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Ending Long Voting Lines: New Election Rules

This act aims to reduce federal election waiting times to a maximum of 30 minutes. It mandates states to create plans for efficient voting and imposes financial penalties on states where citizens wait too long. This should facilitate participation in elections and ensure equal opportunities for all voters.
Key points
Maximum voting wait time is 30 minutes in federal elections.
States must create and publish plans to ensure short voting lines.
In cases of long lines (over 60 minutes), states will be required to implement remedial plans.
Citizens can sue the state if they waited longer than 30 minutes and receive compensation.
Additional funds will be provided to states to improve election organization.
Election officials cannot actively participate in political campaigns unless they recuse themselves from overseeing elections in which they or their immediate family members are candidates.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9688
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Process start date: 2022-12-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9688.

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 2022-12-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Maximum voting wait time is 30 minutes in federal elections.
  • States must create and publish plans to ensure short voting lines.
  • In cases of long lines (over 60 minutes), states will be required to implement remedial plans.
  • Citizens can sue the state if they waited longer than 30 minutes and receive compensation.
  • Additional funds will be provided to states to improve election organization.
  • Election officials cannot actively participate in political campaigns unless they recuse themselves from overseeing elections in which they or their immediate family members are candidates.
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. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5].

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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