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Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4474| House 
| Updated: 7/6/2023
Mike Carey

Mike Carey

Republican Representative

Ohio

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2023 or the COCOA Act of 2023 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 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • July 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4494: Ensuring Faith in Our Elections Act
  • HR 118-4563: ACE Act
  • HR 118-6513: COCOA Act of 2024

Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4474| House 
| Updated: 7/6/2023
Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2023 or the COCOA Act of 2023 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 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • July 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mike Carey

Mike Carey

Republican Representative

Ohio

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4494: Ensuring Faith in Our Elections Act
  • HR 118-4563: ACE Act
  • HR 118-6513: COCOA Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted