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Prohibition of Private Funding for Federal Elections in the US

New law prohibits states from accepting money or donations from private entities for the administration of federal elections. This means all election-related activities, such as voter education and registration, will be funded solely by public money. An exception is made for accepting donations of space for polling places.
Key points
End of private funding for federal election administration: States can no longer accept money or services from private entities for election-related purposes.
Exception for polling places: Donations of space for polling places or early voting sites are still permitted.
Changes take effect starting with the November 2022 federal elections and subsequent elections.
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Print number: 117_HR_7117
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Process start date: 2022-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect American Election Administration Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7117.

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 2022-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • End of private funding for federal election administration: States can no longer accept money or services from private entities for election-related purposes.
  • Exception for polling places: Donations of space for polling places or early voting sites are still permitted.
  • Changes take effect starting with the November 2022 federal elections and subsequent elections.
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. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4].

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.

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