The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is considering a proposal that would make it harder for millions of Americans — especially people with disabilities, Black voters, young people, and unhoused voters — to register to vote.
The America First Legal Foundation has asked the EAC to change the National Mail Voter Registration Form to require documentary proof of citizenship, such as a passport, in order to register or update your voter registration.
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) opposes this change because it would create additional barriers to registering to vote, making our democracy less accessible. People with disabilities are less likely to have documents like passports or updated driver’s licenses and often face challenges in obtaining or updating these documents, such as limited access to public transportation.
We have submitted a comment urging the EAC to reject this proposal, and we need your help.
As part of the federal rulemaking process, agencies are legally required to review public comments and they must respond to significant, relevant comments in their final rule.
Commenting helps agencies understand on-the-ground experiences, impacts on communities, and the general level of acceptance of a policy. Comments also become part of the administrative record and act as an important accountability measure.
Anyone can submit comments, even anonymously. Comments do not need to be long, even one or two sentences can be impactful.
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