# 119-hr-5903: PROVE Act

119-hr-5903, PROVE Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-07).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5903
- Congress: 119
- Title: PROVE Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-11-04
- Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-07

## 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. - 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.*

## Cosponsors (8)

- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA), 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Teens could pre-register to vote at 16: benefit, high. 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.…
- Funding to help states engage young voters: benefit, low. 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 activitie…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-5903 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5903)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5903 (as of 2026-10-07).