Support Our Election Workers Act

Support Our Election Workers Act

This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to establish a program to make payments to states to provide increased pay for election workers, including individuals serving as election officials or poll workers on a temporary or unpaid basis.

Bill 118 hr 3436, also known as the Support Our Election Workers Act, aims to provide support and protection for election workers across the United States. The bill recognizes the important role that election workers play in ensuring fair and accurate elections, and seeks to address the challenges and risks they face while carrying out their duties.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Providing funding for training and resources for election workers to ensure they are well-equipped to handle the demands of their job. 2. Implementing measures to improve the safety and security of election workers, including providing them with necessary protective equipment and establishing protocols for handling potential threats or incidents. 3. Creating a national database of election worker incidents and threats, in order to track and address any patterns of harassment or violence directed towards election workers. 4. Establishing a grant program to support states and localities in recruiting and retaining election workers, particularly in underserved communities or areas facing shortages of workers. Overall, the Support Our Election Workers Act seeks to recognize the vital role that election workers play in the democratic process, and to provide them with the support and protection they need to carry out their duties effectively and safely.