Federal Election Audit Act

5/6/2024, 8:41 PM
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385.
The Federal Election Audit Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4555, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a framework for conducting audits of federal elections in order to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the voting process.

Under the Federal Election Audit Act, the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) would be responsible for developing guidelines and procedures for conducting audits of federal elections. These audits would be designed to verify the accuracy of election results and detect any instances of fraud or irregularities.

The bill also includes provisions for the EAC to provide technical assistance and training to state and local election officials to help them conduct audits in accordance with the guidelines established by the commission. Additionally, the EAC would be required to report to Congress on the results of the audits conducted under this legislation. Overall, the Federal Election Audit Act aims to improve transparency and accountability in the electoral process by ensuring that election results are accurate and free from manipulation. This bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the way federal elections are conducted in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4555

Introduced on
2023-07-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/17/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385.
The Federal Election Audit Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4555, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a framework for conducting audits of federal elections in order to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the voting process.

Under the Federal Election Audit Act, the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) would be responsible for developing guidelines and procedures for conducting audits of federal elections. These audits would be designed to verify the accuracy of election results and detect any instances of fraud or irregularities.

The bill also includes provisions for the EAC to provide technical assistance and training to state and local election officials to help them conduct audits in accordance with the guidelines established by the commission. Additionally, the EAC would be required to report to Congress on the results of the audits conducted under this legislation. Overall, the Federal Election Audit Act aims to improve transparency and accountability in the electoral process by ensuring that election results are accurate and free from manipulation. This bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the way federal elections are conducted in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow the use of requirements payments to conduct a post-election audit with respect to an election for Federal office in a State.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Accounting and auditing
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations

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Latest Action4/17/2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385.