Full Committee Hearing: “Clean Rolls, Secure Elections: Reviewing Voter List Maintenance Standards”

The Committee on House Administration held a hearing titled "Clean Rolls, Secure Elections: Reviewing Voter List Maintenance Standards" to discuss the critical issue of maintaining accurate and secure voter registration lists. The hearing focused on the challenges states face in complying with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), the low federal standards for voter list maintenance, and the impact of inadequate list maintenance on election integrity and voter confidence. Witnesses highlighted issues such as duplicate registrations, improper removal of eligible voters, and the need for improved data sharing and transparency. The discussion also covered the partisan disputes surrounding voter purges, the legal interpretations of "reasonable effort" in maintaining voter rolls, and the importance of balancing election security with protecting voter rights. Several proposals were made to enhance federal standards, improve state practices, and ensure that voter list maintenance is conducted effectively without disenfranchising eligible voters.