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Ending Long Voting Lines: New Election Rules

This act aims to reduce voting wait times in federal elections to a maximum of 30 minutes. It requires states to develop plans for efficient voting and imposes financial penalties on states that fail to meet these requirements. Additionally, the act prohibits election officials from engaging in political campaigns to ensure the impartiality of the electoral process.
Key points
Maximum voting wait time is 30 minutes. If you wait longer, you may be entitled to compensation.
States must prepare plans to ensure enough voting machines and poll workers, especially in areas with historical long lines.
In case of voting equipment failure, citizens will be able to use emergency paper ballots.
Officials responsible for election administration cannot actively participate in political campaigns, aiming to increase trust in election fairness.
States will receive funding to improve election organization and reduce wait times.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2117
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2021-06-17