This legislation introduces a new requirement concerning the administration of federal elections. It explicitly prohibits any State or local jurisdiction from employing individuals who are not citizens of the United States to administer an election for Federal office. The core intent is to restrict election administration roles for federal offices exclusively to U.S. citizens. This provision will become effective for all federal elections conducted on or after the date this Act is signed into law.
No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and Politics
Elections, voting, political campaign regulationEmployee hiringForeign laborState and local government operations
No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act
USA119th CongressHR-882| House
| Updated: 1/31/2025
This legislation introduces a new requirement concerning the administration of federal elections. It explicitly prohibits any State or local jurisdiction from employing individuals who are not citizens of the United States to administer an election for Federal office. The core intent is to restrict election administration roles for federal offices exclusively to U.S. citizens. This provision will become effective for all federal elections conducted on or after the date this Act is signed into law.