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POLE Act

USA119th CongressHR-1467| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2025
Andrew R. Garbarino

Andrew R. Garbarino

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Nick LaLota (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance the focus on local elections by amending the Help America Vote Act of 2002. It proposes to prohibit the provision of federal funds for the administration of any election (Federal, State, or local) in states that do not have laws permitting their local governments to hold elections for local office in odd-numbered years. The legislation asserts that holding local elections in odd-numbered years allows for greater attention to local candidates and issues, enabling voters to make more informed decisions. The bill's findings emphasize that consolidating all elections into even-numbered years diminishes focus on community matters and can overcrowd ballots, hindering voter decision-making. By encouraging states to authorize odd-year local elections, the act seeks to ensure that local governance, which is considered vital to the nation's republic, receives appropriate voter engagement. This funding restriction is slated to become effective for fiscal year 2027 and all subsequent fiscal years.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10524
POLE Act
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10524
    POLE Act


  • February 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Elections, voting, political campaign regulationState and local government operations

POLE Act

USA119th CongressHR-1467| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2025
This bill aims to enhance the focus on local elections by amending the Help America Vote Act of 2002. It proposes to prohibit the provision of federal funds for the administration of any election (Federal, State, or local) in states that do not have laws permitting their local governments to hold elections for local office in odd-numbered years. The legislation asserts that holding local elections in odd-numbered years allows for greater attention to local candidates and issues, enabling voters to make more informed decisions. The bill's findings emphasize that consolidating all elections into even-numbered years diminishes focus on community matters and can overcrowd ballots, hindering voter decision-making. By encouraging states to authorize odd-year local elections, the act seeks to ensure that local governance, which is considered vital to the nation's republic, receives appropriate voter engagement. This funding restriction is slated to become effective for fiscal year 2027 and all subsequent fiscal years.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10524
POLE Act
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10524
    POLE Act


  • February 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Andrew R. Garbarino

Andrew R. Garbarino

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Nick LaLota (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Elections, voting, political campaign regulationState and local government operations