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Introduced
07/06/2023
07/06/2023
In Committee
07/06/2023
07/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4479/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4479/BILLS-118hr4479ih.pdf |
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