Sustaining Our Democracy Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-13T05:15:33Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 630 Sustaining Our Democracy 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.

12/13/2023, 5:15 AM

Congressional Summary of S 630

Sustaining Our Democracy Act

This bill establishes and provides funds through FY2033 for the State Election Assistance and Innovation Trust Fund for purposes of promoting election activities.

Specifically, the bill establishes the Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program, through which the Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation (also established by this bill) shall make allocations to states for carrying out democracy promotion activities. These activities include improving the administration of federal elections, recruiting and training nonpartisan election officials and poll workers, and increasing voting access.

The bill requires each state, in order to receive allocated funds, to (1) submit a plan for approval that describes how the state will distribute resources and carry out democracy promotion activities, and (2) establish uniform and nondiscriminatory state-based administrative complaint procedures.

The bill prohibits states from using funds for certain activities, including any activity that diminishes the ability of any eligible voter to participate in the electoral process.

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Current Status of Bill S 630

Bill S 630 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2023. Bill S 630 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 2, 2023. Bill S 630's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of March 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 630

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 630

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Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightElections, voting, political campaign regulationExecutive Office of the PresidentExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operationsVoting rights