118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4523 — American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Ballot Security Act

“To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish certain requirements with respect to use of drop boxes for a District of Columbia election, and for other purposes.”

Government operations and politics

Introduced Jul 10, 2023

Last action Jul 10, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Referred

Jul 10, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes requirements for the use of ballot drop boxes in District of Columbia (DC) elections. The bill specifies that a drop box may only be used to collect absentee or mail-in ballots if (1) the box is located inside a DC government building or facility, (2) it is secured by 24-hour surveillance, and (3) ballots are collected every day after 5:00 p.m. during the election period.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jul 10, 2023

Introduced in House

Jul 10, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.