What does Preamble of Election Results Accountability Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002. The proposed amendment aims to establish deadlines for states to count ballots cast in elections for federal office. The bill also seeks to establish deadlines for states to certify the results of elections for federal office.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Election Results Accountability Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Election Results Accountability Act.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF DEADLINES FOR COUNTING BALLOTS AND CERTIFYING of Election Results Accountability Act do?

This section amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) to establish deadlines for counting ballots and certifying election results for federal offices. States must count at least 90 percent of ballots within 72 hours after polls close and complete the count and certification within two weeks. Exceptions to these deadlines are allowed for bona fide emergencies, technical difficulties, implementation of new election procedures, or conducting a recount. The Commission and the Attorney General must certify any exceptions for a State to avoid compliance penalties. States failing to comply may be ineligible for election administration funds from the Commission unless they submit and implement a compliance plan certified by both the Commission and the Attorney General.

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Election Results Accountability Act

Last updated: 4/7/2025 · Introduced: 4/7/2025

Author: Jay Obernolte (R-CA)

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The bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to mandate states count at least 90% of ballots within 72 hours and complete all counting and certification within two weeks following an election for federal office.
States may request exceptions to these deadlines for specific circumstances like emergencies or technical issues, requiring certification from the Commission and the Attorney General.
States failing to meet these deadlines risk ineligibility for federal election administration funds unless they submit and implement a compliance plan approved by the Commission and the Attorney General.

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