118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5291People Over Long Lines Act

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure that voters in elections for Federal office do not wait in long lines in order to vote, and for other purposes.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Aug 25, 2023
Last action Aug 25, 2023
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This bill sets forth provisions related to voting and the administration of federal elections. Specifically, the bill requires states to ensure that voters wait no more than 30 minutes at any polling place to cast their vote in a federal election, establishes a private right of action for voters who experience longer waiting times, and directs the Election Assistance Commission to make payments to eligible states to prevent unreasonable waiting times. Next, the bill requires each state to provide for the minimum required number of voting systems, poll workers, and other election resources for each polling location on the day of any federal election and each day of early voting. The Departm...

Provisions · 6 sectionsIntroduced in House
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Aug 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Aug 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.