# 119-hr-4914: Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act

119-hr-4914, Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA); status introduced (as of 2026-10-03).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4914
- Congress: 119
- Title: Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-08-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA)
- Cosponsors: 51
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-03

## Summary

**Expand voting access for unhoused individuals.** This bill would bar rules that prevent people from voting because they live in shelters, on the street, in temporary facilities, or other "nontraditional abodes" and would fund outreach and services to help them register and vote. - Unhoused individuals: It would let shelter addresses count for registration, allow unsheltered street locations or a written attestation under penalty of perjury to satisfy residence rules, and permit certain criminal-justice IDs to meet identification requirements. - State and local election officials: It would require clear website links about how unhoused people can register and vote, language access where required, and notices to shelters and service agencies 60 days before registration deadlines and 30 days before federal elections. It also directs development of best practices in consultation with the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. - Service providers and local governments: It would create an Election Assistance Commission grant program for mobile voting centers and direct outreach, allow contracting with experienced private groups, and require documents for unhoused people be durable after exposure to the elements. The grants are authorized beginning in fiscal year 2026.

## Cosponsors (51)

- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] (D-TX), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3] (D-MD), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6] (D-LA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (D-CT), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] (D-MA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D-MD), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13] (D-OH), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT), 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Easier ID and address for unhoused voters: benefit, medium. If a State requires ID to vote, it would have to accept documents with a name from courts, prisons, probation, or parole. If a State requires proof of residence, a signed attestation under penalty of perjury would count. Federal and State registration forms would let unhoused applicants mark a near…
- Grants to help unhoused voters: benefit, medium. The Election Assistance Commission would give grants to states and local governments to help unhoused people register and vote. Funds could support mobile voting centers, outreach, and contracts with groups experienced in serving unhoused people. Applicants would submit plans and assurances, includ…
- More outreach and shelter registration for unhoused voters: benefit, medium. If a locality offers drop boxes, they would need to be clearly labeled, accessible, and open for in-person use. Officials would consider unhoused access needs when choosing locations and hours, after consulting service providers. States would notify shelters and agencies 60 days before registration…
- Protect voting rights for unhoused: benefit, medium. This bill would bar states and localities from denying or limiting a person’s vote because they live in a shelter or another nontraditional place. People staying in a shelter would be allowed to use the shelter as their voting address for Federal elections in that area. It would define what counts…
- Guidance and data for unhoused voters: benefit, low. The Election Assistance Commission would publish best practices within 180 days, with input from homelessness experts and people with lived experience. Guidance would cover outreach, disability access, training for poll workers, and safeguards so ineligible people are not denied homeless services.…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2763: American Family Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-4914 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4914)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-2763: American Family Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2763)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4914 (as of 2026-10-03).