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US HR4479

US HR4479
Positioning the Election Assistance Commission for the Future Act of 2023


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Introduced
07/06/2023
In Committee
07/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve the administration and operation of the Election Assistance Commission, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Positioning the Election Assistance Commission for the Future Act of 2023," proposes to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve the administration and operation of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). Key provisions include increasing the EAC's staff limit from an unspecified number to 55 full-time equivalent employees, increasing its funding from $10 million to $25 million per year for fiscal years 2024-2026, and prohibiting the use of EAC funds for advisory committee operations, except for the Local Leadership Council. The bill also addresses the compensation of EAC members, allowing them to hold positions at higher education institutions, and expands the Office of Inspector General. Additionally, the bill establishes the EAC as the sole federal agency authorized to make election administration payments to states and requires any communications funded by EAC payments to include a disclaimer.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 07/06/2023)

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