BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 884, Prevent Noncitizen Voting in D.C.

Non-US citizens would be barred from voting in Washington, D.C., local elections or on ballot initiatives under H.R. 884.

The measure would also repeal a law passed by the D.C. Council in 2022 allowing noncitizens who have lived in the District for at least 30 days to vote in local elections, including for mayor, council members, and attorney general. Noncitizens who claim voting residence in any state, territory, or country can’t vote in the District.

Opponents of the D.C. law said it would allow immigrants who are in the country illegally to vote, as well as foreign diplomats or ...