Promoting Access to Voting
Headline: Agencies Ordered to Expand Voter Access and Registration Services
What it does: Agencies must expand voter registration access, improve election information, and submit plans to implement these changes.
- Makes voter registration services available at more federal offices and websites.
- Improves online Vote.gov accessibility, languages, and user experience.
- Expands support for military, overseas, disabled, Native American, and incarcerated voters.
Summary
This order directs federal agencies to expand access to voter registration and provide clear election information to the public. Agencies must evaluate how to offer registration services at points of contact, improve websites, and agree to be designated as voter registration agencies where states request it.
It also directs steps to modernize Vote.gov, improve access for voters with disabilities, help military and overseas voters, support formerly incarcerated people, and create a Native American Voting Rights group to recommend protections.
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