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VOTE Act
12/31/2022, 4:59 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4044
One of the key provisions of the VOTE Act is the establishment of a grant program to help states upgrade their voting systems and infrastructure. This includes funding for the purchase of new voting machines, as well as training for election officials on how to use these machines effectively.
Additionally, the VOTE Act aims to enhance cybersecurity measures to protect against potential threats to the voting process. This includes requiring states to conduct regular audits of their election systems and implement measures to prevent hacking and other forms of interference. The bill also includes provisions to expand access to voting for individuals with disabilities, as well as measures to improve the accuracy of voter registration rolls. Overall, the VOTE Act is designed to strengthen the security and integrity of the voting process in the United States, while also ensuring that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.
Congressional Summary of HR 4044
Vote Outcome Transparency in Elections Act or the VOTE Act
This bill establishes certain requirements for counting ballots in federal elections.
Specifically, the bill requires the appropriate state or local election official, within one hour after the closure of a polling place on election day, to submit a report to the chief state election official. The report must document (1) the total number of voted ballots in the possession of the state or local official, and (2) the total number of voted ballots that have been tabulated for the election.
Within one hour after the closure of polling places on election day, the chief state election official must (1) submit a final report to the chief executive of the state, and (2) make the final report publicly available on a government website.
The bill also requires each state and local jurisdiction to ensure that voted ballots delivered by postal mail are postmarked, signed, or otherwise indicated as delivered by the U.S. Postal Service.
