NVRA

The National Voter Registration Act of 1993, often abbreviated as NVRA, is a United States federal law designed to make it easier for Americans to register to vote. Also known as the "Motor Voter Act," it was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on May 20, 1993.

The primary goal of the NVRA is to increase voter registration rates and, consequently, voter turnout. It achieves this by establishing national standards for voter registration. Key provisions of the act include requiring states to allow voter registration when individuals apply for or renew a driver's license or apply for public assistance. This is the origin of the "Motor Voter" nickname.

The NVRA also mandates that states provide voter registration forms by mail and in person at various government offices, including public assistance agencies and disability centers. Furthermore, it requires states to maintain accurate and up-to-date voter registration lists and to remove individuals who are no longer eligible to vote, such as those who have moved or died, through systematic processes. The act aims to protect the integrity of the voter rolls while ensuring eligible citizens can register to vote without undue burden.

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