House Bill 1488
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 2, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1488
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish a Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote sound election-administration practices around the world. The State Department may award grants to qualified, tax-exempt, U.S.-based organizations that have expertise and experience in relevant topics, such as election-system integrity. Grants may be used to design programs to bring relevant individuals, such as election administrators and poll workers, together to study and discuss election procedures.
The State Department shall periodically report to Congress on the program's activities.
March 2, 2021
04/21/2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
04/21/2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/02/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
03/02/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:36 PM