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COCOA Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8517| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2022
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (2)
Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2022 or the COCOA Act of 2022 This bill requires states to provide designated congressional election observers with full access to observe the administration procedures of federal elections. The bill prohibits such an observer from handling ballots or elections equipment, advocating for a position or candidate, taking any action to reduce ballot secrecy, or otherwise interfering with the elections administration process. Designated congressional election observer refers to an individual who is designated in writing by specified congressional committees to gather information with respect to an election, including in the event that the election is contested in the House of Representatives or the Senate and for other purposes permitted by Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • July 26, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8528: ACE Act

COCOA Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8517| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2022
Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2022 or the COCOA Act of 2022 This bill requires states to provide designated congressional election observers with full access to observe the administration procedures of federal elections. The bill prohibits such an observer from handling ballots or elections equipment, advocating for a position or candidate, taking any action to reduce ballot secrecy, or otherwise interfering with the elections administration process. Designated congressional election observer refers to an individual who is designated in writing by specified congressional committees to gather information with respect to an election, including in the event that the election is contested in the House of Representatives or the Senate and for other purposes permitted by Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • July 26, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (2)
Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8528: ACE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted