House Bill 4736
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Honest Elections Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 18, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4736
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Honest Elections Act
This bill modifies registration requirements for foreign agents who engage in political activities, requires that certain disclosures be made in online political communications, and prohibits a state from receiving certain election assistance funds if the state allows ballot harvesting or voting by noncitizens.
October 18, 2019
10/23/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8411-8412)
10/18/2019
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
10/18/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:50 AM