Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:00:11Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4500 Promoting Free and Fair Elections 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.

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4500

Bill 118 hr 4500, also known as the Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of ensuring that elections in the United States are conducted in a transparent and fair manner. The bill aims to address concerns about election integrity and security, as well as to increase voter participation and access to the voting process.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of minimum standards for election security, including requirements for the use of paper ballots and post-election audits to verify the accuracy of election results. The bill also includes measures to improve the cybersecurity of election systems and to protect against foreign interference in US elections.

In addition to addressing election security concerns, the Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act also includes provisions aimed at increasing voter participation and access to the voting process. The bill includes measures to expand early voting opportunities, improve access to voting for individuals with disabilities, and combat voter suppression tactics. Overall, the Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to strengthen the integrity of US elections and ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4500

Bill HR 4500 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 6, 2023. Bill HR 4500 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 6, 2023. Bill HR 4500'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, 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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4500

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Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4500

Promoting Free and Fair Elections ActPromoting Free and Fair Elections ActTo prohibit agencies of the government from soliciting or entering into agreements with nongovernmental organizations to conduct voter registration or voter mobilization activities on the property or website of the agency or from using Federal funds to carry out activities directed under Executive Order 14019, and for other purposes.

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