S. 194 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 194 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2023Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Lankford) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 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. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act of 2023. 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.