voters of available polling locations at least 2 days before early voting begins; all notices must comply with Voting Rights Act language access requirements

Legislative Description

VOTE Act Voter Outreach for Transparent Elections Act

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Administration1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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