S1487-118

Introduced

To enhance protections for election records.

118th Congress Introduced May 9, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires enhancement of protections for election records, papers, and equipment Section 301 of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (52 U.S.C, requires judicial review for election records Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (52 U.S.C, and requires judicial review to ensure compliance The Attorney General, a representative of the Attorney General, or a candidate in a Federal election described in section 301 may bring an action in the district court. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, reporting requirements, and product standards. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Environment, Defense, and Civil Rights.

Who Benefits and How

Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires enhancement of protections for election records, papers, and equipment Section 301 of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (52 U.S.C.
  • Requires judicial review for election records Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (52 U.S.C.
  • Requires judicial review to ensure compliance The Attorney General, a representative of the Attorney General, or a candidate in a Federal election described in section 301 may bring an action in the district court...

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires enhancement of protections for election records, papers, and equipment Section 301 of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (52 U.S.C, requires judicial review for election records Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (52 U.S.C, and requires judicial review to ensure compliance The Attorney General, a representative of the Attorney General, or a candidate in a Federal election described in section 301 may bring an action in the district court.

Key Policy Areas

Native American Tribes, Environment, Defense, Civil Rights

Primary Purpose

The bill requires enhancement of protections for election records, papers, and equipment Section 301 of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (52 U.S.C, requires judicial review for election records Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (52 U.S.C, and requires judicial review to ensure compliance The Attorney General, a representative of the Attorney General, or a candidate in a Federal election described in section 301 may bring an action in the district court.

Policy Domains

Native American Tribes Environment Defense Civil Rights

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
  • Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
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Tribal governments and members affected by the bill:
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause: ,
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: , ,
Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill:
National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
May 9, 2023

Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Brown, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Padilla, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Native American Tribes Environment Defense Civil Rights

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