118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4474Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2023

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to confirm the requirement that States allow access to designated congressional election observers to observe the election administration procedures in elections for Federal office.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Jul 6, 2023
Last action Jul 6, 2023
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This bill requires states to provide designated congressional election observers with full access to observe the administration procedures of federal elections. The bill prohibits such an observer from handling ballots or elections equipment, advocating for a position or candidate, taking any action to reduce ballot secrecy, or otherwise interfering with the elections administration process. Designated congressional election observer refers to an individual who is designated in writing by specified congressional committees to gather information with respect to an election, including in the event that the election is contested in the House of Representatives or the Senate and for other purpo...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
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Jul 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.