Clean Elections in America Act

HR 8499, the Clean Elections in America Act, amends federal voting rules for absentee ballots in elections for federal office. It restricts eligibility to voters who meet specific "excusable reasons" like work conflicts, providing constant care for a family member, a disability preventing in-person voting, or being absent from their voting jurisdiction on election day. Voters must submit a completed application by noon on the Friday before the election, including their reason for absentee voting and a sworn identity statement. These requirements apply only to federal elections and aim to standardize absentee ballot access under the Help America Vote Act of 2002.