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This bill, the Freedom to Vote Act, includes a number of key provisions to expand access to voting and reduce the influence of money in politics: Voter Access: The bill establishes automatic voter registration, makes Election Day a national holiday, expands online and same-day voter registration, and requires states to provide secure drop boxes for mail ballots. It also includes provisions to improve access to voting for individuals with disabilities and service members/overseas voters. Election Integrity: The bill prohibits interference with voter registration, places restrictions on the removal of election administrators, and creates new protections for election workers. It also includes measures to secure election infrastructure and establish uniform standards for provisional ballots. Campaign Finance: The bill closes loopholes allowing foreign spending in U.S. elections, imposes new disclosure requirements for online political ads, and reforms the Federal Election Commission to strengthen enforcement of campaign finance laws. It also establishes an optional small-dollar financing program for House of Representatives candidates. Citizen Empowerment: The bill creates a State Democracy Promotion Program to provide funding to states to improve election administration and ensure equitable access to democracy. It also establishes a State Election Assistance and Innovation Trust Fund to support these efforts. Overall, the bill aims to promote voter access, election integrity, and reduce the influence of money in politics, with the goal of strengthening American democracy.

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