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Enhanced Pay for Election Workers Act
12/29/2022, 5:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8015
Bill 117 HR 8015, also known as the Enhanced Pay for Election Workers Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide increased compensation for individuals who work as election workers during federal elections.
The bill aims to address the issue of low pay for election workers, who play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and fair operation of the electoral process. By providing enhanced pay for these workers, the bill seeks to attract more qualified individuals to serve in this important role and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the election process.
Specifically, the bill proposes to increase the hourly rate of pay for election workers, as well as provide additional compensation for working long hours or performing additional duties. The bill also includes provisions for training and support for election workers to ensure they are well-prepared for their responsibilities. Overall, the Enhanced Pay for Election Workers Act is designed to improve the working conditions and compensation for election workers, ultimately leading to a more reliable and secure electoral process.
The bill aims to address the issue of low pay for election workers, who play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and fair operation of the electoral process. By providing enhanced pay for these workers, the bill seeks to attract more qualified individuals to serve in this important role and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the election process.
Specifically, the bill proposes to increase the hourly rate of pay for election workers, as well as provide additional compensation for working long hours or performing additional duties. The bill also includes provisions for training and support for election workers to ensure they are well-prepared for their responsibilities. Overall, the Enhanced Pay for Election Workers Act is designed to improve the working conditions and compensation for election workers, ultimately leading to a more reliable and secure electoral process.
Congressional Summary of HR 8015
Enhanced Pay for Election Workers Act
This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to establish a program to make payments to states to provide enhanced pay for election workers, including individuals serving as election officials or poll workers on a temporary or unpaid basis.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8015
Bill HR 8015 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2022. Bill HR 8015 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2022. Bill HR 8015's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of June 9, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8015
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
88Democrat Cosponsors
88Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8015
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8015
Enhanced Pay for Election Workers Act
Enhanced Pay for Election Workers Act
To direct the Election Assistance Commission to establish a program to make grants to States to provide enhanced pay for election workers, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8015
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