118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5292Sustaining Our Democracy Act

To establish a democracy advancement and innovation program, and for other purposes.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Aug 25, 2023
Last action Aug 25, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes and provides funds through FY2033 for the State Election Assistance and Innovation Trust Fund for purposes of promoting election activities. Specifically, the bill establishes the Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program, through which the Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation (also established by this bill) shall make allocations to states for carrying out democracy promotion activities. These activities include improving the administration of federal elections, recruiting and training nonpartisan election officials and poll workers, and increasing voting access. The bill requires each state, in order to receive allocated funds, to (1) submit a plan for...

Provisions · 11 sectionsIntroduced in House
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Timeline · 2 actions
Aug 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Aug 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.