Bill > HR4881

This bill provides funding and guidelines for states and local jurisdictions to improve voting technology and reduce wait times at polling places. Specifically, the Election Assistance Commission would provide grants to eligible jurisdictions to procure or maintain electronic pollbooks (e-pollbooks), which are digital devices that replace traditional paper poll books and help streamline voter check-in processes. Jurisdictions receiving grants must commit to publishing real-time wait time information on their official websites during elections, with reporting requirements that differ based on polling place hours. Grant recipients must also develop training programs for election officials to use e-pollbooks effectively and ensure accessibility for all voters, including those with limited English proficiency or disabilities. The bill defines wait time as the period from a voter's arrival at a polling place to completing check-in and receiving a ballot. Priority will be given to jurisdictions demonstrating a clear need for e-pollbooks and the ability to report wait times. The bill authorizes $120 million in appropriations to implement these provisions, with the goal of enhancing voting efficiency and transparency across federal elections.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4881/all-info