# 119-hr-6102: Citizen Ballot Protection Act

119-hr-6102, Citizen Ballot Protection Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL); status introduced (as of 2026-10-07).

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- As of: 2026-10-07
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6102
- Congress: 119
- Title: Citizen Ballot Protection Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-11-18
- Sponsor: Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-07

## Summary

**This bill would allow states to require proof of U.S. citizenship on mail voter registration forms**, changing what documents people must send when they register by mail. It also updates a technical agency name to the Election Assistance Commission. - Voters: People who register by mail could need to attach citizenship documents. That adds steps for mail-based registrants and could slow processing. - State election officials: States would gain authority to add a citizenship verification step. Election offices may need new procedures and staff guidance to handle mailed proof. - Registration forms and administrators: Mail forms could include a required field or instruction for proof of citizenship. That changes form design and the documents clerks must check.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA), 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Mail registration could require citizenship proof: cost, medium. If enacted, states could require you to show proof you are a U.S. citizen to register to vote by mail for federal elections. The national mail registration form could include a citizenship proof requirement. This could add paperwork and make mail registration harder for some people. It would also u…

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- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- 119-hr-3228: Constitutional Hearing Protection Act
- 119-hr-7651: Chloe Cole Act of 2026
- 119-hr-6610: Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]

## Sources
- [119-hr-6102 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6102)

## Related
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-21)
- [119-hr-3228: Constitutional Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3228)
- [119-hr-7651: Chloe Cole Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7651)
- [119-hr-6610: Pharmacists Fight Back in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6610)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6102 (as of 2026-10-07).