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No Federal Funds for Ballot Harvesting Act
12/29/2022, 5:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7958
Bill 117 HR 7958, also known as the No Federal Funds for Ballot Harvesting Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of federal funds for ballot harvesting activities.
Ballot harvesting is the practice of collecting and submitting completed ballots on behalf of voters. While supporters argue that it helps increase voter turnout, critics have raised concerns about potential fraud and coercion.
If passed, this bill would prevent any federal funds from being used to support ballot harvesting efforts. This would apply to any federal agency or program that provides funding for election-related activities. Proponents of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the integrity of the voting process and prevent any potential abuse of the system. They believe that allowing federal funds to be used for ballot harvesting could undermine the trust and confidence in the electoral process. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that it could disproportionately impact certain communities, such as elderly or disabled voters, who may rely on ballot harvesting services to participate in elections. Overall, the No Federal Funds for Ballot Harvesting Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between ensuring election integrity and protecting access to the voting process. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate remains uncertain.
Ballot harvesting is the practice of collecting and submitting completed ballots on behalf of voters. While supporters argue that it helps increase voter turnout, critics have raised concerns about potential fraud and coercion.
If passed, this bill would prevent any federal funds from being used to support ballot harvesting efforts. This would apply to any federal agency or program that provides funding for election-related activities. Proponents of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the integrity of the voting process and prevent any potential abuse of the system. They believe that allowing federal funds to be used for ballot harvesting could undermine the trust and confidence in the electoral process. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that it could disproportionately impact certain communities, such as elderly or disabled voters, who may rely on ballot harvesting services to participate in elections. Overall, the No Federal Funds for Ballot Harvesting Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between ensuring election integrity and protecting access to the voting process. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate remains uncertain.
Congressional Summary of HR 7958
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 7958
Bill HR 7958 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2022. Bill HR 7958 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 7, 2022. Bill HR 7958's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of June 7, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7958
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7958
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7958
No Federal Funds for Ballot Harvesting Act
No Federal Funds for Ballot Harvesting Act
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the administration of an election for Federal office in States which permit ballot harvesting, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7958
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