What does Preamble of HR 4881 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Election Assistance Commission to make grants to States for procuring and maintaining electronic pollbooks with the capability of collecting and disseminating wait time information, and for other purposes,' aims to direct the Election Assistance Commission to provide grants to states. The grants are intended for states to acquire and maintain electronic pollbooks. These electronic pollbooks should have the functionality to collect and share wait time information.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 4881 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Supplying Wait-time Information to Facilitate Timely Voting with Operational and Technology Enhancements Act' or the 'SWIFT VOTE Act'.

What does GRANTS FOR PROCURING AND MAINTAINING ELECTRONIC POLLBOOKS. of HR 4881 do?

This section establishes a grant program administered by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to assist eligible jurisdictions in procuring or maintaining electronic pollbooks (e-pollbooks). Grants may also be used to develop systems for collecting and disseminating wait time information for elections for Federal office. The EAC will prioritize grants to jurisdictions demonstrating a need for e-pollbooks to reduce wait times and those proposing wait time information reporting capabilities. To be eligible for a grant, jurisdictions must submit an application to the EAC containing specified information and assurances. These assurances include a description of the need for e-pollbooks, certification of wait time information publication, assurance of supplemental funding use, and regular reporting to the Commission. Jurisdictions must also assure compliance with the EAC’s e-pollbook certification program and develop training programs for election officials, including those serving voters with disabilities and limited English proficiency. The term 'election cycle' is defined as the period between general elections for Federal office. An 'eligible jurisdiction' is a State or political subdivision responsible for conducting Federal elections. An 'e-pollbook' is defined as a device or technology that partially automates voter check-in and ballot assignment. The section authorizes $120,000,000 to carry out the grant program, available until expended.

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SWIFT VOTE Act — HR. 4881

Last updated: 8/5/2025 · Introduced: 8/5/2025

Author: Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program providing up to $120 million to states and political subdivisions for procuring or maintaining electronic pollbooks (e-pollbooks).
Grants prioritize jurisdictions needing e-pollbooks to reduce wait times and those developing systems to collect and share election wait time information.
Eligible jurisdictions must meet specific requirements, including demonstrating need, ensuring wait time information publication, and providing training for election officials.

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