PROVE Act
Sponsored By: Representative Beyer
Introduced
Summary
Pre-registration for minors would create a federal process that lets residents apply to register to vote in federal elections starting at age 16. It would also set up a grant program to help states expand civic education and youth election involvement.
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- Young people and families: 16- and 17-year-olds would be able to apply to pre-register to vote, and states would ensure those registrations are active for federal elections held on or after the applicant’s 18th birthday.
- States and election officials: Each state would be required to implement a pre-registration process and could choose to allow pre-registration for younger teens.
- Schools and educators: State grant plans must include modifications to secondary school curricula to promote civic engagement.
- Election Assistance Commission and grant recipients: The Election Assistance Commission would award 2-year grants to eligible states that submit plans with performance measures and a final report due within 6 months after the grant period ends.
*Authorizes $25 million in grants to states, available until expended.*
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Teens could pre-register to vote at 16
If enacted, you could apply to register to vote in federal elections once you turn 16. If you apply before 18 and would be eligible at 18, your state would make sure you are registered for elections on or after your 18th birthday. States could also choose to let people younger than 16 pre-register. Each state would have to offer this process starting after a 90-day period that begins at enactment.
Funding to help states engage young voters
The Election Assistance Commission would give grants to states and D.C. to involve people under 18 in elections. Congress would authorize $25 million for this program, available until spent. State plans would promote pre-registration, update high school civics lessons, and add other youth activities. States would use funds over two years set with the Commission and file a report within six months after. States must apply and include goals and measures.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Beyer
VA • D
Cosponsors
Carbajal
CA • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Peters
CA • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Bonamici
OR • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Goldman (NY)
NY • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Pallone
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/6/2026
Roll Call Votes
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