Comment from Anonymous
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Summary: The commenter, an individual, argues that the proposed changes to Section 200.450 will create unnecessary administrative burdens and confusion for nonprofits. They express concern that these restrictions could discourage lawful civic engagement and voter registration activities, potentially creating a chilling effect on important democratic services.
I am concerned that the proposed changes in Section 200.450 will create confusion and discourage nonprofits from engaging in lawful, nonpartisan voter registration and civic engagement activities. Existing grant rules already provide sufficient accountability and oversight. Additional restrictions risk creating unnecessary administrative burdens and could lead organizations to scale back important services that help people participate in our democracy. Any final rule should be consistent with existing federal laws, including the National Voter Registration Act which requires some nonprofits administering certain federal programs to offer voter registration, and should not create a chilling effect on lawful nonprofit activities.