To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.

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Explore the details of House Bill 4544 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting. 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 4544

Bill 118 hr 4544, also known as the "Help America Vote Act Amendment," aims to make changes to the Help America Vote Act of 2002. The main focus of this bill is to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that allow ballot harvesting.

Ballot harvesting is the practice of collecting and submitting ballots on behalf of other individuals. Supporters of ballot harvesting argue that it helps increase voter turnout, especially among marginalized communities. However, critics of the practice believe that it opens the door to potential fraud and manipulation of election results.

If passed, this bill would prevent States that permit ballot harvesting from receiving Federal funds for election administration. This could have significant implications for how elections are conducted in those States, as they would have to find alternative sources of funding for their election processes. Overall, the Help America Vote Act Amendment seeks to address concerns about the integrity of the election process by restricting the use of Federal funds in States that allow ballot harvesting. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on future elections.

Congressional Summary of HR 4544

No Federal Funds for Ballot Harvesting Act

This bill requires each state, in order to receive federal funds for election administration, to prohibit the knowing collection and transmission of a ballot in a federal election that was mailed to another person (commonly referred to as ballot harvesting), with exceptions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4544

Bill HR 4544 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2023. Bill HR 4544 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 11, 2023. Bill HR 4544's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of July 11, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4544

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4544

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.No Federal Funds for Ballot Harvesting ActTo amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.

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