HR 1488 United States House · 117th Congress

Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2021

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.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Mar 2021

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Introduced Mar 2, 2021 Last action Apr 21, 2021

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Apr 21, 2021

Introduced

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Apr 21, 2021

Lower · Passed

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Mar 2, 2021

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Mar 2, 2021

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1 primary · 21 co-sponsors