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Sustaining Our Democracy Act
8/22/2023, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7992
The Sustaining Our Democracy Act, also known as Bill 117 HR 7992, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to strengthen and protect the democratic institutions of the United States.
One key provision of the Sustaining Our Democracy Act is the establishment of a bipartisan commission to study and make recommendations on how to improve the functioning of American democracy. This commission would be made up of experts in various fields, including political science, law, and public policy.
Another important aspect of the bill is the allocation of funding to support state and local efforts to increase voter participation and ensure the integrity of elections. This includes providing resources for voter education, voter registration, and election security measures. Additionally, the Sustaining Our Democracy Act includes provisions to enhance transparency and accountability in government. This includes measures to increase disclosure of political spending, strengthen ethics rules for public officials, and improve oversight of lobbying activities. Overall, the Sustaining Our Democracy Act aims to address key challenges facing American democracy and promote a more inclusive and responsive political system. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to safeguard the integrity of the democratic process, while opponents raise concerns about the potential costs and implications of the proposed reforms.
One key provision of the Sustaining Our Democracy Act is the establishment of a bipartisan commission to study and make recommendations on how to improve the functioning of American democracy. This commission would be made up of experts in various fields, including political science, law, and public policy.
Another important aspect of the bill is the allocation of funding to support state and local efforts to increase voter participation and ensure the integrity of elections. This includes providing resources for voter education, voter registration, and election security measures. Additionally, the Sustaining Our Democracy Act includes provisions to enhance transparency and accountability in government. This includes measures to increase disclosure of political spending, strengthen ethics rules for public officials, and improve oversight of lobbying activities. Overall, the Sustaining Our Democracy Act aims to address key challenges facing American democracy and promote a more inclusive and responsive political system. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to safeguard the integrity of the democratic process, while opponents raise concerns about the potential costs and implications of the proposed reforms.
Congressional Summary of HR 7992
Sustaining Our Democracy Act
This bill establishes and provides funds through FY2032 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 HR 7992
Bill HR 7992 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2022. Bill HR 7992 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2022. Bill HR 7992's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of June 8, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7992
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
86Democrat Cosponsors
86Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7992
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative remedies
- Civil actions and liability
- Congressional oversight
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Executive Office of the President
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government information and archives
- Government trust funds
- Intergovernmental relations
- State and local government operations
- Voting rights
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7992
Sustaining Our Democracy Act
Sustaining Our Democracy Act
To establish a democracy advancement and innovation program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7992
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