Bill > HR4494

This bill: - Clarifies that Congress' authority over federal elections under the Elections Clause is limited to addressing emergencies and that states have the primary authority to administer federal elections. It provides voluntary considerations for states to improve election administration and integrity, and establishes various requirements for states to promote integrity in federal election administration. - Requires the United States Postal Service to prioritize the processing and delivery of election mail, including ballots with insufficient postage. It also prohibits the use of federal funds for election administration in states that allow "ballot harvesting" (the collection and transmission of ballots by certain third parties). - Establishes the "Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel" to recommend model legislation to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election, pursuant to the Twentieth Amendment. - Provides for the administration of elections in the District of Columbia, including requirements for voter identification, voter list maintenance, ballot collection, and post-election audits. - Seeks to strengthen the Election Assistance Commission by increasing its staffing and funding, prohibiting the use of its funds for certain advisory committees, and clarifying its primary role in election administration.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4494/all-info