Remove barriers for people experiencing homelessness to register and vote in elections.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act?
The Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act, known as H.R. 4914, has remained in three House committees since August 4, 2025. Committee members must take action to move this bill forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end without reaching the floor.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act (H.R. 4914 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since August 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5294 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5294 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Nikema Williams (D-GA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.