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2020 Election Review and New Election Security Funding Rules

This act aims to review the use of election security funds in 2020 and introduces new rules for future grants. Citizens may experience changes in mail-in voting procedures and voter identification verification, intended to enhance transparency and trust in the electoral process.
Key points
Suspension of election security grants until July 2022.
States must certify compliance with new requirements to receive future grants.
Detailed requirements for mail-in voter identification verification, prohibition of unsolicited mail-in ballots, and restrictions on ballot collection.
Mandate to use voting procedures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic, unless legally modified.
Strict adherence to laws allowing third-party observation of ballot counting.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4789
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting the Right to Organized, Transparent Elections through a Constitutionally Trustworthy Electoral College Act (PROTECT Electoral College Act)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4789.

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 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Suspension of election security grants until July 2022.
  • States must certify compliance with new requirements to receive future grants.
  • Detailed requirements for mail-in voter identification verification, prohibition of unsolicited mail-in ballots, and restrictions on ballot collection.
  • Mandate to use voting procedures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic, unless legally modified.
  • Strict adherence to laws allowing third-party observation of ballot counting.
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. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22].

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 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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