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Restoring Faith in Elections Act

USA117th CongressHR-102| House 
| Updated: 1/4/2021
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Restoring Faith in Elections Act This bill establishes certain standards for voting, including voting by mail, in federal elections. It also establishes certain requirements for voter registration and maintenance of official lists of eligible voters. First, the bill establishes certain requirements for voting by mail in federal elections, including by requiring mail-in ballots to be received by the time the polls close on election day. Additionally, the bill makes it unlawful to possess or return a mail-in ballot completed by another person (commonly referred to as ballot harvesting), with exceptions. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both. Further, the bill establishes certain requirements for reporting results of federal elections, including by requiring states to count all eligible ballots within 24 hours after the election. Next, the bill provides for the automatic registration of eligible voters. The Election Assistance Commission must make grants to states to implement these automatic voter registration programs. The bill requires voters to present photo identification to vote. It also requires states and jurisdictions to use standards that apply equally to all methods of voting used in federal elections, including standards related to signature verification. Finally, the bill establishes the National Deconfliction Voting Database and Clearinghouse to serve as a database and clearinghouse for voter registration records and lists of eligible voters. Additionally, each state must certify that it has removed ineligible voters from the official lists of eligible voters prior to the federal election.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8781
Restoring Faith in Our Elections Act
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8781
    Restoring Faith in Our Elections Act


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 117-1130: Promoting Election Integrity by Proving Voter Identity Act
Citizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationElections, voting, political campaign regulationFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsMilitary personnel and dependentsMotor vehiclesPhotography and imagingPostal serviceRight of privacyState and local government operations

Restoring Faith in Elections Act

USA117th CongressHR-102| House 
| Updated: 1/4/2021
Restoring Faith in Elections Act This bill establishes certain standards for voting, including voting by mail, in federal elections. It also establishes certain requirements for voter registration and maintenance of official lists of eligible voters. First, the bill establishes certain requirements for voting by mail in federal elections, including by requiring mail-in ballots to be received by the time the polls close on election day. Additionally, the bill makes it unlawful to possess or return a mail-in ballot completed by another person (commonly referred to as ballot harvesting), with exceptions. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both. Further, the bill establishes certain requirements for reporting results of federal elections, including by requiring states to count all eligible ballots within 24 hours after the election. Next, the bill provides for the automatic registration of eligible voters. The Election Assistance Commission must make grants to states to implement these automatic voter registration programs. The bill requires voters to present photo identification to vote. It also requires states and jurisdictions to use standards that apply equally to all methods of voting used in federal elections, including standards related to signature verification. Finally, the bill establishes the National Deconfliction Voting Database and Clearinghouse to serve as a database and clearinghouse for voter registration records and lists of eligible voters. Additionally, each state must certify that it has removed ineligible voters from the official lists of eligible voters prior to the federal election.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8781
Restoring Faith in Our Elections Act
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8781
    Restoring Faith in Our Elections Act


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 117-1130: Promoting Election Integrity by Proving Voter Identity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Citizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationElections, voting, political campaign regulationFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsMilitary personnel and dependentsMotor vehiclesPhotography and imagingPostal serviceRight of privacyState and local government operations