S. 2822: Register America to Vote Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-09-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 13 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-01 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-09-16):
Register America to Vote Act of 2025
This bill provides for the automatic registration of eligible voters.
Specifically, the bill directs each state that has a voter registration requirement for federal elections to automatically register eligible individuals when they turn 18 years of age.
The bill also provides for the automatic registration of individuals through state motor vehicle authorities. Individuals must be provided with an opportunity to opt out of automatic voter registration.
The Election Assistance Commission must make grants to states to implement these automatic voter registration programs.
Cosponsors (13)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Angela D. Alsobrooks | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Tim Kaine | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Andy Kim | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2822 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2822?
S. 2822 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Register America to Vote Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2822 are available on congress.gov.
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