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Enhanced Election Audit Transparency: No More Secret Voting Systems.

This act aims to boost confidence in elections by requiring voting systems to be more open to scrutiny. It means that manufacturers of voting software and hardware must provide information necessary for audits, allowing for better verification of election results. This helps citizens have greater assurance that their votes are counted correctly.
Key points
Voting systems used in federal elections can no longer use proprietary software or hardware that prevents audits.
Manufacturers of voting systems must provide election officials with information needed to make systems auditable.
These changes are set to take effect from January 1, 2022, increasing transparency in election processes.
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Print number: 117_HR_1070
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Process start date: 2021-02-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Election Audit Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1070.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Voting systems used in federal elections can no longer use proprietary software or hardware that prevents audits.
  • Manufacturers of voting systems must provide election officials with information needed to make systems auditable.
  • These changes are set to take effect from January 1, 2022, increasing transparency in election processes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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