Implementation of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993
Federal Agencies Must Help States Implement Voter Registration
What it does
Agencies must cooperate with States to implement voter registration by providing guidance, funding help, technical assistance, and making registration forms available.
Real-world impact
- State agencies will receive guidance and potential help paying implementation costs.
- Military recruitment offices will adopt procedures to allow people to register there.
- Federal offices must keep national voter registration forms available to the public.
Topics
Summary
This order directs federal departments and agencies to help States carry out the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Agencies that fund or run public assistance or services for people with disabilities must give state agencies guidance on using and distributing voter registration forms, help cover implementation costs when funds allow, and provide staff for technical help.
The Defense Secretary must work with state election officials so people can apply to register at military recruitment offices. Agencies should accept designation as voter registration sites and keep national registration forms available.
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