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Introduced
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
In Committee
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to enhance enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes an individual to file a complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) for certain violations made by a state with respect to federal elections, such as for violations of required voting system standards or failure to provide provisional ballots. Currently, individuals may file such a complaint through a state-based administrative procedure. Further, DOJ must immediately provide (1) a copy of the complaint to the entity responsible for administering the state-based administrative complaint procedure for the state involved in such complaint, and (2) a copy of the response to such entity. The bill also permits such an individual, including an individual who seeks to enforce their right to a voter-verified ballot, to file a civil action for deprivation of rights.
AI Summary
This bill, the Count the Vote Act, amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to enhance enforcement of the Act. The key provisions are:
1. It authorizes individuals to file complaints with the Department of Justice (DOJ) for certain violations by states in federal elections, such as failure to meet required voting system standards or provide provisional ballots. Currently, individuals can only file such complaints through a state-based administrative procedure.
2. The DOJ must immediately provide copies of the complaint and its response to the entity responsible for administering the state-based complaint procedure.
3. The bill permits individuals, including those seeking to enforce their right to a voter-verified ballot, to file a civil action for deprivation of rights.
4. The amendments made by this bill apply to violations occurring in federal elections held in 2020 and beyond.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 03/05/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1513/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1513/BILLS-116hr1513ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1513/BILLS-116hr1513ih.pdf.pdf |
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