Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act
The Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act (S 1398) prohibits federal agencies from using government funds to partner with non-profits for voter registration or mobilization activities on agency property or websites. It delays implementation of certain voter registration initiatives under Executive Order 14019 until agencies submit reports to Congress about their plans, with an exception for activities already permitted under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The bill also requires agencies to submit detailed reports within 30 days of enactment about their voter registration activities and amends the Higher Education Act to prevent work-study programs from being used for voter registration or mobilization. These provisions directly affect federal agencies, non-profit organizations collaborating with them, and institutions participating in federal work-study programs.
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Introduced May 2, 2023
Last action May 2, 2023
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May 2, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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May 2, 2023
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
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Ted Budd
RRepublican
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Bill Hagerty
RRepublican
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Deb Fischer
RRepublican
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John Thune
RRepublican
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Katie Boyd Britt
RRepublican
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Kevin Cramer
RRepublican
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Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
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Mike Braun
RRepublican
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Mike Lee
RRepublican
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Mitch McConnell
RRepublican
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Roger F. Wicker
RRepublican
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