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H.R. 5291: People Over Long Lines Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Aug 25, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Aug 25, 2023

People Over Long Lines Act or the POLL Act

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.

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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 Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division must issue uniform standards regarding the minimum number and distribution of such systems, workers, and other resources.

The bill also prohibits a chief state election administration official from taking an active part in political management or in a political campaign with respect to any federal election over which the official has supervisory authority, with certain exceptions.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

59

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Nikema Williams D-GA SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced3 events+12
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History

  1. Aug 25, 2023Introduced in the House by Nikema Williams.
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  1. Aug 25, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Aug 25, 2023Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.