House Bill 322
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Save Democracy Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 15, 2021
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Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
322
Congress
117
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.
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Save Democracy Act
This bill addresses issues involving voter registration, casting of ballots, and tabulation of ballots in federal elections.
Specifically, regarding voter registration for federal elections, the bill
- prohibits the use of automatic voter registration systems,
- requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote,
- requires individuals to provide their full Social Security number on their voter registration application, and
- requires courts to notify state election officials when an individual is recused from jury duty because the individual is not a U.S. citizen.
Next, regarding the casting of ballots in federal elections, the bill
- requires individuals to provide proof of identification for absentee and in-person voting,
- prohibits states from mailing unrequested absentee ballots,
- prohibits the use of a drop box for collecting voted absentee ballots unless it is located inside of a building that serves as an office for the election official,
- restricts the delivery of ballots by third parties (i.e., prohibits ballot harvesting),
- requires that absentee ballots be received before the polls close on election day, and
- requires states to use Social Security numbers to verify the identification of each individual who casts a ballot.
Finally, regarding the tabulation of ballots in federal elections, the bill
- requires states to permit poll watching by at least two campaign representatives per campaign,
- requires continuous counting of ballots after the closure of polling places on election day, and
- requires an audit of voting systems.
January 15, 2021
01/15/2021
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
01/15/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:35 PM