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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 2694Government Operations and Politics

Election Results Accountability Act

INTRO APR 7· LAST ACTION APR 7

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill addresses public concerns about the speed and transparency of election results, especially in federal races. Currently, the time it takes for states to count votes and certify elections can vary widely, sometimes leading to prolonged uncertainty and fueling misinformation. If this bill becomes law, voters would get preliminary results much faster (within three days) and final, certified results within two weeks, providing clearer outcomes sooner.

If the bill does not pass, the current varied timelines for election results would remain, leaving the potential for longer periods of post-election uncertainty and debate over vote counts. By setting national deadlines, the bill aims to create a more consistent and predictable election process across all states, potentially bolstering public confidence in the integrity and efficiency of federal elections.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

States must count at least 90% of ballots cast in federal elections and make these results public within 72 hours of polls closing.

This aims to provide timely preliminary election results, reducing uncertainty after Election Day.

PROVISION 02

States must complete the counting of all ballots and officially certify the results of federal elections, making them public, within two weeks of polls closing.

This establishes a firm national deadline for final, official election outcomes.

PROVISION 03

States are exempt from these deadlines if failure is due to certified emergencies (like disasters, public health crises, cyberattacks), technical difficulties, the first election after new procedures, or a recount.

This provides necessary flexibility for states facing legitimate, unavoidable challenges.

PROVISION 04

States that repeatedly fail to meet the deadlines without an approved exception can lose federal funds for administering future elections until they submit and implement a compliance plan.

This provides a financial incentive for states to adhere to the new deadlines.

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 2694

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedApr 7, 2025

Last actionApr 7, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025

House BillHR 2694Government Operations and Politics

Election Results Accountability Act

INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 7, 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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States must count at least 90% of ballots cast in federal elections and make these results public within 72 hours of polls closing.

This aims to provide timely preliminary election results, reducing uncertainty after Election Day.

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States must complete the counting of all ballots and officially certify the results of federal elections, making them public, within two weeks of polls closing.

This establishes a firm national deadline for final, official election outcomes.

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This provides necessary flexibility for states facing legitimate, unavoidable challenges.

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States that repeatedly fail to meet the deadlines without an approved exception can lose federal funds for administering future elections until they submit and implement a compliance plan.

This provides a financial incentive for states to adhere to the new deadlines.

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Not later than 72 hours after polls close for a Federal office election.

States must count at least 90% of ballots and make results public.

Not later than 2 weeks after polls close for a Federal office election.

States must complete ballot counting and officially certify election results.

After the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Effective date for the Act and its amendments.

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
administrative	Withholding of funds from the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to support the administration of subsequent elections.	States that are not in compliance with the ballot counting and certification deadlines, without a certified exception.

GLOSSARY

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Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA): A federal law passed in 2002 that established national standards for voting and election administration, created the Election Assistance Commission, and provided funding to states to improve their election systems.
Federal Office: Positions in the U.S. government that are elected by voters, such as the President, Vice President, U.S. Senators, and U.S. Representatives.
Certify Results: The official process by which state or local election authorities formally approve and confirm the final vote counts and declare the winners of an election, making the results legally binding.
Election Assistance Commission (EAC): An independent agency of the U.S. government created by HAVA to help states comply with federal election laws, provide guidance, and clear information on elections.
Attorney General: The head of the U.S. Department of Justice and the chief law enforcement officer and chief lawyer of the federal government.
Publicly Available: Information that is made accessible and observable to the general public, typically through official government websites or public records.

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