The National Voter Registration Act, also known as the NVRA or the Motor Voter Act, was enacted by Congress in 1993. The NVRA requires states to make voter registration opportunities for federal elections available through the mail and when people apply for or receive driver licenses, public assistance, disability services, and other government services. The NVRA also provides rules regarding maintenance of voter registration lists for federal elections. The NVRA is codified at 52 U.S.C. 20501 to 20511 (formerly 42 U.S.C. 1973gg to 1973gg-10).
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The National Voter Registration Act, also known as the NVRA or the Motor Voter Act, was enacted by Congress in 1993. The NVRA requires states to make voter registration opportunities for federal elections available through the mail and when people apply for or receive driver licenses, public assistance, disability services, and other government services. The NVRA also provides rules regarding maintenance of voter registration lists for federal elections. The NVRA is codified at 52 U.S.C. 20501 to 20511 (formerly 42 U.S.C. 1973gg to 1973gg-10).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). National Voter Registration Act Of 1993 (nvra). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/national-voter-registration-act-of-1993-nvra
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