US HB4911

States must ensure no voter waits more than 30 minutes at any polling place in federal elections, with mandatory state plans submitted 60 days before each election describing measures to achieve this goal

Jurisdictions where substantial numbers of voters waited more than 60 minutes must comply with remedial plans established by the Attorney General; jurisdictions can exit remedial oversight after achieving under-60-minute wait times in 2 consecutive general elections

Creates private right of action allowing aggrieved voters to sue for violations, with civil penalties of $50 base plus $50 per additional hour waited (increased to $650 plus $150/hour for intentional suppression)

Prohibits chief state election officials from participating in political campaigns for federal elections they supervise, including serving on candidate committees, soliciting contributions, or using official authority to influence results

Authorizes $500 million annually for state payments to meet wait time requirements, plus $5 million annually (fiscal years 2025-2034) for the Election Assistance Commission to review voter wait times and enforce compliance