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Introduced
08/05/2025
08/05/2025
In Committee
08/05/2025
08/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish a democracy advancement and innovation program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program to provide federal funding to states for improving election administration and voter access. The program will allocate funds to states based on the number of Congressional districts, with states required to submit plans detailing how they will use the money to promote democracy. Eligible activities include upgrading voting equipment, securing election infrastructure, recruiting and protecting election workers, increasing voting access for underserved communities, and expanding early and mail voting options. States must create a dedicated fund to manage these resources and are prohibited from using the funds for activities that could intimidate voters, suppress voting, or impede voter participation. The bill creates a new independent Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation to oversee the program, with a presidentially appointed director serving a six-year term. A new State Election Assistance and Innovation Trust Fund will be established with $2.5 billion annually from 2026 to 2035 to support these efforts. The program includes robust oversight mechanisms, such as state-based administrative complaint procedures and the ability for the Attorney General to seek legal relief if states violate the program's rules. Importantly, the bill aims to enhance election administration, protect voter rights, and promote fair and accessible elections across the United States.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (56)
Nikema Williams (D)*,
Yassamin Ansari (D),
Wesley Bell (D),
Don Beyer (D),
Shontel Brown (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
André Carson (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Cleo Fields (D),
Shomari Figures (D),
Chuy García (D),
Al Green (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
George Latimer (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Kweisi Mfume (D),
Dave Min (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Stacey Plaskett (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Bobby Scott (D),
David Scott (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Emilia Sykes (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 08/05/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4910/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4910/BILLS-119hr4910ih.pdf |
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