White House Grant Rule Could Threaten Voting Access for Disabled D.C. Residents

White House Grant Rule Could Threaten Voting Access for Disabled D.C. Residents

The Office of Management and Budget has proposed new rules that would prohibit federal grant money from being used for voter registration drives or related activities, a move that could significantly impact organizations like Disability Rights DC that rely on such funding to assist voters with disabilities.

New Rule Would Ban the Use of Federal Grant Money for Voter Registration Drives

Advocates worry that the loss of federal funding will effectively disenfranchise many voters with disabilities.

‘A Massive Power Grab’: White House Proposal Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote

This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Without Amy Miller, some elderly and disabled people wouldn’t be able to vote. The attorney for Disability Rights Nebraska travels the state, investigating the quality of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. As she reminds the residents how they can report abuse o…

White House Proposal Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote

A new rule would prohibit using federal grant money for voter registration drives. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restrict voting access.

“A Massive Power Grab”: White House Proposal Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote

A new rule from the Office of Management and Budget would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restrict voting access.