Expand access to the ballot for young citizens by simplifying registration and voting procedures.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Youth Voting Rights Act?
The Youth Voting Rights Act is represented by H.R. 4916, which has remained in the House Committee on House Administration and the Committee on the Judiciary since August 4, 2025. Committee members must act to hold a vote for the bill to advance, but most legislation fails to receive a committee hearing. This lack of action is the standard way most bills end their life in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Youth Voting Rights Act (H.R. 4916 (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. 5293 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5293 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Nikema Williams (D-GA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.