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Congressional Observers: Enhanced Transparency for Federal Elections

This act confirms Congress's right to send observers to federal elections in states. Its purpose is to ensure greater transparency in the electoral process and allow Congress to gather its own data in case of election disputes. Citizens can expect electoral processes to be more open to scrutiny, which may increase trust in the results.
Key points
States must provide full access to congressional observers at all stages of the election process, including polling places and ballot processing facilities.
Observers are prohibited from handling ballots or election equipment, or interfering with the election process; their role is limited to observation.
The goal is to strengthen Congress's ability to resolve election disputes and ensure the integrity of federal elections.
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Print number: 117_HR_8517
Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
Process start date: 2022-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COCOA Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8517.

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 2022-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States must provide full access to congressional observers at all stages of the election process, including polling places and ballot processing facilities.
  • Observers are prohibited from handling ballots or election equipment, or interfering with the election process; their role is limited to observation.
  • The goal is to strengthen Congress's ability to resolve election disputes and ensure the integrity of federal 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. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1].

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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