Voter Eligibility Verification Act of 2025

# Voter Eligibility Verification Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to quickly respond—within 15 days—when state election officials ask about whether someone on a voter registration list is in the country legally. Currently, there's no formal requirement for DHS to provide this information or meet a specific deadline. The bill aims to streamline the process of checking voter eligibility based on citizenship status. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects state election officials responsible for voter registration and election administration.

It could indirectly affect any individuals whose immigration status is checked through this process, as well as voters more broadly if it changes how voter rolls are maintained. **Current status:** The bill (HR 1037) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full House. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.