Voting Access Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 6183 Voting Access Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6183

Voting Access Act

This bill requires the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to establish national standards and conduct studies relating to federal elections.

Specifically, the EAC must establish national standards for the location and operation of polling places used in elections for federal office. Among other things, such standards must include a requirement that no individual shall be required to wait longer than one hour to cast a vote at a polling place.

The bill requires each state to comply with the national standards established by the EAC.

Additionally, the EAC must study (1) instances of the misidentification by election officials of the political party registration of individuals attempting to vote in primary elections for federal office, and (2) instances of states purging their official voter registration lists to automatically remove individuals who do not vote.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6183

Bill HR 6183 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2020. Bill HR 6183 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2020. Bill HR 6183's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of March 10, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6183

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6183

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Congressional oversight

- Election Assistance Commission

- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

- Government studies and investigations

- Political parties and affiliation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6183

Voting Access Act

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to meet standards for the location and operation of polling places used in elections for Federal office, including a standard requiring States to ensure that no individual waits for longer than one hour to cast a vote at a polling place, and for other purposes.

Voting Access Act