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US HB2694
Bill
Status
4/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jay Obernolte
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AI Summary
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States must count at least 90% of ballots cast in federal elections and make results publicly available within 72 hours after polls close
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States must complete counting all ballots and officially certify election results within 2 weeks after polls close
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Exceptions to the deadlines are permitted for major disasters, public health emergencies, cyberattacks, malfunctioning equipment, tabulation errors, new election procedure implementation (first election only), or conducting a recount
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Non-compliant states lose eligibility for federal election administration funds from the Election Assistance Commission unless they submit a compliance plan approved by both the Commission and Attorney General
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Applies to elections held more than 90 days after enactment and amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002
Legislative Description
Election Results Accountability Act
Government operations and politics
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
4/7/2025