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Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act

S. 3403 · 117th Congress · Dec 15, 2021 · Lineage

A BILL

To prohibit the disbursement of Federal funds to State and local governments that allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any Federal, State, or local election.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act”.

Sec. 2 Federal payment restriction

(a)
In general— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be made available to any State or local government if such State or local government allows individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any Federal, State, or local election.
(b)
Certification— Upon application, approval, and receipt of any Federal funds, a State or local government shall certify that the State or local government does not permit individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any Federal, State, or local election.
(c)
Applicability— The requirements of this section shall only apply with respect to any contract entered into or grant made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.