Ensuring Faith in Our Elections Act

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4494

Bill 118 hr 4494, also known as the Ensuring Faith in Our Elections Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to strengthen the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that American voters have confidence in the outcome of elections.

One of the key provisions of the Ensuring Faith in Our Elections Act is the establishment of new guidelines for the handling and storage of ballots. The bill requires that all ballots be securely stored and accounted for throughout the entire voting process, from the moment they are cast to the final tallying of results. This is intended to prevent any tampering or manipulation of ballots that could compromise the accuracy of election results.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance the security of voting machines and equipment. It mandates that all voting machines be equipped with paper backup systems to provide a verifiable paper trail in the event of any discrepancies or challenges to the results. This is aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the voting process. Furthermore, the Ensuring Faith in Our Elections Act includes provisions to improve the training and oversight of election officials. The bill requires that all election officials undergo regular training on election laws and procedures to ensure that they are well-equipped to carry out their duties effectively and impartially. It also establishes mechanisms for monitoring and auditing the performance of election officials to prevent any misconduct or negligence. Overall, the Ensuring Faith in Our Elections Act seeks to bolster the integrity of the electoral system and instill confidence in American voters that their voices are being heard and their votes are being counted accurately. By implementing stricter guidelines for the handling of ballots, enhancing the security of voting machines, and improving the training and oversight of election officials, this bill aims to safeguard the democratic process and uphold the fundamental principles of free and fair elections.

Current Status of Bill HR 4494

Bill HR 4494 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 6, 2023. Bill HR 4494 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 6, 2023.  Bill HR 4494's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability, Science, Space, and Technology, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4494

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4494

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4494

Ensuring Faith in Our Elections ActEnsuring Faith in Our Elections ActPromoting Free and Fair Elections ActSolving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) ActTo promote election integrity, voter confidence, and faith in elections by removing Federal impediments to, providing State tools for, and establishing voluntary considerations to support effective State administration of Federal elections and improving election administration in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
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