States would lose road money if they don't require proof of citizenship to register to vote.
States would lose federal road money if they don't require proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections. This bill would make voter registration stricter for people. It would also create new duties and risks for election officials.
Today, states receive federal money for roads and bridges without a federal rule linking this funding to state laws about voter registration. States have different rules for proving citizenship to vote. If this bill becomes law, states would lose 10% of their federal road money. This penalty would increase by 5% each year. This would happen if they don't pass laws requiring specific documents to prove U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. This would also mean new rules for mail-in registration and ongoing checks for voter eligibility.
HR 9897 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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