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Rules and Regulations**
A number of laws govern FVAP's activities, as well as those of the States. To learn more about these laws click on the links below.
Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act
The *Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act* is commonly referred to as *UOCAVA.*Citizens who are protected under *UOCAVA* are U.S. citizens who are active members of the Uniformed Services, the Merchant Marine, the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, their eligible family members and U.S. citizens residing outside the United States. *UOCAVA* provides the legal basis for absentee voting requirements for these citizens.
National Voter Registration Act
The *National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)* requires individuals be given the opportunity to register to vote or to change their voter registration data when applying for or receiving services or assistance at any office designated as a voter registration agency. The Secretary of Defense is designated to develop and implement, jointly with each State, procedures for persons to apply to register to vote at recruitment offices of the Armed Forces. Additionally, the Services have designated Installation Voter Assistance Offices as part of the assistance available for military members, their eligible family members and civilians working on military bases.

To view the instruction demonstrating this designation in its entirety, go to DoD Instruction 1000.04.
Help America Vote Act
FVAP developed an interpretive memorandum explaining the impact of the *Help America Vote Act (HAVA)*amendments to the *Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA).*
Voting Residency Guidelines
A proper voting residence is critical to ensure a State's timely approval of the registration and absentee ballot request and transmittal of the ballot to the voter.
Political Activities
Members of the Uniformed Services and federal employees who provide voting assistance should be aware of the various laws that govern the importance of providing nonpartisan voting assistance.

 
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