Military Overseas Voter Empowerment Act of 2001

The Military Overseas Voter Empowerment Act of 2001 (S. 731) aims to protect the voting rights of military members stationed away from home by ensuring they do not lose their legal residency or tax domicile in their home state due to military orders. The bill expands existing federal protections to include state and local elections, ensuring that service members can participate in all levels of government regardless of where they are stationed. Additionally, it proposes a pilot program to test electronic voting systems for overseas military personnel and extends absentee voting rights to recently discharged veterans.