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US HB2694

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Obernolte

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • States must count at least 90% of ballots cast in federal elections and make results publicly available within 72 hours after polls close

  • States must complete counting all ballots and officially certify election results within 2 weeks after polls close

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Administration4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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