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This bill, the Defending America's Future Elections Act, seeks to repeal an executive order issued by President Trump on March 25, 2025, called "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections", which the bill's sponsors argue exceeds executive branch authority and could disenfranchise millions of voters. The bill begins by highlighting constitutional and historical context, specifically noting that under Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution, elections are primarily the responsibility of Congress and the States. It references two significant bipartisan election laws: the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which established voter registration requirements and the Election Assistance Commission, respectively. The bill's key provisions include completely nullifying the specified executive order, ensuring it has no legal force, and prohibiting any federal funds from being used to implement, administer, or enforce the order. Additionally, the bill prevents the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing state voter registration lists, records, immigration databases, or other state records related to federal elections. By doing so, the bill aims to protect existing voter registration processes and limit federal intervention in state election management.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1240/all-info