American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Voter List Maintenance Act

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bill 118 hr 4496, also known as the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Voter List Maintenance Act, aims to address concerns regarding the accuracy and integrity of voter registration lists in the District of Columbia. The bill focuses on improving the maintenance of voter lists to ensure that only eligible voters are registered and able to participate in elections.

One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the District of Columbia to implement a system for regularly updating and verifying voter registration information. This includes conducting regular audits of voter lists to identify and remove ineligible voters, such as those who have moved out of the district or are deceased. The bill also calls for the establishment of procedures to address any discrepancies or errors in voter registration data.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance the security and integrity of the voter registration process. This includes implementing safeguards to prevent fraudulent registrations and ensuring that voter information is kept confidential and secure. The bill also requires the District of Columbia to provide training for election officials on best practices for maintaining accurate voter lists. Overall, the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Voter List Maintenance Act seeks to improve the accuracy and reliability of voter registration lists in the District of Columbia, ultimately enhancing confidence in the electoral process and ensuring that elections are conducted fairly and transparently.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4496

Introduced on
2023-07-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/6/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bill 118 hr 4496, also known as the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Voter List Maintenance Act, aims to address concerns regarding the accuracy and integrity of voter registration lists in the District of Columbia. The bill focuses on improving the maintenance of voter lists to ensure that only eligible voters are registered and able to participate in elections.

One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the District of Columbia to implement a system for regularly updating and verifying voter registration information. This includes conducting regular audits of voter lists to identify and remove ineligible voters, such as those who have moved out of the district or are deceased. The bill also calls for the establishment of procedures to address any discrepancies or errors in voter registration data.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance the security and integrity of the voter registration process. This includes implementing safeguards to prevent fraudulent registrations and ensuring that voter information is kept confidential and secure. The bill also requires the District of Columbia to provide training for election officials on best practices for maintaining accurate voter lists. Overall, the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Voter List Maintenance Act seeks to improve the accuracy and reliability of voter registration lists in the District of Columbia, ultimately enhancing confidence in the electoral process and ensuring that elections are conducted fairly and transparently.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish certain requirements for voter registration with respect to District of Columbia elections, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Recent Activity

Latest Action7/6/2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.