To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the administration of elections for Federal, State, or local office in States which do not have in effect laws to permit units of local government to hold elections for local office in odd-numbered years, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 hr 10524, also known as the "Help America Vote Act Amendment," aims to make changes to the Help America Vote Act of 2002. The main provision of this bill is to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the administration of elections for Federal, State, or local office in States that do not have laws allowing units of local government to hold elections for local office in odd-numbered years.

This bill is intended to encourage States to adopt laws that permit local governments to hold elections in odd-numbered years, in addition to the regular election cycle. The rationale behind this is to increase voter turnout and engagement in local elections, which are often overlooked compared to Federal and State elections.

In addition to the main provision, the bill also includes other purposes, which are not specified in the summary. It is important to note that this bill does not specify any partisan agenda and is focused on improving the electoral process and increasing civic participation. Overall, the Help America Vote Act Amendment seeks to promote democracy and strengthen the electoral system by encouraging States to expand opportunities for local elections and ensure that Federal funds are used effectively in the administration of elections.