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Protect American Voters Act
12/15/2023, 4:00 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4457
Bill 118 HR 4457, also known as the Protect American Voters Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the security and integrity of the American voting system.
One of the key provisions of the Protect American Voters Act is the requirement for all states to implement paper ballot voting systems. This is aimed at ensuring that there is a physical record of each vote cast, which can be used for auditing and verification purposes. Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a national standard for election security, including guidelines for the maintenance and security of voting machines.
The bill also addresses the issue of election interference by foreign entities. It requires that all voting systems used in federal elections be manufactured in the United States, in order to reduce the risk of tampering by foreign actors. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased cybersecurity measures to protect against hacking and other forms of interference. In addition to these security measures, the Protect American Voters Act also includes provisions aimed at increasing voter access and participation. This includes funding for states to implement early voting and same-day registration, as well as measures to improve accessibility for voters with disabilities. Overall, the Protect American Voters Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to strengthen the security and integrity of the American voting system, while also promoting greater access and participation in the electoral process.
One of the key provisions of the Protect American Voters Act is the requirement for all states to implement paper ballot voting systems. This is aimed at ensuring that there is a physical record of each vote cast, which can be used for auditing and verification purposes. Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a national standard for election security, including guidelines for the maintenance and security of voting machines.
The bill also addresses the issue of election interference by foreign entities. It requires that all voting systems used in federal elections be manufactured in the United States, in order to reduce the risk of tampering by foreign actors. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased cybersecurity measures to protect against hacking and other forms of interference. In addition to these security measures, the Protect American Voters Act also includes provisions aimed at increasing voter access and participation. This includes funding for states to implement early voting and same-day registration, as well as measures to improve accessibility for voters with disabilities. Overall, the Protect American Voters Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to strengthen the security and integrity of the American voting system, while also promoting greater access and participation in the electoral process.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4457
Bill HR 4457 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 3, 2023. Bill HR 4457 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 3, 2023. Bill HR 4457's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of July 3, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4457
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4457
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4457
Protect American Voters Act
Protect American Voters Act
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to direct the Election Assistance Commission to adopt voluntary guidelines for election officials on the use of nonvoting election technology in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
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