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Executable File
223 lines
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Markdown
Executable File
# Election Integrity & Voting Rights Act (EIVRA)
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**118th Congress, 2nd Session**
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**H.R. _____ / S. _____**
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**A BILL**
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To protect election integrity, ensure universal voter access, prevent voter suppression, and strengthen democratic participation in elections.
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*Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,*
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## Section 1. Short Title
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This Act may be cited as the "Election Integrity & Voting Rights Act" or "EIVRA".
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## Title I: Universal Voter Access & Registration
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### Section 101: Automatic Voter Registration
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- All eligible citizens shall be automatically registered to vote upon:
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- Obtaining or renewing a driver's license
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- Interaction with state public assistance agencies
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- Graduation from public high school
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- Military enlistment or separation from service
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- States must implement secure electronic systems to verify eligibility and prevent duplicate registrations
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- Opt-out provision available for citizens who choose not to register
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### Section 102: Universal Vote-by-Mail
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- All states must provide no-excuse mail-in voting options
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- Secure drop boxes must be available in every county
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- Tracking systems required for all mail ballots
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- Signature verification protocols standardized nationwide
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- Pre-paid postage provided for all mail-in ballots
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### Section 103: Early Voting Standards
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- Minimum 14 days of early voting required in all states
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- Extended hours required including evenings and weekends
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- Mobile voting units permitted for rural and underserved areas
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- ADA-compliant accessibility required at all voting locations
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## Title II: Election Security & Integrity
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### Section 201: Voting System Security Requirements
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- Paper ballot backups must be stored in tamper-evident containers with chain of custody documentation
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- Air-gap requirements: voting systems must have no network cards or wireless capabilities
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- Components must be sourced from certified US-based manufacturers
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- Regular physical security audits of voting system storage facilities
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- Bipartisan teams required for all voting system access
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- Standardized maintenance and testing protocols
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- Federal certification required for all voting equipment
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### Section 202: Election Cybersecurity
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- Mandatory cybersecurity training for election officials
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- Regular security assessments of election systems
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- Rapid response protocols for suspected breaches
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- Federal assistance for state cybersecurity upgrades
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- Prohibition on foreign-made election system components
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### Section 203: Election Observer Protections
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- Standards for non-partisan election observers
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- Criminal penalties for observer intimidation
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- Clear guidelines for observer conduct and access
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- Protection from frivolous challenges to legitimate observers
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- Required training and certification for official observers
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## Title III: Anti-Suppression Measures
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### Section 301: Voter Purge Prevention
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- Strict criteria required for removing voters from rolls
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- 90-day notice required before any voter removal
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- Same-day registration required as failsafe
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- Federal oversight of large-scale voter list maintenance
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- Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated citizens
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### Section 302: Anti-Discrimination Protections
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- Prohibition on discriminatory voter ID requirements
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- Language assistance requirements expanded
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- Accessibility requirements for disabled voters
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- Protection against targeted polling place closures
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- Federal observers authorized for at-risk jurisdictions
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### Section 303: Gerrymandering Prevention
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- Independent redistricting commissions required
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- Clear criteria for district drawing
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- Public participation requirements in redistricting
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- Judicial review process for district maps
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- Prohibition on partisan data in redistricting
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## Title IV: Campaign Finance Reform
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### Section 401: Disclosure Requirements
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- Real-time reporting of campaign contributions
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- Disclosure of dark money sources
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- Strengthened foreign money prohibition
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- Transparency for digital political advertising
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- Disclosure of bundled contributions
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### Section 402: Public Campaign Financing
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- Small-donor matching program established
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- Democracy voucher pilot program
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- Tax credits for small political contributions
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- Limits on Super PAC coordination
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- Strengthened disclosure requirements for 501(c)(4) organizations
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## Title V: Enforcement, Oversight & Implementation Support
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### Section 500: Implementation Assistance
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- Tiered implementation timeline based on jurisdiction size and resources
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- Federal grants covering up to 90% of implementation costs for small/rural jurisdictions
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- Technical assistance teams available for resource-constrained areas
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- Hardship exemptions with alternative compliance pathways
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- Regional support centers for shared resources
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### Section 501: Election Assistance Commission
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- Increased funding and authority
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- Technical assistance to states
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- Regular election administration reports
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- Research and best practices development
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- Grant programs for election modernization
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### Section 502: Enhanced Enforcement Mechanisms
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- Department of Justice granted expedited review authority for violations
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- Federal court special masters authorized for non-compliant jurisdictions
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- Mandatory minimum penalties for intentional violations
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- Private right of action with attorney fee provisions
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- State attorney general concurrent enforcement authority
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- Whistleblower protections for election officials reporting violations
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- Regular compliance audits by independent review board
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### Section 503: State Compliance
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- Implementation timeline and requirements
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- Federal funding for state compliance
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- Technical assistance availability
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- Enforcement mechanisms
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- Regular compliance audits
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## Title VI: Public Education & Transparency
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### Section 601: Voter Education
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- Required notification of voting rights and procedures
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- Multi-language voting information
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- School-based voter education programs
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- Federal voting information portal
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- Funding for voter outreach programs
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### Section 602: Election Transparency
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- Public access to election data
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- Standardized reporting requirements
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- Election performance metrics
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- Post-election audits and reports
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- Public comment periods for election changes
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### Section 603: Future-Proofing Measures
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- Biennial review of security standards
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- Emerging threat assessment framework
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- Technology modernization pathway
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- Regular congressional oversight hearings
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- Expert advisory panel for updates
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## Title VII: Transition & Implementation
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### Section 701: Federal-State Coordination
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- Joint implementation task force
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- Regular progress reporting requirements
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- Interstate cooperation framework
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- Resource sharing agreements
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- Emergency response protocols
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### Section 702: Temporary Measures
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- Interim compliance standards
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- Provisional implementation waivers
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- Phase-in periods for complex systems
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- Alternative compliance pathways
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- Emergency backup procedures
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## Title VIII: AI and Election Security
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### Section 801: AI-Generated Content in Elections
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1. **Synthetic Media in Campaigns**
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- Mandatory labeling of all AI-generated political content
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- Real-time detection systems for synthetic media in election advertising
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- Criminal penalties for malicious election deepfakes
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- Enhanced penalties during election periods (60 days before elections)
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2. **AI Content Monitoring**
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- Automated detection systems for AI-generated election content
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- Partnership with social media platforms for rapid response
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- Public database of detected synthetic political content
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- Citizen reporting mechanisms for suspicious AI content
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### Section 802: Enhanced Rural Election Support
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1. **Rural Infrastructure Support**
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- 100% federal funding for rural election infrastructure upgrades
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- Satellite internet access guarantee for all election systems
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- Mobile voting technology deployment for remote areas
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- Emergency communication systems for election day
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2. **Remote Area Accessibility**
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- Extended voting periods for remote communities
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- Transportation assistance for isolated voters
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- Multilingual voting materials for Indigenous communities
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- Special provisions for military and overseas voters
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### Section 803: International Election Monitoring
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1. **Democratic Alliance Election Observation**
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- Reciprocal election monitoring agreements with democratic allies
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- International best practices adoption
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- Shared election security intelligence
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- Joint response to election interference
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2. **Foreign Interference Prevention**
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- Enhanced detection of foreign election interference
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- Real-time sharing of threat intelligence with allies
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- Coordinated response to international election threats
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- Annual assessment of foreign interference capabilities
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## Effective Date
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This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage, with full implementation required within:
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- 1 year for large jurisdictions (>1 million voters)
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- 2 years for medium jurisdictions (100,000-1 million voters)
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- 3 years for small jurisdictions (<100,000 voters)
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- Hardship extensions available upon documented need |