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Ending Long Voting Lines: New Rules and Financial Support

This act aims to reduce voting wait times in federal elections to a maximum of 30 minutes. It requires states to develop plans ensuring equitable wait times for all voters, including those with disabilities. Additionally, it imposes financial penalties on states that fail to meet these requirements and provides funding to improve election infrastructure.
Key points
Maximum voting wait time is 30 minutes. If you wait longer, you may be entitled to compensation.
States must develop and publicize plans to shorten voting lines, considering the needs of all citizens.
In case of voting equipment failure, you have the right to immediately receive an emergency paper ballot.
The act provides funds to states ($500 million annually) to improve election organization and reduce lines.
State election administration officials are prohibited from active participation in political campaigns to ensure impartiality.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5291
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Process start date: 2023-08-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

People Over Long Lines Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5291.

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 2023-08-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Maximum voting wait time is 30 minutes. If you wait longer, you may be entitled to compensation.
  • States must develop and publicize plans to shorten voting lines, considering the needs of all citizens.
  • In case of voting equipment failure, you have the right to immediately receive an emergency paper ballot.
  • The act provides funds to states ($500 million annually) to improve election organization and reduce lines.
  • State election administration officials are prohibited from active participation in political campaigns to ensure impartiality.
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 2025-12-25.

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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