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People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act)

USA117th CongressHR-9688| House 
| Updated: 12/22/2022
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act) This bill sets forth provisions related to voting and the administration of federal elections. Specifically, the bill requires states to ensure that voters wait no more than 30 minutes at any polling place to cast their vote in a federal election, establishes a private right of action for voters who experience longer waiting times, and directs the Election Assistance Commission to make payments to eligible states to prevent unreasonable waiting times. Next, the bill requires each state to provide for the minimum required number of voting systems, poll workers, and other election resources for each polling location on the day of any federal election and each day of early voting. The Department of Justice must issue uniform standards regarding the minimum number and distribution of such systems, workers, and other resources. The bill also prohibits a chief state election administration official from taking an active part in political management or in a political campaign with respect to any federal election over which the official has supervisory authority, with certain exceptions.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2117
Introduced in Senate
Dec 22, 2022
Introduced in House
Dec 22, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • June 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2117
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 22, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • December 22, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 117-2117: People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act)
  • HR 117-1274: Election Official Integrity Act of 2021

People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act)

USA117th CongressHR-9688| House 
| Updated: 12/22/2022
People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act) This bill sets forth provisions related to voting and the administration of federal elections. Specifically, the bill requires states to ensure that voters wait no more than 30 minutes at any polling place to cast their vote in a federal election, establishes a private right of action for voters who experience longer waiting times, and directs the Election Assistance Commission to make payments to eligible states to prevent unreasonable waiting times. Next, the bill requires each state to provide for the minimum required number of voting systems, poll workers, and other election resources for each polling location on the day of any federal election and each day of early voting. The Department of Justice must issue uniform standards regarding the minimum number and distribution of such systems, workers, and other resources. The bill also prohibits a chief state election administration official from taking an active part in political management or in a political campaign with respect to any federal election over which the official has supervisory authority, with certain exceptions.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2117
Introduced in Senate
Dec 22, 2022
Introduced in House
Dec 22, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • June 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2117
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 22, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • December 22, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 117-2117: People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act)
  • HR 117-1274: Election Official Integrity Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted