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The Voter Empowerment Act of 2026 comprehensively modernizes voter registration, expands access for all voters including those with disabilities and military personnel, prohibits deceptive practices, and restores voting rights for many Americans with past criminal convictions.
James Clyburn
Representative
SC
James Clyburn
Representative
SC
The Voter Empowerment Act of 2026 is a comprehensive bill designed to modernize and secure federal elections by expanding voter access and protecting voting rights. It mandates sweeping changes, including automatic and online voter registration, enhanced accessibility for voters with disabilities, and stricter rules against deceptive practices and voter intimidation. Furthermore, the Act restores voting rights for many Americans with past criminal convictions and requires all federal elections to use voter-verified paper ballots.
This Act establishes new procedures for Federal Firearms Licensees when background checks are delayed, mandates reporting on delayed and denied transfers, and removes a specific time limit from existing background check law.
James Clyburn
Representative
SC
James Clyburn
Representative
SC
The Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2025 reforms federal firearm background check procedures, establishing a formal petition process for buyers when the system delays a decision beyond 10 business days. This bill removes the previous 10-day time limit on background checks under the Brady Act while mandating extensive reporting from the GAO and FBI on the effectiveness and outcomes of these delayed transfers. Furthermore, the Attorney General must report on the law's impact on domestic violence victims within 150 days of enactment.