Voter Information Hotline Act of 2021

Voter Information Hotline Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to coordinate the establishment of a state-based response system for responding to questions and complaints from individuals related to registering to vote or voting in federal elections. Further, DOJ must establish and operate a toll-free telephone service through which individuals may (1) connect directly to the state-based response system; (2) obtain information on voting in federal elections; and (3) report information to DOJ on problems encountered in registering to vote or voting, including incidences of voter intimidation or suppression.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Voter Hotline Task Force to provide ongoing analysis and assessment of the telephone service.

Bill 117 HR 642, also known as the Voter Information Hotline Act of 2021, aims to establish a national hotline for voters to access information about voting procedures, polling locations, and voter registration requirements. The hotline would be operated by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) and would provide assistance in multiple languages to ensure accessibility for all voters.

The bill requires the EAC to establish and maintain the hotline, which would be available during federal elections and provide accurate and up-to-date information to voters. The hotline would also be required to coordinate with state and local election officials to ensure that voters receive consistent and reliable information.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the EAC to conduct outreach and education campaigns to promote awareness of the hotline and encourage voter participation. This would help to address barriers to voting, such as lack of information or confusion about the voting process. Overall, the Voter Information Hotline Act of 2021 seeks to improve voter access and participation by providing a centralized resource for voters to obtain information and assistance related to the voting process.