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 PUBLIC LAW 103-31—MAY 20, 1993 107 STAT. 77 Public Law 103-31 103d Congress An Act To establish national voter registration procedures for Federal elections, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "National Voter Registration Act of 1993". SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) FINDINGS.— The Congress finds that— (1) the right of citizens of the United States to vote is a fundamental right; (2) it is the duty of the Federal, State, and local governments to promote the exercise of that right; and (3) discriminatory and unfair registration laws and procedures can have a direct and damaging effect on voter participation in elections for Federal office and disproportionately harm voter participation by various groups, including racial minorities. (b) PURPOSES. —The purposes of this Act are— (1) to establish procedures that will increase the number of eligible citizens who register to vote in elections for Federal office; (2) to make it possible for Federal, State, and local governments to implement this Act in a manner that enhances the participation of eligible citizens as voters in elections for Federal office; (3) to protect the integrity of the electoral process; and (4) to ensure that accurate and current voter registration rolls are maintained. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. As used in this Act— (1) the term "election" has the meaning stated in section 301(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431(1)); (2) the term "Federal office" has the meaning stated in section 301(3) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431(3)); (3) the term "motor vehicle driver's license" includes any personal identification document issued by a State motor vehicle authority; May 20. 1993 [H.R. 2] National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Intergovernmental relations. 42 USC 1973gg note. 42 USC 1973gg. 42 USC 1973gg-l.

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