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No Federal Funds for States Allowing Ballot Harvesting.

This bill aims to prohibit states from receiving federal funds for election administration if they permit individuals other than authorized officials, family members, or caregivers to collect and transmit ballots. This means if you live in a state that currently allows such practices, it could impact how federal elections are funded and administered in your state in the future.
Key points
States that allow third-party ballot collection (ballot harvesting) will lose federal election administration funds.
Ballot collection will only be permitted by election officials, postal workers, family members, household members, or caregivers of the person the ballot was mailed to.
The goal is to enhance the security and integrity of the election process by limiting potential abuses related to ballot handling.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4544
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
Process start date: 2023-07-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4544.

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 2023-07-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States that allow third-party ballot collection (ballot harvesting) will lose federal election administration funds.
  • Ballot collection will only be permitted by election officials, postal workers, family members, household members, or caregivers of the person the ballot was mailed to.
  • The goal is to enhance the security and integrity of the election process by limiting potential abuses related to ballot handling.
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. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11].

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 2025-12-25.

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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