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Protect American Election Administration Act of 2025
2/22/2025, 6:38 AM
Summary of Bill HR 723
Bill 119 hr 723, also known as the "Help America Vote Act Amendment of 2021," aims to make changes to the Help America Vote Act of 2002. The main provision of this bill is to prohibit states from receiving or using funds or donations from private entities for the administration of federal elections. This means that states would no longer be able to accept money or resources from private companies or individuals to help run elections for federal offices.
The bill also includes other provisions related to election administration, although specific details are not provided in the summary. Overall, the goal of this legislation appears to be to ensure that elections for federal offices are conducted in a fair and impartial manner, without the influence of private entities.
It is important to note that this summary provides a general overview of the bill and does not delve into the specifics of the proposed changes. For more detailed information, it is recommended to read the full text of the bill.
The bill also includes other provisions related to election administration, although specific details are not provided in the summary. Overall, the goal of this legislation appears to be to ensure that elections for federal offices are conducted in a fair and impartial manner, without the influence of private entities.
It is important to note that this summary provides a general overview of the bill and does not delve into the specifics of the proposed changes. For more detailed information, it is recommended to read the full text of the bill.
Congressional Summary of HR 723
Protect American Election Administration Act of 2025
This bill generally prohibits a state from soliciting, receiving, or expending any payment or donation of funds, property, or personal services from a private entity for the purpose of administering a federal election. For example, the bill prohibits the use of these payments or donations for programs related to voter education, outreach, and registration.
The prohibition shall not apply to a state's acceptance and use of a private entity's donation of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site.
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Current Status of Bill HR 723
Bill HR 723 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2025. Bill HR 723 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2025. Bill HR 723's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of January 24, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 723
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
32Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
32Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 723
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 723
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes.
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 723
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