#aaf? ,,congress #a/ ,session ,h4 ,r4 #a ,,an ,,act ,to exp& ,am]icans' access to ! ballot box1 r$uce ! influ5ce ( big money 9 politics1 & /r5g!n e?ics rules = public s]vants1 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,= ! ,p ,act ( #bjai4 #b4 ,organization ( ,act into divisions2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,divisions ,?is ,act is organiz$ into #c divisions z foll[s3 7#a7 ,division ,a--,vot+4 7#b7 ,division ,b--,campaign ,f9ance4 7#c7 ,division ,c--,e?ics4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,organization ( ,act into divisions2 table ( cont5ts4 ,division ,a--,election ,access ,title ,i--,election ,access ,sec4 #ajjj4 ,%ort title2 /atem5t ( policy4 ,subtitle ,a--,vot] ,regi/ration ,mod]nization ,sec4 #ajjj;,a4 ,%ort title4 ,"p #a--,promot+ ,int]net ,regi/ration ,sec4 #ajja4 ,requir+ availability ( ,int]net = vot] regi/ration4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,use ( ,int]net to update regi/ration in=mation4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,provision ( election in=mation by electronic mail to individuals regi/]$ to vote4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,cl>ification ( requirem5t reg>d+ necess>y in=mation to %[ eligibility to vote4 ,sec4 #ajje4 ,effective date4 ,"p #b--;,automatic ,vot] ,regi/ration ,sec4 #ajaa4 ,%ort title2 f9d+s & purpose4 ,sec4 #ajab4 ,automatic regi/ration ( eligible individuals4 ,sec4 #ajac4 ,contribut+ ag5cy assi/ance 9 regi/ration4 ,sec4 #ajad4 ,"o-"t contribut+ ag5cy assi/ance 9 regi/ration ( eligible vot]s 9 exi/+ records4 ,sec4 #ajae4 ,vot] protection & security 9 automatic regi/ration4 ,sec4 #ajaf4 ,regi/ration portability & correction4 ,sec4 #ajag4 ,paym5ts & grants4 ,sec4 #ajah4 ,treatm5t ( exempt ,/ates4 ,sec4 #ajai4 ,miscellane\s provisions4 ,sec4 #ajbj4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #ajba4 ,effective date4 ,"p #c--,same ,day ,vot] ,regi/ration ,sec4 #ajca4 ,same day regi/ration4 ,"p #d--;,conditions on ,removal on ,basis ( ,int]/ate ,cross-,*ecks ,sec4 #ajda4 ,conditions on removal ( regi/rants f (ficial li/ ( eligible vot]s on basis ( int]/ate cross-*ecks4 ,"p #e--,o!r ,initiatives to ,promote ,vot] ,regi/ration ,sec4 #ajea4 ,annual reports on vot] regi/ration /ati/ics4 ,sec4 #ajeb4 ,ensur+ pre-election regi/ration deadl9es are consi/5t ) tim+ ( legal public holidays4 ,sec4 #ajec4 ,use ( ,po/al ,s]vice h>d copy *ange ( address =m to rem9d individuals to update vot] regi/ration4 ,sec4 #ajed4 ,grants to ,/ates = activities to enc\rage involvem5t ( m9ors 9 election activities4 ,"p #f--;,availability ( ,,hava ,requirem5ts ,paym5ts ,sec4 #ajfa4 ,availability ( requirem5ts paym5ts "u ,,hava to cov] co/s ( compliance ) new requirem5ts4 ,"p #g--,prohibit+ ,int]f]5ce ,) ,vot] ,regi/ration ,sec4 #ajga4 ,prohibit+ h9d]+1 int]f]+ )1 or prev5t+ vot] regi/ration4 ,sec4 #ajgb4 ,e/abli%m5t ( be/ practices4 ,"p #h--,vot] ,regi/ration ,effici5cy ,act ,sec4 #ajha4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #ajhb4 ,requir+ applicants = motor vehicle driv]'s lic5ses 9 new /ate to indicate :e!r /ate s]ves z resid5ce = vot] regi/ration purposes4 ,"p #i--,provid+ ,vot] ,regi/ration ,in=mation to ,second>y ,s*ool ,/ud5ts ,sec4 #ajia4 ,pilot program = provid+ vot] regi/ration in=mation to second>y s*ool /ud5ts prior to graduation4 ,sec4 #ajib4 ,reports4 ,sec4 #ajic4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,"p #aj--,vot] ,regi/ration ( ,m9ors ,sec4 #ajid4 ,acceptance ( vot] regi/ration applications f individuals "u #ah ye>s ( age4 ,subtitle ,b--,access to ,vot+ = ,individuals ,) ,disabilities ,sec4 #aaja4 ,requirem5ts = ,/ates to promote access to vot] regi/ration & vot+ = individuals ) disabilities4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,expansion & reau?orization ( grant program to assure vot+ access = individuals ) disabilities4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,pilot programs = enabl+ individuals ) disabilities to regi/] to vote privately & indep5d5tly at resid5ces4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,,gao analysis & report on vot+ access = individuals ) disabilities4 ,subtitle ,c--,prohibit+ ,vot] ,cag+ ,sec4 #abja4 ,vot] cag+ & o!r que/ionable *all5ges prohibit$4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,developm5t & adoption ( be/ practices = prev5t+ vot] cag+4 ,subtitle ,d--,prohibit+ ,deceptive ,practices & ,prev5t+ ,vot] ,intimidation ,sec4 #acja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,prohibition on deceptive practices 9 ,f$]al elections4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,corrective action4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,subtitle ,e--,democracy ,re/oration ,sec4 #adja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,rights ( citiz5s4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,en=cem5t4 ,sec4 #adjd4 ,notification ( re/oration ( vot+ rights4 ,sec4 #adje4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #adjf4 ,relation to o!r laws4 ,sec4 #adjg4 ,f$]al prison funds4 ,sec4 #adjh4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,f--,promot+ ,accuracy1 ,integrity1 & ,security ,?r\gh ,vot]-,v]ifi$ ,p]man5t ,pap] ,ballot ,sec4 #aeja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,pap] ballot & manual c\nt+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #aejc4 ,accessibility & ballot v]ification = individuals ) disabilities4 ,sec4 #aejd4 ,durability & readability requirem5ts = ballots4 ,sec4 #aeje4 ,pap] ballot pr9t+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #aejf4 ,/udy & report on optimal ballot design4 ,sec4 #aejg4 ,pap] ballot pr9t+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #aejh4 ,effective date = new requirem5ts4 ,subtitle ,g--,provisional ,ballots ,sec4 #afja4 ,requirem5ts = c\nt+ provisional ballots2 e/abli%m5t ( uni=m & nondiscrim9atory /&>ds4 ,subtitle ,h--,e>ly ,vot+ ,sec4 #afaa4 ,e>ly vot+4 ,subtitle ,i--,vot+ by ,mail ,sec4 #afba4 ,vot+ by ,mail4 ,subtitle ,j--,abs5t ,uni=m$ ,s]vices ,vot]s & ,ov]seas ,vot]s ,sec4 #agja4 ,pre-election reports on availability & transmission ( abs5tee ballots4 ,sec4 #agjb4 ,en=cem5t4 ,sec4 #agjc4 ,revisions to #de-;day abs5tee ballot transmission rule4 ,sec4 #agjd4 ,use ( s+le abs5tee ballot application = subsequ5t elections4 ,sec4 #agje4 ,ext5d+ gu>antee ( resid5cy = vot+ purposes to family memb]s ( abs5t milit>y p]sonnel4 ,sec4 #agjf4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,k--,poll ,work] ,recruitm5t & ,tra9+ ,sec4 #ahja4 ,grants to ,/ates = poll work] recruitm5t & tra9+4 ,sec4 #ahjb4 ,/ate def9$4 ,subtitle ,l--,enhancem5t ( ,en=cem5t ,sec4 #ahaa4 ,enhancem5t ( en=cem5t ( ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb4 ,subtitle ,m--,f$]al ,election ,integrity ,sec4 #ahba4 ,prohibition on campaign activities by *ief ,/ate election adm9i/ration (ficials4 ,subtitle ,n--,promot+ ,vot] ,access ,?r\gh ,election ,adm9i/ration ,improvem5ts ,"p #a--,promot+ ,vot] ,access ,sec4 #aija4 ,treatm5t ( in/itutions ( high] education4 ,sec4 #aijb4 ,m9imum notification requirem5ts = vot]s affect$ by poll+ place *anges4 ,sec4 #aijc4 ,p]mitt+ use ( sworn writt5 /atem5t to meet id5tification requirem5ts = vot+4 ,sec4 #aijd4 ,po/age-free ballots4 ,sec4 #aije4 ,reimbursem5t = co/s incurr$ by ,/ates 9 e/abli%+ program to track & confirm receipt ( abs5tee ballots4 ,sec4 #aijf4 ,vot] in=mation response sy/ems & hotl9e4 ,sec4 #aijg4 ,limit+ v>iations on numb] ( h\rs ( op]ation = poll+ places )9 a ,/ate4 ,"p #b--;,improvem5ts 9 ,op]ation ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission ,sec4 #aiaa4 ,reau?orization ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission4 ,sec4 #aiac4 ,requir+ /ates to p>ticipate 9 po/-g5]al election surveys4 ,sec4 #aiad4 ,reports by ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology on use ( funds transf]r$ f ,election ,assi/ance ,commission4 ,sec4 #aiae4 ,recomm5dations to improve op]ations ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission4 ,sec4 #aiaf4 ,repeal ( exemption ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission f c]ta9 gov]nm5t contract+ requirem5ts4 ,"p #c--,miscellane\s ,provisions ,sec4 #aiba4 ,application ( laws to ,commonweal? ( ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 ,sec4 #aibb4 ,no effect on o!r laws4 ,subtitle ,o--,sev]ability ,sec4 #aica4 ,sev]ability4 ,title ,,ii--,election ,integrity ,subtitle ,a--,f9d+s ,reaffirm+ ,commitm5t ( ,congress to ,re/ore ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ,sec4 #bjja4 ,f9d+s reaffirm+ commitm5t ( ,congress to re/ore ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act4 ,subtitle ,b--,f9d+s ,relat+ to ,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,rights ,sec4 #baja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to ,native ,am]ican vot+ rights4 ,subtitle ,c--,f9d+s ,relat+ to ,di/rict ( ,columbia ,/atehood ,sec4 #bbja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to ,di/rict ( ,columbia /atehood4 ,subtitle ,d--,t]ritorial ,vot+ ,rights ,sec4 #bcja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to t]ritorial vot+ rights4 ,sec4 #bcjb4 ,congressional ,task ,=ce on ,vot+ ,rights ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,citiz5 ,resid5ts ( ,t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,subtitle ,e--,r$i/rict+ ,re=m ,sec4 #bdjj4 ,%ort title2 f9d+ ( con/itutional au?ority4 ,"p #a--,requirem5ts = ,congressional ,r$i/rict+ ,sec4 #bdja4 ,requir+ congressional r$i/rict+ to be conduct$ ?r\gh plan ( indep5d5t ,/ate commission4 ,sec4 #bdjb4 ,ban on mid-decade r$i/rict+4 ,"p #b--;,indep5d5t ,r$i/rict+ ,commissions ,sec4 #bdaa4 ,indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission4 ,sec4 #bdab4 ,e/abli%m5t ( selection pool ( individuals eligible to s]ve z memb]s ( commission4 ,sec4 #bdac4 ,crit]ia = r$i/rict+ plan by indep5d5t commission2 public notice & input4 ,sec4 #bdad4 ,e/abli%m5t ( relat$ entities4 ,sec4 #bdae4 ,report on div]sity ( memb]%ips ( indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commissions4 ,"p #c--,role ( ,c\rts 9 ,developm5t ( ,r$i/rict+ ,plans ,sec4 #bdba4 ,enactm5t ( plan develop$ by #c-;judge c\rt4 ,sec4 #bdbb4 ,special rule = r$i/rict+ conduct$ "u ord] ( ,f$]al c\rt4 ,"p #d--;,adm9i/rative & ,miscellane\s ,provisions ,sec4 #bdca4 ,paym5ts to ,/ates = c>ry+ out r$i/rict+4 ,sec4 #bdcb4 ,civil en=cem5t4 ,sec4 #bdcc4 ,/ate apportionm5t notice def9$4 ,sec4 #bdcd4 ,no effect on elections = ,/ate & local (fice4 ,sec4 #bdce4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,f--,sav+ ,eligible ,vot]s ,f ,vot] ,purg+ ,sec4 #beja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,conditions = removal ( vot]s f li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s4 ,subtitle ,g--,no ,effect on ,au?ority ( ,/ates to ,provide ,great] ,opportunities = ,vot+ ,sec4 #bfja4 ,no effect on au?ority ( ,/ates to provide great] opportunities = vot+4 ,subtitle ,h--,resid5ce ( ,inc>c]at$ ,individuals ,sec4 #bgja4 ,resid5ce ( ,inc>c]at$ ,individuals4 ,subtitle ,i--,sev]ability ,sec4 #bhja4 ,sev]ability4 ,title ,,iii--,election ,security ,sec4 #cjjj4 ,%ort title2 s5se ( ,congress4 ,subtitle ,a--,f9ancial ,support = ,election ,infra/ructure ,"p #a--,vot+ ,sy/em ,security ,improvem5t ,grants ,sec4 #cjja4 ,grants = obta9+ compliant pap] ballot vot+ sy/ems & c>ry+ out vot+ sy/em security improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,coord9ation ( vot+ sy/em security activities ) use ( requirem5ts paym5ts & election adm9i/ration requirem5ts "u ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,incorporation ( def9itions4 ,"p #b--;,grants = ,risk-limit+ ,audits ( ,results ( ,elections ,sec4 #cjaa4 ,grants to ,/ates = conduct+ risk-limit+ audits ( results ( elections4 ,sec4 #cjab4 ,,gao analysis ( effects ( audits4 ,"p #c--;,election ,infra/ructure ,innovation ,grant ,program ,sec4 #cjba4 ,election infra/ructure innovation grant program4 ,subtitle ,b--,security ,measures ,sec4 #caja4 ,election infra/ructure designation4 ,sec4 #cajb4 ,timely ?reat in=mation4 ,sec4 #cajc4 ,security cle>ance assi/ance = election (ficials4 ,sec4 #cajd4 ,security risk & vuln]ability assessm5ts4 ,sec4 #caje4 ,annual reports4 ,sec4 #cajf4 ,pre-election ?reat assessm5ts4 ,subtitle ,c--,enhanc+ ,protections = ,unit$ ,/ates ,democratic ,in/itutions ,sec4 #cbja4 ,national /rategy to protect ,unit$ ,/ates democratic in/itutions4 ,sec4 #cbjb4 ,national ,commission to ,protect ,unit$ ,/ates ,democratic ,in/itutions4 ,subtitle ,d--,promot+ ,cyb]security ,?r\gh ,improvem5ts 9 ,election ,adm9i/ration ,sec4 #ccja4 ,te/+ ( exi/+ vot+ sy/ems to ensure compliance ) election cyb]security guidel9es & o!r guidel9es4 ,sec4 #ccjb4 ,treatm5t ( electronic poll books z "p ( vot+ sy/ems4 ,sec4 #ccjc4 ,pre-election reports on vot+ sy/em usage4 ,sec4 #ccjd4 ,/reaml9+ collection ( election in=mation4 ,subtitle ,e--,prev5t+ ,election ,hack+ ,sec4 #cdja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #cdjb4 ,election ,security ,bug ,b\nty ,program4 ,sec4 #cdjc4 ,def9itions4 ,subtitle ,f--,election security grants advisory committee ,sec4 #ceja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( advisory committee4 ,subtitle ,g--,miscellane\s ,provisions ,sec4 #cfja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #cfjb4 ,initial report on adequacy ( res\rces available = implem5tation4 ,subtitle ,h--,use ( vot+ ma*9es manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,sec4 #cgja4 ,use ( vot+ ma*9es manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,subtitle ,i--,sev]ability ,sec4 #chja4 ,sev]ability4 ,division ,b--,campaign ,f9ance ,title ,,iv--,campaign ,f9ance ,transp>5cy ,subtitle ,a--,f9d+s ,relat+ to ,illicit ,money ,und]m9+ ,our ,democracy ,sec4 #djja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to illicit money und]m9+ our democracy4 ,subtitle ,b--,,disclose ,act ,sec4 #dajj4 ,%ort title4 ,"p #a--,regulation ( ,c]ta9 ,political ,sp5d+ ,sec4 #daja4 ,cl>ification ( prohibition on p>ticipation by =eign nationals 9 election-relat$ activities4 ,sec4 #dajb4 ,cl>ification ( application ( =eign money ban to c]ta9 disbursem5ts & activities4 ,sec4 #dajc4 ,audit & report on illicit =eign money 9 ,f$]al elections4 ,sec4 #dajd4 ,prohibition on contributions & donations by =eign nationals 9 connections ) ballot initiatives & ref]5da4 ,sec4 #daje4 ,disbursem5ts & activities subject to =eign money ban4 ,"p #b--,report+ ( ,campaign-,relat$ ,disbursem5ts ,sec4 #daaa4 ,report+ ( campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts4 ,sec4 #daab4 ,application ( =eign money ban to disbursem5ts = campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts consi/+ ( cov]$ transf]s4 ,sec4 #daac4 ,effective date4 ,"p #c--,o!r ,adm9i/rative ,re=ms ,sec4 #daba4 ,petition = c]tior>i4 ,sec4 #dabb4 ,judicial review ( actions relat$ to campaign f9ance laws4 ,subtitle ,c--,hone/ ,ads ,sec4 #dbja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #dbjb4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #dbjc4 ,f9d+s4 ,sec4 #dbjd4 ,s5se ( ,congress4 ,sec4 #dbje4 ,expansion ( def9ition ( public communication4 ,sec4 #dbjf4 ,expansion ( def9ition ( electione]+ communication4 ,sec4 #dbjg4 ,application ( disclaim] /atem5ts to onl9e communications4 ,sec4 #dbjh4 ,political record requirem5ts = onl9e plat=ms4 ,sec4 #dbji4 ,prev5t+ contributions1 exp5ditures1 indep5d5t exp5ditures1 & disbursem5ts = electione]+ communications by =eign nationals 9 ! =m ( onl9e adv]tis+4 ,subtitle ,d--,/& ,by ,e ,ad ,sec4 #dcja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #dcjb4 ,/& ,by ,e ,ad4 ,sec4 #dcjc4 ,disclaim] requirem5ts = communications made ?r\gh pr]ecord$ telephone calls4 ,sec4 #dcjd4 ,no expansion ( p]sons subject to disclaim] requirem5ts on ,int]net communications4 ,sec4 #dcje4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,e--,secret ,money ,transp>5cy ,sec4 #ddja4 ,repeal ( re/riction ( use ( funds by ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice to br+ transp>5cy to political activity ( c]ta9 nonpr(it organizations4 ,sec4 #ddjb4 ,repeal ( ,rev5ue ,proc$ure ,t ,elim9at$ ,requirem5t to ,report ,in=mation ,reg>d+ ,contributors to ,c]ta9 ,tax-,exempt ,organizations4 ,subtitle ,f--,%>ehold] ,"r-to-,"k ,sec4 #deja4 ,repeal ( re/riction on use ( funds by ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission to ensure %>ehold]s ( corporations h k ( corporation political activity4 ,sec4 #dejb4 ,assessm5t ( %>ehold] pref]5ces = disbursem5ts = political purposes4 ,subtitle ,g--,disclosure ( ,political ,sp5d+ by ,gov]nm5t ,contractors ,sec4 #dfja4 ,repeal ( re/riction on use ( funds to require disclosure ( political sp5d+ by gov]nm5t contractors4 ,subtitle ,h--,limitation & ,disclosure ,requirem5ts = ,presid5tial ,inaugural ,committees ,sec4 #dgja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #dgjb4 ,limitations & disclosure ( c]ta9 donations to1 & disbursem5ts by1 ,inaugural ,committees4 ,subtitle ,i--,sev]ability ,sec4 #dhja4 ,sev]ability4 ,title ,v--,campaign ,f9ance ,emp[]m5t ,subtitle ,a--,f9d+s ,relat+ to ,citiz5s ,unit$ ,decision ,sec4 #ejja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to ,citiz5s ,unit$ decision4 ,subtitle ,b--,congressional ,elections ,sec4 #eajj4 ,%ort title4 ,"p #a--,my ,voice ,v\*] ,pilot ,program ,sec4 #eaja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( pilot program4 ,sec4 #eajb4 ,v\*] program describ$4 ,sec4 #eajc4 ,reports4 ,sec4 #eajd4 ,def9itions4 ,"p #b--,small ,doll> ,f9anc+ ( ,congressional ,election ,campaigns ,sec4 #eaaa4 ,b5efits & eligibility requirem5ts = c&idates4 ,sec4 #eaab4 ,contributions & exp5ditures by multic&idate & political p>ty committees on behalf ( p>ticipat+ c&idates4 ,sec4 #eaac4 ,prohibit+ use ( contributions by p>ticipat+ c&idates = purposes o!r ?an campaign = election4 ,sec4 #eaad4 ,assessm5ts aga9/ f9es & p5alties4 ,sec4 #eaae4 ,/udy & report on small doll> f9anc+ program4 ,sec4 #eaaf4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,c--,presid5tial ,elections ,sec4 #ebjj4 ,%ort title4 ,"p #a--,prim>y ,elections ,sec4 #ebja4 ,increase 9 & modifications to mat*+ paym5ts4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 ,eligibility requirem5ts = mat*+ paym5ts4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,repeal ( exp5diture limitations4 ,sec4 #ebjd4 ,p]iod ( availability ( mat*+ paym5ts4 ,sec4 #ebje4 ,exam9ation & audits ( mat*able contributions4 ,sec4 #ebjf4 ,modification to limitation on contributions = ,presid5tial prim>y c&idates4 ,sec4 #ebjg4 ,use ( ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund z s\rce ( paym5ts4 ,"p #b--;,g5]al ,elections ,sec4 #ebaa4 ,modification ( eligibility requirem5ts = public f9anc+4 ,sec4 #ebab4 ,repeal ( exp5diture limitations & use ( qualifi$ campaign contributions4 ,sec4 #ebac4 ,mat*+ paym5ts & o!r modifications to paym5t am\nts4 ,sec4 #ebad4 ,increase 9 limit on coord9at$ p>ty exp5ditures4 ,sec4 #ebae4 ,e/abli%m5t ( uni=m date = release ( paym5ts4 ,sec4 #ebaf4 ,am\nts 9 ,presid5tial ,election ,campaign ,fund4 ,sec4 #ebag4 ,use ( g5]al election paym5ts = g5]al election legal & acc\nt+ compliance4 ,sec4 #ebah4 ,use ( ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund z s\rce ( paym5ts4 ,"p #c--;,effective ,date ,sec4 #ebba4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,d--,p]sonal ,use ,s]vices z ,au?oriz$ ,campaign ,exp5ditures ,sec4 #ecja4 ,%ort title2 f9d+s2 purpose4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,treatm5t ( paym5ts = *ild c>e & o!r p]sonal use s]vices z au?oriz$ campaign exp5diture4 ,subtitle ,e--,emp[]+ small doll> donations ,sec4 #edja4 ,p]mitt+ political p>ty committees to provide enhanc$ support = c&idates ?r\gh use ( sep>ate small doll> acc\nts4 ,subtitle ,f--,sev]ability ,sec4 #eeja4 ,sev]ability4 ,title ,,vi--,campaign ,f9ance ,ov]sight ,subtitle ,a--,re/or+ ,integrity to ,am]ica's ,elections ,sec4 #fjja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,memb]%ip ( ,f$]al ,election ,commission4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,assignm5t ( p[]s to ,*air ( ,f$]al ,election ,commission4 ,sec4 #fjjd4 ,revision to en=cem5t process4 ,sec4 #fjje4 ,p]mitt+ appe>ance at he>+s on reque/s = advisory op9ions by p]sons oppos+ ! reque/s4 ,sec4 #fjjf4 ,p]man5t ext5sion ( adm9i/rative p5alty au?ority4 ,sec4 #fjjg4 ,requir+ =ms to p]mit use ( acc5t m>ks4 ,sec4 #fjjh4 ,re/rictions on ex p>te communications4 ,sec4 #fjji4 ,cl>ify+ ,au?ority ( ,,fec ,attorneys to ,repres5t ,,fec 9 ,supreme ,c\rt4 ,sec4 #fjaj4 ,effective date2 transition4 ,subtitle ,b--,/opp+ ,sup] ,,pac-,c&idate ,coord9ation ,sec4 #faja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #fajb4 ,cl>ification ( treatm5t ( coord9at$ exp5ditures z contributions to c&idates4 ,sec4 #fajc4 ,cl>ification ( ban on fundrais+ = sup] ,p,a,cs by ,f$]al c&idates & (ficehold]s4 ,subtitle ,c--,disposal ( ,contributions or ,donations ,sec4 #fbja4 ,timeframe = & prioritization ( disposal ( contributions or donations4 ,sec4 #fbjb4 #a-ye> transition p]iod = c]ta9 individuals4 ,subtitle ,d--,recomm5dations to ,ensure ,fil+ ( ,reports ,be=e ,date ( ,election ,sec4 #fcja4 ,recomm5dations to ,ensure ,fil+ ( ,reports ,be=e ,date ( ,election4 ,subtitle ,e--,sev]ability ,sec4 #fdja4 ,sev]ability4 ,division ,c--,e?ics ,title ,,vii--,e?ical ,/&>ds ,subtitle ,a--,supreme ,c\rt ,e?ics ,sec4 #gjja4 ,code ( conduct = ,f$]al judges4 ,subtitle ,b--,=eign ,ag5ts ,regi/ration ,sec4 #gaja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,,f>a inve/igation & en=cem5t unit )9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice4 ,sec4 #gajb4 ,au?ority to impose civil money p5alties4 ,sec4 #gajc4 ,disclosure ( transactions involv+ ?+s ( f9ancial value conf]r$ on (ficehold]s4 ,sec4 #gajd4 ,ensur+ onl9e access to regi/ration /atem5ts4 ,subtitle ,c--,lobby+ ,disclosure ,re=m ,sec4 #gbja4 ,exp&+ scope ( individuals & activities subject to requirem5ts ( ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie4 ,sec4 #gbjb4 ,prohibit+ receipt ( comp5sation = lobby+ activities on behalf ( =eign c\ntries violat+ human rights4 ,sec4 #gbjc4 ,requir+ lobbyi/s to disclose /atus z lobbyi/s ^u mak+ any lobby+ contacts4 ,subtitle ,d--,recusal ( ,presid5tial ,appo9tees ,sec4 #gcja4 ,recusal ( appo9tees4 ,subtitle ,e--,cle>+h\se on ,lobby+ ,in=mation ,sec4 #gdja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( cle>+h\se4 ,subtitle ,f--,sev]ability ,sec4 #geja4 ,sev]ability4 ,title ,,viii--,e?ics ,re=ms = ! ,presid5t1 ,vice ,presid5t1 & ,f$]al ,(fic]s & ,employees ,subtitle ,a--,executive ,bran* ,conflict ( ,int]e/ ,sec4 #hjja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjjb4 ,re/rictions on private sector paym5t = gov]nm5t s]vice4 ,sec4 #hjjc4 ,requirem5ts relat+ to sl[+ ! revolv+ door4 ,sec4 #hjjd4 ,prohibition ( procurem5t (fic]s accept+ employm5t f gov]nm5t contractors4 ,sec4 #hjje4 ,revolv+ door re/rictions on employees mov+ into ! private sector4 ,sec4 #hjjf4 ,guidance on unpaid employees4 ,sec4 #hjjg4 ,limitation on use ( ,f$]al funds & contract+ at bus9esses own$ by c]ta9 ,gov]nm5t (fic]s & employees4 ,subtitle ,b--,presid5tial ,conflicts ( ,int]e/ ,sec4 #hjaa4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjab4 ,dive/iture ( p]sonal f9ancial int]e/s ( ! ,presid5t & ,vice ,presid5t t pose a pot5tial conflict ( int]e/4 ,sec4 #hjac4 ,initial f9ancial disclosure4 ,sec4 #hjad4 ,contracts by ! ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t4 ,sec4 #hjae4 ,legal ,def5se ,funds4 ,subtitle ,c--,:ite ,h\se ,e?ics ,transp>5cy ,sec4 #hjba4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjbb4 ,proc$ure = waiv]s & au?orizations relat+ to e?ics requirem5ts4 ,subtitle ,d--,executive ,bran* ,e?ics ,en=cem5t ,sec4 #hjca4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjcb4 ,reau?orization ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics4 ,sec4 #hjcc4 ,t5ure ( ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics4 ,sec4 #hjcd4 ,duties ( ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics4 ,sec4 #hjce4 ,ag5cy ,e?ics ,(ficials ,tra9+ & ,duties4 ,sec4 #hjcf4 ,prohibition on use ( funds = c]ta9 ,f$]al employee travel 9 contrav5tion ( c]ta9 regulations4 ,sec4 #hjcg4 ,reports on co/ ( presid5tial travel4 ,sec4 #hjch4 ,reports on ,co/ ( ,s5ior ,executive ,travel4 ,subtitle ,e--,conflicts f ,political ,fundrais+ ,sec4 #hjda4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjdb4 ,disclosure ( c]ta9 types ( contributions4 ,subtitle ,f--,transition ,team ,e?ics ,sec4 #hjea4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjeb4 ,presid5tial transition e?ics programs4 ,subtitle ,g--,e?ics ,pl$ge ,= ,s5ior ,executive ,bran* ,employees ,sec4 #hjfa4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjfb4 ,e?ics pl$ge requirem5t = s5ior executive bran* employees4 ,subtitle ,h--,travel on ,private ,aircraft by ,s5ior ,political ,appo9tees ,sec4 #hjga4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjgb4 ,prohibition on use ( funds = travel on private aircraft4 ,subtitle ,i--,sev]ability ,sec4 #hjha4 ,sev]ability4 ,title ,,ix--,congressional ,e?ics ,re=m ,subtitle ,a--,requir+ ,memb]s ( ,congress to reimburse ,treasury = am\nts paid z settlem5ts & aw>ds "u ,congressional ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiie ,sec4 #ijja4 ,requir+ ,memb]s ( ,congress to reimburse ,treasury = am\nts paid z settlem5ts & aw>ds "u ,congressional ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiie 9 all cases ( employm5t discrim9ation acts by ,memb]s4 ,subtitle ,b--,conflicts ( ,int]e/s ,sec4 #iaja4 ,prohibit+ ,memb]s ( ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives f s]v+ on bo>ds ( =-pr(it entities4 ,sec4 #iajb4 ,conflict ( int]e/ rules = ,memb]s ( ,congress & congressional /aff4 ,sec4 #iajc4 ,ex]cise ( rulemak+ p[]s4 ,subtitle ,c--,campaign ,f9ance & ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,sec4 #ibja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #ibjb4 ,requir+ disclosure 9 c]ta9 reports fil$ ) ,f$]al ,election ,commission ( p]sons :o are regi/]$ lobbyi/s4 ,sec4 #ibjc4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,d--,access to ,congressionally ,m&at$ ,reports ,sec4 #icja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #icjb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #icjc4 ,e/abli%m5t ( onl9e portal = congressionally m&at$ reports4 ,sec4 #icjd4 ,f$]al ag5cy responsibilities4 ,sec4 #icje4 ,remov+ & alt]+ reports4 ,sec4 #icjf4 ,relation%ip to ! ,fre$om ( ,in=mation ,act4 ,sec4 #icjg4 ,implem5tation4 ,subtitle ,e--,reports on ,outside ,comp5sation ,e>n$ by ,congressional ,employees ,sec4 #idja4 ,reports on outside comp5sation e>n$ by ,congressional employees4 ,subtitle ,f--,sev]ability ,sec4 #ieja4 ,sev]ability4 ,title ,x--,presid5tial & ,vice ,presid5tial ,tax ,transp>5cy ,sec4 #ajjja4 ,presid5tial & ,vice ,presid5tial tax transp>5cy4 ,a ,election ,access ,i ,election ,access ,sec4 #ajjj4 ,%ort title2 /atem5t ( policy4 ,subtitle ,a--,vot] ,regi/ration ,mod]nization ,sec4 #ajjj;,a4 ,%ort title4 ,"p #a--,promot+ ,int]net ,regi/ration ,sec4 #ajja4 ,requir+ availability ( ,int]net = vot] regi/ration4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,use ( ,int]net to update regi/ration in=mation4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,provision ( election in=mation by electronic mail to individuals regi/]$ to vote4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,cl>ification ( requirem5t reg>d+ necess>y in=mation to %[ eligibility to vote4 ,sec4 #ajje4 ,effective date4 ,"p #b--;,automatic ,vot] ,regi/ration ,sec4 #ajaa4 ,%ort title2 f9d+s & purpose4 ,sec4 #ajab4 ,automatic regi/ration ( eligible individuals4 ,sec4 #ajac4 ,contribut+ ag5cy assi/ance 9 regi/ration4 ,sec4 #ajad4 ,"o-"t contribut+ ag5cy assi/ance 9 regi/ration ( eligible vot]s 9 exi/+ records4 ,sec4 #ajae4 ,vot] protection & security 9 automatic regi/ration4 ,sec4 #ajaf4 ,regi/ration portability & correction4 ,sec4 #ajag4 ,paym5ts & grants4 ,sec4 #ajah4 ,treatm5t ( exempt ,/ates4 ,sec4 #ajai4 ,miscellane\s provisions4 ,sec4 #ajbj4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #ajba4 ,effective date4 ,"p #c--,same ,day ,vot] ,regi/ration ,sec4 #ajca4 ,same day regi/ration4 ,"p #d--;,conditions on ,removal on ,basis ( ,int]/ate ,cross-,*ecks ,sec4 #ajda4 ,conditions on removal ( regi/rants f (ficial li/ ( eligible vot]s on basis ( int]/ate cross-*ecks4 ,"p #e--,o!r ,initiatives to ,promote ,vot] ,regi/ration ,sec4 #ajea4 ,annual reports on vot] regi/ration /ati/ics4 ,sec4 #ajeb4 ,ensur+ pre-election regi/ration deadl9es are consi/5t ) tim+ ( legal public holidays4 ,sec4 #ajec4 ,use ( ,po/al ,s]vice h>d copy *ange ( address =m to rem9d individuals to update vot] regi/ration4 ,sec4 #ajed4 ,grants to ,/ates = activities to enc\rage involvem5t ( m9ors 9 election activities4 ,"p #f--;,availability ( ,,hava ,requirem5ts ,paym5ts ,sec4 #ajfa4 ,availability ( requirem5ts paym5ts "u ,,hava to cov] co/s ( compliance ) new requirem5ts4 ,"p #g--,prohibit+ ,int]f]5ce ,) ,vot] ,regi/ration ,sec4 #ajga4 ,prohibit+ h9d]+1 int]f]+ )1 or prev5t+ vot] regi/ration4 ,sec4 #ajgb4 ,e/abli%m5t ( be/ practices4 ,"p #h--,vot] ,regi/ration ,effici5cy ,act ,sec4 #ajha4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #ajhb4 ,requir+ applicants = motor vehicle driv]'s lic5ses 9 new /ate to indicate :e!r /ate s]ves z resid5ce = vot] regi/ration purposes4 ,"p #i--,provid+ ,vot] ,regi/ration ,in=mation to ,second>y ,s*ool ,/ud5ts ,sec4 #ajia4 ,pilot program = provid+ vot] regi/ration in=mation to second>y s*ool /ud5ts prior to graduation4 ,sec4 #ajib4 ,reports4 ,sec4 #ajic4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,"p #aj--,vot] ,regi/ration ( ,m9ors ,sec4 #ajid4 ,acceptance ( vot] regi/ration applications f individuals "u #ah ye>s ( age4 ,subtitle ,b--,access to ,vot+ = ,individuals ,) ,disabilities ,sec4 #aaja4 ,requirem5ts = ,/ates to promote access to vot] regi/ration & vot+ = individuals ) disabilities4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,expansion & reau?orization ( grant program to assure vot+ access = individuals ) disabilities4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,pilot programs = enabl+ individuals ) disabilities to regi/] to vote privately & indep5d5tly at resid5ces4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,,gao analysis & report on vot+ access = individuals ) disabilities4 ,subtitle ,c--,prohibit+ ,vot] ,cag+ ,sec4 #abja4 ,vot] cag+ & o!r que/ionable *all5ges prohibit$4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,developm5t & adoption ( be/ practices = prev5t+ vot] cag+4 ,subtitle ,d--,prohibit+ ,deceptive ,practices & ,prev5t+ ,vot] ,intimidation ,sec4 #acja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,prohibition on deceptive practices 9 ,f$]al elections4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,corrective action4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,subtitle ,e--,democracy ,re/oration ,sec4 #adja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,rights ( citiz5s4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,en=cem5t4 ,sec4 #adjd4 ,notification ( re/oration ( vot+ rights4 ,sec4 #adje4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #adjf4 ,relation to o!r laws4 ,sec4 #adjg4 ,f$]al prison funds4 ,sec4 #adjh4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,f--,promot+ ,accuracy1 ,integrity1 & ,security ,?r\gh ,vot]-,v]ifi$ ,p]man5t ,pap] ,ballot ,sec4 #aeja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,pap] ballot & manual c\nt+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #aejc4 ,accessibility & ballot v]ification = individuals ) disabilities4 ,sec4 #aejd4 ,durability & readability requirem5ts = ballots4 ,sec4 #aeje4 ,pap] ballot pr9t+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #aejf4 ,/udy & report on optimal ballot design4 ,sec4 #aejg4 ,pap] ballot pr9t+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #aejh4 ,effective date = new requirem5ts4 ,subtitle ,g--,provisional ,ballots ,sec4 #afja4 ,requirem5ts = c\nt+ provisional ballots2 e/abli%m5t ( uni=m & nondiscrim9atory /&>ds4 ,subtitle ,h--,e>ly ,vot+ ,sec4 #afaa4 ,e>ly vot+4 ,subtitle ,i--,vot+ by ,mail ,sec4 #afba4 ,vot+ by ,mail4 ,subtitle ,j--,abs5t ,uni=m$ ,s]vices ,vot]s & ,ov]seas ,vot]s ,sec4 #agja4 ,pre-election reports on availability & transmission ( abs5tee ballots4 ,sec4 #agjb4 ,en=cem5t4 ,sec4 #agjc4 ,revisions to #de-;day abs5tee ballot transmission rule4 ,sec4 #agjd4 ,use ( s+le abs5tee ballot application = subsequ5t elections4 ,sec4 #agje4 ,ext5d+ gu>antee ( resid5cy = vot+ purposes to family memb]s ( abs5t milit>y p]sonnel4 ,sec4 #agjf4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,k--,poll ,work] ,recruitm5t & ,tra9+ ,sec4 #ahja4 ,grants to ,/ates = poll work] recruitm5t & tra9+4 ,sec4 #ahjb4 ,/ate def9$4 ,subtitle ,l--,enhancem5t ( ,en=cem5t ,sec4 #ahaa4 ,enhancem5t ( en=cem5t ( ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb4 ,subtitle ,m--,f$]al ,election ,integrity ,sec4 #ahba4 ,prohibition on campaign activities by *ief ,/ate election adm9i/ration (ficials4 ,subtitle ,n--,promot+ ,vot] ,access ,?r\gh ,election ,adm9i/ration ,improvem5ts ,"p #a--,promot+ ,vot] ,access ,sec4 #aija4 ,treatm5t ( in/itutions ( high] education4 ,sec4 #aijb4 ,m9imum notification requirem5ts = vot]s affect$ by poll+ place *anges4 ,sec4 #aijc4 ,p]mitt+ use ( sworn writt5 /atem5t to meet id5tification requirem5ts = vot+4 ,sec4 #aijd4 ,po/age-free ballots4 ,sec4 #aije4 ,reimbursem5t = co/s incurr$ by ,/ates 9 e/abli%+ program to track & confirm receipt ( abs5tee ballots4 ,sec4 #aijf4 ,vot] in=mation response sy/ems & hotl9e4 ,sec4 #aijg4 ,limit+ v>iations on numb] ( h\rs ( op]ation = poll+ places )9 a ,/ate4 ,"p #b--;,improvem5ts 9 ,op]ation ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission ,sec4 #aiaa4 ,reau?orization ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission4 ,sec4 #aiac4 ,requir+ /ates to p>ticipate 9 po/-g5]al election surveys4 ,sec4 #aiad4 ,reports by ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology on use ( funds transf]r$ f ,election ,assi/ance ,commission4 ,sec4 #aiae4 ,recomm5dations to improve op]ations ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission4 ,sec4 #aiaf4 ,repeal ( exemption ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission f c]ta9 gov]nm5t contract+ requirem5ts4 ,"p #c--,miscellane\s ,provisions ,sec4 #aiba4 ,application ( laws to ,commonweal? ( ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 ,sec4 #aibb4 ,no effect on o!r laws4 ,subtitle ,o--,sev]ability ,sec4 #aica4 ,sev]ability4 #ajjj4 ,%ort title2 /atem5t ( policy 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,vot] ,emp[]m5t ,act ( #bjai4 7b7 ,/atem5t ( policy ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t-- 7#a7 all eligible citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld access & ex]cise _! con/itutional "r to vote 9 a free1 fair1 & timely mann]2 & 7#b7 ! integrity1 security1 & acc\ntability ( ! vot+ process mu/ be vigilantly protect$1 ma9ta9$1 & enhanc$ 9 ord] to protect & pres]ve electoral & p>ticipatory democracy 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,a ,vot] ,regi/ration ,mod]nization #ajjj;,a4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,vot] ,regi/ration ,mod]nization ,act ( #bjai4 #a ,promot+ ,int]net ,regi/ration #ajja4 ,requir+ availability ( ,int]net = vot] regi/ration 7a7 ,requir+ ,availability ( ,int]net = ,regi/ration ,! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #f ! foll[+ new section3 #f;,a4 ,int]net ,regi/ration 7a7 ,requir+ ,availability ( ,int]net = ,onl9e ,regi/ration 7#a7 ,availability ( onl9e regi/ration & correction ( exi/+ regi/ration in=mation ,ea* ,/ate1 act+ ?r\gh ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial1 %all ensure t ! foll[+ s]vices are available to ! public at any "t on ! (ficial public websites ( ! appropriate ,/ate & local election (ficials 9 ! ,/ate1 9 ! same mann] & subject to ! same t]ms & conditions z ! s]vices provid$ by vot] regi/ration ag5cies "u section #g7;a73 7,a7 ,onl9e application = vot] regi/ration4 7,b7 ,onl9e assi/ance to applicants 9 apply+ to regi/] to vote4 7,c7 ,onl9e completion & submission by applicants ( ! mail vot] regi/ration application =m prescrib$ by ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission pursuant to section #i7;a77#b71 includ+ assi/ance ) provid+ a signature z requir$ "u subsection 7c74 7,d7 ,onl9e receipt ( complet$ vot] regi/ration applications4 7b7 ,acceptance ( complet$ applications ,a ,/ate %all accept an onl9e vot] regi/ration application provid$ by an individual "u ?is section1 & ensure t ! individual is regi/]$ to vote 9 ! ,/ate1 if-- 7#a7 ! individual meets ! same vot] regi/ration requirem5ts applicable to individuals :o regi/] to vote by mail 9 accordance ) section #f7;a77#a7 us+ ! mail vot] regi/ration application =m prescrib$ by ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission pursuant to section #i7;a77#b72 & 7#b7 ! individual meets ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7c7 to provide a signature 9 electronic =m 7b only 9 ! case ( applications submitt$ dur+ or aft] ! second ye> 9 :i* ?is section is 9 effect 9 ! ,/ate74 7c7 ,signature requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( ?is section1 an individual meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection z foll[s3 7,a7 ,9 ! case ( an individual :o has a signature on file ) a ,/ate ag5cy1 includ+ ! ,/ate motor vehicle au?ority1 t is requir$ to provide vot] regi/ration s]vices "u ?is ,act or any o!r law1 ! individual cons5ts to ! transf] ( t electronic signature4 7,b7 ,if subp>agraph 7,a7 does n apply1 ! individual submits ) ! application an electronic copy ( ! individual's h&writt5 signature ?r\gh electronic means4 7,c7 ,if subp>agraph 7,a7 & subp>agraph 7,b7 d n apply1 ! individual executes a comput]iz$ m>k 9 ! signature field on an onl9e vot] regi/ration application1 9 accordance ) reasonable security measures e/abli%$ by ! ,/ate1 b only if ! ,/ate accepts su* m>k f ! individual4 7#b7 ,treatm5t ( individuals unable to meet requirem5t ,if an individual is unable to meet ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,/ate %all-- 7,a7 p]mit ! individual to complete all o!r elem5ts ( ! onl9e vot] regi/ration application2 7,b7 p]mit ! individual to provide a signature at ! "t ! individual reque/s a ballot 9 an election 7:e!r ! individual reque/s ! ballot at a poll+ place or reque/s ! ballot by mail72 & 7,c7 if ! individual c>ries out ! /eps describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & subp>agraph 7,b71 ensure t ! individual is regi/]$ to vote 9 ! ,/ate4 7#c7 ,notice ,! ,/ate %all ensure t individuals apply+ to regi/] to vote onl9e are notifi$ ( ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a7 & ( ! treatm5t ( individuals unable to meet su* requirem5ts1 z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7d7 ,confirmation & disposition 7#a7 ,confirmation ( receipt ,^u ! onl9e submission ( a complet$ vot] regi/ration application by an individual "u ?is section1 ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial %all s5d ! individual a notice confirm+ ! ,/ate's receipt ( ! application & provid+ in/ructions on h[ ! individual may *eck ! /atus ( ! application4 7#b7 ,notice ( disposition ,n lat] ?an #g days aft] ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial has approv$ or reject$ an application submitt$ by an individual "u ?is section1 ! (ficial %all s5d ! individual a notice ( ! disposition ( ! application4 7#c7 ,me?od ( notification ,! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial %all s5d ! notices requir$ "u ?is subsection by regul> mail1 &1 9 ! case ( an individual :o has provid$ ! (ficial ) an electronic mail address1 by bo? electronic mail & regul> mail4 7e7 ,provision ( ,s]vices 9 ,nonp>tisan ,mann] ,! s]vices made available "u subsection 7a7 %all be provid$ 9 a mann] t ensures t1 consi/5t ) section #g7;a77#e7-- 7#a7 ! onl9e application does n seek to influ5ce an applicant's political pref]5ce or p>ty regi/ration2 & 7#b7 !re is no display on ! website promot+ any political pref]5ce or p>ty allegiance1 except t no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph may be con/ru$ to prohibit an applicant f regi/]+ to vote z a memb] ( a political p>ty4 7f7 ,protection ( ,security ( ,in=mation ,9 meet+ ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ! ,/ate %all e/abli% appropriate te*nological security measures to prev5t to ! greate/ ext5t practicable any unau?oriz$ access to in=mation provid$ by individuals us+ ! s]vices made available "u subsection 7a74 7g7 ,accessibility ( s]vices ,a /ate %all ensure t ! s]vices made available "u ?is section are made available to individuals ) disabilities to ! same ext5t z s]vices are made available to all o!r individuals4 7h7 ,use ( ,additional ,telephone-,bas$ ,sy/em ,a ,/ate %all make ! s]vices made available onl9e "u subsection 7a7 available ?r\gh ! use ( an automat$ telephone-bas$ sy/em1 subject to ! same t]ms & conditions applicable "u ?is section to ! s]vices made available onl9e1 9 addition to mak+ ! s]vices available onl9e 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7i7 ,nondiscrim9ation among regi/]$ vot]s us+ mail & onl9e regi/ration ,9 c>ry+ out ?is ,act1 ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb1 or any o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local law gov]n+ ! treatm5t ( regi/]$ vot]s 9 ! ,/ate or ! adm9i/ration ( elections = public (fice 9 ! ,/ate1 a ,/ate %all treat a regi/]$ vot] :o regi/]$ to vote onl9e 9 accordance ) ?is section 9 ! same mann] z ! ,/ate treats a regi/]$ vot] :o regi/]$ to vote by mail4 4 7b7 ,special requirem5ts = individuals us+ onl9e regi/ration 7#a7 ,treatm5t z individuals regi/]+ to vote by mail = purposes ( fir/-"t vot] id5tification requirem5ts ,section #cjc7;b77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7;b77#a77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ by mail & ins]t+ by mail or onl9e "u section #f;,a ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic4 7#b7 ,requir+ signature = fir/-"t vot]s 9 jurisdiction ,section #cjc7;b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7;b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#f72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 ,signature requirem5ts = fir/-"t vot]s us+ onl9e regi/ration 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all1 9 a uni=m & nondiscrim9atory mann]1 require an individual to meet ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,b7 if-- 7i7 ! individual regi/]$ to vote 9 ! ,/ate onl9e "u section #f;,a ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic2 & 7ii7 ! individual has n previ\sly vot$ 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,an individual meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is subp>agraph if-- 7i7 9 ! case ( an individual :o votes 9 p]son1 ! individual provides ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial ) a h&writt5 signature2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( an individual :o votes by mail1 ! individual submits ) ! ballot a h&writt5 signature4 7,c7 ,inapplicability ,subp>agraph 7,a7 does n apply 9 ! case ( an individual :o is-- 7i7 entitl$ to vote by abs5tee ballot "u ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb et seq472 7ii7 provid$ ! "r to vote o!rwise ?an 9 p]son "u section #c7;b77#b77;,b77ii7 ( ! ,vot+ ,accessibility = ! ,eld]ly & ,h&icapp$ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjajb7;b77#b77;,b77ii772 or 7iii7 entitl$ to vote o!rwise ?an 9 p]son "u any o!r ,f$]al law4 4 7#c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to effective date ,section #cjc7;d77#b77;,a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7;d77#b77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,ea* ,/ate & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b77#e71 ea* ,/ate4 7c7 ,con=m+ ,am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,tim+ ( regi/ration ,section #h7;a77#a7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;a77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,c72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,d7 9 ! case ( onl9e regi/ration ?r\gh ! (ficial public website ( an election (ficial "u section #f;,a1 if ! valid vot] regi/ration application is submitt$ onl9e n lat] ?an ! less] ( #bh days1 or ! p]iod provid$ by ,/ate law1 be=e ! date ( ! election 7z det]m9$ by treat+ ! date on :i* ! application is s5t electronically z ! date on :i* x is submitt$72 & 4 7#b7 ,in=m+ applicants ( eligibility requirem5ts & p5alties ,section #h7;a77#e7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;a77#e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ & #g & ins]t+ #f;,a1 & #g4 #ajjb4 ,use ( ,int]net to update regi/ration in=mation 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al 7#a7 ,updates to in=mation conta9$ on comput]iz$ /atewide vot] regi/ration li/ ,section #cjc7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#f7 ,use ( ,int]net by regi/]$ vot]s to update in=mation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial %all ensure t any regi/]$ vot] on ! comput]iz$ li/ may at any "t update ! vot]'s regi/ration in=mation1 includ+ ! vot]'s address & electronic mail address1 onl9e ?r\gh ! (ficial public website ( ! election (ficial responsible = ! ma9t5ance ( ! li/1 s long z ! vot] atte/s to ! cont5ts ( ! update by provid+ a signature 9 electronic =m 9 ! same mann] requir$ "u section #f;,a7c7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic4 7,b7 ,process+ ( updat$ in=mation by election (ficials ,if a regi/]$ vot] updates regi/ration in=mation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial %all-- 7i7 revise any in=mation on ! comput]iz$ li/ to reflect ! update made by ! vot]2 & 7ii7 if ! updat$ regi/ration in=mation affects ! vot]'s eligibility to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ensure t ! in=mation is process$ ) respect to ! election if ! vot] updates ! in=mation n lat] ?an ! less] ( #g days1 or ! p]iod provid$ by ,/ate law1 be=e ! date ( ! election4 7,c7 ,confirmation & disposition 7i7 ,confirmation ( receipt ,^u ! onl9e submission ( updat$ regi/ration in=mation by an individual "u ?is p>agraph1 ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial %all s5d ! individual a notice confirm+ ! ,/ate's receipt ( ! updat$ in=mation & provid+ in/ructions on h[ ! individual may *eck ! /atus ( ! update4 7ii7 ,notice ( disposition ,n lat] ?an #g days aft] ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial has accept$ or reject$ updat$ in=mation submitt$ by an individual "u ?is p>agraph1 ! (ficial %all s5d ! individual a notice ( ! disposition ( ! update4 7iii7 ,me?od ( notification ,! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial %all s5d ! notices requir$ "u ?is subp>agraph by regul> mail1 &1 9 ! case ( an individual :o has reque/$ t ! ,/ate provide vot] regi/ration & vot+ in=mation ?r\gh electronic mail1 by bo? electronic mail & regul> mail4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to effective date ,section #cjc7;d77#a77;,a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7;d77#a77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & subsection 7a77#f74 7b7 ,ability ( regi/rant ,to use onl9e update ,to provide in=mation on resid5ce ,section #h7;d77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;d77#b77;,a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ aft] return ! c>d ! foll[+3 or update ! regi/rant's in=mation on ! comput]iz$ ,/atewide vot] regi/ration li/ us+ ! onl9e me?od provid$ "u section #cjc7;a77#f7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb2 & 7#b7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ return$1 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 return$ or if ! regi/rant does n update ! regi/rant's in=mation on ! comput]iz$ ,/atewide vot] regi/ration li/ us+ su* onl9e me?od14 #ajjc4 ,provision ( election in=mation by electronic mail to individuals regi/]$ to vote 7a7 ,includ+ ,option on ,vot] ,regi/ration ,application ,to ,provide ,e-,mail ,address & ,receive ,in=mation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #i7;b7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejh7;b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#c72 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 %all include a space = ! applicant to provide 7at ! applicant's option7 an electronic mail address1 toge!r ) a /atem5t t1 if ! applicant s reque/s1 in/ead ( us+ regul> mail ! appropriate ,/ate & local election (ficials %all provide to ! applicant1 ?r\gh electronic mail s5t to t address1 ! same vot+ in=mation 7z def9$ 9 section #cjb7;b77#b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb7 :i* ! (ficials w\ld provide to ! applicant ?r\gh regul> mail4 4 7#b7 ,prohibit+ use = purposes unrelat$ to (ficial duties ( election (ficials ,section #i ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejh7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,prohibit+ use ( electronic mail addresses = o!r ?an (ficial purposes ,! *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all ensure t any electronic mail address provid$ by an applicant "u subsection 7b77#e7 is us$ only = purposes ( c>ry+ out (ficial duties ( election (ficials & is n transmitt$ by any ,/ate or local election (ficial 7or any ag5t ( su* an (ficial1 includ+ a contractor7 to any p]son :o does n require ! address to c>ry out su* (ficial duties & :o is n "u ! direct sup]vision & control ( a ,/ate or local election (ficial4 4 7b7 ,requir+ ,provision ( ,in=mation by ,election ,(ficials ,section #cjb7;b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhb7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,provision ( o!r in=mation by electronic mail ,if an individual :o is a regi/]$ vot] has provid$ ! ,/ate or local election (ficial ) an electronic mail address = ! purpose ( receiv+ vot+ in=mation 7z describ$ 9 section #i7;b77#e7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic71 ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial1 ?r\gh electronic mail transmitt$ n lat] ?an #g days be=e ! date ( ! election = ,f$]al (fice involv$1 %all provide ! individual ) in=mation on h[ to obta9 ! foll[+ in=mation by electronic means3 7,a7 ,! "n & address ( ! poll+ place at :i* ! individual is assign$ to vote 9 ! election4 7,b7 ,! h\rs ( op]ation = ! poll+ place4 7,c7 ,a description ( any id5tification or o!r in=mation ! individual may be requir$ to pres5t at ! poll+ place4 4 #ajjd4 ,cl>ification ( requirem5t reg>d+ necess>y in=mation to %[ eligibility to vote ,section #h ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7j7 z subsection 7k72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7i7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7j7 ,requirem5t = ,/ate ,to ,regi/] ,applicants ,provid+ ,necess>y ,in=mation ,to ,%[ ,eligibility ,to ,vote ,= purposes meet+ ! requirem5t ( subsection 7a77#a7 t an eligible applicant is regi/]$ to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice )9 ! deadl9es requir$ "u su* subsection1 ! ,/ate %all consid] an applicant to h provid$ a valid vot] regi/ration =m if-- 7#a7 ! applicant has sub/antially complet$ ! application =m & atte/$ to ! /atem5t requir$ by section #i7;b77#b72 & 7#b7 9 ! case ( an applicant :o regi/]s to vote onl9e 9 accordance ) section #f;,a1 ! applicant provides a signature 9 accordance ) subsection 7c7 ( su* section4 4 #ajje4 ,effective date 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p 7o!r ?an ! am5dm5ts made by section #ajjd7 %all take effect ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,waiv] ,subject to ! approval ( ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 if a ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission t ! ,/ate w n meet ! deadl9e ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 because ( extraord9>y circum/ances & includes 9 ! c]tification ! reasons = ! failure to meet ! deadl9e1 subsection 7a7 %all apply to ! ,/ate z if ! ref]5ce 9 su* subsection to ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj 7 a ref]5ce to ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 #b ,automatic ,vot] ,regi/ration #ajaa4 ,%ort title2 f9d+s & purpose 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,automatic ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #bjai4 7b7 ,f9d+s & purpose 7#a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7,a7 ! "r to vote is a fundam5tal "r ( citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 x is ! responsibility ( ! ,/ate & ,f$]al ,gov]nm5ts to ensure t e eligible citiz5 is regi/]$ to vote2 7,c7 exi/+ vot] regi/ration sy/ems c be inaccurate1 co/ly1 inaccessible & confus+1 ) damag+ effects on vot] p>ticipation 9 elections & disproportionate impacts on "y p1 p]sons ) disabilities1 & racial & e?nic m9orities2 & 7,d7 vot] regi/ration sy/ems mu/ be updat$ ) #ba/ ,c5tury te*nologies & proc$ures to ma9ta9 _! security4 7#b7 ,purpose ,x is ! purpose ( ?is "p-- 7,a7 to e/abli% t x is ! responsibility ( gov]nm5t at e level to ensure t all eligible citiz5s are regi/]$ to vote2 7,b7 to enable ! ,/ate & ,f$]al ,gov]nm5ts to regi/] all eligible citiz5s to vote ) accurate1 co/-effici5t1 & up-to-date proc$ures2 7,c7 to mod]nize vot] regi/ration & li/ ma9t5ance proc$ures ) electronic & ,int]net capabilities2 & 7,d7 to protect & enhance ! integrity1 accuracy1 effici5cy1 & accessibility ( ! electoral process = all eligible citiz5s4 #ajab4 ,automatic regi/ration ( eligible individuals 7a7 ,requir+ ,/ates to e/abli% & op]ate automatic regi/ration sy/em 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ea* ,/ate %all e/abli% & op]ate a sy/em ( automatic regi/ration = ! regi/ration ( eligible individuals to vote = elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate1 9 accordance ) ! provisions ( ?is "p4 7#b7 ,def9ition ,! t]m automatic regi/ration means a sy/em t regi/]s an individual to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 a ,/ate1 if eligible1 by electronically transf]r+ ! in=mation necess>y = regi/ration f gov]nm5t ag5cies to election (ficials ( ! ,/ate s t1 unless ! individual affirmatively decl9es to be regi/]$1 ! individual w be regi/]$ to vote 9 su* elections4 7b7 ,regi/ration ( vot]s bas$ on new ag5cy records ,! *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #ae days aft] a contribut+ ag5cy has transmitt$ in=mation ) respect to an individual pursuant to section #ajac1 ensure t ! individual is regi/]$ to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate if ! individual is eligible to be regi/]$ to vote 9 su* elections2 & 7#b7 n lat] ?an #abj days aft] a contribut+ ag5cy has transmitt$ su* in=mation ) respect to ! individual1 s5d writt5 notice to ! individual1 9 addition to o!r means ( notice e/abli%$ by ?is "p1 ( ! individual's vot] regi/ration /atus4 7c7 ,"o-"t regi/ration ( vot]s bas$ on exi/+ contribut+ ag5cy records ,! *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all-- 7#a7 id5tify all individuals ^: in=mation is transmitt$ by a contribut+ ag5cy pursuant to section #ajad & :o are eligible to be1 b are n curr5tly1 regi/]$ to vote 9 t ,/ate2 7#b7 promptly s5d ea* su* individual writt5 notice1 9 addition to o!r means ( notice e/abli%$ by ?is "p1 :i* %all n id5tify ! contribut+ ag5cy t transmitt$ ! in=mation b %all include-- 7,a7 an explanation t vot] regi/ration is volunt>y1 b if ! individual does n decl9e regi/ration1 ! individual w be regi/]$ to vote2 7,b7 a /atem5t (f]+ ! opportunity to decl9e vot] regi/ration ?r\gh means consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is "p2 7,c7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate 9 :i* affiliation or enrollm5t ) a political p>ty is requir$ 9 ord] to p>ticipate 9 an election to select ! p>ty's c&idate 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 a /atem5t (f]+ ! individual ! opportunity to affiliate or enroll ) a political p>ty or to decl9e to affiliate or enroll ) a political p>ty1 ?r\gh means consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is "p2 7,d7 ! sub/antive qualifications ( an elector 9 ! ,/ate z li/$ 9 ! mail vot] regi/ration application =m = elections = ,f$]al (fice prescrib$ pursuant to section #i ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic1 ! consequ5ces ( false regi/ration1 & a /atem5t t ! individual %\ld decl9e to regi/] if ! individual does n meet all ^? qualifications2 7,e7 in/ructions = correct+ any errone\s in=mation2 & 7,f7 in/ructions = provid+ any additional in=mation :i* is li/$ 9 ! mail vot] regi/ration application =m = elections = ,f$]al (fice prescrib$ pursuant to section #i ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic2 7#c7 ensure t ea* su* individual :o is eligible to regi/] to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate is promptly regi/]$ to vote n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! (ficial s5ds ! individual ! writt5 notice "u p>agraph 7#b71 unless1 dur+ ! #cj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ! election (ficial s5ds ! individual su* writt5 notice1 ! individual decl9es regi/ration 9 writ+1 ?r\gh a communication made ov] ! ,int]net1 or by an (ficially-logg$ telephone communication2 & 7#d7 s5d writt5 notice to ea* su* individual1 9 addition to o!r means ( notice e/abli%$ by ?is "p1 ( ! individual's vot] regi/ration /atus4 7d7 ,treatm5t ( individuals "u #ah ye>s ( age ,a ,/ate may n refuse to treat an individual z an eligible individual = purposes ( ?is "p on ! gr\nds t ! individual is less ?an #ah ye>s ( age at ! "t a contribut+ ag5cy receives in=mation ) respect to ! individual1 s long z ! individual is at lea/ #af ye>s ( age at su* "t4 7e7 ,contribut+ ag5cy def9$ ,9 ?is "p1 ! t]m contribut+ ag5cy means1 ) respect to a ,/ate1 an ag5cy li/$ 9 section #ajac7;e74 #ajac4 ,contribut+ ag5cy assi/ance 9 regi/ration 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 accordance ) ?is "p1 ea* contribut+ ag5cy 9 a ,/ate %all assi/ ! ,/ate's *ief election (ficial 9 regi/]+ to vote all eligible individuals s]v$ by t ag5cy4 7b7 ,requirem5ts = contribut+ ag5cies 7#a7 ,in/ructions on automatic regi/ration ,) ea* application = s]vice or assi/ance1 & ) ea* relat$ rec]tification1 r5ewal1 or *ange ( address1 or1 9 ! case ( an in/itution ( high] education1 ) ea* regi/ration ( a /ud5t = enrollm5t 9 a c\rse ( /udy1 ea* contribut+ ag5cy t 79 ! normal c\rse ( its op]ations7 reque/s individuals to affirm ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5%ip 7ei!r directly or z "p ( ! ov]all application = s]vice or assi/ance7 %all in=m ea* su* individual :o is a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,unless t individual decl9es to regi/] to vote1 or is f\nd ineligible to vote1 ! individual w be regi/]$ to vote or1 if applicable1 ! individual's regi/ration w be updat$4 7,b7 ,! sub/antive qualifications ( an elector 9 ! ,/ate z li/$ 9 ! mail vot] regi/ration application =m = elections = ,f$]al (fice prescrib$ pursuant to section #i ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic1 ! consequ5ces ( false regi/ration1 & ! individual %\ld decl9e to regi/] if ! individual does n meet all ^? qualifications4 7,c7 ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate 9 :i* affiliation or enrollm5t ) a political p>ty is requir$ 9 ord] to p>ticipate 9 an election to select ! p>ty's c&idate 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! requirem5t t ! individual mu/ affiliate or enroll ) a political p>ty 9 ord] to p>ticipate 9 su* an election4 7,d7 ,vot] regi/ration is volunt>y1 & nei!r regi/]+ nor decl9+ to regi/] to vote w 9 any way affect ! availability ( s]vices or b5efits1 nor be us$ = o!r purposes4 7#b7 ,opportunity to decl9e regi/ration requir$ ,ea* contribut+ ag5cy %all ensure t ea* application = s]vice or assi/ance1 & ea* relat$ rec]tification1 r5ewal1 or *ange ( address1 or1 9 ! case ( an in/itution ( high] education1 ea* regi/ration ( a /ud5t = enrollm5t 9 a c\rse ( /udy1 _c be complet$ until ! individual is giv5 ! opportunity to decl9e to be regi/]$ to vote4 7#c7 ,in=mation transmittal ,^u ! expiration ( ! #cj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ! contribut+ ag5cy in=ms ! individual ( ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ea* contribut+ ag5cy %all electronically transmit to ! appropriate ,/ate election (ficial1 9 a =mat compatible ) ! /atewide vot] database ma9ta9$ "u section #cjc ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc71 ! foll[+ in=mation1 unless dur+ su* #cj-;day p]iod ! individual decl9$ to be regi/]$ to vote3 7,a7 ,! individual's giv5 "n7s7 & surname7s74 7,b7 ,! individual's date ( bir?4 7,c7 ,! individual's resid5tial address4 7,d7 ,in=mation %[+ t ! individual is a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,e7 ,! date on :i* in=mation p]ta9+ to t individual 0 collect$ or la/ updat$4 7,f7 ,if available1 ! individual's signature 9 electronic =m4 7,g7 ,in=mation reg>d+ ! individual's affiliation or enrollm5t ) a political p>ty1 if ! individual provides su* in=mation4 7,h7 ,any additional in=mation li/$ 9 ! mail vot] regi/ration application =m = elections = ,f$]al (fice prescrib$ pursuant to section #i ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic1 includ+ any valid driv]'s lic5se numb] or ! la/ #d digits ( ! individual's social security numb]1 if ! individual provid$ su* in=mation4 7c7 ,alt]nate proc$ure = c]ta9 contribut+ ag5cies ,) ea* application = s]vice or assi/ance1 & ) ea* relat$ rec]tification1 r5ewal1 or *ange ( address1 any contribut+ ag5cy t 9 ! normal c\rse ( its op]ations does n reque/ individuals apply+ = s]vice or assi/ance to affirm ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5%ip 7ei!r directly or z "p ( ! ov]all application = s]vice or assi/ance7 %all-- 7#a7 complete ! requirem5ts ( section #g7;a77#f7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejf7;a77#f772 7#b7 ensure t ea* applicant's transaction ) ! ag5cy _c be complet$ until ! applicant has indicat$ :e!r ! applicant wi%es to regi/] to vote or decl9es to regi/] to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7#c7 = ea* individual :o wi%es to regi/] to vote1 transmit t individual's in=mation 9 accordance ) subsection 7b77#c74 7d7 ,requir$ availability ( automatic regi/ration opportunity ) ea* application = s]vice or assi/ance ,ea* contribut+ ag5cy %all (f] ea* individual1 ) ea* application = s]vice or assi/ance1 & ) ea* relat$ rec]tification1 r5ewal1 or *ange ( address1 or 9 ! case ( an in/itution ( high] education1 ) ea* regi/ration ( a /ud5t = enrollm5t 9 a c\rse ( /udy1 ! opportunity to regi/] to vote z prescrib$ by ?is section )\t reg>d to :e!r ! individual previ\sly decl9$ a regi/ration opportunity4 7e7 ,contribut+ ag5cies 7#a7 ,/ate ag5cies ,9 ea* ,/ate1 ea* ( ! foll[+ ag5cies %all be treat$ z a contribut+ ag5cy3 7,a7 ,ea* ag5cy 9 a ,/ate t is requir$ by ,f$]al law to provide vot] regi/ration s]vices1 includ+ ! ,/ate motor vehicle au?ority & o!r vot] regi/ration ag5cies "u ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic4 7,b7 ,ea* ag5cy 9 a ,/ate t adm9i/]s a program pursuant to title ,,iii ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eja et seq471 title ,,xix ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq471 or ! ,pati5t ,protection & ,af=dable ,c>e ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-adh74 7,c7 ,ea* ,/ate ag5cy prim>ily responsible = regulat+ ! private possession ( fire>ms4 7,d7 ,ea* ,/ate ag5cy prim>ily responsible = ma9ta9+ id5tify+ in=mation = /ud5ts enroll$ at public second>y s*ools1 includ+1 :]e applicable1 ! ,/ate ag5cy responsible = ma9ta9+ ! education data sy/em describ$ 9 section #fbja7;e77#b7 ( ! ,am]ica ,,competes ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ihga7;e77#b774 7,e7 ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate 9 :i* an individual dis5fran*is$ by a crim9al conviction may become eligible to vote ^u completion ( a crim9al s5t5ce or any "p !re(1 or ^u =mal re/oration ( rights1 ! ,/ate ag5cy responsible = adm9i/]+ t s5t5ce1 or "p !re(1 or t re/oration ( rights4 7,f7 ,any o!r ag5cy ( ! ,/ate :i* is designat$ by ! ,/ate z a contribut+ ag5cy4 7#b7 ,f$]al ag5cies ,9 ea* ,/ate1 ea* ( ! foll[+ ag5cies ( ! ,f$]al gov]nm5t %all be treat$ z a contribut+ ag5cy ) respect to individuals :o are resid5ts ( t ,/ate 7except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c773 7,a7 ,! ,social ,security ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 ! ,def5se ,manp[] ,data ,c5t] ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 ! ,employee & ,tra9+ ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor1 & ! ,c5t] = ,m$ic>e ,m$icaid ,s]vices ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices4 7,b7 ,! ,bureau ( ,citiz5%ip & ,immigration ,s]vices1 b only ) respect to individuals :o h complet$ ! naturalization process4 7,c7 ,9 ! case ( an individual :o is a resid5t ( a ,/ate 9 :i* an individual dis5fran*is$ by a crim9al conviction "u ,f$]al law may become eligible to vote ^u completion ( a crim9al s5t5ce or any "p !re(1 or ^u =mal re/oration ( rights1 ! ,f$]al ag5cy responsible = adm9i/]+ t s5t5ce or "p !re( 7)\t reg>d to :e!r ! ag5cy is locat$ 9 ! same ,/ate 9 :i* ! individual is a resid5t71 b only ) respect to individuals :o h complet$ ! crim9al s5t5ce or any "p !re(4 7,d7 ,any o!r ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al gov]nm5t :i* ! ,/ate designates z a contribut+ ag5cy1 b only if ! ,/ate & ! head ( ! ag5cy det]m9e t ! ag5cy collects in=mation suffici5t to c>ry out ! responsibilities ( a contribut+ ag5cy "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,special rule = in/itutions ( high] education 7,a7 ,special rule ,= purposes ( ?is "p1 ea* in/itution ( high] education describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be treat$ z a contribut+ ag5cy 9 ! ,/ate 9 :i* x is locat$1 except t-- 7i7 ! in/itution %all be treat$ z a contribut+ ag5cy only if1 9 its normal c\rse ( op]ations1 ! in/itution reque/s ea* /ud5t regi/]+ = enrollm5t 9 a c\rse ( /udy1 includ+ enrollm5t 9 a program ( di/ance education1 z def9$ 9 section #ajc7g7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7g771 to affirm :e!r or n ! /ud5t is a ,unit$ ,/ates citiz52 & 7ii7 if ! in/itution is treat$ z a contribut+ ag5cy 9 a ,/ate pursuant to clause 7i71 ! in/itution %all s]ve z a contribut+ ag5cy only ) respect to /ud5ts1 includ+ /ud5ts enroll$ 9 a program ( di/ance education1 z def9$ 9 section #ajc7g7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7g771 :o reside 9 ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,in/itutions describ$ ,an in/itution describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph is an in/itution ( high] education :i* has a program p>ticipation agreem5t 9 effect ) ! ,secret>y ( ,education "u section #dhg ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7 & :i* is locat$ 9 a ,/ate to :i* section #d7;b7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejc7;b77 does n apply4 7#d7 ,publication ,n lat] ?an #ahj days prior to ! date ( ea* election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate1 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all publi% on ! public website ( ! (ficial an updat$ li/ ( all contribut+ ag5cies 9 t ,/ate4 7#e7 ,public education ,! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ea* ,/ate1 9 collaboration ) ea* contribut+ ag5cy1 %all take appropriate measures to educate ! public ab\t vot] regi/ration "u ?is section4 #ajad4 ,"o-"t contribut+ ag5cy assi/ance 9 regi/ration ( eligible vot]s 9 exi/+ records 7a7 ,initial transmittal ( in=mation ,= ea* individual already li/$ 9 a contribut+ ag5cy's records z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & = :om ! ag5cy has ! in=mation li/$ 9 section #ajac7;b77#c71 ! ag5cy %all promptly transmit t in=mation to ! appropriate ,/ate election (ficial 9 accordance ) section #ajac7;b77#c7 n lat] ?an ! effective date describ$ 9 section #ajaa7;a74 7b7 ,transition ,= ea* individual li/$ 9 a contribut+ ag5cy's records z ( ! effective date describ$ 9 section #ajaa7;a7 7b :o 0 n li/$ 9 a contribut+ ag5cy's records z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act71 & = :om ! ag5cy has ! in=mation li/$ 9 section #ajac7;b77#c71 ! ,ag5cy %all promptly transmit t in=mation to ! appropriate ,/ate election (ficial 9 accordance ) section #ajac7;b77#c7 n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! effective date describ$ 9 section #ajaa7;a74 #ajae4 ,vot] protection & security 9 automatic regi/ration 7a7 ,protections = errors 9 regi/ration ,an individual %all n be prosecut$ "u any ,f$]al or ,/ate law1 adv]sely affect$ 9 any civil adjudication conc]n+ immigration /atus or naturalization1 or subject to an allegation 9 any legal proce$+ t ! individual is n a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates on any ( ! foll[+ gr\nds3 7#a7 ,! individual notifi$ an election (fice ( ! individual's automatic regi/ration to vote "u ?is "p4 7#b7 ,! individual is n eligible to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice b 0 automatically regi/]$ to vote "u ?is "p4 7#c7 ,! individual 0 automatically regi/]$ to vote "u ?is "p at an incorrect address4 7#d7 ,! individual decl9$ ! opportunity to regi/] to vote or did n make an affirmation ( citiz5%ip1 includ+ ?r\gh automatic regi/ration1 "u ?is "p4 7b7 ,limits on use ( automatic regi/ration ,! automatic regi/ration ( any individual or ! fact t an individual decl9$ ! opportunity to regi/] to vote or did n make an affirmation ( citiz5%ip 7includ+ ?r\gh automatic regi/ration7 "u ?is "p may n be us$ z evid5ce aga9/ t individual 9 any ,/ate or ,f$]al law en=cem5t proce$+1 & an individual's lack ( k or willfulness ( su* regi/ration may be demon/rat$ by ! individual's te/imony alone4 7c7 ,protection ( election integrity ,no?+ 9 subsections 7a7 or 7b7 may be con/ru$ to prohibit or re/rict any action "u color ( law aga9/ an individual :o-- 7#a7 kn[+ly & willfully makes a false /atem5t to effectuate or p]petuate automatic vot] regi/ration by any individual2 or 7#b7 ca/s a ballot kn[+ly & willfully 9 violation ( ,/ate law or ! laws ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7d7 ,contribut+ ag5cies' protection ( in=mation ,no?+ 9 ?is "p au?orizes a contribut+ ag5cy to collect1 reta91 transmit1 or publicly disclose any ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,an individual's decision to decl9e to regi/] to vote or n to regi/] to vote4 7#b7 ,an individual's decision n to affirm 8 or h] citiz5%ip4 7#c7 ,any in=mation t a contribut+ ag5cy transmits pursuant to section #ajac7;b77#c71 except 9 pursu+ ! ag5cy's ord9>y c\rse ( bus9ess4 7e7 ,election (ficials' protection ( in=mation 7#a7 ,public disclosure prohibit$ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ) respect to any individual = :om any ,/ate election (ficial receives in=mation f a contribut+ ag5cy1 ! ,/ate election (ficials %all n publicly disclose any ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,! id5tity ( ! contribut+ ag5cy4 7ii7 ,any in=mation n necess>y to vot] regi/ration4 7iii7 ,any vot] in=mation o!rwise %ield$ f disclosure "u ,/ate law or section #h7;a7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;a774 7iv7 ,any portion ( ! individual's social security numb]4 7v7 ,any portion ( ! individual's motor vehicle driv]'s lic5se numb]4 7vi7 ,! individual's signature4 7vii7 ,! individual's telephone numb]4 7viii7 ,! individual's email address4 7,b7 ,special rule = individuals regi/]$ to vote ,) respect to any individual = :om any ,/ate election (ficial receives in=mation f a contribut+ ag5cy & :o1 on ! basis ( su* in=mation1 is regi/]$ to vote 9 ! ,/ate "u ?is "p1 ! ,/ate election (ficials %all n publicly disclose any ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,! id5tity ( ! contribut+ ag5cy4 7ii7 ,any in=mation n necess>y to vot] regi/ration4 7iii7 ,any vot] in=mation o!rwise %ield$ f disclosure "u ,/ate law or section #h7;a7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;a774 7iv7 ,any portion ( ! individual's social security numb]4 7v7 ,any portion ( ! individual's motor vehicle driv]'s lic5se numb]4 7vi7 ,! individual's signature4 7#b7 ,vot] record *anges ,ea* ,/ate %all ma9ta9 = at lea/ #b ye>s & %all make available = public inspection 7&1 :]e available1 photocopy+ at a reasonable co/71 includ+ 9 electronic =m & ?r\gh electronic me?ods1 all records ( *anges to vot] records1 includ+ removals1 ! reasons = removals1 & updates4 7#c7 ,database managem5t /&>ds ,! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology %all1 aft] provid+ ! public ) notice & ! opportunity to comm5t-- 7,a7 e/abli% /&>ds gov]n+ ! comp>ison ( data = vot] regi/ration li/ ma9t5ance purposes1 id5tify+ z "p ( su* /&>ds ! specific data elem5ts1 ! mat*+ rules us$1 & h[ a ,/ate may use ! data to det]m9e & deem t an individual is ineligible "u ,/ate law to vote 9 an election1 or to deem a record to be a duplicate or outdat$2 7,b7 ensure t ! /&>ds develop$ pursuant to ?is p>agraph are uni=m & nondiscrim9atory & are appli$ 9 a uni=m & nondiscrim9atory mann]2 & 7,c7 n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! deadl9e = public notice & comm5t1 publi% ! /&>ds develop$ pursuant to ?is p>agraph on ! ,director's website & make ^? /&>ds available 9 writt5 =m ^u reque/4 7#d7 ,security policy ,! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology %all1 aft] provid+ ! public ) notice & ! opportunity to comm5t1 publi% privacy & security /&>ds = vot] regi/ration in=mation n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! deadl9e = public notice & comm5t4 ,! /&>ds %all require ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ea* ,/ate to adopt a policy t %all specify-- 7,a7 ea* class ( us]s :o %all h au?oriz$ access to ! comput]iz$ /atewide vot] regi/ration li/1 specify+ = ea* class ! p]mission & levels ( access to be grant$1 & sett+ =? o!r safegu>ds to protect ! privacy1 security1 & accuracy ( ! in=mation on ! li/2 & 7,b7 security safegu>ds to protect p]sonal in=mation transmitt$ ?r\gh ! in=mation transmittal processes ( section #ajac or section #ajad1 ! onl9e sy/em us$ pursuant to section #ajag1 any telephone int]face1 ! ma9t5ance ( ! vot] regi/ration database1 & any audit proc$ure to track access to ! sy/em4 7#e7 ,/ate compliance ) national /&>ds 7,a7 ,c]tification ,! *ief executive (fic] ( ! ,/ate %all annually file ) ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission a /atem5t c]tify+ to ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology t ! ,/ate is 9 compliance ) ! /&>ds ref]r$ to 9 p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d74 ,a ,/ate may meet ! requirem5t ( ! previ\s s5t5ce by fil+ ) ! ,commission a /atem5t :i* reads z foll[s3 h]eby c]tifies t x is 9 compliance ) ! /&>ds ref]r$ to 9 p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 ( section #ajae7;e7 ( ! ,automatic ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #bjai4 7) ! blank to be fill$ 9 ) ! "n ( ! ,/ate involv$74 7,b7 ,publication ( policies & proc$ures ,! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( a ,/ate %all publi% on ! (ficial's website ! policies & proc$ures e/abli%$ "u ?is section1 & %all make ^? policies & proc$ures available 9 writt5 =m ^u public reque/4 7,c7 ,fund+ dep5d5t on c]tification ,if a ,/ate does n timely file ! c]tification requir$ "u ?is p>agraph1 x %all n receive any paym5t "u ?is "p = ! upcom+ fiscal ye>4 7,d7 ,compliance ( ,/ates t require *anges to ,/ate law ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate t requires ,/ate legislation to c>ry out an activity cov]$ by any c]tification submitt$ "u ?is p>agraph1 = a p]iod ( n m ?an #b ye>s ! ,/ate %all be p]mitt$ to make ! c]tification not)/&+ t ! legislation has n be5 enact$ at ! "t ! c]tification is submitt$1 & su* ,/ate %all submit an additional c]tification once su* legislation is enact$4 7f7 ,re/rictions on use ( in=mation ,no p]son act+ "u color ( law may discrim9ate aga9/ any individual bas$ on1 or use = any purpose o!r ?an vot] regi/ration1 election adm9i/ration1 or en=cem5t relat+ to election crimes1 any ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,vot] regi/ration records4 7#b7 ,an individual's decl9ation to regi/] to vote or complete an affirmation ( citiz5%ip "u section #ajac7;b74 7#c7 ,an individual's vot] regi/ration /atus4 7g7 ,prohibition on ! use ( vot] regi/ration in=mation = comm]cial purposes ,in=mation collect$ "u ?is "p %all n be us$ = comm]cial purposes4 ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection may be con/ru$ to prohibit ! transmission1 ex*ange1 or dissem9ation ( in=mation = political purposes1 includ+ ! support ( campaigns = election = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local public (fice or ! activities ( political committees 7includ+ committees ( political p>ties7 "u ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga4 #ajaf4 ,regi/ration portability & correction 7a7 ,correct+ regi/ration in=mation at poll+ place ,not)/&+ section #cjb7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhb7;a771 if an individual is regi/]$ to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 a ,/ate1 ! appropriate election (ficial at ! poll+ pace = any su* election 7includ+ a location us$ z a poll+ place on a date o!r ?an ! date ( ! election7 %all p]mit ! individual to-- 7#a7 update ! individual's address = purposes ( ! records ( ! election (ficial2 7#b7 correct any incorrect in=mation relat+ to ! individual1 includ+ ! individual's "n & political p>ty affiliation1 9 ! records ( ! election (ficial2 & 7#c7 ca/ a ballot 9 ! election on ! basis ( ! updat$ address or correct$ in=mation1 & to h ! ballot treat$ z a regul> ballot & n z a provisional ballot "u section #cjb7;a7 ( su* ,act4 7b7 ,updates to comput]iz$ ,/atewide vot] regi/ration li/s ,if an election (ficial at ! poll+ place receives an updat$ address or correct$ in=mation f an individual "u subsection 7a71 ! (ficial %all ensure t ! address or in=mation is promptly ent]$ into ! comput]iz$ ,/atewide vot] regi/ration li/ 9 accordance ) section #cjc7;a77#a77;,a77vi7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7;a77#a77;,a77vi774 #ajag4 ,paym5ts & grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all make grants to ea* eligible ,/ate to assi/ ! ,/ate 9 implem5t+ ! requirem5ts ( ?is "p 7or1 9 ! case ( an exempt ,/ate1 9 implem5t+ its exi/+ automatic vot] regi/ration program74 7b7 ,eligibility2 application ,a ,/ate is eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section if ! ,/ate submits to ! ,commission1 at su* "t & 9 su* =m z ! ,commission may require1 an application conta9+-- 7#a7 a description ( ! activities ! ,/ate w c>ry out ) ! grant2 7#b7 an assurance t ! ,/ate %all c>ry out su* activities )\t p>tisan bias & )\t promot+ any p>ticul> po9t ( view reg>d+ any issue2 & 7#c7 su* o!r in=mation & assurances z ! ,commission may require4 7c7 ,am\nt ( grant2 priorities ,! ,commission %all det]m9e ! am\nt ( a grant made to an eligible ,/ate "u ?is section4 ,9 det]m9+ ! am\nts ( ! grants1 ! ,commission %all give priority to provid+ funds = ^? activities :i* are mo/ likely to accel]ate compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is "p 7or1 9 ! case ( an exempt ,/ate1 :i* are mo/ likely to enhance ! ability ( ! ,/ate to automatically regi/] individuals to vote ?r\gh its exi/+ automatic vot] regi/ration program71 includ+-- 7#a7 inve/m5ts support+ electronic in=mation transf]1 includ+ electronic collection & transf] ( signatures1 betwe5 contribut+ ag5cies & ! appropriate ,/ate election (ficials2 7#b7 updates to onl9e or electronic vot] regi/ration sy/ems already op]at+ z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7#c7 introduction ( onl9e vot] regi/ration sy/ems 9 jurisdictions 9 :i* ^? sy/ems did n previ\sly exi/2 & 7#d7 public education on ! availability ( new me?ods ( regi/]+ to vote1 updat+ regi/ration1 & correct+ regi/ration4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,au?orization ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section-- 7,a7 #ejj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,b7 su* sums z may be necess>y = ea* succe$+ fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,cont9u+ availability ( funds ,any am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to ! au?ority ( ?is subsection %all rema9 available )\t fiscal ye> limitation until exp5d$4 #ajah4 ,treatm5t ( exempt ,/ates 7a7 ,waiv] ( requirem5ts ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 ?is "p does n apply ) respect to an exempt ,/ate4 7b7 ,exceptions ,! foll[+ provisions ( ?is "p apply ) respect to an exempt ,/ate3 7#a7 section #ajaf 7relat+ to regi/ration portability & correction74 7#b7 section #ajag 7relat+ to paym5ts & grants74 7#c7 ,section #ajai7;e7 7relat+ to en=cem5t74 7#d7 ,section #ajai7;f7 7relat+ to relation to o!r laws74 #ajai4 ,miscellane\s provisions 7a7 ,accessibility ( regi/ration s]vices ,ea* contribut+ ag5cy %all ensure t ! s]vices x provides "u ?is "p are made available to individuals ) disabilities to ! same ext5t z s]vices are made available to all o!r individuals4 7b7 ,transmission ?r\gh secure ?ird p>ty p]mitt$ ,no?+ 9 ?is "p %all be con/ru$ to prev5t a contribut+ ag5cy f contract+ ) a ?ird p>ty to assi/ ! ag5cy 9 meet+ ! in=mation transmittal requirem5ts ( ?is "p1 s long z ! data transmittal complies ) ! applicable requirem5ts ( ?is "p1 includ+ ! privacy & security provisions ( section #ajae4 7c7 ,nonp>tisan1 nondiscrim9atory provision ( s]vices ,! s]vices made available by contribut+ ag5cies "u ?is "p & by ! ,/ate "u sections #ajae & #ajaf %all be made 9 a mann] consi/5t ) p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f77;,c7 ( section #g7;a7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejf7;a774 7d7 ,notices ,ea* ,/ate may s5d notices "u ?is "p via electronic mail if ! individual has provid$ an electronic mail address & cons5t$ to electronic mail communications = election-relat$ mat]ials4 ,all notices s5t pursuant to ?is "p t require a response mu/ (f] ! individual notifi$ ! opportunity to respond at no co/ to ! individual4 7e7 ,en=cem5t ,section #aa ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeaj71 relat+ to civil en=cem5t & ! availability ( private rights ( action1 %all apply ) respect to ?is "p 9 ! same mann] z su* section applies to su* ,act4 7f7 ,relation to o!r laws ,except z provid$1 no?+ 9 ?is "p may be con/ru$ to au?orize or require conduct prohibit$ "u1 or to sup]s$e1 re/rict1 or limit ! application ( any ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq474 7#b7 ,! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja et seq474 7#c7 ,! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq474 7#d7 ,! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjija et seq474 #ajbj4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is "p1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,! t]m *ief ,/ate election (ficial means1 ) respect to a ,/ate1 ! individual designat$ by ! ,/ate "u section #aj ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeji7 to be responsible = coord9ation ( ! ,/ate's responsibilities "u su* ,act4 7#b7 ,! t]m ,commission means ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission4 7#c7 ,! t]m exempt ,/ate means a ,/ate :i*1 "u law :i* is 9 effect cont9u\sly on & aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 op]ates an automatic vot] regi/ration program "u :i* an individual is automatically regi/]$ to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate if ! individual provides ! motor vehicle au?ority ( ! ,/ate 7or1 9 ! case ( a ,/ate 9 :i* an individual is automatically regi/]$ to vote at ! "t ! individual applies = b5efits or s]vices ) a ,p]man5t ,divid5d ,fund ( ! ,/ate1 provides ! appropriate (ficial ( su* ,fund7 ) su* id5tify+ in=mation z ! ,/ate may require4 7#d7 ,! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 #ajba4 ,effective date 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 ?is "p & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p %all apply ) respect to a ,/ate beg9n+ ,janu>y #a1 #bjba4 7b7 ,waiv] ,subject to ! approval ( ! ,commission1 if a ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,commission t ! ,/ate w n meet ! deadl9e ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 because ( extraord9>y circum/ances & includes 9 ! c]tification ! reasons = ! failure to meet ! deadl9e1 subsection 7a7 %all apply to ! ,/ate z if ! ref]5ce 9 su* subsection to ,janu>y #a1 #bjba 7 a ref]5ce to ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc4 #c ,same ,day ,vot] ,regi/ration #ajca4 ,same day regi/ration 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cjd & #cje z sections #cje & #cjf2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cjc ! foll[+ new section3 #cjd4 ,same day regi/ration 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,regi/ration ,ea* ,/ate %all p]mit any eligible individual on ! day ( a ,f$]al election & on any day :5 vot+1 includ+ e>ly vot+1 is p]mitt$ = a ,f$]al election-- 7,a7 to regi/] to vote 9 su* election at ! poll+ place us+ a =m t meets ! requirem5ts "u section #i7;b7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7or1 if ! individual is already regi/]$ to vote1 to revise any ( ! individual's vot] regi/ration in=mation72 & 7,b7 to ca/ a vote 9 su* election4 7#b7 ,exception ,! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to a ,/ate 9 :i*1 "u a ,/ate law 9 effect cont9u\sly on & aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 !re is no vot] regi/ration requirem5t = individuals 9 ! ,/ate ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice4 7b7 ,eligible individual ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m eligible individual means1 ) respect to any election = ,f$]al (fice1 an individual :o is o!rwise qualifi$ to vote 9 t election4 7c7 ,effective date ,ea* ,/ate %all be requir$ to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a7 = ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 ,novemb] #bjbj & = any subsequ5t election = ,f$]al (fice4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to en=cem5t ,section #dja ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaaa7 is am5d$ by /rik+ sections #cja1 #cjb1 & #cjc & ins]t+ subtitle ,a ( title ,,iii4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cjd & #cje z relat+ to sections #cje & #cjf2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjc ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,same day regi/ration4 4 #d ,conditions on ,removal on ,basis ( ,int]/ate ,cross-,*ecks #ajda4 ,conditions on removal ( regi/rants f (ficial li/ ( eligible vot]s on basis ( int]/ate cross-*ecks 7a7 ,m9imum in=mation requir$ = removal "u cross-*eck ,section #h7;c77#b7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;c77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraphs3 7,b7 ,to ! ext5t t ! program c>ri$ out by a ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to sy/ematically remove ! names ( ineligible vot]s f ! (ficial li/s ( eligible vot]s uses in=mation obta9$ 9 an int]/ate cross-*eck1 9 addition to any o!r conditions impos$ "u ?is ,act on ! au?ority ( ! ,/ate to remove ! "n ( ! vot] f su* a li/1 ! ,/ate may n remove ! "n ( ! vot] f su* a li/ unless-- 7i7 ! ,/ate obta9$ ! vot]'s full "n 7includ+ ! vot]'s middle "n1 if any7 & date ( bir?1 & ! la/ #d digits ( ! vot]'s social security numb]1 9 ! int]/ate cross-*eck2 or 7ii7 ! ,/ate obta9$ docum5tation f ! ,,eric sy/em t ! vot] is no long] a resid5t ( ! ,/ate4 7,c7 ,9 ?is p>agraph-- 7i7 ! t]m int]/ate cross-*eck means ! transmission ( in=mation f an election (ficial 9 "o ,/ate to an election (ficial ( ano!r ,/ate2 & 7ii7 ! t]m ,,eric sy/em means ! sy/em op]at$ by ! ,electronic ,regi/ration ,in=mation ,c5t] to %>e vot] regi/ration in=mation & vot] id5tification in=mation among p>ticipat+ ,/ates4 4 7b7 ,requir+ completion ( cross-*ecks n lat] ?an #f mon?s prior to election ,subp>agraph 7,a7 ( section #h7;c77#b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;c77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ n lat] ?an #ij days & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 n lat] ?an #ij days 7or1 9 ! case ( a program 9 :i* ! ,/ate uses int]/ate cross-*ecks1 n lat] ?an #f mon?s74 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,subp>agraph 7,d7 ( section #h7;c77#b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;c77#b771 z r$esignat$ by subsection 7a77#a71 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ,?is p>agraph4 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act %all apply ) respect to elections held on or aft] ! expiration ( ! #f-mon? p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #e ,o!r ,initiatives to ,promote ,vot] ,regi/ration #ajea4 ,annual reports on vot] regi/ration /ati/ics 7a7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! end ( ea* ye>1 ea* ,/ate %all submit to ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission & ,congress a report conta9+ ! foll[+ categories ( in=mation = ! ye>3 7#a7 ,! numb] ( individuals :o 7 regi/]$ "u "p #b4 7#b7 ,! numb] ( vot] regi/ration application =ms complet$ by individuals t 7 transmitt$ by motor vehicle au?orities 9 ! ,/ate 7pursuant to section #e7;d7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic7 & vot] regi/ration ag5cies 9 ! ,/ate 7z designat$ "u section #g ( su* ,act7 to ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ! ,/ate1 brok5 d[n by ea* su* au?ority & ag5cy4 7#c7 ,! numb] ( su* individuals ^: vot] regi/ration application =ms 7 accept$ & :o 7 regi/]$ to vote 9 ! ,/ate & ! numb] ( su* individuals ^: =ms 7 reject$ & :o 7 n regi/]$ to vote 9 ! ,/ate1 brok5 d[n by ea* su* au?ority & ag5cy4 7#d7 ,! numb] ( *ange ( address =ms & o!r =ms ( in=mation indicat+ t an individual's id5tify+ in=mation has be5 *ang$ t 7 transmitt$ by su* motor vehicle au?orities & vot] regi/ration ag5cies to ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ! ,/ate1 brok5 d[n by ea* su* au?ority & ag5cy & ! type ( =m transmitt$4 7#e7 ,! numb] ( individuals on ! ,/atewide comput]iz$ vot] regi/ration li/ 7z e/abli%$ & ma9ta9$ "u section #cjc ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb7 ^: vot] regi/ration in=mation 0 revis$ by ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial z a result ( ! =ms transmitt$ to ! (ficial by su* motor vehicle au?orities & vot] regi/ration ag5cies 7z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c771 brok5 d[n by ea* su* au?ority & ag5cy & ! type ( =m transmitt$4 7#f7 ,! numb] ( individuals :o reque/$ ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial to revise vot] regi/ration in=mation on su* li/1 & ! numb] ( individuals ^: in=mation 0 revis$ z a result ( su* a reque/4 7b7 ,breakd[n ( in=mation ,9 prep>+ ! report "u ?is section1 ! ,/ate %all1 = ea* category ( in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 include a breakd[n by race1 e?nicity1 age1 & g5d] ( ! individuals ^: in=mation is includ$ 9 ! category1 to ! ext5t t in=mation on ! race1 e?nicity1 age1 & g5d] ( su* individuals is available to ! ,/ate4 7c7 ,confid5tiality ( in=mation ,9 prep>+ & submitt+ a report "u ?is section1 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all ensure t no in=mation reg>d+ ! id5tification ( any individual is reveal$4 7d7 ,/ate def9$ ,9 ?is section1 a ,/ate includes ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 b does n include any ,/ate 9 :i*1 "u a ,/ate law 9 effect cont9u\sly on & aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 !re is no vot] regi/ration requirem5t = individuals 9 ! ,/ate ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice4 #ajeb4 ,ensur+ pre-election regi/ration deadl9es are consi/5t ) tim+ ( legal public holidays 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #h7;a77#a7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #cj days ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bh days4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to elections held 9 #bjbj or any succe$+ ye>4 #ajec4 ,use ( ,po/al ,s]vice h>d copy *ange ( address =m to rem9d individuals to update vot] regi/ration 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,po/ma/] ,g5]al %all modify any h>d copy *ange ( address =m us$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,po/al ,s]vice s t su* =m conta9s a rem9d] t any individual us+ su* =m %\ld update ! individual's vot] regi/ration z a result ( any *ange 9 address4 7b7 ,application ,! requirem5t 9 subsection 7a7 %all n apply to any electronic v]sion ( a *ange ( address =m us$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,po/al ,s]vice4 #ajed4 ,grants to ,/ates = activities to enc\rage involvem5t ( m9ors 9 election activities 7a7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission 7h]eaft] 9 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,commission7 %all make grants to eligible ,/ates to enable su* ,/ates to c>ry out a plan to increase ! involvem5t ( individuals "u #ah ye>s ( age 9 public election activities 9 ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ( plans ,a ,/ate's plan "u ?is subsection %all include-- 7,a7 me?ods to promote ! use ( ! pre-regi/ration process implem5t$ "u section #h;,a ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7z add$ by section #b7;a772 7,b7 modifications to ! curriculum ( second>y s*ools 9 ! ,/ate to promote civic engagem5t2 & 7,c7 su* o!r activities to enc\rage ! involvem5t ( "y p 9 ! electoral process z ! ,/ate consid]s appropriate4 7b7 ,eligibility ,a ,/ate is eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section if ! ,/ate submits to ! ,commission1 at su* "t & 9 su* =m z ! ,commission may require1 an application conta9+-- 7#a7 a description ( ! ,/ate's plan "u subsection 7a72 7#b7 a description ( ! p]=mance measures & t>gets ! ,/ate w use to det]m9e its success 9 c>ry+ out ! plan2 & 7#c7 su* o!r in=mation & assurances z ! ,commission may require4 7c7 ,p]iod ( grant2 ,report 7#a7 ,p]iod ( grant ,a ,/ate receiv+ a grant "u ?is section %all use ! funds provid$ by ! grant ov] a #b-ye> p]iod agre$ to betwe5 ! ,/ate & ! ,commission4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! end ( ! #b-ye> p]iod agre$ to "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,/ate %all submit to ! ,commission a report on ! activities ! ,/ate c>ri$ out ) ! funds provid$ by ! grant1 & %all include 9 ! report an analysis ( ! ext5t to :i* ! ,/ate met ! p]=mance measures & t>gets includ$ 9 its application "u subsection 7b77#b74 7d7 ,/ate def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = grants "u ?is section #be1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #f ,availability ( ,,hava ,requirem5ts ,paym5ts #ajfa4 ,availability ( requirem5ts paym5ts "u ,,hava to cov] co/s ( compliance ) new requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajja7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ z provid$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is subsection2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 ,c]ta9 vot] regi/ration activities ,a ,/ate may use a requirem5ts paym5t to c>ry out any ( ! requirem5ts ( ! ,vot] ,regi/ration ,mod]nization ,act ( #bjai1 includ+ ! requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic :i* are impos$ pursuant to ! am5dm5ts made to su* ,act by ! ,vot] ,regi/ration ,mod]nization ,act ( #bjai4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ ,am5dm5t ,section #bed7;a77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajjd7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #bea7;a77#b7 & ins]t+ section #bea7;b77#b74 7c7 ,effective ,date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to fiscal ye> #bjah & ea* succe$+ fiscal ye>4 #g ,prohibit+ ,int]f]5ce ,) ,vot] ,regi/ration #ajga4 ,prohibit+ h9d]+1 int]f]+ )1 or prev5t+ vot] regi/ration 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bi ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #fab4 ,h9d]+1 int]f]+ )1 or prev5t+ regi/]+ to vote 7a7 ,prohibition ,x %all be unlawful = any p]son1 :e!r act+ "u color ( law or o!rwise1 to corruptly h9d]1 int]f]e )1 or prev5t ano!r p]son f regi/]+ to vote or to corruptly h9d]1 int]f]e )1 or prev5t ano!r p]son f aid+ ano!r p]son 9 regi/]+ to vote4 7b7 ,attempt ,any p]son :o attempts to commit any (f5se describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all be subject to ! same p5alties z ^? prescrib$ = ! (f5se t ! p]son attempt$ to commit4 7c7 ,p5alty ,any p]son :o violates subsection 7a7 %all be f9$ "u ?is title1 imprison$ n m ?an #e ye>s1 or bo?4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #bi ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 #fab4 ,h9d]+1 int]f]+ )1 or prev5t+ regi/]+ to vote4 4 7c7 ,effective ,date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to elections held on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 except t no p]son may be f\nd to h violat$ section #fab ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by subsection 7a771 on ! basis ( any act occurr+ prior to ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ajgb4 ,e/abli%m5t ( be/ practices 7a7 ,be/ practices ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all develop & publi% recomm5dations = be/ practices = ,/ates to use to det] & prev5t violations ( section #fab ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by section #ajga71 & section #ab ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeaa7 7relat+ to ! unlawful int]f]5ce ) regi/]+ to vote1 or vot+1 or attempt+ to regi/] to vote or vote71 includ+ practices to provide = ! po/+ ( relevant in=mation at poll+ places & vot] regi/ration ag5cies "u su* ,act1 ! tra9+ ( poll work]s & election (ficials1 & relevant educational mat]ials4 ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,/ate includes ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7b7 ,inclusion 9 vot] in=mation requirem5ts ,section #cjb7;b77#b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhb7;b77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,e72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,f7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,g7 in=mation relat+ to ! prohibitions ( section #fab ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #ab ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeaa7 7relat+ to ! unlawful int]f]5ce ) regi/]+ to vote1 or vot+1 or attempt+ to regi/] to vote or vote71 includ+ in=mation on h[ individuals may report allegations ( violations ( su* prohibitions4 4 #h ,vot] ,regi/ration ,effici5cy ,act #ajha4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,vot] ,regi/ration ,effici5cy ,act4 #ajhb4 ,requir+ applicants = motor vehicle driv]'s lic5ses 9 new /ate to indicate :e!r /ate s]ves z resid5ce = vot] regi/ration purposes 7a7 ,requirem5ts = applicants = lic5ses ,section #e7;d7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejd7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,any *ange & ins]t+ 7#a7 ,any *ange2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 7,a7 ,a ,/ate motor vehicle au?ority %all require ea* individual apply+ = a motor vehicle driv]'s lic5se 9 ! ,/ate-- 7i7 to indicate :e!r ! individual resides 9 ano!r ,/ate or resid$ 9 ano!r ,/ate prior to apply+ = ! lic5se1 &1 if s1 to id5tify ! ,/ate involv$2 & 7ii7 to indicate :e!r ! individual int5ds = ! ,/ate to s]ve z ! individual's resid5ce = purposes ( regi/]+ to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 7,b7 ,if pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 an individual indicates to ! ,/ate motor vehicle au?ority t ! individual int5ds = ! ,/ate to s]ve z ! individual's resid5ce = purposes ( regi/]+ to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice1 ! au?ority %all notify ! motor vehicle au?ority ( ! ,/ate id5tifi$ by ! individual pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a77i71 :o %all notify ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( su* ,/ate t ! individual no long] int5ds = t ,/ate to s]ve z ! individual's resid5ce = purposes ( regi/]+ to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect ) respect to elections occurr+ 9 #bjai or any succe$+ ye>4 #i ,provid+ ,vot] ,regi/ration ,in=mation to ,second>y ,s*ool ,/ud5ts #ajia4 ,pilot program = provid+ vot] regi/ration in=mation to second>y s*ool /ud5ts prior to graduation 7a7 ,pilot program ,! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission 7h]eaft] 9 ?is "p ref]r$ to z ! ,commission7 %all c>ry out a pilot program "u :i* ! ,commission %all provide funds dur+ ! "o-ye> p]iod beg9n+ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is "p to eligible local educational ag5cies = initiatives to provide in=mation on regi/]+ to vote 9 elections = public (fice to second>y s*ool /ud5ts 9 ! #ab? grade4 7b7 ,eligibility ,a local educational ag5cy is eligible to receive funds "u ! pilot program "u ?is "p if ! ag5cy submits to ! ,commission1 at su* "t & 9 su* =m z ! ,commission may require1 an application conta9+-- 7#a7 a description ( ! initiatives ! ag5cy int5ds to c>ry out ) ! funds2 7#b7 an e/imate ( ! co/s associat$ ) su* initiatives2 & 7#c7 su* o!r in=mation & assurances z ! ,commission may require4 7c7 ,consultation ) election (ficials ,a local educational ag5cy receiv+ funds "u ! pilot program %all consult ) ! ,/ate & local election (ficials :o are responsible = adm9i/]+ elections = public (fice 9 ! area s]v$ by ! ag5cy 9 develop+ ! initiatives ! ag5cy w c>ry out ) ! funds4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is "p1 ! t]ms local educational ag5cy & second>y s*ool h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #haja ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 #ajib4 ,reports 7a7 ,reports by recipi5ts ( funds ,n lat] ?an ! expiration ( ! #ij-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! receipt ( ! funds1 ea* local educational ag5cy receiv+ funds "u ! pilot program "u ?is "p %all submit a report to ! ,commission describ+ ! initiatives c>ri$ out ) ! funds & analyz+ _! effectiv5ess4 7b7 ,report by ,commission ,n lat] ?an ! expiration ( ! #fj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ! ,commission receives ! f9al report submitt$ by a local educational ag5cy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,commission %all submit a report to ,congress on ! pilot program "u ?is "p4 #ajic4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is "p4 #aj ,vot] ,regi/ration ( ,m9ors #ajid4 ,acceptance ( vot] regi/ration applications f individuals "u #ah ye>s ( age 7a7 ,acceptance ( applications ,section #h ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7k71 z r$esignat$ by section #ajjd1 z subsection 7l72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7j71 z ins]t$ by su* section #ajjd1 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7k7 ,acceptance ( applications f individuals "u #ah ye>s ( age 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may n refuse to accept or process an individual's application to regi/] to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice on ! gr\nds t ! individual is "u #ah ye>s ( age at ! "t ! individual submits ! application1 s long z ! individual is at lea/ #af ye>s ( age at su* "t4 7#b7 ,no effect on ,/ate vot+ age requirem5ts ,no?+ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may be con/ru$ to require a ,/ate to p]mit an individual :o is "u #ah ye>s ( age at ! "t ( an election = ,f$]al (fice to vote 9 ! election4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to elections occurr+ on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 ,b ,access to ,vot+ = ,individuals ,) ,disabilities #aaja4 ,requirem5ts = ,/ates to promote access to vot] regi/ration & vot+ = individuals ) disabilities 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,subtitle ,a ( title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq471 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cje & #cjf z sections #cjf & #cjg2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cjd ! foll[+ new section3 #cje4 ,access to vot] regi/ration & vot+ = individuals ) disabilities 7a7 ,treatm5t ( applications & ballots ,ea* ,/ate %all-- 7#a7 p]mit individuals ) disabilities to use abs5tee regi/ration proc$ures & to vote by abs5tee ballot 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice2 7#b7 accept & process1 ) respect to any election = ,f$]al (fice1 any o!rwise valid vot] regi/ration application & abs5tee ballot application f an individual ) a disability if ! application is receiv$ by ! appropriate ,/ate election (ficial )9 ! deadl9e = ! election :i* is applicable "u ,f$]al law2 7#c7 9 addition to any o!r me?od ( regi/]+ to vote or apply+ = an abs5tee ballot 9 ! ,/ate1 e/abli% proc$ures-- 7,a7 = individuals ) disabilities to reque/ by mail & electronically vot] regi/ration applications & abs5tee ballot applications ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 accordance ) subsection 7c72 7,b7 = ,/ates to s5d by mail & electronically 79 accordance ) ! pref]r$ me?od ( transmission designat$ by ! individual "u subp>agraph 7,c77 vot] regi/ration applications & abs5tee ballot applications reque/$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 accordance ) subsection 7c72 & 7,c7 by :i* su* an individual c designate :e!r ! individual pref]s t su* vot] regi/ration application or abs5tee ballot application be transmitt$ by mail or electronically2 7#d7 9 addition to any o!r me?od ( transmitt+ blank abs5tee ballots 9 ! ,/ate1 e/abli% proc$ures = transmitt+ by mail & electronically blank abs5tee ballots to individuals ) disabilities ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 accordance ) subsection 7d72 7#e7 transmit a validly reque/$ abs5tee ballot to an individual ) a disability-- 7,a7 except z provid$ 9 subsection 7e71 9 ! case 9 :i* ! reque/ is receiv$ at lea/ #de days be=e an election = ,f$]al (fice1 n lat] ?an #de days be=e ! election2 & 7,b7 9 ! case 9 :i* ! reque/ is receiv$ less ?an #de days be=e an election = ,f$]al (fice-- 7i7 9 accordance ) ,/ate law2 & 7ii7 if practicable & z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,/ate1 9 a mann] t exp$ites ! transmission ( su* abs5tee ballot2 & 7#f7 if ! ,/ate decl>es or o!rwise holds a run(f election = ,f$]al (fice1 e/abli% a writt5 plan t provides abs5tee ballots are made available to individuals ) disabilities 9 a mann] t gives !m suffici5t "t to vote 9 ! run(f election4 7b7 ,designation ( s+le ,/ate (fice ,to ,provide ,in=mation on ,regi/ration & ,abs5tee ,ballot ,proc$ures = ,all ,disabl$ ,vot]s 9 ,/ate ,ea* ,/ate %all designate a s+le (fice :i* %all be responsible = provid+ in=mation reg>d+ vot] regi/ration proc$ures & abs5tee ballot proc$ures to be us$ by individuals ) disabilities ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice to all individuals ) disabilities :o wi% to regi/] to vote or vote 9 any jurisdiction 9 ! ,/ate4 7c7 ,designation ( ,means ( ,electronic ,communication = ,individuals ) ,disabilities ,to ,reque/ & = ,/ates ,to ,s5d ,vot] ,regi/ration ,applications & ,abs5tee ,ballot ,applications1 & = ,o!r ,purposes ,relat$ to ,vot+ ,in=mation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate %all1 9 addition to ! designation ( a s+le ,/ate (fice "u subsection 7b71 designate n less ?an #a means ( electronic communication-- 7,a7 = use by individuals ) disabilities :o wi% to regi/] to vote or vote 9 any jurisdiction 9 ! ,/ate to reque/ vot] regi/ration applications & abs5tee ballot applications "u subsection 7a77#c72 7,b7 = use by ,/ates to s5d vot] regi/ration applications & abs5tee ballot applications reque/$ "u su* subsection2 & 7,c7 = ! purpose ( provid+ relat$ vot+1 ballot+1 & election in=mation to individuals ) disabilities4 7#b7 ,cl>ification reg>d+ provision ( multiple means ( electronic communication ,a ,/ate may1 9 addition to ! means ( electronic communication s designat$1 provide multiple means ( electronic communication to individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ a means ( electronic communication = ! appropriate jurisdiction ( ! ,/ate4 7#c7 ,inclusion ( designat$ means ( electronic communication ) in=mational & in/ructional mat]ials t accompany ballot+ mat]ials ,ea* ,/ate %all include a means ( electronic communication s designat$ ) all in=mational & in/ructional mat]ials t accompany ballot+ mat]ials s5t by ! ,/ate to individuals ) disabilities4 7#d7 ,transmission if no pref]5ce indicat$ ,9 ! case :]e an individual ) a disability does n designate a pref]5ce "u subsection 7a77#c77;,c71 ! ,/ate %all transmit ! vot] regi/ration application or abs5tee ballot application by any deliv]y me?od all[able 9 accordance ) applicable ,/ate law1 or if !re is no applicable ,/ate law1 by mail4 7d7 ,transmission ( blank abs5tee ballots by mail & electronically 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate %all e/abli% proc$ures-- 7,a7 to securely transmit blank abs5tee ballots by mail & electronically 79 accordance ) ! pref]r$ me?od ( transmission designat$ by ! individual ) a disability "u subp>agraph 7,b77 to individuals ) disabilities = an election = ,f$]al (fice2 & 7,b7 by :i* ! individual ) a disability c designate :e!r ! individual pref]s t su* blank abs5tee ballot be transmitt$ by mail or electronically4 7#b7 ,transmission if no pref]5ce indicat$ ,9 ! case :]e an individual ) a disability does n designate a pref]5ce "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,/ate %all transmit ! ballot by any deliv]y me?od all[able 9 accordance ) applicable ,/ate law1 or if !re is no applicable ,/ate law1 by mail4 7#c7 ,application ( me?ods to track deliv]y to & return ( ballot by individual reque/+ ballot ,"u ! proc$ures e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,/ate %all apply su* me?ods z ! ,/ate consid]s appropriate1 su* z assign+ a unique id5tifi] to ! ballot1 to ensure t if an individual ) a disability reque/s ! ,/ate to transmit a blank abs5tee ballot to ! individual 9 accordance ) ?is subsection1 ! vot$ abs5tee ballot :i* is return$ by ! individual is ! same blank abs5tee ballot :i* ! ,/ate transmitt$ to ! individual4 7e7 ,h>d%ip ,exemption 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial det]m9es t ! ,/ate is unable to meet ! requirem5t "u subsection 7a77#e77;,a7 ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice due to an undue h>d%ip describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all reque/ t ! ,attorney ,g5]al grant a waiv] to ! ,/ate ( ! application ( su* subsection4 ,su* reque/ %all include-- 7,a7 a recognition t ! purpose ( su* subsection is to individuals ) disabilities en\gh "t to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice2 7,b7 an explanation ( ! h>d%ip t indicates :y ! ,/ate is unable to transmit su* individuals an abs5tee ballot 9 accordance ) su* subsection2 7,c7 ! numb] ( days prior to ! election = ,f$]al (fice t ! ,/ate requires abs5tee ballots be transmitt$ to su* individuals2 & 7,d7 a compreh5sive plan to ensure t su* individuals are able to receive abs5tee ballots :i* !y h reque/$ & submit m>k$ abs5tee ballots to ! appropriate ,/ate election (ficial 9 "t to h t ballot c\nt$ 9 ! election = ,f$]al (fice1 :i* includes-- 7i7 ! /eps ! ,/ate w und]take to ensure t su* individuals h "t to receive1 m>k1 & submit _! ballots 9 "t to h ^? ballots c\nt$ 9 ! election2 7ii7 :y ! plan provides su* individuals suffici5t "t to vote z a sub/itute = ! requirem5ts "u su* subsection2 & 7iii7 ! und]ly+ factual in=mation :i* expla9s h[ ! plan provides su* suffici5t "t to vote z a sub/itute = su* requirem5ts4 7#b7 ,approval ( waiv] reque/ ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all approve a waiv] reque/ "u p>agraph 7#a7 if ! ,attorney ,g5]al det]m9es ea* ( ! foll[+ requirem5ts are met3 7,a7 ,! compreh5sive plan "u subp>agraph 7,d7 ( su* p>agraph provides individuals ) disabilities suffici5t "t to receive abs5tee ballots !y h reque/$ & submit m>k$ abs5tee ballots to ! appropriate ,/ate election (ficial 9 "t to h t ballot c\nt$ 9 ! election = ,f$]al (fice4 7,b7 ,"o or m ( ! foll[+ issues creates an undue h>d%ip = ! ,/ate3 7i7 ,! ,/ate's prim>y election date prohibits ! ,/ate f comply+ ) subsection 7a77#e77;,a74 7ii7 ,! ,/ate has suff]$ a delay 9 g5]at+ ballots due to a legal conte/4 7iii7 ,! ,/ate ,con/itution prohibits ! ,/ate f comply+ ) su* subsection4 7#c7 ,tim+ ( waiv] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 a ,/ate t reque/s a waiv] "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all submit to ! ,attorney ,g5]al ! writt5 waiv] reque/ n lat] ?an #ij days be=e ! election = ,f$]al (fice ) respect to :i* ! reque/ is submitt$4 ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all approve or d5y ! waiv] reque/ n lat] ?an #fe days be=e su* election4 7,b7 ,exception ,if a ,/ate reque/s a waiv] "u p>agraph 7#a7 z ! result ( an undue h>d%ip describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77ii71 ! ,/ate %all submit to ! ,attorney ,g5]al ! writt5 waiv] reque/ z soon z practicable4 ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all approve or d5y ! waiv] reque/ n lat] ?an #e bus9ess days aft] ! date on :i* ! reque/ is receiv$4 7#d7 ,application ( waiv] ,a waiv] approv$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all only apply ) respect to ! election = ,f$]al (fice = :i* ! reque/ 0 submitt$4 ,= ea* subsequ5t election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all only approve a waiv] if ! ,/ate has submitt$ a reque/ "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to su* election4 7f7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to all[ ! m>k+ or ca/+ ( ballots ov] ! int]net4 7g7 ,individual ) a disability def9$ ,9 ?is section1 an individual ) a disability means an individual ) an impairm5t t sub/antially limits any major life activities & :o is o!rwise qualifi$ to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 7h7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice held on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to issuance ( volunt>y guidance by election assi/ance commission ,section #caa7;b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 9 ! case ( ! recomm5dations ) respect to section #cje1 ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cje & #cjf z relat+ to sections #cjf & #cjg2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjd ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cje4 ,access to vot] regi/ration & vot+ = individuals ) disabilities4 4 #aajb4 ,expansion & reau?orization ( grant program to assure vot+ access = individuals ) disabilities 7a7 ,purposes ( paym5ts ,section #bfa7;b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajba7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 mak+ abs5tee vot+ & vot+ at home accessible to individuals ) ! full range ( disabilities 7includ+ impairm5ts involv+ vision1 he>+1 mobility1 or dext]ity7 ?r\gh ! implem5tation ( accessible abs5tee vot+ sy/ems t "w 9 conjunction ) assi/ive te*nologies = :i* individuals h access at _! homes1 indep5d5t liv+ c5t]s1 or o!r facilities2 7#b7 mak+ poll+ places1 includ+ ! pa? ( travel1 entrances1 exits1 & vot+ areas ( ea* poll+ facility1 accessible to individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ ! bl9d & visually impair$1 9 a mann] t provides ! same opportunity = access & p>ticipation 7includ+ privacy & indep5d5ce7 z = o!r vot]s2 & 7#c7 provid+ solutions to problems ( access to vot+ & elections = individuals ) disabilities t are univ]sally design$ & provide ! same opportunities = individuals ) & )\t disabilities4 4 7b7 ,reau?orization ,section #bfd7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajbd7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbj & ea* succe$+ fiscal ye>1 su* sums z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is "p4 4 7c7 ,p]iod ( availability ( funds ,section #bfd ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajbd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ,any am\nts & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 any am\nts2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,return & transf] ( c]ta9 funds 7#a7 ,deadl9e = obligation & exp5diture ,9 ! case ( any am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to ! au?ority ( subsection 7a7 = a paym5t to a ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t = fiscal ye> #bjbj or any succe$+ fiscal ye>1 any portion ( su* am\nts :i* h n be5 obligat$ or exp5d$ by ! ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t prior to ! expiration ( ! #d-ye> p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ! ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t fir/ receiv$ ! am\nts %all be transf]r$ to ! ,commission4 7#b7 ,reallocation ( transf]r$ am\nts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission %all use ! am\nts transf]r$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to make paym5ts on a pro rata basis to ea* cov]$ paym5t recipi5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 :i* may obligate & exp5d su* paym5t = ! purposes describ$ 9 section #bfa7;b7 dur+ ! #a-ye> p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( receipt4 7,b7 ,cov]$ paym5t recipi5ts describ$ ,9 subp>agraph 7,a71 a cov]$ paym5t recipi5t is a ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t ) respect to :i*-- 7i7 am\nts 7 appropriat$ pursuant to ! au?ority ( subsection 7a72 & 7ii7 no am\nts 7 transf]r$ to ! ,commission "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 #aajc4 ,pilot programs = enabl+ individuals ) disabilities to regi/] to vote privately & indep5d5tly at resid5ces 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( pilot programs ,! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission 7h]eaft] ref]r$ to z ! ,commission7 %all1 subject to ! availability ( appropriations to c>ry out ?is section1 make grants to eligible ,/ates to conduct pilot programs "u :i* individuals ) disabilities may use electronic means 7includ+ ! ,int]net & telephones utiliz+ assi/ive devices7 to regi/] to vote & to reque/ & receive abs5tee ballots 9 a mann] :i* p]mits su* individuals to d s privately & indep5d5tly at _! own resid5ces4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate receiv+ a grant = a ye> "u ?is section %all submit a report to ! ,commission on ! pilot programs ! ,/ate c>ri$ out ) ! grant ) respect to elections = public (fice held 9 ! ,/ate dur+ ! ye>4 7#b7 ,deadl9e ,a ,/ate %all submit a report "u p>agraph 7#a7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! la/ election = public (fice held 9 ! ,/ate dur+ ! ye>4 7c7 ,eligibility ,a ,/ate is eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section if ! ,/ate submits to ! ,commission1 at su* "t & 9 su* =m z ! ,commission may require1 an application conta9+ su* in=mation & assurances z ! ,commission may require4 7d7 ,tim+ ,! ,commission %all make ! fir/ grants "u ?is section = pilot programs :i* w be 9 effect ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 #bjbj1 or1 at ! option ( a ,/ate1 ) respect to o!r elections = public (fice held 9 ! ,/ate 9 #bjbj4 7e7 ,/ate def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,/ate includes ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 #aajd4 ,,gao analysis & report on vot+ access = individuals ) disabilities 7a7 ,analysis ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an analysis aft] ea* regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice ) respect to ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 relation to poll+ places locat$ 9 h\ses ( wor%ip or o!r facilities t may be exempt f accessibility requirem5ts "u ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act-- 7,a7 ef=ts to ov]come accessibility *all5ges pos$ by su* facilities2 & 7,b7 ! ext5t to :i* su* facilities are us$ z poll+ places 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 7#b7 ,assi/ance provid$ by ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice1 or o!r ,f$]al ag5cies to help ,/ate & local (ficials improve vot+ access = individuals ) disabilities dur+ elections = ,f$]al (fice4 7#c7 ,:5 accessible vot+ ma*9es are available at a poll+ place1 ! ext5t to :i* su* ma*9es-- 7,a7 are locat$ 9 places t are difficult to access2 7,b7 malfunction2 or 7,c7 fail to provide suffici5t privacy to ensure t ! ballot ( ! individual _c be se5 by ano!r individual4 7#d7 ,! process by :i* ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local gov]nm5ts track compliance ) accessibility requirem5ts relat$ to vot+ access1 includ+ me?ods to receive & address compla9ts4 7#e7 ,! ext5t to :i* poll work]s receive tra9+ on h[ to assi/ individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ ! receipt by su* poll work]s ( in=mation on legal requirem5ts relat$ to vot+ rights = individuals ) disabilities4 7#f7 ,! ext5t & effectiv5ess ( tra9+ provid$ to poll work]s on ! op]ation ( accessible vot+ ma*9es4 7#g7 ,! ext5t to :i* individuals ) a developm5tal or psy*iatric disability exp]i5ce great] b>ri]s to vot+1 & :e!r poll work] tra9+ adequately addresses ! ne$s ( su* individuals4 7#h7 ,! ext5t to :i* ,/ate or local gov]nm5ts employ1 or attempt to employ1 individuals ) disabilities to "w at poll+ sites4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #i mon?s aft] ! date ( a regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees a report ) respect to ! mo/ rec5t regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice t conta9s ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! analysis requir$ by subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,recomm5dations1 z appropriate1 to promote ! use ( be/ practices us$ by ,/ate & local (ficials to address b>ri]s to accessibility & privacy conc]ns = individuals ) disabilities 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,h\se ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,rules & ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,s5ate2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,d7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate4 ,c ,prohibit+ ,vot] ,cag+ #abja4 ,vot] cag+ & o!r que/ionable *all5ges prohibit$ 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,*apt] #bi ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #ajga7;a71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fac4 ,vot] cag+ & o!r que/ionable *all5ges 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section-- 7#a7 ! t]m vot] cag+ docum5t means-- 7,a7 a non=w>dable docum5t t is return$ to ! s5d] or a ?ird p>ty z undeliv]$ or undeliv]able despite an attempt to deliv] su* docum5t to ! address ( a regi/]$ vot] or applicant2 or 7,b7 any docum5t ) in/ructions to an addressee t ! docum5t be return$ to ! s5d] or a ?ird p>ty b is n s return$1 despite an attempt to deliv] su* docum5t to ! address ( a regi/]$ vot] or applicant1 unless at lea/ two ,f$]al election cycles h pass$ s9ce ! date ( ! attempt$ deliv]y2 7#b7 ! t]m vot] cag+ li/ means a li/ ( individuals compil$ f vot] cag+ docum5ts2 & 7#c7 ! t]m unv]ifi$ mat* li/ means a li/ produc$ by mat*+ ! in=mation ( regi/]$ vot]s or applicants = vot] regi/ration to a li/ ( individuals :o are ineligible to vote 9 ! regi/r>'s jurisdiction1 by virtue ( dea?1 conviction1 *ange ( address1 or o!rwise2 unless "o ( ! pieces ( in=mation mat*$ includes a signature1 photograph1 or unique id5tify+ numb] ensur+ t ! in=mation f ea* s\rce ref]s to ! same individual4 7b7 ,prohibition ,aga9/ ,vot] ,cag+ ,no ,/ate or local election (ficial %all prev5t an individual f regi/]+ or vot+ 9 any election = ,f$]al (fice1 or p]mit 9 connection ) any election = ,f$]al (fice a =mal *all5ge "u ,/ate law to an individual's regi/ration /atus or eligibility to vote1 if ! basis = su* decision is evid5ce consi/+ (-- 7#a7 a vot] cag+ docum5t or vot] cag+ li/2 7#b7 an unv]ifi$ mat* li/2 7#c7 an error or omission on any record or pap] relat+ to any application1 regi/ration1 or o!r act requisite to vot+1 if su* error or omission is n mat]ial to an individual's eligibility to vote "u section #bjjd ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes1 z am5d$ 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja7;a77#b77;,b772 or 7#d7 any o!r evid5ce s designat$ = purposes ( ?is section by ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 except t ! election (ficial may use su* evid5ce if x is corroborat$ by indep5d5t evid5ce ( ! individual's ineligibility to regi/] or vote4 7c7 ,requirem5ts = ,*all5ges by ,p]sons ,o!r ,?an ,election ,(ficials 7#a7 ,requirem5ts = *all5ges ,no p]son1 o!r ?an a ,/ate or local election (ficial1 %all submit a =mal *all5ge to an individual's eligibility to regi/] to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice or to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice unless t *all5ge is support$ by p]sonal k reg>d+ ! gr\nds = ineligibility :i* is-- 7,a7 docum5t$ 9 writ+2 & 7,b7 subject to an oa? or atte/ation "u p5alty ( p]jury t ! *all5g] has a good fai? factual basis to believe t ! individual :o is ! subject ( ! *all5ge is ineligible to regi/] to vote or vote 9 t election1 except a *all5ge :i* is bas$ on ! race1 e?nicity1 or national orig9 ( ! individual :o is ! subject ( ! *all5ge may n be consid]$ to h a good fai? factual basis = purposes ( ?is p>agraph4 7#b7 ,prohibition on *all5ges on or ne> date ( election ,no p]son1 o!r ?an a ,/ate or local election (ficial1 %all be p]mitt$-- 7,a7 to *all5ge an individual's eligibility to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice on ,election ,day1 or 7,b7 to *all5ge an individual's eligibility to regi/] to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice or to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice less ?an #aj days be=e ! election unless ! individual regi/]$ to vote less ?an #bj days be=e ! election4 7d7 ,p5alties = ,kn[+ ,misconduct ,:oev] kn[+ly *all5ges ! eligibility ( "o or m individuals to regi/] or vote or kn[+ly causes ! eligibility ( su* individuals to be *all5g$ 9 violation ( ?is section ) ! int5t t "o or m eligible vot]s be disqualifi$1 %all be f9$ "u ?is title or imprison$ n m ?an #a ye>1 or bo?1 = ea* su* violation4 ,ea* violation %all be a sep>ate (f5se4 7e7 ,no ,effect on ,relat$ ,laws ,no?+ 9 ?is section is int5d$ to ov]ride ! protections ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq47 or to affect ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq474 4 7b7 ,cl]ical ,am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #bi ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #ajga7;b71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fac4 ,vot] cag+ & o!r que/ionable *all5ges4 4 #abjb4 ,developm5t & adoption ( be/ practices = prev5t+ vot] cag+ 7a7 ,be/ practices ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all develop & publi% = ! use ( ,/ates recomm5dations = be/ practices to det] & prev5t violations ( section #fac ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by section #abja7;a71 includ+ practices to provide = ! po/+ ( relevant in=mation at poll+ places & vot] regi/ration ag5cies1 ! tra9+ ( poll work]s & election (ficials1 & relevant educational measures4 ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,/ate includes ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7b7 ,inclusion 9 vot+ in=mation requirem5ts ,section #cjb7;b77#b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhb7;b77#b771 z am5d$ by section #ajgb7;b71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,f72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,g7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,h7 in=mation relat+ to ! prohibition aga9/ vot] cag+ & o!r que/ionable *all5ges 7z set =? 9 section #fac ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 includ+ in=mation on h[ individuals may report allegations ( violations ( su* prohibition4 4 ,d ,prohibit+ ,deceptive ,practices & ,prev5t+ ,vot] ,intimidation #acja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,deceptive ,practices & ,vot] ,intimidation ,prev5tion ,act ( #bjai4 #acjb4 ,prohibition on deceptive practices 9 ,f$]al elections 7a7 ,prohibition ,subsection 7b7 ( section #bjjd ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,no p]son & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,no p]son 2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#b7 ,false /atem5ts reg>d+ ,f$]al elections 7,a7 ,prohibition ,no p]son1 :e!r act+ "u color ( law or o!rwise1 %all1 )9 #fj days be=e an election describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by any means1 includ+ by means ( writt51 electronic1 or telephonic communications1 communicate or cause to be communicat$ in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 or produce in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ) ! int5t t su* in=mation be communicat$1 if su* p]son-- 7i7 kn[s su* in=mation to be mat]ially false2 & 7ii7 has ! int5t to imp$e or prev5t ano!r p]son f ex]cis+ ! "r to vote 9 an election describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e74 7,b7 ,in=mation describ$ ,in=mation is describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph if su* in=mation is reg>d+-- 7i7 ! "t1 place1 or mann] ( hold+ any election describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e72 or 7ii7 ! qualifications = or re/rictions on vot] eligibility = any su* election1 includ+-- 7,i7 any crim9al p5alties associat$ ) vot+ 9 any su* election2 or 7,,ii7 in=mation reg>d+ a vot]'s regi/ration /atus or eligibility4 7#c7 ,false /atem5ts reg>d+ public endorsem5ts 7,a7 ,prohibition ,no p]son1 :e!r act+ "u color ( law or o!rwise1 %all1 )9 #fj days be=e an election describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by any means1 includ+ by means ( writt51 electronic1 or telephonic communications1 communicate1 or cause to be communicat$1 a mat]ially false /atem5t ab\t an endorsem5t1 if su* p]son-- 7i7 kn[s su* /atem5t to be false2 & 7ii7 has ! int5t to imp$e or prev5t ano!r p]son f ex]cis+ ! "r to vote 9 an election describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e74 7,b7 ,def9ition ( mat]ially false ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 a /atem5t ab\t an endorsem5t is mat]ially false if1 ) respect to an upcom+ election describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 ! /atem5t /ates t a specifically nam$ p]son1 political p>ty1 or organization has endors$ ! election ( a specific c&idate = a ,f$]al (fice describ$ 9 su* p>agraph2 & 7ii7 su* p]son1 political p>ty1 or organization has n endors$ ! election ( su* c&idate4 7#d7 ,h9d]+1 int]f]+ )1 or prev5t+ vot+ or regi/]+ to vote ,no p]son1 :e!r act+ "u color ( law or o!rwise1 %all int5tionally h9d]1 int]f]e )1 or prev5t ano!r p]son f vot+1 regi/]+ to vote1 or aid+ ano!r p]son to vote or regi/] to vote 9 an election describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e74 7#e7 ,election describ$ ,an election describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph is any g5]al1 prim>y1 run-(f1 or special election held solely or 9 "p = ! purpose ( nom9at+ or elect+ a c&idate = ! (fice ( ,presid5t1 ,vice ,presid5t1 presid5tial elector1 ,memb] ( ! ,s5ate1 ,memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 or ,delegate or ,commission] f a ,t]ritory or possession4 4 7b7 ,private "r ( action 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subsection 7c7 ( section #bjjd ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja7;c77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,:5ev] any p]son & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,:5ev] any p]son 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,any p]son aggriev$ by a violation ( subsection 7b77#b71 7b77#c71 or 7b77#d7 may in/itute a civil action = prev5tive relief1 includ+ an application 9 a ,unit$ ,/ates di/rict c\rt = a p]man5t or tempor>y injunction1 re/ra9+ ord]1 or o!r ord]4 ,9 any su* action1 ! c\rt1 9 its discretion1 may all[ ! prevail+ p>ty a reasonable attorney's fee z "p ( ! co/s4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,subsection 7e7 ( section #bjjd ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja7;e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#a74 7,b7 ,subsection 7g7 ( section #bjjd ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja7;g77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#a74 7c7 ,crim9al p5alties 7#a7 ,deceptive acts ,section #eid ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,:oev] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,intimidation ,:oev] 2 7,b7 9 subsection 7a71 z ins]t$ by subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ at any election & ins]t+ at any g5]al1 prim>y1 run-(f1 or special election2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsections3 7b7 ,deceptive acts 7#a7 ,false /atem5ts reg>d+ ,f$]al elections 7,a7 ,prohibition ,x %all be unlawful = any p]son1 :e!r act+ "u color ( law or o!rwise1 )9 #fj days be=e an election describ$ 9 subsection 7e71 by any means1 includ+ by means ( writt51 electronic1 or telephonic communications1 to communicate or cause to be communicat$ in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 or produce in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ) ! int5t t su* in=mation be communicat$1 if su* p]son-- 7i7 kn[s su* in=mation to be mat]ially false2 & 7ii7 has ! int5t to mislead vot]s1 or ! int5t to imp$e or prev5t ano!r p]son f ex]cis+ ! "r to vote 9 an election describ$ 9 subsection 7e74 7,b7 ,in=mation describ$ ,in=mation is describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph if su* in=mation is reg>d+-- 7i7 ! "t or place ( hold+ any election describ$ 9 subsection 7e72 or 7ii7 ! qualifications = or re/rictions on vot] eligibility = any su* election1 includ+-- 7,i7 any crim9al p5alties associat$ ) vot+ 9 any su* election2 or 7,,ii7 in=mation reg>d+ a vot]'s regi/ration /atus or eligibility4 7#b7 ,p5alty ,any p]son :o violates p>agraph 7#a7 %all be f9$ n m ?an #ajj1jjj1 imprison$ = n m ?an #e ye>s1 or bo?4 7c7 ,h9d]+1 int]f]+ )1 or prev5t+ vot+ or regi/]+ ,to vote 7#a7 ,prohibition ,x %all be unlawful = any p]son1 :e!r act+ "u color ( law or o!rwise1 to int5tionally h9d]1 int]f]e )1 or prev5t ano!r p]son f vot+1 regi/]+ to vote1 or aid+ ano!r p]son to vote or regi/] to vote 9 an election describ$ 9 subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,p5alty ,any p]son :o violates p>agraph 7#a7 %all be f9$ n m ?an #ajj1jjj1 imprison$ = n m ?an #e ye>s1 or bo?4 7d7 ,attempt ,any p]son :o attempts to commit any (f5se describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 7b77#a71 or 7c77#a7 %all be subject to ! same p5alties z ^? prescrib$ = ! (f5se t ! p]son attempt$ to commit4 7e7 ,election describ$ ,an election describ$ 9 ?is subsection is any g5]al1 prim>y1 run-(f1 or special election held solely or 9 "p = ! purpose ( nom9at+ or elect+ a c&idate = ! (fice ( ,presid5t1 ,vice ,presid5t1 presid5tial elector1 ,memb] ( ! ,s5ate1 ,memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 or ,delegate or ,commission] f a ,t]ritory or possession4 4 7#b7 ,modification ( p5alty = vot] intimidation ,section #eid7;a7 ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by p>agraph 7#a71 is am5d$ by /rik+ f9$ "u ?is title or imprison$ n m ?an "o ye> & ins]t+ f9$ n m ?an #ajj1jjj1 imprison$ = n m ?an #e ye>s4 7#c7 ,s5t5c+ guidel9es 7,a7 ,review & am5dm5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,s5t5c+ ,commission1 pursuant to its au?ority "u section #iid ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & 9 accordance ) ?is section1 %all review &1 if appropriate1 am5d ! ,f$]al s5t5c+ guidel9es & policy /atem5ts applicable to p]sons convict$ ( any (f5se "u section #eid ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is section4 7,b7 ,au?orization ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,s5t5c+ ,commission may am5d ! ,f$]al ,s5t5c+ ,guidel9es 9 accordance ) ! proc$ures set =? 9 section #ba7;a7 ( ! ,s5t5c+ ,act ( #aihg 7#bh ,u4,s4,c4 #iid note7 z ?\gh ! au?ority "u t section _h n expir$4 7#d7 ,paym5ts = refra9+ f vot+ ,subsection 7c7 ( section #aa ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjg7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ei!r = regi/ration to vote or = vot+ & ins]t+ = regi/ration to vote1 = vot+1 or = n vot+4 #acjc4 ,corrective action 7a7 ,corrective action 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,attorney ,g5]al receives a cr$ible report t mat]ially false in=mation has be5 or is be+ communicat$ 9 violation ( p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 ( section #bjjd7;b7 ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja7;b771 z add$ by section #acjb7;a71 & if ! ,attorney ,g5]al det]m9es t ,/ate & local election (ficials h n tak5 adequate /eps to promptly communicate accurate in=mation to correct ! mat]ially false in=mation1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all1 pursuant to ! writt5 proc$ures & /&>ds "u subsection 7b71 communicate to ! public1 by any means1 includ+ by means ( writt51 electronic1 or telephonic communications1 accurate in=mation design$ to correct ! mat]ially false in=mation4 7#b7 ,communication ( corrective in=mation ,any in=mation communicat$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 be accurate & objective2 7ii7 consi/ ( only ! in=mation necess>y to correct ! mat]ially false in=mation t has be5 or is be+ communicat$2 & 7iii7 to ! ext5t practicable1 be by a means t ! ,attorney ,g5]al det]m9es w rea* ! p]sons to :om ! mat]ially false in=mation has be5 or is be+ communicat$2 & 7,b7 %all n be design$ to favor or disfavor any p>ticul> c&idate1 organization1 or political p>ty4 7b7 ,writt5 proc$ures & /&>ds = tak+ corrective action 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all publi% writt5 proc$ures & /&>ds = det]m9+ :5 & h[ corrective action w be tak5 "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,inclusion ( appropriate deadl9es ,! proc$ures & /&>ds "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include appropriate deadl9es1 bas$ 9 "p on ! numb] ( days rema9+ be=e ! upcom+ election4 7#c7 ,consultation ,9 develop+ ! proc$ures & /&>ds "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all consult ) ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 ,/ate & local election (ficials1 civil rights organizations1 vot+ rights gr\ps1 vot] protection gr\ps1 & o!r int]e/$ community organizations4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,attorney ,g5]al su* sums z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is subtitle4 #acjd4 ,reports to ,congress 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ea* g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all submit to ,congress a report compil+ all allegations receiv$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al ( deceptive practices describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 & 7#d7 ( section #bjjd7;b7 ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja7;b771 z add$ by section #acjb7;a71 relat+ to ! g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice & any prim>y1 run-(f1 or a special election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! #b ye>s prec$+ ! g5]al election4 7b7 ,cont5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* report submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a description ( ea* allegation ( a deceptive practice describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 includ+ ! geographic location1 racial & e?nic composition1 & language m9ority-gr\p memb]%ip ( ! p]sons t[>d :om ! alleg$ deceptive practice 0 direct$2 7,b7 ! /atus ( ! inve/igation ( ea* allegation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 7,c7 a description ( ea* corrective action tak5 by ! ,attorney ,g5]al "u section #d7;a7 9 response to an allegation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 7,d7 a description ( ea* ref]ral ( an allegation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local ag5cies2 7,e7 to ! ext5t in=mation is available1 a description ( any civil action in/itut$ "u section #bjjd7;c77#b7 ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja7;c77#b771 z add$ by section #acjb7;b71 9 connection ) an allegation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,f7 a description ( any crim9al prosecution in/itut$ "u section #eid ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #c7;c71 9 connection ) ! receipt ( an allegation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ! ,attorney ,g5]al4 7#b7 ,exclusion ( c]ta9 in=mation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all n include 9 a report submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 any in=mation protect$ f disclosure by rule #f7;e7 ( ! ,f$]al ,rules ( ,crim9al ,proc$ure or any ,f$]al crim9al /atute4 7,b7 ,exclusion ( c]ta9 o!r in=mation ,! ,attorney ,g5]al may det]m9e t ! foll[+ in=mation %all n be includ$ 9 a report submitt$ "u subsection 7a73 7i7 ,any in=mation t is privileg$4 7ii7 ,any in=mation conc]n+ an ongo+ inve/igation4 7iii7 ,any in=mation conc]n+ a crim9al or civil proce$+ conduct$ "u seal4 7iv7 ,any o!r nonpublic in=mation t ! ,attorney ,g5]al det]m9es ! disclosure ( :i* c\ld reasonably be expect$ to infr+e on ! rights ( any individual or adv]sely affect ! integrity ( a p5d+ or future crim9al inve/igation4 7c7 ,report made public ,on ! date t ! ,attorney ,g5]al submits ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all also make ! report publicly available ?r\gh ! ,int]net & o!r appropriate means4 ,e ,democracy ,re/oration #adja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,democracy ,re/oration ,act ( #bjai4 #adjb4 ,rights ( citiz5s ,! "r ( an individual :o is a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to vote 9 any election = ,f$]al (fice %all n be d5i$ or abridg$ because t individual has be5 convict$ ( a crim9al (f5se unless su* individual is s]v+ a felony s5t5ce 9 a correctional in/itution or facility at ! "t ( ! election4 #adjc4 ,en=cem5t 7a7 ,attorney g5]al ,! ,attorney ,g5]al may1 9 a civil action1 obta9 su* decl>atory or injunctive relief z is necess>y to rem$y a violation ( ?is subtitle4 7b7 ,private "r ( action 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a p]son :o is aggriev$ by a violation ( ?is subtitle may provide writt5 notice ( ! violation to ! *ief election (ficial ( ! ,/ate involv$4 7#b7 ,relief ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 if ! violation is n correct$ )9 #ij days aft] receipt ( a notice "u p>agraph 7#a71 or )9 #bj days aft] receipt ( ! notice if ! violation occurr$ )9 #abj days be=e ! date ( an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! aggriev$ p]son may1 9 a civil action1 obta9 decl>atory or injunctive relief ) respect to ! violation4 7#c7 ,exception ,if ! violation occurr$ )9 #cj days be=e ! date ( an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! aggriev$ p]son ne$ n provide notice to ! *ief election (ficial ( ! ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 be=e br++ a civil action to obta9 decl>atory or injunctive relief ) respect to ! violation4 #adjd4 ,notification ( re/oration ( vot+ rights 7a7 ,/ate notification 7#a7 ,notification ,on ! date det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ea* ,/ate %all notify 9 writ+ any individual :o has be5 convict$ ( a crim9al (f5se "u ! law ( t ,/ate t su* individual has ! "r to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice pursuant to ! ,democracy ,re/oration ,act ( #bjai & may regi/] to vote 9 any su* election & provide su* individual ) any mat]ials t are necess>y to regi/] to vote 9 any su* election4 7#b7 ,date ( notification 7,a7 ,felony conviction ,9 ! case ( su* an individual :o has be5 convict$ ( a felony1 ! notification requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be giv5 on ! date on :i* ! individual-- 7i7 is s5t5c$ to s]ve only a t]m ( probation2 or 7ii7 is releas$ f ! cu/ody ( t ,/ate 7o!r ?an to ! cu/ody ( ano!r ,/ate or ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to s]ve a t]m ( imprisonm5t = a felony conviction74 7,b7 ,misdemeanor conviction ,9 ! case ( su* an individual :o has be5 convict$ ( a misdemeanor1 ! notification requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be giv5 on ! date on :i* su* individual is s5t5c$ by a ,/ate c\rt4 7b7 ,f$]al notification 7#a7 ,notification ,any individual :o has be5 convict$ ( a crim9al (f5se "u ,f$]al law %all be notifi$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b7 t su* individual has ! "r to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice pursuant to ! ,democracy ,re/oration ,act ( #bjai & may regi/] to vote 9 any su* election & provide su* individual ) any mat]ials t are necess>y to regi/] to vote 9 any su* election4 7#b7 ,date ( notification 7,a7 ,felony conviction ,9 ! case ( su* an individual :o has be5 convict$ ( a felony1 ! notification requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be giv5-- 7i7 9 ! case ( an individual :o is s5t5c$ to s]ve only a t]m ( probation1 by ! ,assi/ant ,director = ! ,(fice ( ,probation & ,pretrial ,s]vices ( ! ,adm9i/rative ,(fice ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,c\rts on ! date on :i* ! individual is s5t5c$2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( any individual committ$ to ! cu/ody ( ! ,bureau ( ,prisons1 by ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,prisons1 dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date t is #f mon?s be=e su* individual is releas$ & end+ on ! date su* individual is releas$ f ! cu/ody ( ! ,bureau ( ,prisons4 7,b7 ,misdemeanor conviction ,9 ! case ( su* an individual :o has be5 convict$ ( a misdemeanor1 ! notification requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be giv5 on ! date on :i* su* individual is s5t5c$ by a c\rt e/abli%$ by an ,act ( ,congress4 #adje4 ,def9itions ,= purposes ( ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,correctional in/itution or facility ,! t]m correctional in/itution or facility means any prison1 p5it5ti>y1 jail1 or o!r in/itution or facility = ! conf9em5t ( individuals convict$ ( crim9al (f5ses1 :e!r publicly or privately op]at$1 except t su* t]m does n include any resid5tial community treatm5t c5t] 7or simil> public or private facility74 7#b7 ,election ,! t]m election means-- 7,a7 a g5]al1 special1 prim>y1 or run(f election2 7,b7 a conv5tion or caucus ( a political p>ty held to nom9ate a c&idate2 7,c7 a prim>y election held = ! selection ( delegates to a national nom9at+ conv5tion ( a political p>ty2 or 7,d7 a prim>y election held = ! expression ( a pref]5ce = ! nom9ation ( p]sons = election to ! (fice ( ,presid5t4 7#c7 ,f$]al (fice ,! t]m ,f$]al (fice means ! (fice ( ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or ( ,s5ator or ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ! ,congress ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#d7 ,probation ,! t]m probation means probation1 impos$ by a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local c\rt1 ) or )\t a condition on ! individual involv$ conc]n+-- 7,a7 ! individual's fre$om ( movem5t2 7,b7 ! paym5t ( damages by ! individual2 7,c7 p]iodic report+ by ! individual to an (fic] ( ! c\rt2 or 7,d7 sup]vision ( ! individual by an (fic] ( ! c\rt4 #adjf4 ,relation to o!r laws 7a7 ,/ate laws relat+ to vot+ rights ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle be con/ru$ to prohibit ! ,/ates f enact+ any ,/ate law :i* af=ds ! "r to vote 9 any election = ,f$]al (fice on t]ms less re/rictive ?an ^? e/abli%$ by ?is subtitle4 7b7 ,c]ta9 ,f$]al ,acts ,! rights & rem$ies e/abli%$ by ?is subtitle are 9 addition to all o!r rights & rem$ies provid$ by law1 & nei!r rights & rem$ies e/abli%$ by ?is ,act %all sup]s$e1 re/rict1 or limit ! application ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq47 or ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq474 #adjg4 ,f$]al prison funds ,no ,/ate1 unit ( local gov]nm5t1 or o!r p]son may receive or use1 to con/ruct or o!rwise improve a prison1 jail1 or o!r place ( inc>c]ation1 any ,f$]al funds unless t p]son has 9 effect a program "u :i* ea* individual inc>c]at$ 9 t p]son's jurisdiction :o is a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates is notifi$1 ^u release f su* inc>c]ation1 ( t individual's rights "u section #adjb4 #adjh4 ,effective date ,?is subtitle %all apply to citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates vot+ 9 any election = ,f$]al (fice held aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,f ,promot+ ,accuracy1 ,integrity1 & ,security ,?r\gh ,vot]-,v]ifi$ ,p]man5t ,pap] ,ballot #aeja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,vot] ,confid5ce & ,increas$ ,accessibility ,act ( #bjai4 #aejb4 ,pap] ballot & manual c\nt+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cja7;a77#b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;a77#b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,pap] ballot requirem5t 7,a7 ,vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballots 7i7 ,pap] ballot requirem5t 7,i7 ,! vot+ sy/em %all require ! use ( an individual1 durable1 vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballot ( ! vot]'s vote t %all be m>k$ & made available = inspection & v]ification by ! vot] be=e ! vot]'s vote is ca/ & c\nt$1 & :i* %all be c\nt$ by h& or read by an optical "* recognition device or o!r c\nt+ device4 ,= purposes ( ?is subclause1 ! t]m individual1 durable1 vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballot means a pap] ballot m>k$ by ! vot] by h& or a pap] ballot m>k$ ?r\gh ! use ( a nontabulat+ ballot m>k+ device or sy/em1 s long z ! vot] %all h ! option to m>k 8 or h] ballot by h&4 7,,ii7 ,! vot+ sy/em %all provide ! vot] ) an opportunity to correct any error on ! pap] ballot be=e ! p]man5t vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballot is pres]v$ 9 accordance ) clause 7ii74 7,,iii7 ,! vot+ sy/em %all n pres]ve ! vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballots 9 any mann] t makes x possible1 at any "t aft] ! ballot has be5 ca/1 to associate a vot] ) ! record ( ! vot]'s vote )\t ! vot]'s cons5t4 7ii7 ,pres]vation z (ficial record ,! individual1 durable1 vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballot us$ 9 accordance ) clause 7i7 %all con/itute ! (ficial ballot & %all be pres]v$ & us$ z ! (ficial ballot = purposes ( any rec\nt or audit conduct$ ) respect to any election = ,f$]al (fice 9 :i* ! vot+ sy/em is us$4 7iii7 ,manual c\nt+ requirem5ts = rec\nts & audits 7,i7 ,ea* pap] ballot us$ pursuant to clause 7i7 %all be suitable = a manual audit1 & %all be c\nt$ by h& 9 any rec\nt or audit conduct$ ) respect to any election = ,f$]al (fice4 7,,ii7 ,9 ! ev5t ( any inconsi/5cies or irregul>ities betwe5 any electronic vote tallies & ! vote tallies det]m9$ by c\nt+ by h& ! individual1 durable1 vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballots us$ pursuant to clause 7i71 & subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! individual1 durable1 vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballots %all be ! true & correct record ( ! votes ca/4 7iv7 ,application to all ballots ,! requirem5ts ( ?is subp>agraph %all apply to all ballots ca/ 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice1 includ+ ballots ca/ by abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot]s & ov]seas vot]s "u ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act & o!r abs5tee vot]s4 7,b7 ,special rule = treatm5t ( disputes :5 pap] ballots h be5 %[n to be compromis$ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! ev5t t-- 7,i7 !re is any inconsi/5cy betwe5 any electronic vote tallies & ! vote tallies det]m9$ by c\nt+ by h& ! individual1 durable1 vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballots us$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a77i7 ) respect to any election = ,f$]al (fice2 & 7,,ii7 x is demon/rat$ by cle> & conv9c+ evid5ce 7z det]m9$ 9 accordance ) ! applicable /&>ds 9 ! jurisdiction involv$7 9 any rec\nt1 audit1 or conte/ ( ! result ( ! election t ! pap] ballots h be5 compromis$ 7by damage or mis*ief or o!rwise7 & t a suffici5t numb] ( ! ballots h be5 s compromis$ t ! result ( ! election c\ld be *ang$1 ! det]m9ation ( ! appropriate rem$y ) respect to ! election %all be made 9 accordance ) applicable ,/ate law1 except t ! electronic tally %all n be us$ z ! exclusive basis = det]m9+ ! (ficial c]tifi$ result4 7ii7 ,rule = consid]ation ( ballots associat$ ) ea* vot+ ma*9e ,= purposes ( clause 7i71 only ! pap] ballots deem$ compromis$1 if any1 %all be consid]$ 9 ! calculation ( :e!r or n ! result ( ! election c\ld be *ang$ due to ! compromis$ pap] ballots4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t cl>ify+ applicability ( alt]native language accessibility ,section #cja7;a77#d7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;a77#d77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7includ+ ! pap] ballots requir$ to be us$ "u p>agraph 7#b77 aft] vot+ sy/em4 7c7 ,o!r con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #cja7;a77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;a77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 by /rik+ c\nt$ & ins]t+ c\nt$1 9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c72 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 by /rik+ c\nt$ & ins]t+ c\nt$1 9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c72 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 by /rik+ c\nt$ ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ c\nt$1 9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c72 & 7#d7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 by /rik+ c\nt$ & ins]t+ c\nt$1 9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c74 #aejc4 ,accessibility & ballot v]ification = individuals ) disabilities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cja7;a77#c77;,b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;a77#c77;,b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,b7 7i7 ensure t individuals ) disabilities & o!rs are giv5 an equival5t opportunity to vote1 includ+ ) privacy & indep5d5ce1 9 a mann] t produces a vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballot z = o!r vot]s2 7ii7 satisfy ! requirem5t ( subp>agraph 7,a7 ?r\gh ! use ( at lea/ "o vot+ sy/em equipp$ = individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ nonvisual & enhanc$ visual accessibility = ! bl9d & visually impair$1 & nonmanual & enhanc$ manual accessibility = ! mobility & dext]ity impair$1 at ea* poll+ place2 & 7iii7 meet ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a7 & p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 by us+ a sy/em t-- 7,i7 all[s ! vot] to privately & indep5d5tly v]ify ! p]man5t pap] ballot ?r\gh ! pres5tation1 9 accessible =m1 ( ! pr9t$ or m>k$ vote selections f ! same pr9t$ or m>k$ in=mation t w\ld be us$ = any vote c\nt+ or audit+2 & 7,,ii7 all[s ! vot] to privately & indep5d5tly v]ify & ca/ ! p]man5t pap] ballot )\t requir+ ! vot] to manually h&le ! pap] ballot2 4 7b7 ,specific requirem5t ( /udy1 te/+1 & developm5t ( accessible pap] ballot v]ification me*anisms 7#a7 ,/udy & report+ ,subtitle ,c ( title ,,ii ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq47 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ section #bdg z section #bdh2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #bdf ! foll[+ new section3 #bdg4 ,/udy & report on accessible pap] ballot v]ification me*anisms 7a7 ,/udy & report ,! ,director ( ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation %all make grants to n few] ?an #c eligible entities to /udy1 te/1 & develop accessible pap] ballot vot+1 v]ification1 & ca/+ me*anisms & devices & be/ practices to enhance ! accessibility ( pap] ballot vot+ & v]ification me*anisms = individuals ) disabilities1 = vot]s ^: prim>y language is n ,engli%1 & = vot]s ) difficulties 9 lit]acy1 includ+ be/ practices = ! me*anisms !mselves & ! processes ?r\gh :i* ! me*anisms are us$4 7b7 ,eligibility ,an entity is eligible to receive a grant "u ?is "p if x submits to ! ,director 7at su* "t & 9 su* =m z ! ,director may require7 an application conta9+-- 7#a7 c]tifications t ! entity %all specifically inve/igate enhanc$ me?ods or devices1 includ+ non-electronic devices1 t w assi/ su* individuals & vot]s 9 m>k+ vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballots & pres5t+ or transmitt+ ! in=mation pr9t$ or m>k$ on su* ballots back to su* individuals & vot]s1 & ca/+ su* ballots2 7#b7 a c]tification t ! entity %all complete ! activities c>ri$ out ) ! grant n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbj2 & 7#c7 su* o!r in=mation & c]tifications z ! ,director may require4 7c7 ,availability ( te*nology ,any te*nology develop$ ) ! grants made "u ?is section %all be treat$ z non-propriet>y & %all be made available to ! public1 includ+ to manufactur]s ( vot+ sy/ems4 7d7 ,coord9ation ) grants = te*nology improvem5ts ,! ,director %all c>ry out ?is section s t ! activities c>ri$ out ) ! grants made "u subsection 7a7 are coord9at$ ) ! rese>* conduct$ "u ! grant program c>ri$ out by ! ,commission "u section #bga1 to ! ext5t t ! ,director & ,commission det]m9e necess>y to provide = ! advancem5t ( accessible vot+ te*nology4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out subsection 7a7 #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ ! item relat+ to section #bdg z relat+ to section #bdh2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bdf ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #bdg4 ,/udy & report on accessible pap] ballot v]ification me*anisms4 4 7c7 ,cl>ification ( accessibility /&>ds "u volunt>y vot+ sy/em guidance ,9 adopt+ any volunt>y guidance "u subtitle ,b ( title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ) respect to ! accessibility ( ! pap] ballot v]ification requirem5ts = individuals ) disabilities1 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all include & apply ! same accessibility /&>ds applicable "u ! volunt>y guidance adopt$ = accessible vot+ sy/ems "u su* subtitle4 7d7 ,p]mitt+ use ( funds = protection & advocacy sy/ems to support actions to en=ce election-relat$ disability access ,section #bib7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajfb7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 2 except t & all t foll[s & ins]t+ a p]iod4 #aejd4 ,durability & readability requirem5ts = ballots ,section #cja7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#g7 ,durability & readability requirem5ts = ballots 7,a7 ,durability requirem5ts = pap] ballots 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,all vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballots requir$ to be us$ "u ?is ,act %all be m>k$ or pr9t$ on durable pap]4 7ii7 ,def9ition ,= purposes ( ?is ,act1 pap] is durable if x is capable ( )/&+ multiple c\nts & rec\nts by h& )\t compromis+ ! fundam5tal integrity ( ! ballots1 & capable ( reta9+ ! in=mation m>k$ or pr9t$ on !m = ! full duration ( a ret5tion & pres]vation p]iod ( #bb mon?s4 7,b7 ,readability requirem5ts = pap] ballots m>k$ by ballot m>k+ device ,all vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballots complet$ by ! vot] ?r\gh ! use ( a ballot m>k+ device %all be cle>ly readable by ! vot] )\t assi/ance 7o!r ?an eyeglasses or o!r p]sonal vision enhanc+ devices7 & by an optical "* recognition device or o!r device equipp$ = individuals ) disabilities4 4 #aeje4 ,pap] ballot pr9t+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cja7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;a771 z am5d$ by section #aejd1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#h7 ,pr9t+ requirem5ts = ballots ,all pap] ballots us$ 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice %all be pr9t$ on recycl$ pap]4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to elections occurr+ on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjba4 #aejf4 ,/udy & report on optimal ballot design 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all conduct a /udy ( ! be/ ways to design ballots us$ 9 elections = public (fice1 includ+ pap] ballots & electronic or digital ballots1 to m9imize confusion & us] errors4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj1 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all submit to ,congress a report on ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 #aejg4 ,pap] ballot pr9t+ requirem5ts ,section #cja7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;a771 z am5d$ by section #aejd1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#h7 ,pr9t+ requirem5ts = ballots ,all pap] ballots us$ 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice %all be pr9t$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates on pap] manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 #aejh4 ,effective date = new requirem5ts ,section #cja7;d7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;d77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,effective ,date 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ea* ,/ate & jurisdiction %all be requir$ to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section on & aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjjf4 7#b7 ,special rule = c]ta9 requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 section #aeje7;b7 ( ! ,= ! ,p ,act ( #bjai & subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 ! requirem5ts ( ?is section :i* are fir/ impos$ on a ,/ate & jurisdiction pursuant to ! am5dm5ts made by ! ,vot] ,confid5ce & ,increas$ ,accessibility ,act ( #bjai %all apply ) respect to vot+ sy/ems us$ = any election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 #bjbj or any succe$+ ye>4 7,b7 ,delay = jurisdictions us+ c]ta9 pap] record pr9t]s or c]ta9 sy/ems us+ or produc+ vot]-v]ifiable pap] records 9 #bjah 7i7 ,delay ,9 ! case ( a jurisdiction describ$ 9 clause 7ii71 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all apply to a vot+ sy/em 9 ! jurisdiction z if ! ref]5ce 9 su* subp>agraph to #bjbj 7 a ref]5ce to #bjbb1 b only ) respect to ! foll[+ requirem5ts ( ?is section3 7,i7 ,p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i77,i7 ( subsection 7a7 7relat+ to ! use ( vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballots74 7,,ii7 ,p>agraph 7#c77;,b77ii77,i7 & 7,,ii7 ( subsection 7a7 7relat+ to access to v]ification f & ca/+ ( ! durable pap] ballot74 7,,iii7 ,p>agraph 7#g7 ( subsection 7a7 7relat+ to durability & readability requirem5ts = ballots74 7ii7 ,jurisdictions describ$ ,a jurisdiction describ$ 9 ?is clause is a jurisdiction-- 7,i7 :i* us$ vot] v]ifiable pap] record pr9t]s atta*$ to direct record+ electronic vot+ ma*9es1 or :i* us$ o!r vot+ sy/ems t us$ or produc$ pap] records ( ! vote v]ifiable by vot]s b t are n 9 compliance ) p>agraphs 7#b77;,a77i77,i71 7#c77;,b77iii77,i7 & 7,,ii71 & 7#g7 ( subsection 7a7 7z am5d$ or add$ by ! ,vot] ,confid5ce & ,increas$ ,accessibility ,act ( #bjai71 = ! adm9i/ration ( ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjah2 & 7,,ii7 :i* w cont9ue to use su* pr9t]s or sy/ems = ! adm9i/ration ( elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ye>s be=e #bjbb4 7iii7 ,m&atory availability ( pap] ballots at poll+ places us+ gr&fa!r$ pr9t]s & sy/ems 7,i7 ,requir+ ballots to be (f]$ & provid$ ,! appropriate election (ficial at ea* poll+ place t uses a pr9t] or sy/em describ$ 9 clause 7ii77,i7 = ! adm9i/ration ( elections = ,f$]al (fice %all (f] ea* individual :o is eligible to ca/ a vote 9 ! election at ! poll+ place ! opportunity to ca/ ! vote us+ a blank pre-pr9t$ pap] ballot :i* ! individual may m>k by h& & :i* is n produc$ by ! direct record+ electronic vot+ ma*9e or o!r su* sy/em4 ,! (ficial %all provide ! individual ) ! ballot & ! supplies necess>y to m>k ! ballot1 & %all ensure 7to ! greate/ ext5t practicable7 t ! wait+ p]iod = ! individual to ca/ a vote is ! less] ( #cj m9utes or ! av]age wait+ p]iod = an individual :o does n agree to ca/ ! vote us+ su* a pap] ballot "u ?is clause4 7,,ii7 ,treatm5t ( ballot ,any pap] ballot :i* is ca/ by an individual "u ?is clause %all be c\nt$ & o!rwise treat$ z a regul> ballot = all purposes 7includ+ by incorporat+ x into ! f9al un(ficial vote c\nt 7z def9$ by ! ,/ate7 = ! prec9ct7 & n z a provisional ballot1 unless ! individual ca/+ ! ballot w\ld h o!rwise be5 requir$ to ca/ a provisional ballot4 7,,iii7 ,po/+ ( notice ,! appropriate election (ficial %all ensure !re is prom95tly display$ at ea* poll+ place a notice t describes ! obligation ( ! (ficial to (f] individuals ! opportunity to ca/ votes us+ a pre-pr9t$ blank pap] ballot4 7,,iv7 ,tra9+ ( election (ficials ,! *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all ensure t election (ficials at poll+ places 9 ! ,/ate are aw>e ( ! requirem5ts ( ?is clause1 includ+ ! requirem5t to display a notice "u subclause 7,,iii71 & are aw>e t x is a violation ( ! requirem5ts ( ?is title = an election (ficial to fail to (f] an individual ! opportunity to ca/ a vote us+ a blank pre-pr9t$ pap] ballot4 7,v7 ,p]iod ( applicability ,! requirem5ts ( ?is clause apply only dur+ ! p]iod 9 :i* ! delay is 9 effect "u clause 7i74 7,c7 ,special rule = jurisdictions us+ c]ta9 nontabulat+ ballot m>k+ devices ,9 ! case ( a jurisdiction :i* uses a nontabulat+ ballot m>k+ device :i* automatically deposits ! ballot into a privacy sleeve1 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all apply to a vot+ sy/em 9 ! jurisdiction z if ! ref]5ce 9 su* subp>agraph to any election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 #bjbj or any succe$+ ye> 7 a ref]5ce to elections = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ held 9 #bjbb or ea* succe$+ ye>1 b only ) respect to p>agraph 7#c77;,b77iii77,,ii7 ( subsection 7a7 7relat+ to nonmanual ca/+ ( ! durable pap] ballot74 4 ,g ,provisional ,ballots #afja4 ,requirem5ts = c\nt+ provisional ballots2 e/abli%m5t ( uni=m & nondiscrim9atory /&>ds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjb ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7f72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+ new subsections3 7d7 ,/atewide c\nt+ ( provisional ballots 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( subsection 7a77#d71 not)/&+ ! prec9ct or poll+ place at :i* a provisional ballot is ca/ )9 ! ,/ate1 ! appropriate election (ficial %all c\nt ea* vote on su* ballot = ea* election 9 :i* ! individual :o ca/ su* ballot is eligible to vote4 7#b7 ,effective date ,?is subsection %all apply ) respect to elections held on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 7e7 ,uni=m & nondiscrim9atory /&>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ea* ,/ate %all e/abli% uni=m & nondiscrim9atory /&>ds = ! issuance1 h&l+1 & c\nt+ ( provisional ballots4 7#b7 ,effective date ,?is subsection %all apply ) respect to elections held on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #cjb7;f7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhb7;f771 z r$esignat$ by subsection 7a71 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,ea* ,/ate & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 subsections 7d77#b7 & 7e77#b71 ea* ,/ate4 ,h ,e>ly ,vot+ #afaa4 ,e>ly vot+ 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,subtitle ,a ( title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq471 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;a7 & section #aaja7;a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cjf & #cjg z sections #cjg & #cjh2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cje ! foll[+ new section3 #cjf4 ,e>ly vot+ 7a7 ,requir+ ,vot+ ,prior to ,date ( ,election 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate %all all[ individuals to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice dur+ an e>ly vot+ p]iod :i* occurs prior to ! date ( ! election1 9 ! same mann] z vot+ is all[$ on su* date4 7#b7 ,l5g? ( p]iod ,! e>ly vot+ p]iod requir$ "u ?is subsection ) respect to an election %all consi/ ( a p]iod ( consecutive days 7includ+ week5ds7 :i* beg9s on ! #ae? day be=e ! date ( ! election 7or1 at ! option ( ! ,/ate1 on a day prior to ! #ae? day be=e ! date ( ! election7 & ends on ! date ( ! election4 7b7 ,m9imum e>ly vot+ requirem5ts ,ea* poll+ place :i* all[s vot+ dur+ an e>ly vot+ p]iod "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 all[ su* vot+ = no less ?an #aj h\rs on ea* day2 7#b7 h uni=m h\rs ea* day = :i* su* vot+ occurs2 & 7#c7 all[ su* vot+ to be held = "s p]iod ( "t prior to #i3jj a4m 7local "t7 & "s p]iod ( "t aft] #e3jj p4m4 7local "t74 7c7 ,location ( poll+ places 7#a7 ,proximity to public transportation ,to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 a ,/ate %all ensure t ea* poll+ place :i* all[s vot+ dur+ an e>ly vot+ p]iod "u subsection 7a7 is locat$ )9 walk+ di/ance ( a /op on a public transportation r\te4 7#b7 ,availability 9 rural areas ,! ,/ate %all ensure t poll+ places :i* all[ vot+ dur+ an e>ly vot+ p]iod "u subsection 7a7 w be locat$ 9 rural areas ( ! ,/ate1 & %all ensure t su* poll+ places are locat$ 9 communities :i* w provide ! greate/ opportunity = resid5ts ( rural areas to vote dur+ ! e>ly vot+ p]iod4 7d7 ,/&>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission %all issue /&>ds = ! adm9i/ration ( vot+ prior to ! day s*$ul$ = a ,f$]al election4 ,su* /&>ds %all include ! nondiscrim9atory geographic placem5t ( poll+ places at :i* su* vot+ occurs4 7#b7 ,deviation ,! /&>ds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all p]mit ,/ates1 ^u provid+ adequate public notice1 to deviate f any requirem5t 9 ! case ( un=ese5 circum/ances su* z a natural disa/]1 t]rori/ attack1 or a *ange 9 vot] turn\t4 7e7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to elections held on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to issuance ( volunt>y guidance by election assi/ance commission ,section #caa7;b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja7;b771 z am5d$ by section #aaja7;b71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#c72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 9 ! case ( ! recomm5dations ) respect to section #cjf1 ,june #cj1 #bjbj4 4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c7 & section #aaja7;d71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cjf & #cjg z relat+ to sections #cjg & #cjh2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cje ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,e>ly vot+4 4 ,i ,vot+ by ,mail #afba4 ,vot+ by ,mail 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,subtitle ,a ( title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq471 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;a71 section #aaja7;a71 & section #afaa7;a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cjg & #cjh z sections #cjh & #cji2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cjf ! foll[+ new section3 #cjg4 ,promot+ ability ( vot]s to vote by mail 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,if an individual 9 a ,/ate is eligible to ca/ a vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,/ate may n impose any additional conditions or requirem5ts on ! eligibility ( ! individual to ca/ ! vote 9 su* election by abs5tee ballot by mail1 except z requir$ "u subsection 7b7 & except to ! ext5t t ! ,/ate imposes a deadl9e = reque/+ ! ballot & relat$ vot+ mat]ials f ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial & = return+ ! ballot to ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial4 7b7 ,requir+ signature v]ification 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,a ,/ate may n accept & process an abs5tee ballot submitt$ by any individual ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice unless ! ,/ate v]ifies ! id5tification ( ! individual by comp>+ ! individual's signature on ! abs5tee ballot ) ! individual's signature on ! (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 9 ! ,/ate1 9 accordance ) su* proc$ures z ! ,/ate may adopt 7subject to ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#b774 7#b7 ,due process requirem5ts 7,a7 ,notice & opportunity to cure discrepancy ,if an individual submits an abs5tee ballot & ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial det]m9es t a discrepancy exi/s betwe5 ! signature on su* ballot & ! signature ( su* individual on ! (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 9 ! ,/ate1 su* election (ficial1 prior to mak+ a f9al det]m9ation z to ! validity ( su* ballot1 %all make a good fai? ef=t to imm$iately notify su* individual by mail1 telephone1 & 7if available7 electronic mail t-- 7i7 a discrepancy exi/s betwe5 ! signature on su* ballot & ! signature ( su* individual on ! (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 9 ! ,/ate2 7ii7 su* individual may provide ! (ficial ) in=mation to cure su* discrepancy1 ei!r 9 p]son1 by telephone1 or by electronic me?ods2 & 7iii7 if su* discrepancy is n cur$ prior to ! expiration ( ! #g-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! election1 su* ballot w n be c\nt$4 7,b7 ,o!r requirem5ts ,an election (ficial may n make a det]m9ation t a discrepancy exi/s betwe5 ! signature on an abs5tee ballot & ! signature ( ! individual :o submits ! ballot on ! (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 9 ! ,/ate unless-- 7i7 at lea/ #b election (ficials make ! det]m9ation2 & 7ii7 ea* (ficial :o makes ! det]m9ation has receiv$ tra9+ 9 proc$ures us$ to v]ify signatures4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! end ( a ,f$]al election cycle1 ea* *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all submit to ,congress a report conta9+ ! foll[+ in=mation = ! applicable ,f$]al election cycle 9 ! ,/ate3 7i7 ,! numb] ( ballots invalidat$ due to a discrepancy "u ?is subsection4 7ii7 ,description ( attempts to contact vot]s to provide notice z requir$ by ?is subsection4 7iii7 ,description ( ! cure process develop$ by su* ,/ate pursuant to ?is subsection1 includ+ ! numb] ( ballots det]m9$ valid z a result ( su* process4 7,b7 ,f$]al election cycle def9$ ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,f$]al election cycle means ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( any odd numb]$ ye> & end+ on ,decemb] #ca ( ! foll[+ ye>4 7c7 ,deadl9e = provid+ ballot+ mat]ials ,if an individual reque/s to vote by abs5tee ballot 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial %all ensure t ! ballot & relat+ vot+ mat]ials are receiv$ by ! individual-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #b weeks be=e ! date ( ! election2 or 7#b7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate :i* imposes a deadl9e = reque/+ an abs5tee ballot & relat$ vot+ mat]ials :i* is less ?an #b weeks be=e ! date ( ! election1 z exp$iti\sly z possible be=e ! date ( ! election4 7d7 ,accessibility = individuals ) disabilities ,consi/5t ) section #cje1 ! ,/ate %all ensure t all abs5tee ballots & relat$ vot+ mat]ials 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice are accessible to individuals ) disabilities 9 a mann] t provides ! same opportunity = access & p>ticipation 7includ+ ) privacy & indep5d5ce7 z = o!r vot]s4 7e7 ,paym5t ( po/age on ballots ,consi/5t ) regulations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,po/al ,s]vice1 ! ,/ate or ! unit ( local gov]nm5t responsible = ! adm9i/ration ( an election = ,f$]al (fice %all prepay ! po/age on any ballot 9 ! election :i* is ca/ by mail4 7f7 ,uni=m deadl9e = acceptance ( mail$ ballots ,if a ballot submitt$ by an individual by mail ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice 9 a ,/ate is po/m>k$ on or be=e ! date ( ! election1 ! ,/ate may n refuse to accept or process ! ballot on ! gr\nds t ! individual did n meet a deadl9e = return+ ! ballot to ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial4 7g7 ,p]mitt+ vot]s to return ballot to poll+ place on date ( election ,! ,/ate %all p]mit an individual to :om a ballot 9 an election 0 provid$ "u ?is section to ca/ ! ballot on ! date ( election by deliv]+ ! ballot on t date to a poll+ place4 7h7 ,no effect on ballots submitt$ by abs5t milit>y & ov]seas vot]s ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to affect ! treatm5t ( any ballot submitt$ by an individual :o is entitl$ to vote by abs5tee ballot "u ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja et seq474 7i7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to elections held on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to issuance ( volunt>y guidance by election assi/ance commission ,section #caa7;b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja7;b771 z am5d$ by section #aaja7;b7 & section #afaa7;b71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#d72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#f7 9 ! case ( ! recomm5dations ) respect to section #cjg1 ,june #cj1 #bjbj4 4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 section #aaja7;d71 & section #afaa7;c71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cjg & #cjh z relat+ to sections #cjh & #cji2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjf ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,promot+ ability ( vot]s to vote by mail4 4 7d7 ,developm5t ( biometric v]ification 7#a7 ,developm5t ( /&>ds ,! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds1 9 consultation ) ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 %all develop /&>ds = ! use ( biometric me?ods :i* c\ld be us$ volunt>ily 9 place ( ! signature v]ification requirem5ts ( section #cjg7;b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7z add$ by subsection 7a77 = purposes ( v]ify+ ! id5tification ( an individual vot+ by abs5tee ballot 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 7#b7 ,public notice & comm5t ,! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds %all solicit comm5ts f ! public 9 ! developm5t ( /&>ds "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,deadl9e ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds %all publi% ! /&>ds develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 ,j ,abs5t ,uni=m$ ,s]vices ,vot]s & ,ov]seas ,vot]s #agja4 ,pre-election reports on availability & transmission ( abs5tee ballots ,section #ajb7;c7 ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb7;c77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,reports on ,availability1 transmission1 & receipt ( abs5tee ballots 7#a7 ,pre-election report on abs5tee ballot availability ,n lat] ?an #ee days be=e any regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice1 ea* ,/ate %all submit a report to ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission 7h]eaft] 9 ?is subsection ref]r$ to z ! ,commission71 & ! ,presid5tial ,designee1 & make t report publicly available t same day1 c]tify+ t abs5tee ballots = ! election are or w be available = transmission to abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot]s & ov]seas vot]s by n lat] ?an #de days be=e ! election4 ,! report %all be 9 a =m prescrib$ jo9tly by ! ,attorney ,g5]al & ! ,commission & %all require ! ,/ate to c]tify specific in=mation ab\t ballot availability f ea* unit ( local gov]nm5t :i* w adm9i/] ! election4 7#b7 ,pre-election report on abs5tee ballot transmission ,n lat] ?an #dc days be=e any regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice1 ea* ,/ate %all submit a report to ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 ! ,commission1 & ! ,presid5tial ,designee1 & make t report publicly available t same day1 c]tify+ :e!r all abs5tee ballots h be5 transmitt$ by n lat] ?an #de days be=e ! election to all qualifi$ abs5t uni=m$ s]vices & ov]seas vot]s ^: reque/s 7 receiv$ at lea/ #de days be=e ! election4 ,! report %all be 9 a =m prescrib$ jo9tly by ! ,attorney ,g5]al & ! ,commission1 & %all require ! ,/ate to c]tify specific in=mation ab\t ballot transmission1 includ+ ! total numb]s ( ballot reque/s receiv$ & ballots transmitt$1 f ea* unit ( local gov]nm5t :i* w adm9i/] ! election4 7#c7 ,po/-election report on numb] ( abs5tee ballots transmitt$ & receiv$ ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ea* regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice1 ea* ,/ate & unit ( local gov]nm5t :i* adm9i/]$ ! election %all 7?r\gh ! ,/ate1 9 ! case ( a unit ( local gov]nm5t7 submit a report to ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 ! ,commission1 & ! ,presid5tial ,designee on ! comb9$ numb] ( abs5tee ballots transmitt$ to abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot]s & ov]seas vot]s = ! election & ! comb9$ numb] ( su* ballots :i* 7 return$ by su* vot]s & ca/ 9 ! election1 & %all make su* report available to ! g5]al public t same day4 4 #agjb4 ,en=cem5t 7a7 ,availability ( civil p5alties & private rights ( action ,section #aje ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjg7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #aje4 ,en=cem5t 7a7 ,action by ,attorney ,g5]al 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,attorney ,g5]al may br+ civil action 9 an appropriate di/rict c\rt = su* decl>atory or injunctive relief z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is title4 7#b7 ,p5alty ,9 a civil action br\ght "u p>agraph 7#a71 if ! c\rt f9ds t ! ,/ate violat$ any provision ( ?is title1 x may1 to v9dicate ! public int]e/1 assess a civil p5alty aga9/ ! ,/ate-- 7,a7 9 an am\nt n to exce$ #aaj1jjj = ea* su* violation1 9 ! case ( a fir/ violation2 or 7,b7 9 an am\nt n to exce$ #bbj1jjj = ea* su* violation1 = any subsequ5t violation4 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca ( ea* ye>1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all submit to ,congress an annual report on any civil action br\ght "u p>agraph 7#a7 dur+ ! prec$+ ye>4 7b7 ,private "r ( action ,a p]son :o is aggriev$ by a ,/ate's violation ( ?is title may br+ a civil action 9 an appropriate di/rict c\rt = su* decl>atory or injunctive relief z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is title4 7c7 ,/ate z only necess>y def5dant ,9 any action br\ght "u ?is section1 ! only necess>y p>ty def5dant is ! ,/ate1 & x %all n be a def5se to any su* action t a local election (ficial or a unit ( local gov]nm5t is n nam$ z a def5dant1 not)/&+ t a ,/ate has ex]cis$ ! au?ority describ$ 9 section #egf ( ! ,milit>y & ,ov]seas ,vot] ,emp[]m5t ,act to delegate to ano!r jurisdiction 9 ! ,/ate any duty or responsibility :i* is ! subject ( an action br\ght "u ?is section4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to violations alleg$ to h occurr$ on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #agjc4 ,revisions to #de-;day abs5tee ballot transmission rule 7a7 ,repeal ( waiv] au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajb ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7g74 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ajb7;a77#h77;,a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb7;a77#h77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ except z provid$ 9 subsection 7g714 7b7 ,requir+ use ( express deliv]y 9 case ( failure to meet requirem5t ,section #ajb ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb71 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7f7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7g7 ,requir+ use ( express deliv]y 9 case ( failure ,to transmit ballots )9 deadl9es 7#a7 ,transmission ( ballot by express deliv]y ,if a ,/ate fails to meet ! requirem5t ( subsection 7a77#h77;,a7 to transmit a validly reque/$ abs5tee ballot to an abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot] or ov]seas vot] n lat] ?an #de days be=e ! election 79 ! case 9 :i* ! reque/ is receiv$ at lea/ #de days be=e ! election7-- 7,a7 ! ,/ate %all transmit ! ballot to ! vot] by express deliv]y2 or 7,b7 9 ! case ( a vot] :o has designat$ t abs5tee ballots be transmitt$ electronically 9 accordance ) subsection 7f77#a71 ! ,/ate %all transmit ! ballot to ! vot] electronically4 7#b7 ,special rule = transmission few] ?an #dj days be=e ! election ,if1 9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 a ,/ate transmits an abs5tee ballot to an abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot] or ov]seas vot] few] ?an #dj days be=e ! election1 ! ,/ate %all enable ! ballot to be return$ by ! vot] by express deliv]y1 except t 9 ! case ( an abs5tee ballot ( an abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot] = a regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,/ate may satisfy ! requirem5t ( ?is p>agraph by notify+ ! vot] ( ! proc$ures = ! collection & deliv]y ( su* ballots "u section #ajc;,a4 7#c7 ,paym5t = use ( express deliv]y ,! ,/ate %all be responsible = ! paym5t ( ! co/s associat$ ) ! use ( express deliv]y = ! transmittal ( ballots "u ?is subsection4 4 7c7 ,cl>ification ( treatm5t ( week5ds ,section #ajb7;a77#h77;,a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb7;a77#h77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! election2 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ! election 7or1 if ! #de? day prec$+ ! election is a week5d or legal public holiday1 n lat] ?an ! mo/ rec5t weekday :i* prec$es su* #de? day & :i* is n a legal public holiday1 b only if ! reque/ is receiv$ by at lea/ su* mo/ rec5t weekday724 #agjd4 ,use ( s+le abs5tee ballot application = subsequ5t elections 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajd ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjf7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ajd4 ,use ( s+le application = subsequ5t elections 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a ,/ate accepts & processes an (ficial po/ c>d =m 7prescrib$ "u section #aja7 submitt$ by an abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot] or ov]seas vot] = simultane\s vot] regi/ration & abs5tee ballot application 79 accordance ) section #ajb7;a77#d77 & ! vot] reque/s t ! application be consid]$ an application = an abs5tee ballot = ea* subsequ5t election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate ?r\gh ! next regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice 7includ+ any run(f elections :i* may occur z a result ( ! outcome ( su* g5]al election71 ! ,/ate %all provide an abs5tee ballot to ! vot] = ea* su* subsequ5t election4 7b7 ,exception = vot]s *ang+ regi/ration ,subsection 7a7 %all n apply ) respect to a vot] regi/]$ to vote 9 a ,/ate = any election held aft] ! vot] notifies ! ,/ate t ! vot] no long] wi%es to be regi/]$ to vote 9 ! ,/ate or aft] ! ,/ate det]m9es t ! vot] has regi/]$ to vote 9 ano!r ,/ate or is o!rwise no long] eligible to vote 9 ! ,/ate4 7c7 ,prohibition ( refusal ( application on gr\nds ( e>ly submission ,a ,/ate may n refuse to accept or to process1 ) respect to any election = ,f$]al (fice1 any o!rwise valid vot] regi/ration application or abs5tee ballot application 7includ+ ! po/c>d =m prescrib$ "u section #aja7 submitt$ by an abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot] or ov]seas vot] on ! gr\nds t ! vot] submitt$ ! application be=e ! fir/ date on :i* ! ,/ate o!rwise accepts or processes su* applications = t election :i* are submitt$ by abs5tee vot]s :o are n memb]s ( ! uni=m$ s]vices or ov]seas citiz5s4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to vot] regi/ration & abs5tee ballot applications :i* are submitt$ to a ,/ate or local election (ficial on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #agje4 ,ext5d+ gu>antee ( resid5cy = vot+ purposes to family memb]s ( abs5t milit>y p]sonnel ,section #ajb ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7j7 ,gu>antee ( resid5cy = sp\ses & dep5d5ts ( abs5t memb]s ( uni=m$ s]vice ,= ! purposes ( vot+ = 9 any election = any ,f$]al (fice or any ,/ate or local (fice1 a sp\se or dep5d5t ( an individual :o is an abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot] describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( section #ajg7a7 %all n1 solely by reason ( t individual's abs5ce & )\t reg>d to :e!r or n su* sp\se or dep5d5t is accompany+ t individual-- 7#a7 be deem$ to h lo/ a resid5ce or domicile 9 t ,/ate1 )\t reg>d to :e!r or n t individual int5ds to return to t ,/ate2 7#b7 be deem$ to h acquir$ a resid5ce or domicile 9 any o!r ,/ate2 or 7#c7 be deem$ to h become a resid5t 9 or a resid5t ( any o!r ,/ate4 4 #agjf4 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle %all apply ) respect to elections occurr+ on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 ,k ,poll ,work] ,recruitm5t & ,tra9+ #ahja4 ,grants to ,/ates = poll work] recruitm5t & tra9+ 7a7 ,grants by ,election ,assi/ance ,commission 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission 7h]eaft] ref]r$ to z ! ,commission7 %all1 subject to ! availability ( appropriations provid$ to c>ry out ?is section1 make a grant to ea* eligible ,/ate = recruit+ & tra9+ individuals to s]ve z poll work]s on dates ( elections = public (fice4 7#b7 ,use ( ,commission mat]ials ,9 c>ry+ out activities ) a grant provid$ "u ?is section1 ! recipi5t ( ! grant %all use ! manual prep>$ by ! ,commission on successful practices = poll work] recruit+1 tra9+ & ret5tion z an int]active tra9+ tool1 & %all develop tra9+ programs ) ! p>ticipation & input ( exp]ts 9 adult le>n+4 7#c7 ,access & cultural consid]ations ,! ,commission %all ensure t ! manual describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 provides tra9+ 9 me?ods t w enable poll work]s to provide access & deliv]y ( s]vices 9 a culturally compet5t mann] to all vot]s :o use _! s]vices1 includ+ ^? ) limit$ ,engli% pr(ici5cy1 div]se cultural & e?nic backgr\nds1 disabilities1 & reg>dless ( g5d]1 sexual ori5tation1 or g5d] id5tity4 ,^! me?ods mu/ ensure t ea* vot] w h access to poll work] s]vices t are deliv]$ 9 a mann] t meets ! unique ne$s ( ! vot]4 7b7 ,requirem5ts = ,eligibility 7#a7 ,application ,ea* ,/ate t desires to receive a paym5t "u ?is section %all submit an application = ! paym5t to ! ,commission at su* "t & 9 su* mann] & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,commission %all require4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ( ,application ,ea* application submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 describe ! activities = :i* assi/ance "u ?is section is s\ght2 7,b7 provide assurances t ! funds provid$ "u ?is section w be us$ to supplem5t & n supplant o!r funds us$ to c>ry out ! activities2 7,c7 provide assurances t ! ,/ate w furni% ! ,commission ) in=mation on ! numb] ( individuals :o s]v$ z poll work]s aft] recruitm5t & tra9+ ) ! funds provid$ "u ?is section2 & 7,d7 provide su* additional in=mation & c]tifications z ! ,commission det]m9es to be ess5tial to ensure compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7c7 ,am\nt ( ,grant 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am\nt ( a grant made to a ,/ate "u ?is section %all be equal to ! product (-- 7,a7 ! aggregate am\nt made available = grants to ,/ates "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 ! vot+ age population p]c5tage = ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,vot+ age population p]c5tage def9$ ,9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! vot+ age population p]c5tage = a ,/ate is ! quoti5t (-- 7,a7 ! vot+ age population ( ! ,/ate 7z det]m9$ on ! basis ( ! mo/ rec5t in=mation available f ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus72 & 7,b7 ! total vot+ age population ( all ,/ates 7z det]m9$ on ! basis ( ! mo/ rec5t in=mation available f ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus74 7d7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,reports by recipi5ts ( grants ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! f9al grant is made "u ?is section1 ea* recipi5t ( a grant %all submit a report to ! ,commission on ! activities conduct$ ) ! funds provid$ by ! grant4 7#b7 ,reports by ,commission ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! f9al grant is made "u ?is section1 ! ,commission %all submit a report to ,congress on ! grants made "u ?is section & ! activities c>ri$ out by recipi5ts ) ! grants1 & %all include 9 ! report su* recomm5dations z ! ,commission consid]s appropriate4 7e7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,cont9u+ availability ( am\nt appropriat$ ,any am\nt appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section %all rema9 available )\t fiscal ye> limitation until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,( ! am\nt appropriat$ = any fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is section1 n m ?an #c p]c5t %all be available = adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,commission4 #ahjb4 ,/ate def9$ ,9 ?is subtitle1 ! t]m ,/ate includes ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 ,l ,enhancem5t ( ,en=cem5t #ahaa4 ,enhancem5t ( en=cem5t ( ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7a7 ,compla9ts2 availability ( private "r ( action ,section #dja ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaaa7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! ,attorney ,g5]al & ins]t+ 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al4--,! ,attorney ,g5]al2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsections3 7b7 ,fil+ ( ,compla9ts by ,aggriev$ ,p]sons 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a p]son :o is aggriev$ by a violation ( title ,,iii :i* has occurr$1 is occurr+1 or is ab\t to occur may file a writt51 sign$1 not>iz$ compla9t ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al describ+ ! violation & reque/+ ! ,attorney ,g5]al to take appropriate action "u ?is section4 ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all imm$iately provide a copy ( a compla9t fil$ "u ! previ\s s5t5ce to ! entity responsible = adm9i/]+ ! ,/ate-bas$ adm9i/rative compla9t proc$ures describ$ 9 section #djb7;a7 = ! ,/ate involv$4 7#b7 ,response by ,attorney ,g5]al ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all respond to ea* compla9t fil$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 9 accordance ) proc$ures e/abli%$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al t require responses & det]m9ations to be made )9 ! same 7or %ort]7 deadl9es :i* apply to a ,/ate "u ! ,/ate-bas$ adm9i/rative compla9t proc$ures describ$ 9 section #djb7;a77#b74 ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all imm$iately provide a copy ( ! response made "u ! previ\s s5t5ce to ! entity responsible = adm9i/]+ ! ,/ate-bas$ adm9i/rative compla9t proc$ures describ$ 9 section #djb7;a7 = ! ,/ate involv$4 7c7 ,availability ( private "r ( action ,any p]son :o is au?oriz$ to file a compla9t "u subsection 7b77#a7 7includ+ any individual :o seeks to en=ce ! individual's "r to a vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballot1 ! "r to h ! vot]-v]ifi$ pap] ballot c\nt$ 9 accordance ) ?is ,act1 or any o!r "r "u title ,,iii7 may file an action "u section #aigi ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc7 to en=ce ! uni=m & nondiscrim9atory election te*nology & adm9i/ration requirem5ts "u subtitle ,a ( title ,,iii4 7d7 ,no effect on ,/ate proc$ures ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to affect ! availability ( ! ,/ate-bas$ adm9i/rative compla9t proc$ures requir$ "u section #djb to any p]son fil+ a compla9t "u ?is subsection4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to violations occurr+ ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 #bjbj or any succe$+ ye>4 ,m ,f$]al ,election ,integrity #ahba4 ,prohibition on campaign activities by *ief ,/ate election adm9i/ration (ficials 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,title ,,iii ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cai ! foll[+ new section3 #cai;,a4 ,campaign activities by *ief ,/ate election adm9i/ration (ficials 7a7 ,prohibition ,x %all be unlawful = a *ief ,/ate election adm9i/ration (ficial to take an active "p 9 political managem5t or 9 a political campaign ) respect to any election = ,f$]al (fice ov] :i* su* (ficial has sup]visory au?ority4 7b7 ,*ief ,/ate election adm9i/ration (ficial ,! t]m *ief ,/ate election adm9i/ration (ficial means ! highe/ ,/ate (ficial ) responsibility = ! adm9i/ration ( ,f$]al elections "u ,/ate law4 7c7 ,active "p 9 political managem5t or 9 a political campaign ,! t]m active "p 9 political managem5t or 9 a political campaign means-- 7#a7 s]v+ z a memb] ( an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate = ,f$]al (fice2 7#b7 ! use ( (ficial au?ority or influ5ce = ! purpose ( int]f]+ ) or affect+ ! result ( an election = ,f$]al (fice2 7#c7 ! solicitation1 acceptance1 or receipt ( a contribution f any p]son on behalf ( a c&idate = ,f$]al (fice2 & 7#d7 any o!r act :i* w\ld be prohibit$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 ( section #gcbc7;b7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if tak5 by an individual to :om su* p>agraph applies 7o!r ?an any prohibition on runn+ = public (fice74 7d7 ,exception 9 case ( recusal f adm9i/ration ( elections involv+ (ficial or imm$iate family memb] 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,?is section does n apply to a *ief ,/ate election adm9i/ration (ficial ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice 9 :i* ! (ficial or an imm$iate family memb] ( ! (ficial is a c&idate1 b only if-- 7,a7 su* (ficial recuses himself or h]self f all ( ! (ficial's responsibilities = ! adm9i/ration ( su* election2 & 7,b7 ! (ficial :o assumes responsibility = sup]vis+ ! adm9i/ration ( ! election does n report directly to su* (ficial4 7#b7 ,imm$iate family memb] def9$ ,9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! t]m imm$iate family memb] means1 ) respect to a c&idate1 a fa!r1 "m1 son1 daught]1 bro!r1 si/]1 husb&1 wife1 fa!r-9-law1 or "m-9-law4 4 7b7 ,effective ,date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice held aft] ,decemb] #bjai4 ,n ,promot+ ,vot] ,access ,?r\gh ,election ,adm9i/ration ,improvem5ts #a ,promot+ ,vot] ,access #aija4 ,treatm5t ( in/itutions ( high] education 7a7 ,treatm5t ( c]ta9 in/itutions z vot] regi/ration ag5cies "u ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic ,section #g7;a7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejf7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,a72 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,c7 ea* in/itution ( high] education :i* has a program p>ticipation agreem5t 9 effect ) ! ,secret>y ( ,education "u section #dhg ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid71 o!r ?an an in/itution :i* is treat$ z a contribut+ ag5cy "u ! ,automatic ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #bjai4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a71 by ins]t+ or1 9 ! case ( an in/itution ( high] education1 ) ea* regi/ration ( a /ud5t = enrollm5t 9 a c\rse ( /udy1 includ+ enrollm5t 9 a program ( di/ance education1 z def9$ 9 section #ajc7g7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7g771 aft] assi/ance14 7b7 ,responsibilities ( in/itutions "u ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #dhg7;a77#bc7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77#bc77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#bc7 7,a7 7i7 ,! in/itution w ensure t an appropriate /aff p]son or (fice is designat$ publicly z a ,campus ,vote ,coord9ator & w ensure t su* p]son's or (fice's contact in=mation is includ$ on ! in/itution's website4 7ii7 ,n few] ?an twice dur+ ea* cal5d> ye> 7beg9n+ ) #bjbj71 ! ,campus ,vote ,coord9ator %all transmit electronically to ea* /ud5t enroll$ 9 ! in/itution 7includ+ /ud5ts enroll$ 9 di/ance education programs7 a message conta9+ ! foll[+ in=mation3 7,i7 ,in=mation on ! location ( poll+ places 9 ! jurisdiction 9 :i* ! in/itution is locat$1 toge!r ) in=mation on available me?ods ( transportation to & f su* poll+ places4 7,,ii7 ,a ref]ral to a gov]nm5t-affiliat$ website or onl9e plat=m :i* provides c5traliz$ vot] regi/ration in=mation = all ,/ates1 includ+ access to applicable vot] regi/ration =ms & in=mation to assi/ individuals :o are n regi/]$ to vote 9 regi/]+ to vote4 7,,iii7 ,any additional vot] regi/ration & vot+ in=mation ! ,coord9ator consid]s appropriate1 9 consultation ) ! appropriate ,/ate election (ficial4 7iii7 ,9 addition to transmitt+ ! message describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 n few] ?an twice dur+ ea* cal5d> ye>1 ! ,campus ,vote ,coord9ator %all transmit ! message "u su* clause n few] ?an #cj days prior to ! deadl9e = regi/]+ to vote = any election = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local (fice 9 ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,if ! in/itution 9 its normal c\rse ( op]ations reque/s ea* /ud5t regi/]+ = enrollm5t 9 a c\rse ( /udy1 includ+ /ud5ts regi/]+ = enrollm5t 9 a program ( di/ance education1 to affirm :e!r or n ! /ud5t is a ,unit$ ,/ates citiz51 ! in/itution w comply ) ! applicable requirem5ts = a contribut+ ag5cy "u ! ,automatic ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #bjai4 7,c7 ,if ! in/itution is n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! in/itution w comply ) ! requirem5ts = a vot] regi/ration ag5cy 9 ! ,/ate 9 :i* x is locat$ 9 accordance ) section #g ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejf74 7,d7 ,?is p>agraph applies only ) respect to an in/itution :i* is locat$ 9 a ,/ate to :i* section #d7;b7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejc7;b77 does n apply4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subsection %all apply ) respect to elections held on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 7c7 ,grants to in/itutions demon/rat+ excell5ce 9 /ud5t vot] regi/ration 7#a7 ,grants au?oriz$ ,! ,secret>y ( ,education may aw>d competitive grants to public & private nonpr(it in/itutions ( high] education t are subject to ! requirem5ts ( section #dhg7;a77#bc7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77#bc771 z am5d$ by subsection 7a7 & t ! ,secret>y det]m9es h demon/rat$ excell5ce 9 regi/]+ /ud5ts to vote 9 elections = public (fice beyond meet+ ! m9imum requirem5ts ( su* section4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,an in/itution ( high] education is eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection if ! in/itution submits to ! ,secret>y ( ,education1 at su* "t & 9 su* =m z ! ,secret>y may require1 an application conta9+ su* in=mation & assurances z ! ,secret>y may require to make ! det]m9ation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ in=mation & assurances t ! in/itution c>ri$ out activities to promote vot] regi/ration by /ud5ts1 su* z ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,sponsor+ l>ge on-campus vot] mobilization ef=ts4 7,b7 ,engag+ ! surr\nd+ community 9 nonp>tisan vot] regi/ration & get out ! vote ef=ts4 7,c7 ,creat+ a website = /ud5ts ) c5traliz$ in=mation ab\t vot] regi/ration & election dates4 7,d7 ,invit+ c&idates to speak on campus4 7,e7 ,(f]+ rides to /ud5ts to ! polls to increase vot] education1 regi/ration1 & mobilization4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = fiscal ye> #bjbj & ea* succe$+ fiscal ye> su* sums z may be necess>y to aw>d grants "u ?is subsection4 7d7 ,s5se ( ,congress relat+ to option ( /ud5ts to regi/] 9 jurisdiction ( in/itution ( high] education or jurisdiction ( domicile ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t1 z provid$ "u exi/+ law1 /ud5ts :o att5d an in/itution ( high] education & reside 9 ! jurisdiction ( ! in/itution :ile att5d+ ! in/itution %\ld h ! option ( regi/]+ to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 t jurisdiction or 9 ! jurisdiction ( _! own domicile4 #aijb4 ,m9imum notification requirem5ts = vot]s affect$ by poll+ place *anges 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,section #cjb ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhb71 z am5d$ by section #afja7;a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7g72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7f7 ,m9imum notification requirem5ts = vot]s affect$ by poll+ place *anges 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a ,/ate assigns an individual :o is a regi/]$ vot] 9 a ,/ate to a poll+ place ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice :i* is n ! same poll+ place to :i* ! individual 0 previ\sly assign$ ) respect to ! mo/ rec5t election = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! individual 0 eligible to vote-- 7,a7 ! ,/ate %all notify ! individual ( ! location ( ! poll+ place n lat] ?an #g days be=e ! date ( ! election or ! fir/ day ( an e>ly vot+ p]iod 7:i*ev] occurs fir/72 or 7,b7 if ! ,/ate makes su* an assignm5t few] ?an #g days be=e ! date ( ! election & ! individual appe>s on ! date ( ! election at ! poll+ place to :i* ! individual 0 previ\sly assign$1 ! ,/ate %all make e reasonable ef=t to enable ! individual to vote on ! date ( ! election4 7#b7 ,effective date ,?is subsection %all apply ) respect to elections held on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #cjb7;g7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhb7;g771 z r$esignat$ by subsection 7a7 & z am5d$ by section #afja7;b71 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7d77#b7 & 7e77#b7 & ins]t+ 7d77#b71 7e77#b71 & 7f77#b74 #aijc4 ,p]mitt+ use ( sworn writt5 /atem5t to meet id5tification requirem5ts = vot+ 7a7 ,p]mitt+ use ( /atem5t ,title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cjc ! foll[+ new section3 #cjc;,a4 ,p]mitt+ use ( sworn writt5 /atem5t to meet id5tification requirem5ts 7a7 ,use ( /atem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c71 if a ,/ate has 9 effect a requirem5t t an individual pres5t id5tification z a condition ( receiv+ & ca/+ a ballot 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,/ate %all p]mit ! individual to meet ! requirem5t-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( an individual :o desires to vote 9 p]son1 by pres5t+ ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial ) a sworn writt5 /atem5t1 sign$ by ! individual "u p5alty ( p]jury1 atte/+ to ! individual's id5tity & atte/+ t ! individual is eligible to vote 9 ! election2 or 7,b7 9 ! case ( an individual :o desires to vote by mail1 by submitt+ ) ! ballot ! /atem5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,developm5t ( pre-pr9t$ v]sion ( /atem5t by ,commission ,! ,commission %all develop a pre-pr9t$ v]sion ( ! /atem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 :i* includes a blank space = an individual to provide a "n & signature = use by election (ficials 9 ,/ates :i* are subject to p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,provid+ pre-pr9t$ copy ( /atem5t ,a ,/ate :i* is subject to p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 make copies ( ! pre-pr9t$ v]sion ( ! /atem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 :i* is prep>$ by ! ,commission available at poll+ places = election (ficials to di/ribute to individuals :o desire to vote 9 p]son2 & 7,b7 include a copy ( su* pre-pr9t$ v]sion ( ! /atem5t ) ea* blank abs5tee or o!r ballot transmitt$ to an individual :o desires to vote by mail4 7b7 ,requir+ use ( ballot 9 same mann] z individuals pres5t+ id5tification ,an individual :o pres5ts or submits a sworn writt5 /atem5t 9 accordance ) subsection 7a77#a7 %all be p]mitt$ to ca/ a ballot 9 ! election 9 ! same mann] z an individual :o pres5ts id5tification4 7c7 ,exception = fir/-"t vot]s regi/]+ by mail ,subsections 7a7 & 7b7 d n apply ) respect to any individual describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ( section #cjc7;b7 :o is requir$ to meet ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#b7 ( su* section4 4 7b7 ,requir+ ,/ates to include in=mation on use ( sworn writt5 /atem5t 9 vot+ in=mation mat]ial po/$ at poll+ places ,section #cjb7;b77#b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhb7;b77#b771 z am5d$ by section #ajgb7;b7 & section #abjb7;b71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,g72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,h7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,i7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate t has 9 effect a requirem5t t an individual pres5t id5tification z a condition ( receiv+ & ca/+ a ballot 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 in=mation on h[ an individual may meet su* requirem5t by pres5t+ a sworn writt5 /atem5t 9 accordance ) section #cjc;,a4 4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjc ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cjc;,a4 ,p]mitt+ use ( sworn writt5 /atem5t to meet id5tification requirem5ts4 4 7e7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to elections occurr+ on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #aijd4 ,po/age-free ballots 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #cd ( title #ci1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ aft] section #cdjf ! foll[+3 #cdjg4 ,abs5tee ballots 7a7 ,any abs5tee ballot = any election = ,f$]al (fice %all be c>ri$ exp$iti\sly1 ) po/age prepaid by ! ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t responsible = ! adm9i/ration ( ! election4 7b7 ,z us$ 9 ?is section1 ! t]m abs5tee ballot means any ballot transmitt$ by a vot] by mail 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 b does n include any ballot cov]$ by section #cdjf4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #cd ( su* title is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cdjf ! foll[+3 #cdjg4 ,abs5tee ballots c>ri$ free ( po/age4 4 #aije4 ,reimbursem5t = co/s incurr$ by ,/ates 9 e/abli%+ program to track & confirm receipt ( abs5tee ballots 7a7 ,reimbursem5t ,subtitle ,d ( title ,,ii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aedja et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new "p3 #g ,paym5ts to ,reimburse ,/ates = ,co/s ,incurr$ 9 ,e/abli%+ ,program to ,track & ,confirm ,receipt ( ,abs5tee ,ballots #big4 ,paym5ts to ,/ates 7a7 ,paym5ts ,= ,co/s ( ,e/abli%+ ,program ,9 accordance ) ?is section1 ! ,commission %all make a paym5t to a ,/ate to reimburse ! ,/ate = ! co/s incurr$ 9 e/abli%+1 if ! ,/ate s *ooses to e/abli%1 an abs5tee ballot track+ program ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate 7includ+ co/s incurr$ prior to ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is "p74 7b7 ,abs5tee ,ballot ,track+ ,program ,describ$ 7#a7 ,program describ$ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is "p1 an abs5tee ballot track+ program is a program to track & confirm ! receipt ( abs5tee ballots 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice "u :i* ! ,/ate or local election (ficial responsible = ! receipt ( vot$ abs5tee ballots 9 ! election c>ries out proc$ures to track & confirm ! receipt ( su* ballots1 & makes in=mation on ! receipt ( su* ballots available to ! individual :o ca/ ! ballot1 by means ( onl9e access us+ ! ,int]net site ( ! (ficial's (fice4 7,b7 ,in=mation on :e!r vote 0 c\nt$ ,! in=mation ref]r$ to "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to ! receipt ( an abs5tee ballot %all include in=mation reg>d+ :e!r ! vote ca/ on ! ballot 0 c\nt$1 &1 9 ! case ( a vote :i* 0 n c\nt$1 ! reasons !re=4 7#b7 ,use ( ,toll-,free ,telephone ,numb] by ,(ficials ,)\t ,int]net ,site ,a program e/abli%$ by a ,/ate or local election (ficial ^: (fice does n h an ,int]net site may meet ! description ( a program "u p>agraph 7#a7 if ! (ficial has e/abli%$ a toll-free telephone numb] t may be us$ by an individual :o ca/ an abs5tee ballot to obta9 ! in=mation on ! receipt ( ! vot$ abs5tee ballot z provid$ "u su* p>agraph4 7c7 ,c]tification ( ,compliance & ,co/s 7#a7 ,c]tification requir$ ,9 ord] to receive a paym5t "u ?is section1 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,commission a /atem5t conta9+-- 7,a7 a c]tification t ! ,/ate has e/abli%$ an abs5tee ballot track+ program ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 a /atem5t ( ! co/s incurr$ by ! ,/ate 9 e/abli%+ ! program4 7#b7 ,am\nt ( paym5t ,! am\nt ( a paym5t made to a ,/ate "u ?is section %all be equal to ! co/s incurr$ by ! ,/ate 9 e/abli%+ ! abs5tee ballot track+ program1 z set =? 9 ! /atem5t submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 except t su* am\nt may n exce$ ! product (-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( jurisdictions 9 ! ,/ate :i* are responsible = op]at+ ! program2 & 7,b7 #c1jjj4 7#c7 ,limit on numb] ( paym5ts receiv$ ,a ,/ate may n receive m ?an "o paym5t "u ?is "p4 #big;,a4 ,au?orization ( ,appropriations 7a7 ,au?orization ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,commission = fiscal ye> #bjbj & ea* succe$+ fiscal ye> su* sums z may be necess>y = paym5ts "u ?is "p4 7b7 ,cont9u+ ,availability ( ,funds ,any am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to ! au?orization "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical ,am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ( ! items relat+ to subtitle ,d ( title ,,ii ! foll[+3 ,"p #g--,paym5ts to ,reimburse ,/ates = ,co/s ,incurr$ 9 ,e/abli%+ ,program to ,track & ,confirm ,receipt ( ,abs5tee ,ballots ,sec4 #big4 ,paym5ts to ,/ates4 ,sec4 #big;,a4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 4 #aijf4 ,vot] in=mation response sy/ems & hotl9e 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t & op]ation ( sy/ems & s]vices 7#a7 ,/ate-bas$ response sy/ems ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all coord9ate ! e/abli%m5t ( a ,/ate-bas$ response sy/em = respond+ to que/ions & compla9ts f individuals vot+ or seek+ to vote1 or regi/]+ to vote or seek+ to regi/] to vote1 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 ,su* sy/em %all provide-- 7,a7 ,/ate-specific1 same-day1 & imm$iate assi/ance to su* individuals1 includ+ in=mation on h[ to regi/] to vote1 ! location & h\rs ( op]ation ( poll+ places1 & h[ to obta9 abs5tee ballots2 & 7,b7 ,/ate-specific1 same-day1 & imm$iate assi/ance to individuals enc\nt]+ problems ) regi/]+ to vote or vot+1 includ+ individuals enc\nt]+ intimidation or deceptive practices4 7#b7 ,hotl9e ,! ,attorney ,g5]al1 9 consultation ) ,/ate election (ficials1 %all e/abli% & op]ate a toll-free telephone s]vice1 us+ a telephone numb] t is accessible ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates & t uses easily id5tifiable num]als1 ?r\gh :i* individuals ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7,a7 may connect directly to ! ,/ate-bas$ response sy/em describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to ! ,/ate involv$2 7,b7 may obta9 in=mation on vot+ 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice1 includ+ in=mation on h[ to regi/] to vote 9 su* elections1 ! locations & h\rs ( op]ation ( poll+ places1 & h[ to obta9 abs5tee ballots2 & 7,c7 may report in=mation to ! ,attorney ,g5]al on problems enc\nt]$ 9 regi/]+ to vote or vot+1 includ+ incid5ces ( vot] intimidation or suppression4 7#c7 ,collaboration ) ,/ate & local election (ficials 7,a7 ,collection ( in=mation f /ates ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all coord9ate ! collection ( in=mation on ,/ate & local election laws & policies1 includ+ in=mation on ! ,/atewide comput]iz$ vot] regi/ration li/s ma9ta9$ "u title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb1 s t individuals :o contact ! free telephone s]vice e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 on ! date ( an election = ,f$]al (fice may receive an imm$iate response on t day4 7,b7 ,=w>d+ que/ions & compla9ts to ,/ates ,if an individual contacts ! free telephone s]vice e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 on ! date ( an election = ,f$]al (fice ) a "q or compla9t ) respect to a p>ticul> ,/ate or jurisdiction )9 a ,/ate1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all =w>d ! "q or compla9t imm$iately to ! appropriate election (ficial ( ! ,/ate or jurisdiction s t ! (ficial may answ] ! "q or rem$y ! compla9t on t date4 7#d7 ,consultation requirem5ts = developm5t ( sy/ems & s]vices ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all ensure t ! ,/ate-bas$ response sy/em "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! free telephone s]vice "u p>agraph 7#b7 are ea* develop$ 9 consultation ) civil rights organizations1 vot+ rights gr\ps1 ,/ate & local election (ficials1 vot] protection gr\ps1 & o!r int]e/$ community organizations1 especially ^? t h exp]i5ce 9 ! op]ation ( simil> sy/ems & s]vices4 7b7 ,use ( s]vice by individuals ) disabilities & individuals ) limit$ ,engli% language pr(ici5cy ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all design & op]ate ! telephone s]vice e/abli%$ "u ?is section 9 a mann] t ensures t individuals ) disabilities are fully able to use ! s]vice1 & t assi/ance is provid$ 9 any language 9 :i* ! ,/ate 7or any jurisdiction 9 ! ,/ate7 is requir$ to provide election mat]ials "u section #bjc ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife4 7c7 ,vot] ,hotl9e ,task ,=ce 7#a7 ,appo9tm5t by attorney g5]al ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all appo9t individuals 79 su* numb] z ! ,attorney ,g5]al consid]s appropriate b 9 no ev5t few] ?an #c7 to s]ve on a ,vot] ,hotl9e ,task ,=ce to provide ongo+ analysis & assessm5t ( ! op]ation ( ! telephone s]vice e/abli%$ "u ?is section1 & %all give special consid]ation 9 mak+ appo9tm5ts to ! ,task ,=ce to individuals :o repres5t civil rights organizations4 ,at lea/ "o memb] ( ! ,task ,=ce %all be a repres5tative ( an organization promot+ vot+ rights or civil rights :i* has exp]i5ce 9 ! op]ation ( simil> telephone s]vices or 9 protect+ ! rights ( individuals to vote1 especially individuals :o are memb]s ( racial1 e?nic1 or l+ui/ic m9orities or ( communities :o h be5 adv]sely affect$ by ef=ts to suppress vot+ rights4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,an individual %all be eligible to s]ve on ! ,task ,=ce "u ?is subsection if ! individual meets su* crit]ia z ! ,attorney ,g5]al may e/abli%1 except t an individual may n s]ve on ! task =ce if ! individual has be5 convict$ ( any crim9al (f5se relat+ to vot] intimidation or vot] suppression4 7#c7 ,t]m ( s]vice ,an individual appo9t$ to ! ,task ,=ce %all s]ve a s+le t]m ( #b ye>s1 except t ! initial t]ms ( ! memb]s fir/ appo9t$ to ! ,task ,=ce %all be /agg]$ s t !re are at lea/ #c individuals s]v+ on ! ,task ,=ce dur+ ea* ye>4 ,a vacancy 9 ! memb]%ip ( ! ,task ,=ce %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] z ! orig9al appo9tm5t4 7#d7 ,no comp5sation = s]vice ,memb]s ( ! ,task ,=ce %all s]ve )\t pay1 b %all receive travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 9 accordance ) applicable provisions "u sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #eg ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,bi-,annual report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an ,m>* #a ( ea* odd-numb]$ ye>1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all submit a report to ,congress on ! op]ation ( ! telephone s]vice e/abli%$ "u ?is section dur+ ! previ\s #b ye>s1 & %all include 9 ! report-- 7#a7 an enum]ation ( ! numb] & type ( calls t 7 receiv$ by ! s]vice2 7#b7 a compilation & description ( ! reports made to ! s]vice by individuals cit+ in/ances ( vot] intimidation or suppression1 toge!r ) a description ( any actions tak5 9 response to su* in/ances ( vot] intimidation or suppression2 7#c7 an assessm5t ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! s]vice 9 mak+ in=mation available to all h\seholds 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) telephone s]vice2 7#d7 any recomm5dations develop$ by ! ,task ,=ce e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c7 ) respect to h[ vot+ sy/ems may be ma9ta9$ or upgrad$ to bett] accommodate vot]s & bett] ensure ! integrity ( elections1 includ+ b n limit$ to id5tify+ h[ to elim9ate coord9at$ vot] suppression ef=ts & h[ to e/abli% effective me*anisms = di/ribut+ updates on *anges to vot+ requirem5ts2 & 7#e7 any recomm5dations on be/ practices = ! ,/ate-bas$ response sy/ems e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#a74 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,au?orization ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,attorney ,g5]al = fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* succe$+ fiscal ye> su* sums z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,set-aside = outrea* ,( ! am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye> pursuant to ! au?orization "u p>agraph 7#a71 n less ?an #ae p]c5t %all be us$ = outrea* activities to make ! public aw>e ( ! availability ( ! telephone s]vice e/abli%$ "u ?is section1 ) an emphasis on outrea* to individuals ) disabilities & individuals ) limit$ pr(ici5cy 9 ! ,engli% language4 #aijg4 ,limit+ v>iations on numb] ( h\rs ( op]ation = poll+ places )9 a ,/ate 7a7 ,limit+ v>iations ,subtitle ,a ( title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq471 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;a71 section #aaja7;a71 section #afaa7;a71 & section #afba7;a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cjh & #cji z sections #cji & #caj2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cjg ! foll[+ new section3 #cjh4 ,limit+ v>iations on numb] ( h\rs ( op]ation ( poll+ places ) a ,/ate 7a7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & subsection 7b71 ea* ,/ate %all e/abli% h\rs ( op]ation = all poll+ places 9 ! ,/ate on ! date ( any election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate su* t ! poll+ place ) ! greate/ numb] ( h\rs ( op]ation on su* date is n 9 op]ation = m ?an #b h\rs long] ?an ! poll+ place ) ! fewe/ numb] ( h\rs ( op]ation on su* date4 7#b7 ,p]mitt+ v>iance on basis ( population ,p>agraph 7#a7 does n apply to ! ext5t t ! ,/ate e/abli%es v>iations 9 ! h\rs ( op]ation ( poll+ places on ! basis ( ! ov]all population or ! vot+ age population 7z ! ,/ate may select7 ( ! unit ( local gov]nm5t 9 :i* su* poll+ places are locat$4 7b7 ,exceptions = poll+ places ) h\rs e/abli%$ by units ( local gov]nm5t ,subsection 7a7 does n apply 9 ! case ( a poll+ place-- 7#a7 ^: h\rs ( op]ation are e/abli%$1 9 accordance ) ,/ate law1 by ! unit ( local gov]nm5t 9 :i* ! poll+ place is locat$2 or 7#b7 :i* is requir$ pursuant to an ord] by a c\rt to ext5d its h\rs ( op]ation beyond ! h\rs o!rwise e/abli%$4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 section #aaja7;d71 section #afaa7;c71 & section #afba7;c71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cjh & #cji z relat+ to sections #cji & #caj2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjg ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,limit+ v>iations on numb] ( h\rs ( op]ation ( poll+ places ) a ,/ate4 4 #b ,improvem5ts 9 ,op]ation ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission #aiaa4 ,reau?orization ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission ,section #baj ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjicj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ = ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjjc ?r\gh #bjje & ins]t+ = fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* succe$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ 7b n to exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* su* ye>74 #aiac4 ,requir+ /ates to p>ticipate 9 po/-g5]al election surveys 7a7 ,requirem5t ,title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq471 z am5d$ by section #aijc7;a71 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cjc;,a ! foll[+ new section3 #cjc;,b4 ,requir+ p>ticipation 9 po/-g5]al election surveys 7a7 ,requirem5t ,ea* ,/ate %all furni% to ! ,commission su* in=mation z ! ,commission may reque/ = purposes ( conduct+ any po/-election survey ( ! ,/ates ) respect to ! adm9i/ration ( a regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice4 7b7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbj & any succe$+ election4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #aijc7;c71 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjc;,a ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cjc;,b4 ,requir+ p>ticipation 9 po/-g5]al election surveys4 4 #aiad4 ,reports by ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology on use ( funds transf]r$ f ,election ,assi/ance ,commission 7a7 ,requir+ reports on use funds z condition ( receipt ,section #bca ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjiga7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7e7 ,report on use ( funds transf]r$ f ,commission ,to ! ext5t t funds are transf]r$ f ! ,commission to ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology = purposes ( c>ry+ out ?is section dur+ any fiscal ye>1 ! ,director may n use su* funds unless ! ,director c]tifies at ! "t ( transf] t ! ,director w submit a report to ! ,commission n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! end ( ! fiscal ye> detail+ h[ ! ,director us$ su* funds dur+ ! ye>4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to fiscal ye> #bjbj & ea* succe$+ fiscal ye>4 #aiae4 ,recomm5dations to improve op]ations ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission 7a7 ,assessm5t ( in=mation te*nology & cyb]security ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjai1 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all c>ry out an assessm5t ( ! security & effectiv5ess ( ! ,commission's in=mation te*nology sy/ems1 includ+ ! cyb]security ( su* sy/ems4 7b7 ,improvem5ts to adm9i/rative compla9t proc$ures 7#a7 ,review ( proc$ures ,! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all c>ry out a review ( ! effectiv5ess & effici5cy ( ! ,/ate-bas$ adm9i/rative compla9t proc$ures e/abli%$ & ma9ta9$ "u section #djb ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaab7 = ! inve/igation & resolution ( allegations ( violations ( title ,,iii ( su* ,act4 7#b7 ,recomm5dations to /reaml9e proc$ures ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjai1 ! ,commission %all submit to ,congress a report on ! review c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#a71 & %all include 9 ! report su* recomm5dations z ! ,commission consid]s appropriate to /reaml9e & improve ! proc$ures :i* are ! subject ( ! review4 #aiaf4 ,repeal ( exemption ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission f c]ta9 gov]nm5t contract+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bje ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjibe7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7e74 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to contracts ent]$ into by ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #c ,miscellane\s ,provisions #aiba4 ,application ( laws to ,commonweal? ( ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s 7a7 ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic ,section #c7d7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejb7d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,/ates & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia & ins]t+ ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7b7 ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#a7 ,cov]age ( ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s ,section #ija ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baada7 is am5d$ by /rik+ & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s & ins]t+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts to ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb ,su* ,act is fur!r am5d$ z foll[s3 7,a7 ,! second s5t5ce ( section #bac7;a77#b7 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjidc7;a77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ & ,am]ican ,samoa & ins]t+ ,am]ican ,samoa1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7,b7 ,section #beb7;c77#b7 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajjb7;c77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ or ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s & ins]t+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 or ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7#c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to consultation ( ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,f\ndation ) local election (ficials ,section #ijajb7;c7 ( title #cf1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s & ins]t+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7#d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subsection %all apply ) respect to fiscal ye>s beg9n+ ) ! fir/ fiscal ye> :i* beg9s aft] funds are appropriat$ to ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s pursuant to ! paym5t "u section #b4 #aibb4 ,no effect on o!r laws 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z specifically provid$1 no?+ 9 ?is title may be con/ru$ to au?orize or require conduct prohibit$ "u any ( ! foll[+ laws1 or to sup]s$e1 re/rict1 or limit ! application ( su* laws3 7#a7 ,! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq474 7#b7 ,! ,vot+ ,accessibility = ! ,eld]ly & ,h&icapp$ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaja et seq474 7#c7 ,! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja et seq474 7#d7 ,! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq474 7#e7 ,! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7#f7 ,! ,rehabilitation ,act ( #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq474 7b7 ,no effect on precle>ance or o!r requirem5ts "u ,vot+ ,rights ,act ,! approval by any p]son ( a paym5t or grant application "u ?is title1 or any o!r action tak5 by any p]son "u ?is title1 %all n be consid]$ to h any effect on requirem5ts = precle>ance "u section #e ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjd7 or any o!r requirem5ts ( su* ,act4 7c7 ,no effect on au?ority ( ,/ates to provide great] opportunities = vot+ ,no?+ 9 ?is title or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title may be con/ru$ to prohibit any ,/ate f enact+ any law :i* provides great] opportunities = individuals to regi/] to vote & to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice ?an are provid$ by ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title4 ,o ,sev]ability #aica4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is title or am5dm5t made by ?is title1 or ! application ( a provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ?is title & am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 & ! application ( ! provisions & am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 ,,ii ,election ,integrity ,subtitle ,a--,f9d+s ,reaffirm+ ,commitm5t ( ,congress to ,re/ore ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ,sec4 #bjja4 ,f9d+s reaffirm+ commitm5t ( ,congress to re/ore ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act4 ,subtitle ,b--,f9d+s ,relat+ to ,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,rights ,sec4 #baja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to ,native ,am]ican vot+ rights4 ,subtitle ,c--,f9d+s ,relat+ to ,di/rict ( ,columbia ,/atehood ,sec4 #bbja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to ,di/rict ( ,columbia /atehood4 ,subtitle ,d--,t]ritorial ,vot+ ,rights ,sec4 #bcja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to t]ritorial vot+ rights4 ,sec4 #bcjb4 ,congressional ,task ,=ce on ,vot+ ,rights ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,citiz5 ,resid5ts ( ,t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,subtitle ,e--,r$i/rict+ ,re=m ,sec4 #bdjj4 ,%ort title2 f9d+ ( con/itutional au?ority4 ,"p #a--,requirem5ts = ,congressional ,r$i/rict+ ,sec4 #bdja4 ,requir+ congressional r$i/rict+ to be conduct$ ?r\gh plan ( indep5d5t ,/ate commission4 ,sec4 #bdjb4 ,ban on mid-decade r$i/rict+4 ,"p #b--;,indep5d5t ,r$i/rict+ ,commissions ,sec4 #bdaa4 ,indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission4 ,sec4 #bdab4 ,e/abli%m5t ( selection pool ( individuals eligible to s]ve z memb]s ( commission4 ,sec4 #bdac4 ,crit]ia = r$i/rict+ plan by indep5d5t commission2 public notice & input4 ,sec4 #bdad4 ,e/abli%m5t ( relat$ entities4 ,sec4 #bdae4 ,report on div]sity ( memb]%ips ( indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commissions4 ,"p #c--,role ( ,c\rts 9 ,developm5t ( ,r$i/rict+ ,plans ,sec4 #bdba4 ,enactm5t ( plan develop$ by #c-;judge c\rt4 ,sec4 #bdbb4 ,special rule = r$i/rict+ conduct$ "u ord] ( ,f$]al c\rt4 ,"p #d--;,adm9i/rative & ,miscellane\s ,provisions ,sec4 #bdca4 ,paym5ts to ,/ates = c>ry+ out r$i/rict+4 ,sec4 #bdcb4 ,civil en=cem5t4 ,sec4 #bdcc4 ,/ate apportionm5t notice def9$4 ,sec4 #bdcd4 ,no effect on elections = ,/ate & local (fice4 ,sec4 #bdce4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,f--,sav+ ,eligible ,vot]s ,f ,vot] ,purg+ ,sec4 #beja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,conditions = removal ( vot]s f li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s4 ,subtitle ,g--,no ,effect on ,au?ority ( ,/ates to ,provide ,great] ,opportunities = ,vot+ ,sec4 #bfja4 ,no effect on au?ority ( ,/ates to provide great] opportunities = vot+4 ,subtitle ,h--,resid5ce ( ,inc>c]at$ ,individuals ,sec4 #bgja4 ,resid5ce ( ,inc>c]at$ ,individuals4 ,subtitle ,i--,sev]ability ,sec4 #bhja4 ,sev]ability4 ,a ,f9d+s ,reaffirm+ ,commitm5t ( ,congress to ,re/ore ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act #bjja4 ,f9d+s reaffirm+ commitm5t ( ,congress to re/ore ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! "r to vote = all ,am]icans is sacrosanct & rules = vot+ & election adm9i/ration %\ld protect ! "r to vote & promote vot] p>ticipation4 7#b7 ,! ,vot+ ,rights ,act has emp[]$ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice & ,f$]al c\rts = ne>ly a half a c5tury to block discrim9atory vot+ practices be=e _! implem5tation 9 ,/ates & localities ) ! mo/ tr\bl+ hi/ories & ongo+ records ( racial discrim9ation4 7#c7 ,!re cont9ues to be an al>m+ movem5t to erect b>ri]s to make x m difficult = ,am]icans to p>ticipate 9 our ,nation's democratic process4 ,! ,nation has witness$ unprec$5t$ ef=ts to turn back ! clock & erect b>ri]s to vot+ = communities ( color :i* h fac$ hi/oric & cont9u+ discrim9ation1 z well z disabl$1 "y1 eld]ly1 & l[-income ,am]icans4 7#d7 ,! ,supreme ,c\rt's #bjac ,%elby ,c\nty v4 ,hold] decision gutt$ decades-long ,f$]al protections = communities ( color t face hi/oric & cont9u+ discrim9ation1 embold5+ ,/ates & local jurisdictions to pass vot] suppression laws & implem5t proc$ures1 su* z ^? requir+ photo id5tification1 limit+ e>ly vot+ h\rs1 elim9at+ same-day regi/ration1 purg+ vot]s f ! rolls1 & r$uc+ ! numb] ( poll+ places4 ,congress is committ$ to rev]s+ ! deva/at+ impact ( ?is decision4 7#e7 ,racial discrim9ation 9 vot+ is a cle> & p]si/5t problem4 ,! actions ( ,/ates & localities ar\nd ! c\ntry po/-,%elby ,c\nty1 includ+ at lea/ #aj f9d+s by ,f$]al c\rts ( int5tional discrim9ation1 und]score ! ne$ = ,congress to conduct inve/igatory & evid5ti>y he>+s to det]m9e ! legislation necess>y to re/ore ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act & combat cont9u+ ef=ts 9 ,am]ica t suppress ! free ex]cise ( ! fran*ise 9 communities ( color4 7#f7 ,! #bjah midt]m election provides fur!r evid5ce t sy/emic vot] discrim9ation & intimidation cont9ues to occur 9 communities ( color across ! c\ntry1 mak+ x cle> t democracy re=m _c be a*iev$ until ,congress re/ores key provisions ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act4 7#g7 ,congress mu/ rema9 vigilant 9 protect+ e eligible citiz5's "r to vote4 ,congress %\ld respond by mod]niz+ ! electoral sy/em to-- 7,a7 improve access to ! ballot2 7,b7 enhance ! integrity & security ( our vot+ sy/ems2 7,c7 ensure great] acc\ntability = ! adm9i/ration ( elections2 7,d7 re/ore protections = vot]s aga9/ practices 9 ,/ates & localities plagu$ by ! p]si/5ce ( vot] dis5fran*isem5t2 & 7,e7 ensure t ,f$]al civil rights laws protect ! rights ( vot]s aga9/ discrim9atory & deceptive practices4 ,b ,f9d+s ,relat+ to ,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,rights #baja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to ,native ,am]ican vot+ rights ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! "r to vote = all ,am]icans is sacr$4 ,congress mu/ fulfill ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t's tru/ responsibility to protect & promote ,native ,am]icans' ex]cise ( _! fundam5tal "r to vote1 includ+ equal access to vot] regi/ration vot+ me*anisms & locations1 & ! ability to s]ve z election (ficials4 7#b7 ,! ,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,rights ,coalition's f\r-,/ate survey ( vot] discrim9ation 7#bjaf7 & n9e field he>+s 9 ,indian ,c\ntry 7#bjag-bjah7 reveal$ ob/acles t ,native ,am]icans mu/ ov]come1 includ+ a lack ( accessible & proximate regi/ration & poll+ sites1 nontraditional addresses = resid5ts on ,indian res]vations1 inadequate language assi/ance = ,tribal memb]s1 & vot] id5tification laws t discrim9ate aga9/ ,native ,am]icans4 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice & c\rts h recogniz$ t "s jurisdictions h be5 unresponsive to reasonable reque/s f f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes = m accessible & proximate vot] regi/ration sites & 9-p]son vot+ locations4 7#c7 ,! #bjah elections provide fur!r evid5ce t sy/emic vot] discrim9ation & intimidation cont9ues to occur 9 communities ( color & ,tribal l&s across ! c\ntry1 mak+ x cle> t democracy re=m _c be a*iev$ until ,congress re/ores key provisions ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act & passes additional protections4 7#d7 ,congress has broad1 pl5>y au?ority to enact legislation to safegu>d ! vot+ rights ( ,native ,am]ican vot]s4 7#e7 ,congress mu/ conduct inve/igatory & evid5ti>y he>+s to det]m9e ! necess>y legislation to re/ore ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act & combat cont9u\s ef=ts t suppress ! vot] fran*ise )9 ,tribal l&s1 to include1 b n to be limit$ to1 ! ,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,rights ,act 7,,navra7 & ! ,vot+ ,rights ,advancem5t ,act 7,,vraa74 ,c ,f9d+s ,relat+ to ,di/rict ( ,columbia ,/atehood #bbja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to ,di/rict ( ,columbia /atehood ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,di/rict ( ,columbia resid5ts des]ve full congressional vot+ rights & self-gov]nm5t1 :i* only /atehood c provide4 7#b7 ,! #gjj1jjj resid5ts ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia pay m ,f$]al taxes p] capita ?an resid5ts ( any ,/ate 9 ! c\ntry1 yet d n h full & equal repres5tation 9 ,congress & self-gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,s9ce ! f\nd+ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! resid5ts ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia h always c>ri$ all ! obligations ( citiz5%ip1 includ+ s]v+ 9 all ( ! ,nation's w>s & pay+ ,f$]al taxes1 all )\t vot+ repres5tation on ! floor 9 ei!r ,*amb] ( ,congress or fre$om f congressional int]f]5ce 9 purely local matt]s4 7#d7 ,!re are no con/itutional1 hi/orical1 f9ancial1 or economic reasons :y ! #gjj1jjj ,am]icans :o live 9 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia %\ld n be grant$ /atehood4 7#e7 ,! ,di/rict ( ,columbia has a l>g] population ?an two ,/ates1 ,wyom+ & ,v]mont1 & is close to ! population ( ! sev5 ,/ates t h a population ( "u "o million fully repres5t$ resid5ts4 7#f7 ,! ,di/rict ( ,columbia gov]nm5t has "o ( ! /ronge/ fiscal positions ( any jurisdiction 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ) a #ad4f billion budget = fiscal ye> #bjai & a #b4h billion g5]al fund balance z ( ,septemb] #cj1 #bjah4 7#g7 ,! ,di/rict ( ,columbia's total p]sonal income is high] ?an t ( sev5 ,/ates1 its p] capita p]sonal consumption exp5ditures is high] ?an ^? ( any ,/ate1 & its total p]sonal consumption exp5ditures is great] ?an ^? ( sev5 ,/ates4 7#h7 ,congress has au?ority "u article ,,iv1 section #c1 clause #a1 :i* gives ,congress p[] to admit new /ates to ! ,union1 & ,article ,i1 ,section #h1 ,clause #ag1 :i* grants ,congress p[] ov] ! seat ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 to admit ! new ,/ate c>v$ out ( ! resid5tial areas ( ! ,f$]al seat ( ,gov]nm5t1 :ile ma9ta9+ z ! ,f$]al seat ( ,gov]nm5t ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,capitol ,complex1 ! pr9cipal ,f$]al monum5ts1 ,f$]al build+s & gr\nds1 ! ,national ,mall1 ! ,:ite ,h\se & o!r ,f$]al prop]ty4 ,d ,t]ritorial ,vot+ ,rights #bcja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to t]ritorial vot+ rights ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! "r to vote is "o ( ! mo/ p[]ful in/rum5ts resid5ts ( ! t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates h to ensure t _! voices are he>d4 7#b7 ,^! ,am]icans h play$ an important "p 9 ! ,am]ican democracy = m ?an #abj ye>s4 7#c7 ,political p>ticipation & ! "r to vote are among ! highe/ conc]ns ( t]ritorial resid5ts 9 "p because !y 7 n always af=d$ ^! rights4 7#d7 ,vot] p>ticipation 9 ! t]ritories consi/5tly ranks high] ?an _m communities on ! ma9l&4 7#e7 ,t]ritorial resid5ts s]ve & die1 on a p] capita basis1 at a high] rate 9 e ,unit$ ,/ates w> & conflict s9ce ,,wwi1 z an expression ( _! commitm5t to ,am]ican democratic pr9ciples & patriotism4 #bcjb4 ,congressional ,task ,=ce on ,vot+ ,rights ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,citiz5 ,resid5ts ( ,t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ )9 ! legislative bran* a ,congressional ,task ,=ce on ,vot+ ,rights ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,citiz5 ,resid5ts ( ,t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,task ,=ce74 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,task ,=ce %all be compos$ ( #ab memb]s z foll[s3 7#a7 ,"o ,memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,speak] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,*airman ( ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#b7 ,"o ,memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,speak] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,*airman ( ! ,committee on ! ,judici>y ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#c7 ,"o ,memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,speak] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,*airman ( ! ,committee on ,h\se ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#d7 ,"o ,memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,m9ority ,lead] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 9 coord9ation ) ! rank+ m9ority memb] ( ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#e7 ,"o ,memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,m9ority ,lead] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 9 coord9ation ) ! rank+ m9ority memb] ( ! ,committee on ! ,judici>y ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#f7 ,"o ,memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,m9ority ,lead] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 9 coord9ation ) ! rank+ m9ority memb] ( ! ,committee on ,h\se ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#g7 ,"o ,memb] ( ! ,s5ate1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,majority ,lead] ( ! ,s5ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,*airman ( ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate4 7#h7 ,"o ,memb] ( ! ,s5ate1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,majority ,lead] ( ! ,s5ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,*airman ( ! ,committee on ! ,judici>y ( ! ,s5ate4 7#i7 ,"o ,memb] ( ! ,s5ate1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,majority ,lead] ( ! ,s5ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,*airman ( ! ,committee on ,rules & ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,s5ate4 7#aj7 ,"o ,memb] ( ! ,s5ate1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,m9ority ,lead] ( ! ,s5ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! rank+ m9ority memb] ( ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate4 7#aa7 ,"o ,memb] ( ! ,s5ate1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,m9ority ,lead] ( ! ,s5ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! rank+ m9ority memb] ( ! ,committee on ! ,judici>y ( ! ,s5ate4 7#ab7 ,"o ,memb] ( ! ,s5ate1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,m9ority ,lead] ( ! ,s5ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! rank+ m9ority memb] ( ! ,committee on ,rules & ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,s5ate4 7c7 ,deadl9e = appo9tm5t ,all appo9tm5ts to ! ,task ,=ce %all be made n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7d7 ,*air ,! ,speak] %all designate "o ,memb] to s]ve z *air ( ! ,task ,=ce4 7e7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy 9 ! ,task ,=ce %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] z ! orig9al appo9tm5t4 7f7 ,/atus update ,betwe5 ,septemb] #a1 #bjai1 & ,septemb] #cj1 #bjai1 ! ,task ,=ce %all provide a /atus update to ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate t includes-- 7#a7 in=mation ! ,task ,=ce has collect$2 & 7#b7 a discussion on matt]s t ! *airman ( ! ,task ,=ce deems urg5t = consid]ation by ,congress4 7g7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjai1 ! ,task ,=ce %all issue a report ( its f9d+s to ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate reg>d+-- 7#a7 ! economic & societal consequ5ces 7?r\gh /ati/ical data & o!r metrics7 t come ) political dis5fran*isem5t ( ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5s 9 t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 imp$im5ts to full & equal vot+ rights = ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5s :o are resid5ts ( t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ,f$]al elections1 includ+ ! election ( ! ,presid5t & ,vice ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 imp$im5ts to full & equal vot+ repres5tation 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives = ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5s :o are resid5ts ( t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#d7 recomm5d$ *anges t1 if adopt$1 w\ld all[ = full & equal vot+ rights = ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5s :o are resid5ts ( t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ,f$]al elections1 includ+ ! election ( ! ,presid5t & ,vice ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#e7 recomm5d$ *anges t1 if adopt$1 w\ld all[ = full & equal vot+ repres5tation 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives = ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5s :o are resid5ts ( t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#f7 additional in=mation ! ,task ,=ce deems appropriate4 7h7 ,cons5sus views ,to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 ! report issu$ "u subsection 7g7 %all reflect ! %>$ views ( all #ab ,memb]s1 except t ! report may conta9 diss5t+ views4 7i7 ,he>+s & sessions ,! ,task ,=ce may1 = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out ?is section1 hold he>+s1 sit & act at times & places1 take te/imony1 & receive evid5ce z ! ,task ,=ce consid]s appropriate4 7j7 ,/akehold] p>ticipation ,9 c>ry+ out its duties1 ! ,task ,=ce %all consult ) ! gov]nm5ts ( ,am]ican ,samoa1 ,guam1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s4 7k7 ,res\rces ,! ,task ,=ce %all c>ry out its duties by utiliz+ exi/+ facilities1 s]vices1 & /aff ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate4 7l7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,task ,=ce %all t]m9ate ^u issu+ ! report requir$ "u subsection 7g74 ,e ,r$i/rict+ ,re=m #bdjj4 ,%ort title2 f9d+ ( con/itutional au?ority 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,r$i/rict+ ,re=m ,act ( #bjai4 7b7 ,f9d+ ( ,con/itutional au?ority ,congress f9ds t x has ! au?ority to e/abli% ! t]ms & conditions ,/ates mu/ foll[ 9 c>ry+ out congressional r$i/rict+ aft] an apportionm5t ( ,memb]s ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives because-- 7#a7 ! au?ority grant$ to ,congress "u article ,i1 section #d ( ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates gives ,congress ! p[] to enact laws gov]n+ ! "t1 place1 & mann] ( elections = ,memb]s ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7#b7 ! au?ority grant$ to ,congress "u section #e ( ! f\rte5? am5dm5t to ! ,con/itution gives ,congress ! p[] to enact laws to en=ce section #b ( su* am5dm5t1 :i* requires ,repres5tatives to be apportion$ among ! sev]al ,/ates accord+ to _! numb]4 #a ,requirem5ts = ,congressional ,r$i/rict+ #bdja4 ,requir+ congressional r$i/rict+ to be conduct$ ?r\gh plan ( indep5d5t ,/ate commission 7a7 ,use ( ,plan ,requir$ ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 & except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c7 & subsection 7d71 any congressional r$i/rict+ conduct$ by a ,/ate %all be conduct$ 9 accordance )-- 7#a7 ! r$i/rict+ plan develop$ & enact$ into law by ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission e/abli%$ 9 ! ,/ate1 9 accordance ) "p #b2 or 7#b7 if a plan develop$ by su* commission is n enact$ into law1 ! r$i/rict+ plan develop$ & enact$ into law by a #c-;judge c\rt1 9 accordance ) section #bdba4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #bb7;c7 ( ! ,act entitl$ ,an ,act to provide = ! fifte5? & subsequ5t dec5nial c5suses & to provide = an apportionm5t ( ,repres5tatives 9 ,congress1 approv$ ,june #ah1 #aibi 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #b;a7c771 is am5d$ by /rik+ 9 ! mann] provid$ by ! law !re( & ins]t+3 9 ! mann] provid$ by ! ,r$i/rict+ ,re=m ,act ( #bjai4 7c7 ,special rule = exi/+ commissions ,subsection 7a7 does n apply to any ,/ate 9 :i*1 "u law 9 effect cont9u\sly on & aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 congressional r$i/rict+ is c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) a plan develop$ & approv$ by an indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission :i* is 9 compliance ) ea* ( ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7#a7 ,publicly available application process ,memb]%ip on ! commission is op5 to citiz5s ( ! ,/ate ?r\gh a publicly available application process4 7#b7 ,disqualifications = gov]nm5t s]vice & political appo9tm5t ,individuals :o1 = a cov]$ p]iod ( "t z e/abli%$ by ! ,/ate1 hold or h held public (fice1 individuals :o are or h be5 c&idates = elect$ public (fice1 & individuals :o s]ve or h s]v$ z an (fic]1 employee1 or paid consultant ( a campaign committee ( a c&idate = public (fice are disqualifi$ f s]v+ on ! commission4 7#c7 ,scre5+ = conflicts ,individuals :o apply to s]ve on ! commission are scre5$ ?r\gh a process t excludes p]sons ) conflicts ( int]e/ f ! pool ( pot5tial commission]s4 7#d7 ,multi-p>tisan composition ,memb]%ip on ! commission repres5ts ^? :o are affiliat$ ) ! two political p>ties ^: c&idates receiv$ ! mo/ votes 9 ! mo/ rec5t ,/atewide election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate1 z well z ^? :o are unaffiliat$ ) any p>ty or :o are affiliat$ ) political p>ties o!r ?an ! two political p>ties ^: c&idates receiv$ ! mo/ votes 9 ! mo/ rec5t ,/atewide election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7#e7 ,crit]ia = r$i/rict+ ,memb]s ( ! commission are requir$ to meet c]ta9 crit]ia 9 ! map draw+ process1 includ+ m9imiz+ ! division ( communities ( int]e/ & a ban on draw+ maps to favor a political p>ty4 7#f7 ,public input ,public he>+s are held & comm5ts f ! public are accept$ be=e a f9al map is approv$4 7#g7 ,broad-bas$ support = approval ( f9al plan ,! approval ( ! f9al r$i/rict+ plan requires a majority vote ( ! memb]s ( ! commission1 includ+ ! support ( at lea/ "o memb] ( ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,memb]s :o are affiliat$ ) ! political p>ty ^: c&idate receiv$ ! mo/ votes 9 ! mo/ rec5t ,/atewide election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,memb]s :o are affiliat$ ) ! political p>ty ^: c&idate receiv$ ! second mo/ votes 9 ! mo/ rec5t ,/atewide election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7,c7 ,memb]s :o n affiliat$ ) any political p>ty or :o are affiliat$ ) political p>ties o!r ?an ! political p>ties describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b74 7d7 ,treatm5t ( ,/ate ( ,i[a ,subsection 7a7 does n apply to ! ,/ate ( ,i[a1 s long z congressional r$i/rict+ 9 su* ,/ate is c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) a plan develop$ by ! ,i[a ,legislative ,s]vices ,ag5cy ) ! assi/ance ( a ,tempor>y ,r$i/rict+ ,advisory ,commission1 "u law :i* 0 9 effect = ! mo/ rec5t congressional r$i/rict+ c>ri$ out 9 ! ,/ate prior to ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & :i* rema9s 9 effect cont9u\sly on & aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #bdjb4 ,ban on mid-decade r$i/rict+ ,a ,/ate t has be5 r$i/rict$ 9 accordance ) ?is subtitle & a ,/ate describ$ 9 section #bdja7;c7 or section #bdja7;d7 may n be r$i/rict$ aga9 until aft] ! next apportionm5t ( ,repres5tatives "u section #bb7;a7 ( ! ,act entitl$ ,an ,act to provide = ! fifte5? & subsequ5t dec5nial c5suses & to provide = an apportionm5t ( ,repres5tatives 9 ,congress1 approv$ ,june #ah1 #aibi 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #b;a71 unless a c\rt requires ! ,/ate to conduct su* subsequ5t r$i/rict+ to comply ) ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq471 ! ,con/itution ( ! ,/ate1 or ! t]ms or conditions ( ?is subtitle4 #b ,indep5d5t ,r$i/rict+ ,commissions #bdaa4 ,indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission 7a7 ,appo9tm5t ( memb]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! nonp>tisan ag5cy e/abli%$ or designat$ by a ,/ate "u section #bdad7;a7 %all e/abli% an indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission = ! ,/ate1 :i* %all consi/ ( #ae memb]s appo9t$ by ! ag5cy z foll[s3 7,a7 ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #a ( a ye> end+ 9 ! num]al z]o1 ! ag5cy %all1 at a public meet+ held n e>li] ?an #ae days aft] notice ( ! meet+ has be5 giv5 to ! public1 fir/ appo9t #f memb]s z foll[s3 7i7 ,! ag5cy %all appo9t #b memb]s on a r&om basis f ! majority category ( ! approv$ selection pool 7z describ$ 9 section #bdab7;b77#a77;,a774 7ii7 ,! ag5cy %all appo9t #b memb]s on a r&om basis f ! m9ority category ( ! approv$ selection pool 7z describ$ 9 section #bdab7;b77#a77;,b774 7iii7 ,! ag5cy %all appo9t #b memb]s on a r&om basis f ! indep5d5t category ( ! approv$ selection pool 7z describ$ 9 section #bdab7;b77#a77;,c774 7,b7 ,n lat] ?an ,novemb] #ae ( a ye> end+ 9 ! num]al z]o1 ! memb]s appo9t$ by ! ag5cy "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all1 at a public meet+ held n e>li] ?an #ae days aft] notice ( ! meet+ has be5 giv5 to ! public1 !n appo9t #i memb]s z foll[s3 7i7 ,! memb]s %all appo9t #c memb]s f ! majority category ( ! approv$ selection pool 7z describ$ 9 section #bdab7;b77#a77;,a774 7ii7 ,! memb]s %all appo9t #c memb]s f ! m9ority category ( ! approv$ selection pool 7z describ$ 9 section #bdab7;b77#a77;,b774 7iii7 ,! memb]s %all appo9t #c memb]s f ! indep5d5t category ( ! approv$ selection pool 7z describ$ 9 section #bdab7;b77#a77;,c774 7#b7 ,rules = appo9tm5t ( memb]s appo9t$ by fir/ memb]s 7,a7 ,affirmative vote ( at lea/ #d memb]s ,! appo9tm5t ( any ( ! #i memb]s ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission :o are appo9t$ by ! fir/ memb]s ( ! commission pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 z well z ! designation ( alt]nates = su* memb]s pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c7 & ! appo9tm5t ( alt]nates to fill vacancies pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#d71 %all require ! affirmative vote ( at lea/ #d ( ! memb]s appo9t$ by ! nonp>tisan ag5cy "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ at lea/ "o memb] f ea* ( ! categories ref]r$ to 9 su* subp>agraph4 7,b7 ,ensur+ div]sity ,9 appo9t+ ! #i memb]s pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 z well z 9 designat+ alt]nates pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c7 & 9 appo9t+ alt]nates to fill vacancies pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#d71 ! fir/ memb]s ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission %all ensure t ! memb]%ip is repres5tative ( ! demographic gr\ps 7includ+ racial1 e?nic1 economic1 & g5d]7 & geographic regions ( ! ,/ate1 & provides racial1 e?nic1 & language m9orities protect$ "u ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife ) a mean+ful opportunity to p>ticipate 9 ! developm5t ( ! ,/ate's r$i/rict+ plan4 7#c7 ,designation ( alt]nates to s]ve 9 case ( vacancies 7,a7 ,memb]s appo9t$ by ag5cy ,at ! "t ! ag5cy appo9ts ! memb]s ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 f ea* ( ! categories ref]r$ to 9 su* subp>agraph1 ! ag5cy %all1 on a r&om basis1 designate #b o!r individuals f su* category to s]ve z alt]nate memb]s :o may be appo9t$ to fill vacancies 9 ! commission 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,memb]s appo9t$ by fir/ memb]s ,at ! "t ! memb]s appo9t$ by ! ag5cy appo9t ! o!r memb]s ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 f ea* ( ! categories ref]r$ to 9 su* subp>agraph1 ! memb]s %all1 9 accordance ) ! special rules describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 designate #b o!r individuals f su* category to s]ve z alt]nate memb]s :o may be appo9t$ to fill vacancies 9 ! commission 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,appo9tm5t ( alt]nates to s]ve 9 case ( vacancies 7,a7 ,memb]s appo9t$ by ag5cy ,if a vacancy occurs 9 ! commission ) respect to a memb] :o 0 appo9t$ by ! nonp>tisan ag5cy "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 f "o ( ! categories ref]r$ to 9 su* subp>agraph1 ! ag5cy %all fill ! vacancy by appo9t+1 on a r&om basis1 "o ( ! #b alt]nates f su* category :o 0 designat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ( p>agraph 7#c74 ,at ! "t ! ag5cy appo9ts an alt]nate to fill a vacancy "u ! previ\s s5t5ce1 ! ag5cy %all designate1 on a r&om basis1 ano!r individual f ! same category to s]ve z an alt]nate memb]1 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a7 ( p>agraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,memb]s appo9t$ by fir/ memb]s ,if a vacancy occurs 9 ! commission ) respect to a memb] :o 0 appo9t$ by ! fir/ memb]s ( ! commission "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 f "o ( ! categories ref]r$ to 9 su* subp>agraph1 ! fir/ memb]s %all1 9 accordance ) ! special rules describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 fill ! vacancy by appo9t+ "o ( ! #b alt]nates f su* category :o 0 designat$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c74 ,at ! "t ! fir/ memb]s appo9t an alt]nate to fill a vacancy "u ! previ\s s5t5ce1 ! fir/ memb]s %all1 9 accordance ) ! special rules describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 designate ano!r individual f ! same category to s]ve z an alt]nate memb]1 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,removal ,a memb] ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission may be remov$ by a majority vote ( ! rema9+ memb]s ( ! commission if x is %[n by a prepond]ance ( ! evid5ce t ! memb] is n eligible to s]ve on ! commission "u section #bdab7;a74 7b7 ,proc$ures = ,conduct+ ,commission ,bus9ess 7#a7 ,*air ,memb]s ( an indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission e/abli%$ "u ?is section %all select by majority vote "o memb] :o 0 appo9t$ f ! indep5d5t category ( ! approv$ selection pool describ$ 9 section #bdab7;b77#a77;,c7 to s]ve z *air ( ! commission4 ,! commission may n take any action to develop a r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate "u section #bdac until ! appo9tm5t ( ! commission's *air4 7#b7 ,requir+ majority approval = actions ,! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ( a ,/ate may n publi% & dissem9ate any draft or f9al r$i/rict+ plan1 or take any o!r action1 )\t ! approval ( at lea/-- 7,a7 a majority ( ! :ole memb]%ip ( ! commission2 & 7,b7 at lea/ "o memb] ( ! commission appo9t$ f ea* ( ! categories ( ! approv$ selection pool describ$ 9 section #bdab7;b77#a74 7#c7 ,quorum ,a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! commission %all con/itute a quorum4 7c7 ,/aff2 ,contractors 7#a7 ,/aff ,"u a public application process 9 :i* all application mat]ials are available = public inspection1 ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ( a ,/ate %all appo9t & set ! pay ( te*nical exp]ts1 legal c\nsel1 consultants1 & su* o!r /aff z x consid]s appropriate1 subject to ,/ate law4 7#b7 ,contractors ,! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ( a ,/ate may ent] into su* contracts ) v5dors z x consid]s appropriate1 subject to ,/ate law1 except t any su* contract %all be valid only if approv$ by ! vote ( a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! commission1 includ+ at lea/ "o memb] appo9t$ f ea* ( ! categories ( ! approv$ selection pool describ$ 9 section #bdab7;b77#a74 7#c7 ,reports on exp5ditures = political activity 7,a7 ,report by applicants ,ea* individual :o applies = a position z an employee ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission & ea* v5dor :o applies = a contract ) ! commission %all1 at ! "t ( apply+1 file ) ! commission a report summ>iz+-- 7i7 any exp5diture = political activity made by su* individual or v5dor dur+ ! #aj mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye>s2 & 7ii7 any income receiv$ by su* individual or v5dor dur+ ! #aj mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye>s :i* is attributable to an exp5diture = political activity4 7,b7 ,annual reports by employees & v5dors ,ea* p]son :o is an employee or v5dor ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission %all1 n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! p]son is appo9t$ z an employee or ent]s into a contract z a v5dor 7z ! case may be7 & annually !reaft] = ea* ye> dur+ :i* ! p]son s]ves z an employee or a v5dor1 file ) ! commission a report summ>iz+ ! exp5ditures & income describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 dur+ ! #aj mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye>s4 7,c7 ,exp5diture = political activity def9$ ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m exp5diture = political activity means a disbursem5t = any ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,an indep5d5t exp5diture1 z def9$ 9 section #cja7ag7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7ag774 7ii7 ,an electione]+ communication1 z def9$ 9 section #cjd7;f77#c7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7;f77#c77 or any o!r public communication1 z def9$ 9 section #cja7bb7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7bb77 t w\ld be an electione]+ communication if x 7 a broadca/1 cable1 or satellite communication4 7iii7 ,any dues or o!r paym5ts to trade associations or organizations describ$ 9 section #eja7;c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code t are1 or c\ld reasonably be anticipat$ to be1 us$ or transf]r$ to ano!r association or organization = a use describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#d7 ( section #eja7;c7 ( su* ,code4 7#d7 ,goal ( imp>tiality ,! commission %all take su* /eps z x consid]s appropriate to ensure t any /aff appo9t$ "u ?is subsection1 & any v5dor ) :om ! commission ent]s into a contract "u ?is subsection1 w "w 9 an imp>tial mann]1 & may require any p]son :o applies = an appo9tm5t to a /aff position or = a v5dor's contract ) ! commission to provide in=mation on ! p]son's hi/ory ( political activity beyond ! in=mation on ! p]son's exp5ditures = political activity provid$ 9 ! reports requir$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 7includ+ donations to c&idates1 political committees1 & political p>ties7 z a condition ( ! appo9tm5t or ! contract4 7#e7 ,disqualification2 waiv] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission may n appo9t an individual z an employee1 & may n ent] into a contract ) a v5dor1 if ! individual or v5dor meets any ( ! crit]ia = ! disqualification ( an individual f s]v+ z a memb] ( ! commission :i* are set =? 9 section #bdab7;a77#b74 7,b7 ,waiv] ,! commission may by unanim\s vote ( its memb]s waive ! application ( subp>agraph 7,a7 to an individual or a v5dor aft] receiv+ & review+ ! report fil$ by ! individual or v5dor "u p>agraph 7#c74 7d7 ,t]m9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ( a ,/ate %all t]m9ate on ! e>li] (-- 7,a7 ,june #ad ( ! next ye> end+ 9 ! num]al z]o2 or 7,b7 ! day on :i* ! nonp>tisan ag5cy e/abli%$ or designat$ by a ,/ate "u section #bdad7;a7 has1 9 accordance ) section #bdab7;b77#a71 submitt$ a selection pool to ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ = ! ,/ate e/abli%$ "u section #bdad7;b74 7#b7 ,pres]vation ( records ,! ,/ate %all ensure t ! records ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission are reta9$ 9 ! appropriate ,/ate ar*ive 9 su* mann] z may be necess>y to enable ! ,/ate to respond to any civil action br\ght ) respect to congressional r$i/rict+ 9 ! ,/ate4 #bdab4 ,e/abli%m5t ( selection pool ( individuals eligible to s]ve z memb]s ( commission 7a7 ,crit]ia = ,eligibility 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an individual is eligible to s]ve z a memb] ( an indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission if ! individual meets ea* ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7,a7 ,z ( ! date ( appo9tm5t1 ! individual is regi/]$ to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date ( ! individual's appo9tm5t1 ! individual has be5 cont9u\sly regi/]$ to vote ) ! same political p>ty1 or has n be5 regi/]$ to vote ) any political p>ty4 7,c7 ,! individual submits to ! nonp>tisan ag5cy e/abli%$ or designat$ by a ,/ate "u section #bdac1 at su* "t & 9 su* =m z ! ag5cy may require1 an application = inclusion 9 ! selection pool "u ?is section1 & includes ) ! application a writt5 /atem5t1 ) an atte/ation "u p5alty ( p]jury1 conta9+ ! foll[+ in=mation & assurances3 7i7 ,! full curr5t "n & any =m] names (1 & ! contact in=mation =1 ! individual1 includ+ an electronic mail address1 ! address ( ! individual's resid5ce1 mail+ address1 & telephone numb]s4 7ii7 ,! individual's race1 e?nicity1 g5d]1 age1 date ( bir?1 & h\sehold income = ! mo/ rec5t taxable ye>4 7iii7 ,! political p>ty ) :i* ! individual is affiliat$1 if any4 7iv7 ,! reason or reasons ! individual desires to s]ve on ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission1 ! individual's qualifications1 & in=mation relevant to ! ability ( ! individual to be fair & imp>tial1 includ+1 b n limit$ to-- 7,i7 any involvem5t )1 or f9ancial support (1 pr(essional1 social1 political1 religi\s1 or community organizations or causes2 7,,ii7 ! individual's employm5t & educational hi/ory4 7v7 ,an assurance t ! individual %all commit to c>ry+ out ! individual's duties "u ?is subtitle 9 an hone/1 indep5d5t1 & imp>tial fa%ion1 & to uphold+ public confid5ce 9 ! integrity ( ! r$i/rict+ process4 7vi7 ,an assurance t1 dur+ ! cov]$ p]iods describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 ! individual has n tak5 & w n take any action :i* w\ld disqualify ! individual f s]v+ z a memb] ( ! commission "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,disqualifications ,an individual is n eligible to s]ve z a memb] ( ! commission if any ( ! foll[+ applies dur+ any ( ! cov]$ p]iods describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c73 7,a7 ,! individual or 79 ! case ( ! cov]$ p]iods describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c77 an imm$iate family memb] ( ! individual holds public (fice or is a c&idate = election = public (fice4 7,b7 ,! individual or 79 ! case ( ! cov]$ p]iods describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c77 an imm$iate family memb] ( ! individual s]ves z an (fic] ( a political p>ty or z an (fic]1 employee1 or paid consultant ( a campaign committee ( a c&idate = public (fice or ( any political action committee 7z det]m9$ 9 accordance ) ! law ( ! ,/ate74 7,c7 ,! individual or 79 ! case ( ! cov]$ p]iods describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c77 an imm$iate family memb] ( ! individual holds a position z a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 or an equival5t ,/ate or local law4 7,d7 ,! individual or 79 ! case ( ! cov]$ p]iods describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c77 an imm$iate family memb] ( ! individual is an employee ( an elect$ public (ficial1 a contractor ) ! gov]nm5t ( ! ,/ate1 or a donor to ! campaign ( any c&idate = public (fice or to any political action committee 7o!r ?an a donor :o1 dur+ any ( su* cov]$ p]iods1 gives an aggregate am\nt ( #a1jjj or less to ! campaigns ( all c&idates = all public (fices & to all political action committees74 7,e7 ,! individual or 79 ! case ( ! cov]$ p]iods describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c77 an imm$iate family memb] ( ! individual paid a civil money p5alty or crim9al f9e1 or 0 s5t5c$ to a t]m ( imprisonm5t1 = violat+ any provision ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja et seq474 7,f7 ,! individual or 79 ! case ( ! cov]$ p]iods describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c77 an imm$iate family memb] ( ! individual is an ag5t ( a =eign pr9cipal "u ! ,=eign ,ag5ts ,regi/ration ,act ( #aich1 z am5d$ 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faa et seq474 7#c7 ,cov]$ p]iods describ$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ p]iod means1 ) respect to ! appo9tm5t ( an individual to ! commission1 any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! #aj-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date ( ! individual's appo9tm5t4 7,b7 ,! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! individual's appo9tm5t & end+ on ,augu/ #ad ( ! next ye> end+ 9 ! num]al "o4 7,c7 ,! #aj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! day aft] ! la/ day ( ! p]iod describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7#d7 ,imm$iate family memb] def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m imm$iate family memb] means1 ) respect to an individual1 a fa!r1 /epfa!r1 "m1 /epmo!r1 son1 /epson1 daught]1 /epdaught]1 bro!r1 /epbro!r1 si/]1 /epsi/]1 husb&1 wife1 fa!r-9-law1 or "m-9-law4 7b7 ,developm5t & ,submission ( ,selection ,pool 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,june #ae ( ea* ye> end+ 9 ! num]al z]o1 ! nonp>tisan ag5cy e/abli%$ or designat$ by a ,/ate "u section #bdad7;a7 %all develop & submit to ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ = ! ,/ate e/abli%$ "u section #bdad7;b7 a selection pool ( #cf individuals :o are eligible to s]ve z memb]s ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ( ! ,/ate "u ?is subtitle1 consi/+ ( individuals 9 ! foll[+ categories3 7,a7 ,a majority category1 consi/+ ( #ab individuals :o are affiliat$ ) ! political p>ty ^: c&idate receiv$ ! mo/ votes 9 ! mo/ rec5t ,/atewide election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,a m9ority category1 consi/+ ( #ab individuals :o are affiliat$ ) ! political p>ty ^: c&idate receiv$ ! second mo/ votes 9 ! mo/ rec5t ,/atewide election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7,c7 ,an indep5d5t category1 consi/+ ( #ab individuals :o are n affiliat$ ) ei!r ( ! political p>ties describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or subp>agraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,factors tak5 into acc\nt 9 develop+ pool ,9 select+ individuals = ! selection pool "u ?is subsection1 ! nonp>tisan ag5cy %all-- 7,a7 ensure t ! pool is repres5tative ( ! demographic gr\ps 7includ+ racial1 e?nic1 economic1 & g5d]7 & geographic regions ( ! ,/ate1 & includes applicants :o w\ld all[ racial1 e?nic1 & language m9orities protect$ "u ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife a mean+ful opportunity to p>ticipate 9 ! developm5t ( ! ,/ate's r$i/rict+ plan2 & 7,b7 take into consid]ation ! analytical skills ( ! individuals select$ 9 relevant fields 7includ+ mapp+1 data managem5t1 law1 community outrea*1 demography1 & ! geography ( ! ,/ate7 & _! ability to "w on an imp>tial basis4 7#c7 ,int]views ( applicants ,to assi/ ! nonp>tisan ag5cy 9 develop+ ! selection pool "u ?is subsection1 ! nonp>tisan ag5cy %all conduct int]views ( applicants "u oa?4 ,if an individual is includ$ 9 a selection pool develop$ "u ?is section1 all ( ! int]views ( ! individual %all be transcrib$ & ! transcriptions made available on ! nonp>tisan ag5cy's website contemporane\sly ) release ( ! report "u p>agraph 7#f74 7#d7 ,det]m9ation ( political p>ty affiliation ( individuals 9 selection pool ,= purposes ( ?is section1 an individual %all be consid]$ to be affiliat$ ) a political p>ty only if ! nonp>tisan ag5cy is able to v]ify 7to ! greate/ ext5t possible7 ! in=mation ! individual provides 9 ! application submitt$ "u subsection 7a77#a77;,d71 includ+ by consid]+ additional in=mation provid$ by o!r p]sons ) k ( ! individual's hi/ory ( political activity4 7#e7 ,enc\rag+ resid5ts to apply = inclusion 9 pool ,! nonp>tisan ag5cy %all take su* /eps z may be necess>y to ensure t resid5ts ( ! ,/ate across v>i\s geographic regions & demographic gr\ps are aw>e ( ! opportunity to s]ve on ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission1 includ+ publiciz+ ! role ( ! panel & us+ newspap]s1 broadca/ m$ia1 & onl9e s\rces1 includ+ e?nic m$ia1 to enc\rage individuals to apply = inclusion 9 ! selection pool develop$ "u ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,report on e/abli%m5t ( selection pool ,at ! "t ! nonp>tisan ag5cy submits ! selection pool to ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 x %all publi% & po/ on ! ag5cy's public website a report describ+ ! process by :i* ! pool 0 develop$1 & %all include 9 ! report a description ( h[ ! individuals 9 ! pool meet ! eligibility crit]ia ( subsection 7a7 & ( h[ ! pool reflects ! factors ! ag5cy is requir$ to take into consid]ation "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#g7 ,public comm5t on selection pool ,dur+ ! #ad-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ! nonp>tisan ag5cy publi%es ! report "u p>agraph 7#f71 ! ag5cy %all accept comm5ts f ! public on ! individuals includ$ 9 ! selection pool4 ,! ag5cy %all po/ all su* comm5ts contemporane\sly on ! nonp>tisan ag5cy's website & %all transmit !m to ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ imm$iately ^u ! expiration ( su* p]iod4 7#h7 ,action by ,select ,committee 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n e>li] ?an #ae days & n lat] ?an #ba days aft] receiv+ ! selection pool f ! nonp>tisan ag5cy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ %all-- 7i7 approve ! pool z submitt$ by ! nonp>tisan ag5cy1 9 :i* case ! pool %all be consid]$ ! approv$ selection pool = purposes ( section #bdaa7;a77#a72 or 7ii7 reject ! pool1 9 :i* case ! nonp>tisan ag5cy %all develop & submit a replacem5t selection pool 9 accordance ) subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,inaction deem$ rejection ,if ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ fails to approve or reject ! pool )9 ! deadl9e set =? 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,select ,committee %all be deem$ to h reject$ ! pool = purposes ( su* subp>agraph4 7c7 ,developm5t ( ,replacem5t ,selection ,pool 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ rejects ! selection pool submitt$ by ! nonp>tisan ag5cy "u subsection 7b71 n lat] ?an #ad days aft] ! rejection1 ! nonp>tisan ag5cy %all develop & submit to ! ,select ,committee a replacem5t selection pool1 "u ! same t]ms & conditions t appli$ to ! developm5t & submission ( ! selection pool "u p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 ( subsection 7b74 ,! replacem5t pool submitt$ "u ?is p>agraph may include individuals :o 7 includ$ 9 ! reject$ selection pool submitt$ "u subsection 7b71 s long z at lea/ "o ( ! individuals 9 ! replacem5t pool 0 n includ$ 9 su* reject$ pool4 7#b7 ,action by ,select ,committee 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ba days aft] receiv+ ! replacem5t selection pool f ! nonp>tisan ag5cy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ %all-- 7i7 approve ! pool z submitt$ by ! nonp>tisan ag5cy1 9 :i* case ! pool %all be consid]$ ! approv$ selection pool = purposes ( section #bdaa7;a77#a72 or 7ii7 reject ! pool1 9 :i* case ! nonp>tisan ag5cy %all develop & submit a second replacem5t selection pool 9 accordance ) subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,inaction deem$ rejection ,if ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ fails to approve or reject ! pool )9 ! deadl9e set =? 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,select ,committee %all be deem$ to h reject$ ! pool = purposes ( su* subp>agraph4 7d7 ,developm5t ( ,second ,replacem5t ,selection ,pool 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ rejects ! replacem5t selection pool submitt$ by ! nonp>tisan ag5cy "u subsection 7c71 n lat] ?an #ad days aft] ! rejection1 ! nonp>tisan ag5cy %all develop & submit to ! ,select ,committee a second replacem5t selection pool1 "u ! same t]ms & conditions t appli$ to ! developm5t & submission ( ! selection pool "u p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 ( subsection 7b74 ,! second replacem5t selection pool submitt$ "u ?is p>agraph may include individuals :o 7 includ$ 9 ! reject$ selection pool submitt$ "u subsection 7b7 or ! reject$ replacem5t selection pool submitt$ "u subsection 7c71 s long z at lea/ "o ( ! individuals 9 ! replacem5t pool 0 n includ$ 9 ei!r su* reject$ pool4 7#b7 ,action by ,select ,committee 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n e>li] ?an #ae days & n lat] ?an #ad days aft] receiv+ ! second replacem5t selection pool f ! nonp>tisan ag5cy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ %all-- 7i7 approve ! pool z submitt$ by ! nonp>tisan ag5cy1 9 :i* case ! pool %all be consid]$ ! approv$ selection pool = purposes ( section #bdaa7;a77#a72 or 7ii7 reject ! pool4 7,b7 ,inaction deem$ rejection ,if ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ fails to approve or reject ! pool )9 ! deadl9e set =? 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,select ,committee %all be deem$ to h reject$ ! pool = purposes ( su* subp>agraph4 7,c7 ,effect ( rejection ,if ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ rejects ! second replacem5t pool f ! nonp>tisan ag5cy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate %all be develop$ & enact$ 9 accordance ) "p #c4 #bdac4 ,crit]ia = r$i/rict+ plan by indep5d5t commission2 public notice & input 7a7 ,developm5t ( r$i/rict+ plan 7#a7 ,crit]ia ,9 develop+ a r$i/rict+ plan ( a ,/ate1 ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ( a ,/ate %all e/abli% s+le-memb] congressional di/ricts us+ ! foll[+ crit]ia z set =? 9 ! foll[+ ord] ( priority3 7,a7 ,di/ricts %all comply ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,con/itution1 includ+ ! requirem5t t !y equalize total population4 7,b7 ,di/ricts %all comply ) ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq47 & all applicable ,f$]al laws4 7,c7 ,di/ricts %all provide racial1 e?nic1 & language m9orities ) an equal opportunity to p>ticipate 9 ! political process & to elect c&idates ( *oice & %all n dilute or dim9i% _! ability to elect c&idates ( *oice :e!r alone or 9 coalition ) o!rs4 7,d7 ,di/ricts %all respect communities ( int]e/1 neighborhoods1 & political subdivisions to ! ext5t practicable & aft] compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c74 ,a community ( int]e/ is def9$ z an area ) recogniz$ simil>ities ( int]e/s1 includ+ b n limit$ to e?nic1 racial1 economic1 social1 cultural1 geographic or hi/oric id5tities4 ,! t]m communities ( int]e/ may1 9 c]ta9 circum/ances1 include political subdivisions su* z c\nties1 municipalities1 or s*ool di/ricts1 b %all n include common relation%ips ) political p>ties or political c&idates4 7#b7 ,no favor+ or disfavor+ ( political p>ties ,except z may be requir$ to meet ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! r$i/rict+ plan develop$ by ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission %all n1 :5 consid]$ on a ,/atewide basis1 unduly favor or disfavor any political p>ty4 7#c7 ,factors prohibit$ f consid]ation ,9 develop+ ! r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate1 ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission may n take into consid]ation any ( ! foll[+ factors1 except to ! ext5t necess>y to comply ) ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 p>agraph 7#b71 & to enable ! r$i/rict+ plan to be measur$ aga9/ ! ext]nal metrics describ$ 9 subsection 7e73 7,a7 ,! resid5ce ( any ,memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives or c&idate4 7,b7 ,! political p>ty affiliation or vot+ hi/ory ( ! population ( a di/rict4 7b7 ,public notice & input 7#a7 ,use ( op5 & transp>5t process ,! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ( a ,/ate %all hold ea* ( its meet+s 9 public1 %all solicit & take into consid]ation comm5ts f ! public1 includ+ propos$ maps1 ?r\gh\t ! process ( develop+ ! r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate1 & %all c>ry out its duties 9 an op5 & transp>5t mann] :i* provides = ! wide/ public dissem9ation reasonably possible ( its propos$ & f9al r$i/rict+ plans4 7#b7 ,website 7,a7 ,features ,! commission %all ma9ta9 a public ,int]net site :i* is n affiliat$ ) or ma9ta9$ by ! (fice ( any elect$ (ficial & :i* includes ! foll[+ features3 7i7 ,g5]al in=mation on ! commission1 its role 9 ! r$i/rict+ process1 & its memb]s1 includ+ contact in=mation4 7ii7 ,an updat$ s*$ule ( commission he>+s & activities1 includ+ deadl9es = ! submission ( comm5ts4 7iii7 ,all draft r$i/rict+ plans develop$ by ! commission "u subsection 7c7 & ! f9al r$i/rict+ plan develop$ "u subsection 7d71 includ+ ! accompany+ writt5 evaluation "u subsection 7e74 7iv7 ,all comm5ts receiv$ f ! public on ! commission's activities1 includ+ any propos$ maps submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7v7 ,live /ream+ ( commission he>+s & an ar*ive ( previ\s meet+s1 includ+ any docum5ts consid]$ at any su* meet+1 :i* ! commission %all po/ n lat] ?an #bd h\rs aft] ! conclusion ( ! meet+4 7vi7 ,access 9 an easily useable =mat to ! demographic & o!r data us$ by ! commission to develop & analyze ! propos$ r$i/rict+ plans1 toge!r ) access to any s(tw>e us$ to draw maps ( propos$ di/ricts & to any reports analyz+ & evaluat+ any su* maps4 7vii7 ,a me?od by :i* memb]s ( ! public may submit comm5ts & propos$ maps directly to ! commission4 7viii7 ,all records ( ! commission1 includ+ all communications to or f memb]s1 employees1 & contractors reg>d+ ! "w ( ! commission4 7ix7 ,a li/ ( all contractors receiv+ paym5t f ! commission1 toge!r ) ! annual disclosures submitt$ by ! contractors "u section #bdaa7;c77#c74 7x7 ,a li/ ( ! names ( all individuals :o submitt$ applications to s]ve on ! commission1 toge!r ) ! applications submitt$ by individuals includ$ 9 any selection pool1 except t ! commission may r$act f su* applications any f9ancial or o!r p]sonally s5sitive in=mation4 7,b7 ,se>*able =mat ,! commission %all ensure t all in=mation po/$ & ma9ta9$ on ! site "u ?is p>agraph1 includ+ in=mation & propos$ maps submitt$ by ! public1 %all be ma9ta9$ 9 an easily se>*able =mat4 7,c7 ,deadl9e ,! commission %all ensure t ! public int]net site "u ?is p>agraph is op]ational 79 at lea/ a prelim9>y =mat7 n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a ( ! ye> end+ 9 ! num]al "o4 7#c7 ,public comm5t p]iod ,! commission %all solicit1 accept1 & consid] comm5ts f ! public ) respect to its duties1 activities1 & proc$ures at any "t dur+ ! p]iod-- 7,a7 :i* beg9s on ,janu>y #a ( ! ye> end+ 9 ! num]al "o2 & 7,b7 :i* ends #g days be=e ! date ( ! meet+ at :i* ! commission %all vote on approv+ ! f9al r$i/rict+ plan = enactm5t into law "u subsection 7d77#b74 7#d7 ,meet+s & he>+s 9 v>i\s geographic locations ,to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 ! commission %all hold its meet+s & he>+s 9 v>i\s geographic regions & locations ?r\gh\t ! ,/ate4 7#e7 ,multiple language requirem5ts = all notices ,! commission %all make ea* notice :i* is requir$ to be po/$ & publi%$ "u ?is section available 9 any language 9 :i* ! ,/ate 7or any jurisdiction 9 ! ,/ate7 is requir$ to provide election mat]ials "u section #bjc ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife4 7c7 ,developm5t & ,publication ( ,prelim9>y ,r$i/rict+ ,plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,prior to develop+ & publi%+ a f9al r$i/rict+ plan "u subsection 7d71 ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ( a ,/ate %all develop & publi% a prelim9>y r$i/rict+ plan4 7#b7 ,m9imum public he>+s & opportunity = comm5t prior to developm5t 7,a7 #c he>+s requir$ ,prior to develop+ a prelim9>y r$i/rict+ plan "u ?is subsection1 ! commission %all hold n few] ?an #c public he>+s at :i* memb]s ( ! public may provide input & comm5ts reg>d+ ! pot5tial cont5ts ( r$i/rict+ plans = ! ,/ate & ! process by :i* ! commission w develop ! prelim9>y plan "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,m9imum p]iod = notice prior to he>+s ,n few] ?an #ad days prior to ! date ( ea* he>+ held "u ?is p>agraph1 ! commission %all po/ notices ( ! he>+ 9 on ! website ma9ta9$ "u subsection 7b77#b71 & %all provide = ! publication ( su* notices 9 newspap]s ( g5]al circulation ?r\gh\t ! ,/ate4 ,ea* su* notice %all specify ! date1 "t1 & location ( ! he>+4 7,c7 ,submission ( plans & maps by memb]s ( ! public ,any memb] ( ! public may submit maps or portions ( maps = consid]ation by ! commission4 ,z provid$ "u subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 any su* map %all be made publicly available on ! commission's website & op5 to comm5t4 7#c7 ,publication ( prelim9>y plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! commission %all po/ ! prelim9>y r$i/rict+ plan develop$ "u ?is subsection1 toge!r ) a report t includes ! commission's responses to any public comm5ts receiv$ "u subsection 7b77#c71 on ! website ma9ta9$ "u subsection 7b77#b71 & %all provide = ! publication ( ea* su* plan 9 newspap]s ( g5]al circulation ?r\gh\t ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,m9imum p]iod = notice prior to publication ,n few] ?an #ad days prior to ! date on :i* ! commission po/s & publi%es ! prelim9>y plan "u ?is p>agraph1 ! commission %all notify ! public ?r\gh ! website ma9ta9$ "u subsection 7b77#b71 z well z ?r\gh publication ( notice 9 newspap]s ( g5]al circulation ?r\gh\t ! ,/ate1 ( ! p5d+ publication ( ! plan4 7#d7 ,m9imum po/-publication p]iod = public comm5t ,! commission %all accept & consid] comm5ts f ! public 7includ+ ?r\gh ! website ma9ta9$ "u subsection 7b77#b77 ) respect to ! prelim9>y r$i/rict+ plan publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#c71 includ+ propos$ revisions to maps1 = n few] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! plan is publi%$4 7#e7 ,po/-publication he>+s 7,a7 #c he>+s requir$ ,aft] po/+ & publi%+ ! prelim9>y r$i/rict+ plan "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! commission %all hold n few] ?an #c public he>+s 9 diff]5t geographic areas ( ! ,/ate at :i* memb]s ( ! public may provide input & comm5ts reg>d+ ! prelim9>y plan4 7,b7 ,m9imum p]iod = notice prior to he>+s ,n few] ?an #ad days prior to ! date ( ea* he>+ held "u ?is p>agraph1 ! commission %all po/ notices ( ! he>+ 9 on ! website ma9ta9$ "u subsection 7b77#b71 & %all provide = ! publication ( su* notices 9 newspap]s ( g5]al circulation ?r\gh\t ! ,/ate4 ,ea* su* notice %all specify ! date1 "t1 & location ( ! he>+4 7#f7 ,p]mitt+ multiple prelim9>y plans ,at ! option ( ! commission1 aft] develop+ & publi%+ ! prelim9>y r$i/rict+ plan "u ?is subsection1 ! commission may develop & publi% subsequ5t prelim9>y r$i/rict+ plans1 s long z ! process = ! developm5t & publication ( ea* su* subsequ5t plan meets ! requirem5ts set =? 9 ?is subsection = ! developm5t & publication ( ! fir/ prelim9>y r$i/rict+ plan4 7d7 ,process = ,enactm5t ( ,f9al ,r$i/rict+ ,plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] tak+ into consid]ation comm5ts f ! public on any prelim9>y r$i/rict+ plan develop$ & publi%$ "u subsection 7c71 ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ( a ,/ate %all develop & publi% a f9al r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,meet+2 f9al vote ,n lat] ?an ! deadl9e specifi$ 9 subsection 7h71 ! commission %all hold a public he>+ at :i* ! memb]s ( ! commission %all vote on approv+ ! f9al plan = enactm5t into law4 7#c7 ,publication ( plan & accompany+ mat]ials ,n few] ?an #ad days be=e ! date ( ! meet+ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! commission %all provide ! foll[+ in=mation to ! public ?r\gh ! website ma9ta9$ "u subsection 7b77#b71 z well z ?r\gh newspap]s ( g5]al circulation ?r\gh\t ! ,/ate3 7,a7 ,! f9al r$i/rict+ plan1 includ+ all relevant maps4 7,b7 ,a report by ! commission to accompany ! plan :i* provides ! backgr\nd = ! plan & ! commission's reasons = select+ ! plan z ! f9al r$i/rict+ plan1 includ+ responses to ! public comm5ts receiv$ on any prelim9>y r$i/rict+ plan develop$ & publi%$ "u subsection 7c74 7,c7 ,any diss5t+ or additional views ) respect to ! plan ( individual memb]s ( ! commission4 7#d7 ,enactm5t ,! f9al r$i/rict+ plan develop$ & publi%$ "u ?is subsection %all be deem$ to be enact$ into law if-- 7,a7 ! plan is approv$ by a majority ( ! :ole memb]%ip ( ! commission2 & 7,b7 at lea/ "o memb] ( ! commission appo9t$ f ea* ( ! categories ( ! approv$ selection pool describ$ 9 section #bdab7;b77#a7 approves ! plan4 7e7 ,writt5 evaluation ( plan aga9/ ext]nal metrics ,! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission %all include ) ea* r$i/rict+ plan develop$ & publi%$ "u ?is section a writt5 evaluation t measures ea* su* plan aga9/ ext]nal metrics :i* cov] ! crit]ia set =? 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ( subsection 7a71 includ+ ! impact ( ! plan on ! ability ( communities ( color to elect c&idates ( *oice1 measures ( p>tisan fairness us+ multiple accept$ me?odologies1 & ! degree to :i* ! plan pres]ves or divides communities ( int]e/4 7f7 ,tim+ ,! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ( a ,/ate may beg9 its "w on ! r$i/rict+ plan ( ! ,/ate ^u receipt ( relevant population in=mation f ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus1 & %all approve a f9al r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate 9 ea* ye> end+ 9 ! num]al "o n lat] ?an #h mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,/ate receives ! ,/ate apportionm5t notice or ,octob] #a1 :i*ev] occurs lat]4 #bdad4 ,e/abli%m5t ( relat$ entities 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t or ,designation ( ,nonp>tisan ,ag5cy ( ,/ate ,legislature 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate %all e/abli% a nonp>tisan ag5cy 9 ! legislative bran* ( ! ,/ate gov]nm5t to appo9t ! memb]s ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission = ! ,/ate 9 accordance ) section #bdaa4 7#b7 ,nonp>tisan%ip describ$ ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 an ag5cy %all be consid]$ to be nonp>tisan if "u law ! ag5cy-- 7,a7 is requir$ to provide s]vices on a nonp>tisan basis2 7,b7 is requir$ to ma9ta9 imp>tiality2 & 7,c7 is prohibit$ f advocat+ = ! adoption or rejection ( any legislative proposal4 7#c7 ,tra9+ ( memb]s appo9t$ to commission ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #ae ( a ye> end+ 9 ! num]al "o1 ! nonp>tisan ag5cy e/abli%$ or designat$ "u ?is subsection %all provide ! memb]s ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ) initial tra9+ on _! obligations z memb]s ( ! commission1 includ+ obligations "u ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife & o!r applicable laws4 7#d7 ,regulations ,! nonp>tisan ag5cy e/abli%$ or designat$ "u ?is subsection %all adopt & publi% regulations1 aft] notice & opportunity = comm5t1 e/abli%+ ! proc$ures t ! ag5cy w foll[ 9 fulfill+ its duties "u ?is subtitle1 includ+ ! proc$ures to be us$ 9 vett+ ! qualifications & political affiliation ( applicants & 9 creat+ ! selection pools1 ! r&omiz$ process to be us$ 9 select+ ! initial memb]s ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission1 & ! rules t ! ag5cy w apply to ensure t ! ag5cy c>ries out its duties "u ?is subtitle 9 a maximally transp>5t1 publicly accessible1 & imp>tial mann]4 7#e7 ,designation ( exi/+ ag5cy ,at its option1 a ,/ate may designate an exi/+ ag5cy 9 ! legislative bran* ( its gov]nm5t to appo9t ! memb]s ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission plan = ! ,/ate "u ?is subtitle1 s long z ! ag5cy meets ! requirem5ts = nonp>tisan%ip "u ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,t]m9ation ( ag5cy specifically e/abli%$ = r$i/rict+ ,if a ,/ate does n designate an exi/+ ag5cy "u p>agraph 7#e7 b in/ead e/abli%es a new ag5cy to s]ve z ! nonp>tisan ag5cy "u ?is section1 ! new ag5cy %all t]m9ate ^u ! enactm5t into law ( ! r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate4 7#g7 ,pres]vation ( records ,! ,/ate %all ensure t ! records ( ! nonp>tisan ag5cy are reta9$ 9 ! appropriate ,/ate ar*ive 9 su* mann] z may be necess>y to enable ! ,/ate to respond to any civil action br\ght ) respect to congressional r$i/rict+ 9 ! ,/ate4 7#h7 ,deadl9e ,! ,/ate %all meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection n lat] ?an ea* ,octob] #ae ( a ye> end+ 9 ! num]al n9e4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate %all appo9t a ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ to approve or disapprove a selection pool develop$ by ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission = ! ,/ate "u section #bdab4 7#b7 ,appo9tm5t ,! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ = a ,/ate "u ?is subsection %all consi/ ( ! foll[+ memb]s3 7,a7 ,"o memb] ( ! upp] h\se ( ! ,/ate legislature1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! lead] ( ! p>ty ) ! greate/ numb] ( seats 9 ! upp] h\se4 7,b7 ,"o memb] ( ! upp] h\se ( ! ,/ate legislature1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! lead] ( ! p>ty ) ! second greate/ numb] ( seats 9 ! upp] h\se4 7,c7 ,"o memb] ( ! l[] h\se ( ! ,/ate legislature1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! lead] ( ! p>ty ) ! greate/ numb] ( seats 9 ! l[] h\se4 7,d7 ,"o memb] ( ! l[] h\se ( ! ,/ate legislature1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! lead] ( ! p>ty ) ! second greate/ numb] ( seats 9 ! l[] h\se4 7#c7 ,special rule = ,/ates ) unicam]al legislature ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate ) a unicam]al legislature1 ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ = ! ,/ate "u ?is subsection %all consi/ ( ! foll[+ memb]s3 7,a7 ,two memb]s ( ! ,/ate legislature appo9t$ by ! *air ( ! political p>ty ( ! ,/ate ^: c&idate receiv$ ! highe/ p]c5tage ( votes 9 ! mo/ rec5t ,/atewide election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,two memb]s ( ! ,/ate legislature appo9t$ by ! *air ( ! political p>ty ^: c&idate receiv$ ! second highe/ p]c5tage ( votes 9 ! mo/ rec5t ,/atewide election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7#d7 ,deadl9e ,! ,/ate %all meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection n lat] ?an ea* ,janu>y #ae ( a ye> end+ 9 ! num]al z]o4 #bdae4 ,report on div]sity ( memb]%ips ( indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commissions ,n lat] ?an ,may #ae ( a ye> end+ 9 ! num]al "o1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report on ! ext5t to :i* ! memb]%ips ( indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commissions = ,/ates e/abli%$ "u ?is "p ) respect to ! imm$iately prec$+ ye> end+ 9 ! num]al z]o meet ! div]sity requirem5ts z provid$ = 9 sections #bdaa7;a77#b77;,b7 & #bdab7;b77#b74 #c ,role ( ,c\rts 9 ,developm5t ( ,r$i/rict+ ,plans #bdba4 ,enactm5t ( plan develop$ by #c-;judge c\rt 7a7 ,developm5t ( ,plan ,if any ( ! trigg]+ ev5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7f7 occur ) respect to a ,/ate-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ae ( ! ye> 9 :i* ! trigg]+ ev5t occurs1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates di/rict c\rt = ! applicable v5ue1 act+ ?r\gh a #c-;judge ,c\rt conv5$ pursuant to section #bbhd ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all develop & publi% ! congressional r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate2 & 7#b7 ! f9al plan develop$ & publi%$ by ! ,c\rt "u ?is section %all be deem$ to be enact$ on ! date on :i* ! ,c\rt publi%es ! f9al plan1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 7b7 ,applicable v5ue describ$ ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! applicable v5ue ) respect to a ,/ate is ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia or ! judicial di/rict 9 :i* ! capital ( ! ,/ate is locat$1 z select$ by ! fir/ p>ty to file ) ! c\rt suffici5t evid5ce ( ! occurr5ce ( a trigg]+ ev5t describ$ 9 subsection 7f74 7c7 ,proc$ures = ,developm5t ( ,plan 7#a7 ,crit]ia ,9 develop+ a r$i/rict+ plan = a ,/ate "u ?is section1 ! ,c\rt %all adh]e to ! same t]ms & conditions t appli$ 7or t w\ld h appli$1 z ! case may be7 to ! developm5t ( a plan by ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ( ! ,/ate "u section #bdac7;a74 7#b7 ,access to in=mation & records ( commission ,! ,c\rt %all h access to any in=mation1 data1 s(tw>e1 or o!r records & mat]ial t 0 us$ 7or t w\ld h be5 us$1 z ! case may be7 by ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ( ! ,/ate 9 c>ry+ out its duties "u ?is subtitle4 7#c7 ,he>+2 public p>ticipation ,9 develop+ a r$i/rict+ plan = a ,/ate1 ! ,c\rt %all-- 7,a7 hold "o or m evid5ti>y he>+s at :i* int]e/$ memb]s ( ! public may appe> & be he>d & pres5t te/imony1 includ+ exp]t te/imony1 9 accordance ) ! rules ( ! ,c\rt2 & 7,b7 consid] o!r submissions & comm5ts by ! public1 includ+ proposals = r$i/rict+ plans to cov] ! entire ,/ate or any portion ( ! ,/ate4 7#d7 ,use ( special ma/] ,to assi/ 9 ! developm5t & publication ( a r$i/rict+ plan = a ,/ate "u ?is section1 ! ,c\rt may appo9t a special ma/] to make recomm5dations to ! ,c\rt on possible plans = ! ,/ate4 7d7 ,publication ( plan 7#a7 ,public availability ( initial plan ,^u complet+ ! developm5t ( "o or m initial r$i/rict+ plans1 ! ,c\rt %all make ! plans available to ! public at no co/1 & %all also make available ! und]ly+ data us$ by ! ,c\rt to develop ! plans & a writt5 evaluation ( ! plans aga9/ ext]nal metrics 7z describ$ 9 section #bdac7;e774 7#b7 ,publication ( f9al plan ,at any "t aft] ! expiration ( ! #ad-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ! ,c\rt makes ! plans available to ! public "u p>agraph 7#a71 & tak+ into consid]ation any submissions & comm5ts by ! public :i* are receiv$ dur+ su* p]iod1 ! ,c\rt %all develop & publi% ! f9al r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate4 7e7 ,use ( int]im plan ,9 ! ev5t t ! ,c\rt is n able to develop & publi% a f9al r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate ) suffici5t "t = an upcom+ election to proce$1 ! ,c\rt may develop & publi% an int]im r$i/rict+ plan :i* %all s]ve z ! r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate until ! ,c\rt develops & publi%es a f9al plan 9 accordance ) ?is section4 ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection may be con/ru$ to limit or o!rwise affect ! au?ority or discretion ( ! ,c\rt to develop & publi% ! f9al r$i/rict+ plan1 includ+ b n limit$ to ! discretion to make any *anges ! ,c\rt deems necess>y to an int]im r$i/rict+ plan4 7f7 ,trigg]+ ,ev5ts ,describ$ ,! trigg]+ ev5ts describ$ 9 ?is subsection are z foll[s3 7#a7 ,! failure ( ! ,/ate to e/abli% or designate a nonp>tisan ag5cy ( ! ,/ate legislature "u section #bdad7;a7 prior to ! expiration ( ! deadl9e set =? 9 section #bdad7;a77#e74 7#b7 ,! failure ( ! ,/ate to appo9t a ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ "u section #bdad7;b7 prior to ! expiration ( ! deadl9e set =? 9 section #bdad7;b77#d74 7#c7 ,! failure ( ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ to approve any selection pool "u section #bdab prior to ! expiration ( ! deadl9e set =? = ! approval ( ! second replacem5t selection pool 9 section #bdab7;d77#b74 7#d7 ,! failure ( ! indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission ( ! ,/ate to approve a f9al r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate prior to ! expiration ( ! deadl9e set =? 9 section #bdac7;f74 #bdbb4 ,special rule = r$i/rict+ conduct$ "u ord] ( ,f$]al c\rt ,if a ,f$]al c\rt requires a ,/ate to conduct r$i/rict+ subsequ5t to an apportionm5t ( ,repres5tatives 9 ! ,/ate 9 ord] to comply ) ! ,con/itution or to en=ce ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife1 section #bdac %all apply ) respect to ! r$i/rict+1 except t ! c\rt may revise any ( ! deadl9es set =? 9 su* section if ! c\rt det]m9es t a revision is appropriate 9 ord] to provide = a timely enactm5t ( a new r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate4 #d ,adm9i/rative & ,miscellane\s ,provisions #bdca4 ,paym5ts to ,/ates = c>ry+ out r$i/rict+ 7a7 ,au?orization ( paym5ts ,subject to subsection 7d71 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] a ,/ate receives a ,/ate apportionm5t notice1 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all1 subject to ! availability ( appropriations provid$ pursuant to subsection 7e71 make a paym5t to ! ,/ate 9 an am\nt equal to ! product (-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( ,repres5tatives to :i* ! ,/ate is entitl$1 z provid$ "u ! notice2 & 7#b7 #aej1jjj4 7b7 ,use ( funds ,a ,/ate %all use ! paym5t made "u ?is section to e/abli% & op]ate ! ,/ate's indep5d5t r$i/rict+ commission1 to implem5t ! ,/ate r$i/rict+ plan1 & to o!rwise c>ry out congressional r$i/rict+ 9 ! ,/ate4 7c7 ,no paym5t to /ates ) s+le memb] ,! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all n make a paym5t "u ?is section to any ,/ate :i* is n entitl$ to m ?an "o ,repres5tative "u its ,/ate apportionm5t notice4 7d7 ,requir+ ,submission ( ,selection ,pool z ,condition ( ,paym5t 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission may n make a paym5t to a ,/ate "u ?is section until ! ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,commission t ! nonp>tisan ag5cy e/abli%$ or designat$ by a ,/ate "u section #bdad7;a7 has1 9 accordance ) section #bdab7;b77#a71 submitt$ a selection pool to ! ,select ,committee on ,r$i/rict+ = ! ,/ate e/abli%$ "u section #bdad7;b74 7#b7 ,exception = ,/ates ) exi/+ commissions ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate :i*1 pursuant to section #bdja7;c71 is exempt f ! requirem5ts ( section #bdja7;a71 ! ,commission may n make a paym5t to ! ,/ate "u ?is section until ! ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,commission t its r$i/rict+ commission meets ! requirem5ts ( section #bdja7;c74 7#c7 ,exception = ,/ate ( ,i[a ,9 ! case ( ! ,/ate ( ,i[a1 ! ,commission may n make a paym5t to ! ,/ate "u ?is section until ! ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,commission t x w c>ry out congressional r$i/rict+ pursuant to ! ,/ate's apportionm5t notice 9 accordance ) a plan develop$ by ! ,i[a ,legislative ,s]vices ,ag5cy ) ! assi/ance ( a ,tempor>y ,r$i/rict+ ,advisory ,commission1 z provid$ "u ! law describ$ 9 section #bdja7;d74 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z may be necess>y = paym5ts "u ?is section4 #bdcb4 ,civil en=cem5t 7a7 ,civil ,en=cem5t 7#a7 ,actions by ,attorney ,g5]al ,! ,attorney ,g5]al may br+ a civil action 9 an appropriate di/rict c\rt = su* relief z may be appropriate to c>ry out ?is subtitle4 7#b7 ,availability ( private "r ( action ,any citiz5 ( a ,/ate :o is aggriev$ by ! failure ( ! ,/ate to meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is subtitle may br+ a civil action 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates di/rict c\rt = ! applicable v5ue = su* relief z may be appropriate to rem$y ! failure4 ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! applicable v5ue is ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia or ! judicial di/rict 9 :i* ! capital ( ! ,/ate is locat$1 z select$ by ! p]son :o br+s ! civil action4 7b7 ,exp$it$ ,consid]ation ,9 any action br\ght =? "u ?is section1 ! foll[+ rules %all apply3 7#a7 ,! action %all be fil$ 9 ! di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia or = ! judicial di/rict 9 :i* ! capital ( ! ,/ate is locat$1 z select$ by ! p]son br++ ! action4 7#b7 ,! action %all be he>d by a #c-;judge c\rt conv5$ pursuant to section #bbhd ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,! #c-;judge c\rt %all consolidate actions br\ght = relief "u subsection 7b77#a7 ) respect to ! same ,/ate r$i/rict+ plan4 7#d7 ,a copy ( ! compla9t %all be deliv]$ promptly to ! ,cl]k ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,s5ate4 7#e7 ,a f9al decision 9 ! action %all be reviewable only by appeal directly to ! ,supreme ,c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,su* appeal %all be tak5 by ! fil+ ( a notice ( appeal )9 #aj days1 & ! fil+ ( a jurisdictional /atem5t )9 #cj days1 ( ! entry ( ! f9al decision4 7#f7 ,x %all be ! duty ( ! di/rict c\rt & ! ,supreme ,c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to advance on ! docket & to exp$ite to ! greate/ possible ext5t ! disposition ( ! action & appeal4 7c7 ,attorney's ,fees ,9 a civil action "u ?is section1 ! c\rt may all[ ! prevail+ p>ty 7o!r ?an ! ,unit$ ,/ates7 reasonable attorney fees1 includ+ litigation exp5ses1 & co/s4 7d7 ,relation to ,o!r ,laws 7#a7 ,rights & rem$ies additional to o!r rights & rem$ies ,! rights & rem$ies e/abli%$ by ?is section are 9 addition to all o!r rights & rem$ies provid$ by law1 & nei!r ! rights & rem$ies e/abli%$ by ?is section nor any o!r provision ( ?is subtitle %all sup]s$e1 re/rict1 or limit ! application ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq474 7#b7 ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle au?orizes or requires conduct t is prohibit$ by ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq474 #bdcc4 ,/ate apportionm5t notice def9$ ,9 ?is subtitle1 ! ,/ate apportionm5t notice means1 ) respect to a ,/ate1 ! notice s5t to ! ,/ate f ! ,cl]k ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives "u section #bb7;b7 ( ! ,act entitl$ ,an ,act to provide = ! fifte5? & subsequ5t dec5nial c5suses & to provide = an apportionm5t ( ,repres5tatives 9 ,congress1 approv$ ,june #ah1 #aibi 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #b;a71 ( ! numb] ( ,repres5tatives to :i* ! ,/ate is entitl$4 #bdcd4 ,no effect on elections = ,/ate & local (fice ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle or 9 any am5dm5t made by ?is subtitle may be con/ru$ to affect ! mann] 9 :i* a ,/ate c>ries out elections = ,/ate or local (fice1 includ+ ! process by :i* a ,/ate e/abli%es ! di/ricts us$ 9 su* elections4 #bdce4 ,effective date ,?is subtitle & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle %all apply ) respect to r$i/rict+ c>ri$ out pursuant to ! dec5nial c5sus conduct$ dur+ #bjbj or any succe$+ dec5nial c5sus4 ,f ,sav+ ,eligible ,vot]s ,f ,vot] ,purg+ #beja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,/op ,automatically ,void+ ,eligible ,vot]s ,(f ,_! ,enli/$ ,rolls 9 ,/ates ,act or ! ,save ,vot]s ,act4 #bejb4 ,conditions = removal ( vot]s f li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 7a7 ,conditions describ$ ,! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #h ! foll[+ new section3 #h;,a4 ,conditions = removal ( vot]s f (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 7a7 ,v]ification on basis ( objective & reliable evid5ce ( ineligibility 7#a7 ,requir+ v]ification ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act1 a ,/ate may n remove ! "n ( any regi/rant f ! (ficial li/ ( vot]s eligible to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate unless ! ,/ate v]ifies1 on ! basis ( objective & reliable evid5ce1 t ! regi/rant is ineligible to vote 9 su* elections4 7#b7 ,factors n consid]$ z objective & reliable evid5ce ( ineligibility ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! foll[+ factors1 or any comb9ation !re(1 %all n be treat$ z objective & reliable evid5ce ( a regi/rant's ineligibility to vote3 7,a7 ,! failure ( ! regi/rant to vote 9 any election4 7,b7 ,! failure ( ! regi/rant to respond to any notice s5t "u section #h7;d71 unless ! notice has be5 return$ z undeliv]able4 7,c7 ,! failure ( ! regi/rant to take any o!r action ) respect to vot+ 9 any election or ) respect to ! regi/rant's /atus z a regi/rant4 7b7 ,notice aft] removal 7#a7 ,notice to individual remov$ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #dh h\rs aft] a ,/ate removes ! "n ( a regi/rant f ! (ficial li/ ( eligible vot]s = any reason 7o!r ?an ! dea? ( ! regi/rant71 ! ,/ate %all s5d notice ( ! removal to ! =m] regi/rant1 & %all include 9 ! notice ! gr\nds = ! removal & in=mation on h[ ! =m] regi/rant may conte/ ! removal or be re9/at$1 includ+ a telephone numb] = ! appropriate election (ficial4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,subp>agraph 7,a7 does n apply 9 ! case ( a regi/rant-- 7i7 :o s5ds writt5 confirmation to ! ,/ate t ! regi/rant is no long] eligible to vote 9 ! regi/r>'s jurisdiction 9 :i* ! regi/rant 0 regi/]$2 or 7ii7 :o is remov$ f ! (ficial li/ ( eligible vot]s by reason ( ! dea? ( ! regi/rant4 7#b7 ,public notice ,n lat] ?an #dh h\rs aft] conduct+ any g5]al program to remove ! names ( ineligible vot]s f ! (ficial li/ ( eligible vot]s 7z describ$ 9 section #h7;a77#d771 ! ,/ate %all dissem9ate a public notice ?r\gh su* me?ods z may be reasonable to rea* ! g5]al public 7includ+ by publi%+ ! notice 9 a newspap] ( wide circulation or po/+ ! notice on ! websites ( ! appropriate election (ficials7 t li/ ma9t5ance is tak+ place & t regi/rants %\ld *eck _! regi/ration /atus to ensure no errors or mi/akes h be5 made4 ,! ,/ate %all ensure t ! public notice dissem9at$ "u ?is p>agraph is 9 a =mat t is reasonably conv5i5t & accessible to vot]s ) disabilities1 includ+ vot]s :o h l[ vision or are bl9d4 4 7b7 ,conditions = transmission ( notices ( removal ,section #h7;d7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 ,a ,/ate may n transmit a notice to a regi/rant "u ?is subsection unless ! ,/ate obta9s objective & reliable evid5ce 79 accordance ) ! /&>ds = su* evid5ce :i* are describ$ 9 section #h;,a7a77#b77 t ! regi/rant has *ang$ resid5ce to a place outside ! regi/r>'s jurisdiction 9 :i* ! regi/rant is regi/]$4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic ,section #h7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ provide & ins]t+ subject to section #h;,a1 provide2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ conduct & ins]t+ subject to section #h;,a1 conduct4 7#b7 ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb ,section #cjc7;a77#d77;,a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7;a77#d77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 1 regi/rants & ins]t+ 1 & subject to section #h;,a ( su* ,act1 regi/rants4 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,g ,no ,effect on ,au?ority ( ,/ates to ,provide ,great] ,opportunities = ,vot+ #bfja4 ,no effect on au?ority ( ,/ates to provide great] opportunities = vot+ ,no?+ 9 ?is title or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title may be con/ru$ to prohibit any ,/ate f enact+ any law :i* provides great] opportunities = individuals to regi/] to vote & to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice ?an are provid$ by ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title4 ,h ,resid5ce ( ,inc>c]at$ ,individuals #bgja4 ,resid5ce ( ,inc>c]at$ ,individuals ,section #ada ( title #ac1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7g7 z subsection 7h72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7f7 ! foll[+3 7g7 7#a7 ,effective beg9n+ ) ! #bjbj dec5nial c5sus ( population1 9 tak+ any tabulation ( total population by ,/ates "u subsection 7a7 = purposes ( ! apportionm5t ( ,repres5tatives 9 ,congress among ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to an individual inc>c]at$ 9 a ,/ate1 ,f$]al1 c\nty1 or municipal correctional c5t] z ( ! date on :i* su* c5sus is tak51 attribute su* individual to su* individual's la/ place ( resid5ce be=e inc>c]ation4 7#b7 ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ea* ,/ate dep>tm5t ( corrections to collect ! in=mation necess>y to make ! det]m9ation requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 ,i ,sev]ability #bhja4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is title or am5dm5t made by ?is title1 or ! application ( a provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ?is title & am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 & ! application ( ! provisions & am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 ,,iii ,election ,security ,sec4 #cjjj4 ,%ort title2 s5se ( ,congress4 ,subtitle ,a--,f9ancial ,support = ,election ,infra/ructure ,"p #a--,vot+ ,sy/em ,security ,improvem5t ,grants ,sec4 #cjja4 ,grants = obta9+ compliant pap] ballot vot+ sy/ems & c>ry+ out vot+ sy/em security improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,coord9ation ( vot+ sy/em security activities ) use ( requirem5ts paym5ts & election adm9i/ration requirem5ts "u ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,incorporation ( def9itions4 ,"p #b--;,grants = ,risk-limit+ ,audits ( ,results ( ,elections ,sec4 #cjaa4 ,grants to ,/ates = conduct+ risk-limit+ audits ( results ( elections4 ,sec4 #cjab4 ,,gao analysis ( effects ( audits4 ,"p #c--;,election ,infra/ructure ,innovation ,grant ,program ,sec4 #cjba4 ,election infra/ructure innovation grant program4 ,subtitle ,b--,security ,measures ,sec4 #caja4 ,election infra/ructure designation4 ,sec4 #cajb4 ,timely ?reat in=mation4 ,sec4 #cajc4 ,security cle>ance assi/ance = election (ficials4 ,sec4 #cajd4 ,security risk & vuln]ability assessm5ts4 ,sec4 #caje4 ,annual reports4 ,sec4 #cajf4 ,pre-election ?reat assessm5ts4 ,subtitle ,c--,enhanc+ ,protections = ,unit$ ,/ates ,democratic ,in/itutions ,sec4 #cbja4 ,national /rategy to protect ,unit$ ,/ates democratic in/itutions4 ,sec4 #cbjb4 ,national ,commission to ,protect ,unit$ ,/ates ,democratic ,in/itutions4 ,subtitle ,d--,promot+ ,cyb]security ,?r\gh ,improvem5ts 9 ,election ,adm9i/ration ,sec4 #ccja4 ,te/+ ( exi/+ vot+ sy/ems to ensure compliance ) election cyb]security guidel9es & o!r guidel9es4 ,sec4 #ccjb4 ,treatm5t ( electronic poll books z "p ( vot+ sy/ems4 ,sec4 #ccjc4 ,pre-election reports on vot+ sy/em usage4 ,sec4 #ccjd4 ,/reaml9+ collection ( election in=mation4 ,subtitle ,e--,prev5t+ ,election ,hack+ ,sec4 #cdja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #cdjb4 ,election ,security ,bug ,b\nty ,program4 ,sec4 #cdjc4 ,def9itions4 ,subtitle ,f--,election security grants advisory committee ,sec4 #ceja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( advisory committee4 ,subtitle ,g--,miscellane\s ,provisions ,sec4 #cfja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #cfjb4 ,initial report on adequacy ( res\rces available = implem5tation4 ,subtitle ,h--,use ( vot+ ma*9es manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,sec4 #cgja4 ,use ( vot+ ma*9es manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,subtitle ,i--,sev]ability ,sec4 #chja4 ,sev]ability4 #cjjj4 ,%ort title2 s5se ( ,congress 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,election ,security ,act4 7b7 ,s5se ( ,congress on ne$ to improve election infra/ructure security ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t1 9 light ( ! lessons le>n$ f ,russian int]f]5ce 9 ! #bjaf ,presid5tial election1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %\ld int5sify its ef=ts to improve ! security ( election infra/ructure 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( individual1 durable1 pap] ballots m>k$ by ! vot] by h&4 ,a ,f9ancial ,support = ,election ,infra/ructure #a ,vot+ ,sy/em ,security ,improvem5t ,grants #cjja4 ,grants = obta9+ compliant pap] ballot vot+ sy/ems & c>ry+ out vot+ sy/em security improvem5ts 7a7 ,availability ( grants ,subtitle ,d ( title ,,ii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajja et seq471 z am5d$ by section #aije7;a71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new "p3 #h ,grants = ,obta9+ ,compliant ,pap] ,ballot ,vot+ ,sy/ems & ,c>ry+ ,out ,vot+ ,sy/em ,security ,improvem5ts #bih4 ,grants = obta9+ compliant pap] ballot vot+ sy/ems & c>ry+ out vot+ sy/em security improvem5ts 7a7 ,availability & use ( grant ,! ,commission %all make a grant to ea* eligible ,/ate-- 7#a7 to replace a vot+ sy/em-- 7,a7 :i* does n meet ! requirem5ts :i* are fir/ impos$ on ! ,/ate pursuant to ! am5dm5ts made by ! ,vot] ,confid5ce & ,increas$ ,accessibility ,act ( #bjai ) a vot+ sy/em :i* does meet su* requirem5ts1 = use 9 ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbj1 or 7,b7 :i* does meet su* requirem5ts b :i* is n 9 compliance ) ! mo/ rec5t volunt>y vot+ sy/em guidel9es issu$ by ! ,commission prior to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbj ) ano!r sy/em :i* does meet su* requirem5ts & is 9 compliance ) su* guidel9es2 7#b7 to c>ry out vot+ sy/em security improvem5ts describ$ 9 section #bih;,a ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbj & ea* succe$+ election = ,f$]al (fice2 & 7#c7 to implem5t & model be/ practices = ballot design1 ballot in/ructions1 & ! te/+ ( ballots4 7b7 ,am\nt ( grant ,! am\nt ( a grant made to a ,/ate "u ?is section %all be su* am\nt z ! ,commission det]m9es to be appropriate1 except t su* am\nt may n be less ?an ! product ( #a & ! av]age ( ! numb] ( individuals :o ca/ votes 9 any ( ! two mo/ rec5t regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7c7 ,pro rata r$uctions ,if ! am\nt ( funds appropriat$ = grants "u ?is "p is insuffici5t to ensure t ea* ,/ate receives ! am\nt ( ! grant calculat$ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,commission %all make su* pro rata r$uctions 9 su* am\nts z may be necess>y to ensure t ! entire am\nt appropriat$ "u ?is "p is di/ribut$ to ! ,/ates4 7d7 ,surplus appropriations ,if ! am\nt ( funds appropriat$ = grants au?oriz$ "u section #bih;,d7a77#b7 exce$ ! am\nt necess>y to meet ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7b71 ! ,commission %all consid] ! foll[+ 9 mak+ a det]m9ation to aw>d rema9+ funds to a ,/ate3 7#a7 ,! record ( ! ,/ate 9 c>ry+ out ! foll[+ ) respect to ! adm9i/ration ( elections = ,f$]al (fice3 7,a7 ,provid+ vot+ ma*9es t are less ?an #aj ye>s old4 7,b7 ,implem5t+ /rong *a9 ( cu/ody proc$ures = ! physical security ( vot+ equipm5t & pap] records at all /ages ( ! process4 7,c7 ,conduct+ pre-election te/+ on e vot+ ma*9e & ensur+ t pap] ballots are available :]ev] electronic ma*9es are us$4 7,d7 ,ma9ta9+ (fl9e backups ( vot] regi/ration li/s4 7,e7 ,provid+ a secure vot] regi/ration database t logs reque/s submitt$ to ! database4 7,f7 ,publi%+ & en=c+ a policy detail+ use limitations & security safegu>ds to protect ! p]sonal in=mation ( vot]s 9 ! vot] regi/ration process4 7,g7 ,provid+ secure processes & proc$ures = report+ vote tallies4 7,h7 ,provid+ a secure plat=m = dissem9at+ vote totals4 7#b7 ,evid5ce ( e/abli%$ conditions ( innovation & re=m 9 provid+ vot+ sy/em security & ! propos$ plan ( ! ,/ate = implem5t+ additional conditions4 7#c7 ,evid5ce ( collaboration betwe5 relevant /akehold]s1 includ+ local election (ficials1 9 develop+ ! grant implem5tation plan describ$ 9 section #bih;,b4 7#d7 ,! plan ( ! ,/ate to conduct a rigor\s evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! activities c>ri$ out ) ! grant4 7e7 ,ability ( replacem5t sy/ems to adm9i/] rank$ *oice elections ,to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 an eligible ,/ate :i* receives a grant to replace a vot+ sy/em "u ?is section %all ensure t ! replacem5t sy/em is capable ( adm9i/]+ a sy/em ( rank$ *oice vot+ "u :i* ea* vot] %all rank ! c&idates = ! (fice 9 ! ord] ( ! vot]'s pref]5ce4 #bih;,a4 ,vot+ sy/em security improvem5ts describ$ 7a7 ,p]mitt$ uses ,a vot+ sy/em security improvem5t describ$ 9 ?is section is any ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! acquisition ( goods & s]vices f qualifi$ election infra/ructure v5dors by pur*ase1 lease1 or su* o!r arrangem5ts z may be appropriate4 7#b7 ,cyb] & risk mitigation tra9+4 7#c7 ,a security risk & vuln]ability assessm5t ( ! ,/ate's election infra/ructure :i* is c>ri$ out by a provid] ( cyb]security s]vices "u a contract ent]$ into betwe5 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial & ! provid]4 7#d7 ,! ma9t5ance ( election infra/ructure1 includ+ address+ risks & vuln]abilities :i* are id5tifi$ "u ei!r ( ! security risk & vuln]ability assessm5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 except t none ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is "p may be us$ to r5ovate or replace a build+ or facility :i* is us$ prim>ily = purposes o!r ?an ! adm9i/ration ( elections = public (fice4 7#e7 ,provid+ increas$ te*nical support = any in=mation te*nology infra/ructure t ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial deems to be "p ( ! ,/ate's election infra/ructure or designates z critical to ! op]ation ( ! ,/ate's election infra/ructure4 7#f7 ,enhanc+ ! cyb]security & op]ations ( ! in=mation te*nology infra/ructure describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d74 7#g7 ,enhanc+ ! cyb]security ( vot] regi/ration sy/ems4 7b7 ,qualifi$ election infra/ructure v5dors describ$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( ?is "p1 a qualifi$ election infra/ructure v5dor is any p]son :o provides1 supports1 or ma9ta9s1 or :o seeks to provide1 support1 or ma9ta91 election infra/ructure on behalf ( a ,/ate1 unit ( local gov]nm5t1 or election ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #ceja ( ! ,election ,security ,act7 :o meets ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,crit]ia ,! crit]ia describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are su* crit]ia z ! ,*airman1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 %all e/abli% & publi%1 & %all include ea* ( ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7,a7 ,! v5dor mu/ be own$ & controll$ by a citiz5 or p]man5t resid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,! v5dor mu/ disclose to ! ,*airman & ! ,secret>y1 & to ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( any ,/ate to :i* ! v5dor provides any goods & s]vices ) funds provid$ "u ?is "p1 ( any s\rc+ outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates = p>ts ( ! election infra/ructure4 7,c7 ,! v5dor agrees to ensure t ! election infra/ructure w be develop$ & ma9ta9$ 9 a mann] t is consi/5t ) ! cyb]security be/ practices issu$ by ! ,te*nical ,guidel9es ,developm5t ,committee4 7,d7 ,! v5dor agrees to ma9ta9 its in=mation te*nology infra/ructure 9 a mann] t is consi/5t ) ! cyb]security be/ practices issu$ by ! ,te*nical ,guidel9es ,developm5t ,committee4 7,e7 ,! v5dor agrees to meet ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#c7 ) respect to any kn[n or suspect$ cyb]security incid5ts involv+ any ( ! goods & s]vices provid$ by ! v5dor pursuant to a grant "u ?is "p4 7,f7 ,! v5dor agrees to p]mit indep5d5t security te/+ by ! ,commission 79 accordance ) section #bca7;a77 & by ! ,secret>y ( ! goods & s]vices provid$ by ! v5dor pursuant to a grant "u ?is "p4 7#c7 ,cyb]security incid5t report+ requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a v5dor meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is p>agraph if1 ^u becom+ aw>e ( ! possibility t an election cyb]security incid5t has occurr$ involv+ any ( ! goods & s]vices provid$ by ! v5dor pursuant to a grant "u ?is "p-- 7i7 ! v5dor promptly assesses :e!r or n su* an incid5t occurr$1 & submits a notification meet+ ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,b7 to ! ,secret>y & ! ,*airman ( ! assessm5t z soon z practicable 7b 9 no case lat] ?an #c days aft] ! v5dor fir/ becomes aw>e ( ! possibility t ! incid5t occurr$72 7ii7 if ! incid5t involves goods or s]vices provid$ to an election ag5cy1 ! v5dor submits a notification meet+ ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,b7 to ! ag5cy z soon z practicable 7b 9 no case lat] ?an #c days aft] ! v5dor fir/ becomes aw>e ( ! possibility t ! incid5t occurr$71 & coop]ates ) ! ag5cy 9 provid+ any o!r necess>y notifications relat+ to ! incid5t2 & 7iii7 ! v5dor provides all necess>y updates to any notification submitt$ "u clause 7i7 or clause 7ii74 7,b7 ,cont5ts ( notifications ,ea* notification submitt$ "u clause 7i7 or clause 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 %all conta9 ! foll[+ in=mation ) respect to any election cyb]security incid5t cov]$ by ! notification3 7i7 ,! date1 "t1 & "t zone :5 ! election cyb]security incid5t began1 if kn[n4 7ii7 ,! date1 "t1 & "t zone :5 ! election cyb]security incid5t 0 detect$4 7iii7 ,! date1 "t1 & duration ( ! election cyb]security incid5t4 7iv7 ,! circum/ances ( ! election cyb]security incid5t1 includ+ ! specific election infra/ructure sy/ems believ$ to h be5 access$ & in=mation acquir$1 if any4 7v7 ,any plann$ & implem5t$ te*nical measures to respond to & recov] f ! incid5t4 7vi7 ,9 ! case ( any notification :i* is an update to a prior notification1 any additional mat]ial in=mation relat+ to ! incid5t1 includ+ te*nical data1 z x becomes available4 #bih;,b4 ,eligibility ( ,/ates ,a ,/ate is eligible to receive a grant "u ?is "p if ! ,/ate submits to ! ,commission1 at su* "t & 9 su* =m z ! ,commission may require1 an application conta9+-- 7#a7 a description ( h[ ! ,/ate w use ! grant to c>ry out ! activities au?oriz$ "u ?is "p2 7#b7 a c]tification & assurance t1 n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] receiv+ ! grant1 ! ,/ate w c>ry out risk-limit+ audits & w c>ry out vot+ sy/em security improvem5ts1 z describ$ 9 section #bih;,a2 & 7#c7 su* o!r in=mation & assurances z ! ,commission may require4 #bih;,c4 ,reports to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! end ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,commission %all submit a report to ! appropriate congressional committees1 includ+ ! ,committees on ,homel& ,security1 ,h\se ,adm9i/ration1 & ! ,judici>y ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committees on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs1 ! ,judici>y1 & ,rules & ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,s5ate1 on ! activities c>ri$ out ) ! funds provid$ "u ?is "p4 #bih;,d4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,au?orization ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = grants "u ?is "p-- 7#a7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7#b7 #age1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjbj1 #bjbb1 #bjbd1 & #bjbf4 7b7 ,cont9u+ availability ( am\nts ,any am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to ! au?orization ( ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #aije7;b71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ( ! items relat+ to subtitle ,d ( title ,,ii ! foll[+3 ,"p #h--;,grants = ,obta9+ ,compliant ,pap] ,ballot ,vot+ ,sy/ems & ,c>ry+ ,out ,vot+ ,sy/em ,security ,improvem5ts ,sec4 #bih4 ,grants = obta9+ compliant pap] ballot vot+ sy/ems & c>ry+ out vot+ sy/em security improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #bih;,a4 ,vot+ sy/em security improvem5ts describ$4 ,sec4 #bih;,b4 ,eligibility ( ,/ates4 ,sec4 #bih;,c4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #bih;,d4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 #cjjb4 ,coord9ation ( vot+ sy/em security activities ) use ( requirem5ts paym5ts & election adm9i/ration requirem5ts "u ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7a7 ,duties ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission ,section #bjb ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjibb7 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ by & ins]t+ & ! security ( election infra/ructure by4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ( ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security on ,bo>d ( ,advisors ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission ,section #bad7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjidd7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #cg memb]s & ins]t+ #ch memb]s2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#ag7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security or ! ,secret>y's designee4 4 7c7 ,repres5tative ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security on ,te*nical ,guidel9es ,developm5t ,committee ,section #bba7;c77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjifa7;c77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,e7 ,a repres5tative ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security4 4 7d7 ,goals ( p]iodic /udies ( election adm9i/ration issues2 consultation ) ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security ,section #bda7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjiha7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! ,commission %all & ins]t+ ! ,commission1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security 7z appropriate71 %all2 7#b7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#c72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 w be secure aga9/ attempts to und]m9e ! integrity ( election sy/ems by cyb] or o!r means2 & 4 7e7 ,requirem5ts paym5ts 7#a7 ,use ( paym5ts = vot+ sy/em security improvem5ts ,section #bea7;b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajja7;b771 z am5d$ by section #ajfa7;a77#b71 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 ,p]mitt+ use ( paym5ts = vot+ sy/em security improvem5ts ,a ,/ate may use a requirem5ts paym5t to c>ry out any ( ! foll[+ activities3 7,a7 ,cyb] & risk mitigation tra9+4 7,b7 ,provid+ increas$ te*nical support = any in=mation te*nology infra/ructure t ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial deems to be "p ( ! ,/ate's election infra/ructure or designates z critical to ! op]ation ( ! ,/ate's election infra/ructure4 7,c7 ,enhanc+ ! cyb]security & op]ations ( ! in=mation te*nology infra/ructure describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,enhanc+ ! security ( vot] regi/ration databases4 4 7#b7 ,incorporation ( election infra/ructure protection 9 ,/ate plans = use ( paym5ts ,section #bed7;a77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajjd7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! protection ( election infra/ructure44 7#c7 ,composition ( committee responsible = develop+ ,/ate plan = use ( paym5ts ,section #bee ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajje7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7b7 z subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7b7 ,geographic repres5tation ,! memb]s ( ! committee %all be a repres5tative gr\p ( individuals f ! ,/ate's c\nties1 cities1 t[ns1 & ,indian tribes1 & %all repres5t ! ne$s ( rural z well z urban areas ( ! ,/ate1 z ! case may be4 4 7f7 ,ensur+ protection ( comput]iz$ ,/atewide vot] regi/ration li/ ,section #cjc7;a77#c7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7;a77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 z well z o!r measures to prev5t & det] cyb]security incid5ts1 z id5tifi$ by ! ,commission1 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 & ! ,te*nical ,guidel9es ,developm5t ,committee44 #cjjc4 ,incorporation ( def9itions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ija ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baada7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ija4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,! t]m cyb]security incid5t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m incid5t 9 section #bbg ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adh74 7#b7 ,! t]m election infra/ructure has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ceja ( ! ,election ,security ,act4 7#c7 ,! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act is am5d$ by am5d+ ! item relat+ to section #ija to read z foll[s3 ,sec4 #ija4 ,def9itions4 4 #b ,grants = ,risk-limit+ ,audits ( ,results ( ,elections #cjaa4 ,grants to ,/ates = conduct+ risk-limit+ audits ( results ( elections 7a7 ,availability ( grants ,subtitle ,d ( title ,,ii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajja et seq471 z am5d$ by sections #aije7;a7 & #cjja7;a71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new "p3 #i ,grants = ,conduct+ ,risk-,limit+ ,audits ( ,results ( ,elections #bii4 ,grants = conduct+ risk-limit+ audits ( results ( elections 7a7 ,availability ( grants ,! ,commission %all make a grant to ea* eligible ,/ate to conduct risk-limit+ audits z describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbj & ea* succe$+ election = ,f$]al (fice4 7b7 ,risk-limit+ audits describ$ ,9 ?is "p1 a risk-limit+ audit is a po/-election process-- 7#a7 :i* is conduct$ 9 accordance ) rules & proc$ures e/abli%$ by ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ! ,/ate :i* meet ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7c72 & 7#b7 "u :i*1 if ! report$ outcome ( ! election is incorrect1 !re is at lea/ a pr$et]m9$ p]c5tage *ance t ! audit w replace ! incorrect outcome ) ! correct outcome z det]m9$ by a full1 h&-to-eye tabulation ( all votes validly ca/ 9 t election t asc]ta9s vot] int5t manually & directly f vot]-v]ifiable pap] records4 7c7 ,requirem5ts = rules & proc$ures ,! rules & proc$ures e/abli%$ = conduct+ a risk-limit+ audit %all include ! foll[+ elem5ts3 7#a7 ,rules = ensur+ ! security ( ballots & docum5t+ t prescrib$ proc$ures 7 foll[$4 7#b7 ,rules & proc$ures = ensur+ ! accuracy ( ballot manife/s produc$ by election ag5cies4 7#c7 ,rules & proc$ures = gov]n+ ! =mat ( ballot manife/s1 ca/ vote records1 & o!r data involv$ 9 ! audit4 7#d7 ,me?ods to ensure t any ca/ vote records us$ 9 ! audit are ^? us$ by ! vot+ sy/em to tally ! election results s5t to ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial & made public4 7#e7 ,proc$ures = ! r&om selection ( ballots to be inspect$ manually dur+ ea* audit4 7#f7 ,rules = ! calculations & o!r me?ods to be us$ 9 ! audit & to det]m9e :e!r & :5 ! audit ( an election is complete4 7#g7 ,proc$ures & requirem5ts = te/+ any s(tw>e us$ to conduct risk-limit+ audits4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is "p1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,! t]m ballot manife/ means a record ma9ta9$ by ea* election ag5cy t meets ea* ( ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7,a7 ,! record is creat$ )\t reliance on any "p ( ! vot+ sy/em us$ to tabulate votes4 7,b7 ,! record functions z a sampl+ frame = conduct+ a risk-limit+ audit4 7,c7 ,! record conta9s ! foll[+ in=mation ) respect to ! ballots ca/ & c\nt$ 9 ! election3 7i7 ,! total numb] ( ballots ca/ & c\nt$ by ! ag5cy 7includ+ und]votes1 ov]votes1 & o!r invalid votes74 7ii7 ,! total numb] ( ballots ca/ 9 ea* election adm9i/]$ by ! ag5cy 7includ+ und]votes1 ov]votes1 & o!r invalid votes74 7iii7 ,a precise description ( ! mann] 9 :i* ! ballots are physically /or$1 includ+ ! total numb] ( physical gr\ps ( ballots1 ! numb]+ sy/em = ea* gr\p1 a unique label = ea* gr\p1 & ! numb] ( ballots 9 ea* su* gr\p4 7#b7 ,! t]m incorrect outcome means an outcome t diff]s f ! outcome t w\ld be det]m9$ by a full tabulation ( all votes validly ca/ 9 ! election1 det]m9+ vot] int5t manually1 directly f vot]-v]ifiable pap] records4 7#c7 ,! t]m outcome means ! w9n] ( an election1 :e!r a c&idate or a position4 7#d7 ,! t]m report$ outcome means ! outcome ( an election :i* is det]m9$ accord+ to ! canvass & :i* w become ! (ficial1 c]tifi$ outcome unless x is revis$ by an audit1 rec\nt1 or o!r legal process4 #bii;,a4 ,eligibility ( ,/ates ,a ,/ate is eligible to receive a grant "u ?is "p if ! ,/ate submits to ! ,commission1 at su* "t & 9 su* =m z ! ,commission may require1 an application conta9+-- 7#a7 a c]tification t1 n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] receiv+ ! grant1 ! ,/ate w conduct risk-limit+ audits ( ! results ( elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate z describ$ 9 section #bii2 7#b7 a c]tification t1 n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ! ,/ate has e/abli%$ or w e/abli% ! rules & proc$ures = conduct+ ! audits :i* meet ! requirem5ts ( section #bii7;c72 7#c7 a c]tification t ! audit %all be complet$ n lat] ?an ! date on :i* ! ,/ate c]tifies ! results ( ! election2 7#d7 a c]tification t1 aft] complet+ ! audit1 ! ,/ate %all publi% a report on ! results ( ! audit1 toge!r ) su* in=mation z necess>y to confirm t ! audit 0 conduct$ prop]ly2 7#e7 a c]tification t1 if a risk-limit+ audit conduct$ "u ?is "p leads to a full manual tally ( an election1 ,/ate law requires t ! ,/ate or election ag5cy %all use ! results ( ! full manual tally z ! (ficial results ( ! election2 & 7#f7 su* o!r in=mation & assurances z ! ,commission may require4 #bii;,b4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = grants "u ?is "p #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by sections #aije7;b7 & #cjja7;b71 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ( ! items relat+ to subtitle ,d ( title ,,ii ! foll[+3 ,"p #i--;,grants = ,conduct+ ,risk-,limit+ ,audits ( ,results ( ,elections ,sec4 #bii4 ,grants = conduct+ risk-limit+ audits ( results ( elections4 ,sec4 #bii;,a4 ,eligibility ( ,/ates4 ,sec4 #bii;,b4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 4 #cjab4 ,,gao analysis ( effects ( audits 7a7 ,analysis ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! fir/ election = ,f$]al (fice is held aft] grants are fir/ aw>d$ to ,/ates = conduct+ risk-limit+ audits "u "p #i ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,ii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7z add$ by section #cjaa7 = conduct+ risk-limit+ audits ( elections = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an analysis ( ! ext5t to :i* su* audits h improv$ ! adm9i/ration ( su* elections & ! security ( election infra/ructure 9 ! ,/ates receiv+ su* grants4 7b7 ,report ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit a report on ! analysis conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 to ! appropriate congressional committees4 #c ,election ,infra/ructure ,innovation ,grant ,program #cjba4 ,election infra/ructure innovation grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,iii ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! second section #cai 7relat+ to ,,emp & ,,gmd mitigation rese>* & developm5t7 z section #cbj2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #cba4 ,election infra/ructure innovation grant program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,sci5ce & ,te*nology1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,*airman ( ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission 7e/abli%$ pursuant to ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb7 & 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation & ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology1 %all e/abli% a competitive grant program to aw>d grants to eligible entities1 on a competitive basis1 = purposes ( rese>* & developm5t t are det]m9$ to h ! pot5tial to significantly improve ! security 7includ+ cyb]security71 quality1 reliability1 accuracy1 accessibility1 & af=dability ( election infra/ructure1 & increase vot] p>ticipation4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! conclusion ( ea* fiscal ye> = :i* grants are aw>d$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ! ,committee on ,h\se ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs & ! ,committee on ,rules & ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ su* grants & analyz+ ! impact1 if any1 ( su* grants on ! security & op]ation ( election infra/ructure1 & on vot] p>ticipation4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbg = purposes ( c>ry+ out ?is section4 7d7 ,eligible entity def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible entity means-- 7#a7 an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a771 includ+ an in/itution ( high] education t is a hi/orically ,black college or univ]sity 7:i* has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 8"p ,b in/itution0 9 section #cbb ( su* ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa77 or o!r m9ority-s]v+ in/itution li/$ 9 section #cga7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a772 7#b7 an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code2 or 7#c7 an organization1 association1 or a =-pr(it company1 includ+ a small bus9ess conc]n 7z su* t]m is def9$ "u section #c ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb771 includ+ a small bus9ess conc]n own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals z def9$ "u section #h7;d77#c77;,c7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#c77;,c774 4 7b7 ,def9ition ,section #b ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#bj7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 ?r\gh 7#ba71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#f7 ,election infra/ructure ,! t]m election infra/ructure means /orage facilities1 poll+ places1 & c5traliz$ vote tabulation locations us$ to support ! adm9i/ration ( elections = public (fice1 z well z relat$ in=mation & communications te*nology1 includ+ vot] regi/ration databases1 vot+ ma*9es1 electronic mail & o!r communications sy/ems 7includ+ electronic mail & o!r sy/ems ( v5dors :o h ent]$ into contracts ) election ag5cies to support ! adm9i/ration ( elections1 manage ! election process1 & report & display election results71 & o!r sy/ems us$ to manage ! election process & to report & display election results on behalf ( an election ag5cy4 4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb is am5d$ by /rik+ bo? items relat+ to section #cai & ! item relat+ to section #cah & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new items3 ,sec4 #cah4 ,social m$ia work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,transp>5cy 9 rese>* & developm5t4 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,,emp & ,,gmd mitigation rese>* & developm5t4 ,sec4 #cba4 ,election infra/ructure innovation grant program4 4 ,b ,security ,measures #caja4 ,election infra/ructure designation ,subp>agraph 7,j7 ( section #bjja7c7 ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fja7c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ election infra/ructure be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 #cajb4 ,timely ?reat in=mation ,subsection 7d7 ( section #bja ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#bd7 ,to provide timely ?reat in=mation reg>d+ election infra/ructure to ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ! ,/ate ) respect to :i* su* in=mation p]ta9s4 4 #cajc4 ,security cle>ance assi/ance = election (ficials ,9 ord] to promote ! timely %>+ ( in=mation on ?reats to election infra/ructure1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7#a7 help exp$ite a security cle>ance = ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial & o!r appropriate ,/ate p]sonnel involv$ 9 ! adm9i/ration ( elections1 z designat$ by ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial2 7#b7 sponsor a security cle>ance = ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial & o!r appropriate ,/ate p]sonnel involv$ 9 ! adm9i/ration ( elections1 z designat$ by ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial2 & 7#c7 facilitate ! issuance ( a tempor>y cle>ance to ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial & o!r appropriate ,/ate p]sonnel involv$ 9 ! adm9i/ration ( elections1 z designat$ by ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es classifi$ in=mation to be timely & relevant to ! election infra/ructure ( ! ,/ate at issue4 #cajd4 ,security risk & vuln]ability assessm5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraph 7#f7 ( section #bbji7;c7 ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fei7;c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7includ+ by c>ry+ out a security risk & vuln]ability assessm5t7 aft] risk managem5t support4 7b7 ,prioritization to enhance election security 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] receiv+ a writt5 reque/ f a *ief ,/ate election (ficial1 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! ext5t practicable1 comm5ce a security risk & vuln]ability assessm5t 7pursuant to p>agraph 7#f7 ( section #bbji7;c7 ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb1 z am5d$ by subsection 7a77 on election infra/ructure 9 ! ,/ate at issue4 7#b7 ,notification ,if ! ,secret>y1 ^u receipt ( a reque/ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 det]m9es t a security risk & vuln]ability assessm5t _c be comm5c$ )9 #ij days1 ! ,secret>y %all exp$iti\sly notify ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial :o submitt$ su* reque/4 #caje4 ,annual reports 7a7 ,reports on assi/ance & assessm5ts ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & annually !reaft] ?r\gh #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 ef=ts to c>ry out section #bjc dur+ ! prior ye>1 includ+ specific in=mation on :i* ,/ates 7 help$1 h[ _m (ficials h be5 help$ 9 ea* ,/ate1 h[ _m security cle>ances h be5 sponsor$ 9 ea* ,/ate1 & h[ _m tempor>y cle>ances h be5 issu$ 9 ea* ,/ate2 & 7#b7 ef=ts to c>ry out section #bje dur+ ! prior ye>1 includ+ specific in=mation on :i* ,/ates 7 help$1 ! dates on :i* ! ,secret>y receiv$ a reque/ = a security risk & vuln]ability assessm5t pursuant to su* section1 ! dates on :i* ! ,secret>y comm5c$ ea* su* reque/1 & ! dates on :i* ! ,secret>y transmitt$ a notification 9 accordance ) subsection 7b77#b7 ( su* section4 7b7 ,reports on =eign ?reats ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! end ( ea* fiscal ye> 7beg9n+ ) fiscal ye> #bjai71 ! ,secret>y & ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( appropriate (fices ( ! ,f$]al gov]nm5t1 %all submit a jo9t report to ! appropriate congressional committees on =eign ?reats to elections 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ physical & cyb]security ?reats4 7c7 ,in=mation f ,/ates ,= purposes ( prep>+ ! reports requir$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all solicit & consid] in=mation & comm5ts f ,/ates & election ag5cies1 except t ! provision ( su* in=mation & comm5ts by a ,/ate or election ag5cy %all be volunt>y & at ! discretion ( ! ,/ate or ag5cy4 #cajf4 ,pre-election ?reat assessm5ts 7a7 ,submission ( assessm5t by ,,dni ,n lat] ?an #ahj days be=e ! date ( ea* regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce %all submit an assessm5t ( ! full scope ( ?reats to election infra/ructure1 includ+ cyb]security ?reats pos$ by /ate actors & t]rori/ gr\ps1 & recomm5dations to address or mitigate ! ?reats1 z develop$ by ! ,secret>y & ,*airman1 to-- 7#a7 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ea* ,/ate2 7#b7 ! ,committees on ,homel& ,security & ,h\se ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committees on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs & ,rules & ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#c7 any o!r appropriate congressional committees4 7b7 ,updates to initial assessm5ts ,if1 at any "t aft] submitt+ an assessm5t ) respect to an election "u subsection 7a71 ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce det]m9es t ! assessm5t %\ld be updat$ to reflect new in=mation reg>d+ ! ?reats involv$1 ! ,director %all submit a revis$ assessm5t "u su* subsection4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,! t]m ,*airman means ! *air ( ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission4 7#b7 ,! t]m *ief ,/ate election (ficial means1 ) respect to a ,/ate1 ! individual designat$ by ! ,/ate "u section #aj ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeji7 to be responsible = coord9ation ( ! ,/ate's responsibilities "u su* ,act4 7#c7 ,! t]m election infra/ructure means /orage facilities1 poll+ places1 & c5traliz$ vote tabulation locations us$ to support ! adm9i/ration ( elections = public (fice1 z well z relat$ in=mation & communications te*nology1 includ+ vot] regi/ration databases1 vot+ ma*9es1 electronic mail & o!r communications sy/ems 7includ+ electronic mail & o!r sy/ems ( v5dors :o h ent]$ into contracts ) election ag5cies to support ! adm9i/ration ( elections1 manage ! election process1 & report & display election results71 & o!r sy/ems us$ to manage ! election process & to report & display election results on behalf ( an election ag5cy4 7#d7 ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security4 7#e7 ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ija ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baada74 7d7 ,effective date ,?is ,act %all apply ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbj & ea* succe$+ regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice4 ,c ,enhanc+ ,protections = ,unit$ ,/ates ,democratic ,in/itutions #cbja4 ,national /rategy to protect ,unit$ ,/ates democratic in/itutions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,presid5t1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,*airman1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 ! ,secret>y ( ,education1 ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce1 ! ,*airman ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission1 & ! heads ( any o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies1 %all issue a national /rategy to protect aga9/ cyb] attacks1 influ5ce op]ations1 dis9=mation campaigns1 & o!r activities t c\ld und]m9e ! security & integrity ( ,unit$ ,/ates democratic in/itutions4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,! national /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include consid]ation ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! ?reat ( a =eign /ate actor1 =eign t]rori/ organization 7z designat$ pursuant to section #bai ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi771 or a dome/ic actor c>ry+ out a cyb] attack1 influ5ce op]ation1 dis9=mation campaign1 or o!r activity aim$ at und]m9+ ! security & integrity ( ,unit$ ,/ates democratic in/itutions4 7#b7 ,! ext5t to :i* ,unit$ ,/ates democratic in/itutions are vuln]able to a cyb] attack1 influ5ce op]ation1 dis9=mation campaign1 or o!r activity aim$ at und]m9+ ! security & integrity ( su* democratic in/itutions4 7#c7 ,pot5tial consequ5ces1 su* z an erosion ( public tru/ or an und]m9+ ( ! rule ( law1 t c\ld result f a successful cyb] attack1 influ5ce op]ation1 dis9=mation campaign1 or o!r activity aim$ at und]m9+ ! security & integrity ( ,unit$ ,/ates democratic in/itutions4 7#d7 ,lessons le>n$ f o!r ,we/]n gov]nm5ts ! in/itutions ( :i* 7 subject to a cyb] attack1 influ5ce op]ation1 dis9=mation campaign1 or o!r activity aim$ at und]m9+ ! security & integrity ( su* in/itutions1 z well z actions t c\ld be tak5 by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t to bol/] collaboration ) =eign p>tn]s to detect1 det]1 prev5t1 & c\nt] su* activities4 7#e7 ,pot5tial impacts su* z an erosion ( public tru/ 9 democratic in/itutions z c\ld be associat$ ) a successful cyb] brea* or o!r activity negatively-affect+ election infra/ructure4 7#f7 ,roles & responsibilities ( ! ,secret>y1 ! ,*airman1 & ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al entities & non-,f$]al entities1 includ+ *ief ,/ate election (ficials & repres5tatives ( multi-/ate in=mation %>+ & analysis c5t]4 7#g7 ,any f9d+s1 conclusions1 & recomm5dations to /r5g!n protections = ,unit$ ,/ates democratic in/itutions t h be5 agre$ to by a majority ( ,commission memb]s on ! ,national ,commission to ,protect ,unit$ ,/ates ,democratic ,in/itutions1 au?oriz$ pursuant to section #cbjb4 7c7 ,implem5tation plan ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! issuance ( ! national /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,presid5t1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,*airman1 %all issue an implem5tation plan = ,f$]al ef=ts to implem5t su* /rategy t includes ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,/rategic objectives & correspond+ tasks4 7#b7 ,project$ timel9es & co/s = ! tasks ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,metrics to evaluate p]=mance ( su* tasks4 7d7 ,classification ,! national /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be 9 unclassifi$ =m4 7e7 ,civil rights review ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! issuance ( ! national /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 & n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! issuance ( ! implem5tation plan requir$ "u subsection 7c71 ! ,privacy & ,civil ,lib]ties ,ov]sight ,bo>d 7e/abli%$ "u section #ajfa ( ! ,intellig5ce ,re=m & ,t]rorism ,prev5tion ,act ( #bjjd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;ee77 %all submit a report to ,congress on any pot5tial privacy & civil lib]ties impacts ( su* /rategy & implem5tation plan1 respectively4 #cbjb4 ,national ,commission to ,protect ,unit$ ,/ates ,democratic ,in/itutions 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ )9 ! legislative bran* ! ,national ,commission to ,protect ,unit$ ,/ates ,democratic ,in/itutions 7h]eaft] 9 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,commission74 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! ,commission is to c\nt] ef=ts to und]m9e democratic in/itutions )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,composition 7#a7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,commission %all be compos$ ( #aj memb]s appo9t$ = ! life ( ! ,commission z foll[s3 7,a7 ,"o memb] %all be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,"o memb] %all be appo9t$ by ! ,*airman4 7,c7 ,two memb]s %all be appo9t$ by ! majority lead] ( ! ,s5ate1 9 consultation ) ! ,*airman ( ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs1 ! ,*airman ( ! ,committee on ! ,judici>y1 & ! ,*airman ( ! ,committee on ,rules & ,adm9i/ration4 7,d7 ,two memb]s %all be appo9t$ by ! m9ority lead] ( ! ,s5ate1 9 consultation ) ! rank+ m9ority memb] ( ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs1 ! rank+ m9ority memb] ( ! ,committee on ! ,judici>y1 & ! rank+ m9ority memb] ( ! ,committee on ,rules & ,adm9i/ration4 7,e7 ,two memb]s %all be appo9t$ by ! ,speak] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 9 consultation ) ! ,*airman ( ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security1 ! ,*airman ( ! ,committee on ,h\se ,adm9i/ration1 & ! ,*airman ( ! ,committee on ! ,judici>y4 7,f7 ,two memb]s %all be appo9t$ by ! m9ority lead] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 9 consultation ) ! rank+ m9ority memb] ( ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security1 ! rank+ m9ority memb] ( ! ,committee on ! ,judici>y1 & ! rank+ m9ority memb] ( ! ,committee on ,h\se ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,individuals %all be select$ = appo9tm5t to ! ,commission solely on ! basis ( _! pr(essional qualifications1 a*ievem5ts1 public /ature1 exp]i5ce1 & exp]tise 9 relevant fields1 includ+1 b n limit$ to cyb]security1 national security1 & ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,no comp5sation = s]vice ,memb]s %all n receive comp5sation = s]vice on ! ,commission1 b %all receive travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 9 accordance ) *apt] #eg ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,deadl9e = appo9tm5t ,all memb]s ( ! ,commission %all be appo9t$ no lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#e7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on ! ,commission %all n affect its p[]s & %all be fill$ 9 ! mann] 9 :i* ! orig9al appo9tm5t 0 made4 ,! appo9tm5t ( ! replacem5t memb] %all be made n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! vacancy occurs4 7d7 ,*air & ,vice ,*air ,! ,commission %all elect a ,*air & ,vice ,*air f among its memb]s4 7e7 ,quorum & meet+s 7#a7 ,quorum ,! ,commission %all meet & beg9 ! op]ations ( ! ,commission n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* all memb]s h be5 appo9t$ or1 if su* meet+ _c be mutually agre$ ^u1 on a date designat$ by ! ,speak] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,presid5t pro ,tempore ( ! ,s5ate4 ,ea* subsequ5t meet+ %all occur ^u ! call ( ! ,*air or a majority ( its memb]s4 ,a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission %all con/itute a quorum1 b a less] numb] may hold meet+s4 7#b7 ,au?ority ( individuals to act = ,commission ,any memb] ( ! ,commission may1 if au?oriz$ by ! ,commission1 take any action t ! ,commission is au?oriz$ to take "u ?is section4 7f7 ,p[]s 7#a7 ,he>+s & evid5ce ,! ,commission 7or1 on ! au?ority ( ! ,commission1 any subcommittee or memb] !re(7 may1 = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out ?is section1 hold he>+s & sit & act at su* times & places1 take su* te/imony1 receive su* evid5ce1 & adm9i/] su* oa?s z ! ,commission consid]s advisable to c>ry out its duties4 7#b7 ,contract+ ,! ,commission may1 to su* ext5t & 9 su* am\nts z are provid$ 9 appropriation ,acts1 ent] into contracts to enable ! ,commission to dis*>ge its duties "u ?is section4 7g7 ,assi/ance f ,f$]al ag5cies 7#a7 ,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices %all provide to ! ,commission on a reimbursable basis adm9i/rative support & o!r s]vices = ! p]=mance ( ! ,commission's functions4 7#b7 ,o!r dep>tm5ts & ag5cies ,9 addition to ! assi/ance provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security1 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 & o!r appropriate dep>tm5ts & ag5cies ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all provide to ! ,commission su* s]vices1 funds1 facilities1 & /aff z !y may det]m9e advisable & z may be au?oriz$ by law4 7h7 ,public meet+s ,any public meet+s ( ! ,commission %all be conduct$ 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! protection ( in=mation provid$ to or develop$ = or by ! ,commission z requir$ by any applicable /atute1 regulation1 or ,executive ord]4 7i7 ,security cle>ances 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! heads ( appropriate dep>tm5ts & ag5cies ( ! executive bran* %all coop]ate ) ! ,commission to exp$iti\sly provide ,commission memb]s & /aff ) appropriate security cle>ances to ! ext5t possible "u applicable proc$ures & requirem5ts4 7#b7 ,pref]5ces ,9 appo9t+ /aff1 obta9+ detailees1 & ent]+ into contracts = ! provision ( s]vices = ! ,commission1 ! ,commission %all give pref]5ce to individuals o!rwise :o h active security cle>ances4 7j7 ,reports 7#a7 ,int]im reports ,at any "t prior to ! submission ( ! f9al report "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,commission may submit int]im reports to ! ,presid5t & ,congress su* f9d+s1 conclusions1 & recomm5dations to /r5g!n protections = democratic in/itutions 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates z h be5 agre$ to by a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission4 7#b7 ,f9al report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( ! fir/ meet+ ( ! ,commission1 ! ,commission %all submit to ! ,presid5t & ,congress a f9al report conta9+ su* f9d+s1 conclusions1 & recomm5dations to /r5g!n protections = democratic in/itutions 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates z h be5 agre$ to by a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission4 7k7 ,t]m9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission %all t]m9ate ^u ! expiration ( ! #fj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date on :i* ! ,commission submits ! f9al report requir$ "u subsection 7j77#b74 7#b7 ,adm9i/rative activities prior to t]m9ation ,dur+ ! #fj-;day p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,commission may c>ry out su* adm9i/rative activities z may be requir$ to conclude its "w1 includ+ provid+ te/imony to committees ( ,congress conc]n+ ! f9al report & dissem9at+ ! f9al report4 ,d ,promot+ ,cyb]security ,?r\gh ,improvem5ts 9 ,election ,adm9i/ration #ccja4 ,te/+ ( exi/+ vot+ sy/ems to ensure compliance ) election cyb]security guidel9es & o!r guidel9es 7a7 ,requir+ te/+ ( exi/+ vot+ sy/ems 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bca7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjiga7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,te/+ to ensure compliance ) guidel9es 7,a7 ,te/+ ,n lat] ?an #i mon?s be=e ! date ( ea* regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,commission %all provide = ! te/+ by accr$it$ laboratories "u ?is section ( ! vot+ sy/em h>dw>e & s(tw>e :i* 0 c]tifi$ = use 9 ! mo/ rec5t su* election1 on ! basis ( ! mo/ rec5t vot+ sy/em guidel9es applicable to su* h>dw>e or s(tw>e 7includ+ election cyb]security guidel9es7 issu$ "u ?is ,act4 7,b7 ,dec]tification ( h>dw>e or s(tw>e fail+ to meet guidel9es ,if1 on ! basis ( ! te/+ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,commission det]m9es t any vot+ sy/em h>dw>e or s(tw>e does n meet ! mo/ rec5t guidel9es applicable to su* h>dw>e or s(tw>e issu$ "u ?is ,act1 ! ,commission %all dec]tify su* h>dw>e or s(tw>e4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all apply ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbj & ea* succe$+ regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice4 7b7 ,issuance ( cyb]security guidel9es by ,te*nical ,guidel9es ,developm5t ,committee ,section #bba7;b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjifa7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,election cyb]security guidel9es ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,developm5t ,committee %all issue election cyb]security guidel9es1 includ+ /&>ds & be/ practices = procur+1 ma9ta9+1 te/+1 op]at+1 & updat+ election sy/ems to prev5t & det] cyb]security incid5ts4 4 #ccjb4 ,treatm5t ( electronic poll books z "p ( vot+ sy/ems 7a7 ,inclusion 9 def9ition ( vot+ sy/em ,section #cja7;b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ?is section & ins]t+ ?is ,act2 7#b7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 any electronic poll book us$ ) respect to ! election2 & 4 7b7 ,def9ition ,section #cja ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 & 7d7 z subsections 7d7 & 7e72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,electronic poll book def9$ ,9 ?is ,act1 ! t]m electronic poll book means ! total comb9ation ( me*anical1 electrome*anical1 or electronic equipm5t 7includ+ ! s(tw>e1 firmw>e1 & docum5tation requir$ to program1 control1 & support ! equipm5t7 t is us$-- 7#a7 to reta9 ! li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s at a poll+ location1 or vote c5t]1 or o!r location at :i* vot]s ca/ votes 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice2 & 7#b7 to id5tify regi/]$ vot]s :o are eligible to vote 9 an election4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,section #cja7;e7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;e771 z r$esignat$ by subsection 7b71 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 1 or1 ) respect to any requirem5ts relat+ to electronic poll books1 on & aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj44 #ccjc4 ,pre-election reports on vot+ sy/em usage 7a7 ,requir+ ,/ates to submit reports ,title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cja ! foll[+ new section3 #cja;,a4 ,pre-election reports on vot+ sy/em usage 7a7 ,requir+ ,/ates to submit reports ,n lat] ?an #abj days be=e ! date ( ea* regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( a ,/ate %all submit a report to ! ,commission conta9+ a detail$ vot+ sy/em usage plan = ea* jurisdiction 9 ! ,/ate :i* w adm9i/] ! election1 includ+ a detail$ plan = ! usage ( electronic poll books & o!r equipm5t & compon5ts ( su* sy/em4 7b7 ,effective date ,subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbj & ea* succe$+ regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cja ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cja;,a4 ,pre-election reports on vot+ sy/em usage4 4 #ccjd4 ,/reaml9+ collection ( election in=mation ,section #bjb ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjibb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! ,commission & ins]t+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al4--,! ,commission2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7b7 ,waiv] ( c]ta9 requirem5ts ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ce ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all n apply to ! collection ( in=mation = purposes ( ma9ta9+ ! cle>+h\se describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ( subsection 7a74 4 ,e ,prev5t+ ,election ,hack+ #cdja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,prev5t ,election ,hack+ ,act ( #bjai4 #cdjb4 ,election ,security ,bug ,b\nty ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to be kn[n z ! ,election ,security ,bug ,b\nty ,program 7h]eaft] 9 ?is subtitle ref]r$ to z ! ,program7 to improve ! cyb]security ( ! sy/ems us$ to adm9i/] elections = ,f$]al (fice by facilitat+ & enc\rag+ assessm5ts by indep5d5t te*nical exp]ts1 9 coop]ation ) ,/ate & local election (ficials & election s]vice provid]s1 to id5tify & report election cyb]security vuln]abilities4 7b7 ,volunt>y p>ticipation by election (ficials & election s]vice provid]s 7#a7 ,no requirem5t to p>ticipate 9 program ,p>ticipation 9 ! ,program %all be entirely volunt>y = ,/ate & local election (ficials & election s]vice provid]s4 7#b7 ,enc\rag+ p>ticipation & input f election (ficials ,9 develop+ ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all solicit input f1 & enc\rage p>ticipation by1 ,/ate & local election (ficials4 7c7 ,activities fund$ ,9 e/abli%+ & c>ry+ out ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% a process = ,/ate & local election (ficials & election s]vice provid]s to volunt>ily p>ticipate 9 ! ,program2 7#b7 designate appropriate in=mation sy/ems to be includ$ 9 ! ,program2 7#c7 provide comp5sation to eligible individuals1 organizations1 & companies = reports ( previ\sly unid5tifi$ security vuln]abilities )9 ! in=mation sy/ems designat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & e/abli% crit]ia = individuals1 organizations1 & companies to be consid]$ eligible = su* comp5sation 9 compliance ) ,f$]al laws2 7#d7 consult ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al on h[ to ensure t approv$ individuals1 organizations1 or companies t comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,program are protect$ f prosecution "u section #ajcj ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & simil> provisions ( law1 & f liability "u civil actions = specific activities au?oriz$ "u ! ,program2 7#e7 consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se & ! heads ( o!r dep>tm5ts & ag5cies t h implem5t$ programs to provide comp5sation = reports ( previ\sly undisclos$ vuln]abilities 9 in=mation sy/ems1 reg>d+ lessons t may be appli$ f su* programs2 7#f7 develop an exp$iti\s process by :i* an individual1 organization1 or company c regi/] ) ! ,dep>tm5t1 submit to a backgr\nd *eck z det]m9$ by ! ,dep>tm5t1 & receive a det]m9ation z to eligibility = p>ticipation 9 ! ,program2 & 7#g7 engage qualifi$ int]e/$ p]sons1 includ+ repres5tatives ( private entities1 ab\t ! /ructure ( ! ,program &1 to ! ext5t practicable1 e/abli% a recurr+ competition = indep5d5t te*nical exp]ts to assess election sy/ems = ! purpose ( id5tify+ & report+ election cyb]security vuln]abilities2 7d7 ,use ( s]vice provid]s ,! ,secret>y may aw>d competitive contracts z necess>y to manage ! ,program4 #cdjc4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,! t]ms election & ,f$]al (fice h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #cja ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja74 7#b7 ,! t]m election cyb]security vuln]ability means any security vuln]ability 7z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,cyb]security ,in=mation ,%>+ ,act ( #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja77 t affects an election sy/em4 7#c7 ,! t]m election s]vice provid] means any p]son provid+1 support+1 or ma9ta9+ an election sy/em on behalf ( a ,/ate or local election (ficial1 su* z a contractor or v5dor4 7#d7 ,! t]m election sy/em means any in=mation sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #cejb ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 :i* is "p ( an election infra/ructure4 7#e7 ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 or1 ^u designation by ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 ! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 ! ,director ( ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security1 or a ,s5ate-confirm$ (ficial t reports to ! ,director4 7#f7 ,! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s4 7#g7 ,! t]m vot+ sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #cja7;b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;b774 ,f ,election security grants advisory committee #ceja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( advisory committee 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,a ( title ,,ii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjiba et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #d ,election security grants advisory committee #bbe4 ,election security grants advisory committee 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is h]eby e/abli%$ an advisory committee 7h]e9aft] 9 ?is "p ref]r$ to z ! ,committee7 to assi/ ! ,commission ) respect to ! aw>d ( grants to ,/ates "u ?is ,act = ! purpose ( election security4 7b7 ,duties 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,committee %all1 ) respect to an application = a grant receiv$ by ! ,commission-- 7,a7 review su* application2 & 7,b7 recomm5d to ! ,commission :e!r to aw>d ! grant to ! applicant4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 review+ an application pursuant to p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,committee %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! record ( ! applicant ) respect to-- 7i7 compliance ( ! applicant ) ! requirem5ts "u subtitle ,a ( title ,,iii2 & 7ii7 adoption ( volunt>y guidel9es issu$ by ! ,commission "u subtitle ,b ( title ,,iii2 & 7,b7 ! goals & requirem5ts ( election security z describ$ 9 title ,,iii ( ! ,= ! ,p ,act ( #bjai4 7c7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,committee %all be compos$ ( #ae individuals appo9t$ by ! ,executive ,director ( ! ,commission ) exp]i5ce & exp]tise 9 election security4 7d7 ,no comp5sation = s]vice ,memb]s ( ! ,committee %all n receive any comp5sation = _! s]vice1 b %all be paid travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 at rates au?oriz$ = employees ( ag5cies "u sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #eg ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 :ile away f _! homes or regul> places ( bus9ess 9 ! p]=mance ( s]vices = ! ,committee4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,g ,miscellane\s ,provisions #cfja4 ,def9itions ,except z provid$ 9 section #cdjc1 9 ?is title1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,! t]m ,*airman means ! *air ( ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission4 7#b7 ,! t]m appropriate congressional committees means ! ,committees on ,homel& ,security & ,h\se ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committees on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs & ,rules & ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,s5ate4 7#c7 ,! t]m *ief ,/ate election (ficial means1 ) respect to a ,/ate1 ! individual designat$ by ! ,/ate "u section #aj ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeji7 to be responsible = coord9ation ( ! ,/ate's responsibilities "u su* ,act4 7#d7 ,! t]m ,commission means ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission4 7#e7 ,! t]m democratic in/itutions means ! div]se range ( in/itutions t are ess5tial to ensur+ an indep5d5t judici>y1 free & fair elections1 & rule ( law4 7#f7 ,! t]m election ag5cy means any compon5t ( a ,/ate1 or any compon5t ( a unit ( local gov]nm5t 9 a ,/ate1 :i* is responsible = ! adm9i/ration ( elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate4 7#g7 ,! t]m election infra/ructure means /orage facilities1 poll+ places1 & c5traliz$ vote tabulation locations us$ to support ! adm9i/ration ( elections = public (fice1 z well z relat$ in=mation & communications te*nology1 includ+ vot] regi/ration databases1 vot+ ma*9es1 electronic mail & o!r communications sy/ems 7includ+ electronic mail & o!r sy/ems ( v5dors :o h ent]$ into contracts ) election ag5cies to support ! adm9i/ration ( elections1 manage ! election process1 & report & display election results71 & o!r sy/ems us$ to manage ! election process & to report & display election results on behalf ( an election ag5cy4 7#h7 ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security4 7#i7 ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ija ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baada74 #cfjb4 ,initial report on adequacy ( res\rces available = implem5tation ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*airman & ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress1 includ+ ! ,committees on ,homel& ,security & ,h\se ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate1 analyz+ ! adequacy ( ! fund+1 res\rces1 & p]sonnel available to c>ry out ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title4 ,h ,use ( vot+ ma*9es manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates #cgja4 ,use ( vot+ ma*9es manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,section #cja7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;a771 z am5d$ by section #aejd1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#h7 ,vot+ ma*9e requirem5ts ,by n lat] ?an ! date ( ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 ,novemb] #bjbb1 ea* ,/ate %all seek to ensure t any vot+ ma*9e us$ 9 su* election & 9 any subsequ5t election = ,f$]al (fice is manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 ,i ,sev]ability #chja4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is title or am5dm5t made by ?is title1 or ! application ( a provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ?is title & am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 & ! application ( ! provisions & am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 ,b ,campaign ,f9ance ,,iv ,campaign ,f9ance ,transp>5cy ,subtitle ,a--,f9d+s ,relat+ to ,illicit ,money ,und]m9+ ,our ,democracy ,sec4 #djja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to illicit money und]m9+ our democracy4 ,subtitle ,b--,,disclose ,act ,sec4 #dajj4 ,%ort title4 ,"p #a--,regulation ( ,c]ta9 ,political ,sp5d+ ,sec4 #daja4 ,cl>ification ( prohibition on p>ticipation by =eign nationals 9 election-relat$ activities4 ,sec4 #dajb4 ,cl>ification ( application ( =eign money ban to c]ta9 disbursem5ts & activities4 ,sec4 #dajc4 ,audit & report on illicit =eign money 9 ,f$]al elections4 ,sec4 #dajd4 ,prohibition on contributions & donations by =eign nationals 9 connections ) ballot initiatives & ref]5da4 ,sec4 #daje4 ,disbursem5ts & activities subject to =eign money ban4 ,"p #b--,report+ ( ,campaign-,relat$ ,disbursem5ts ,sec4 #daaa4 ,report+ ( campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts4 ,sec4 #daab4 ,application ( =eign money ban to disbursem5ts = campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts consi/+ ( cov]$ transf]s4 ,sec4 #daac4 ,effective date4 ,"p #c--,o!r ,adm9i/rative ,re=ms ,sec4 #daba4 ,petition = c]tior>i4 ,sec4 #dabb4 ,judicial review ( actions relat$ to campaign f9ance laws4 ,subtitle ,c--,hone/ ,ads ,sec4 #dbja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #dbjb4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #dbjc4 ,f9d+s4 ,sec4 #dbjd4 ,s5se ( ,congress4 ,sec4 #dbje4 ,expansion ( def9ition ( public communication4 ,sec4 #dbjf4 ,expansion ( def9ition ( electione]+ communication4 ,sec4 #dbjg4 ,application ( disclaim] /atem5ts to onl9e communications4 ,sec4 #dbjh4 ,political record requirem5ts = onl9e plat=ms4 ,sec4 #dbji4 ,prev5t+ contributions1 exp5ditures1 indep5d5t exp5ditures1 & disbursem5ts = electione]+ communications by =eign nationals 9 ! =m ( onl9e adv]tis+4 ,subtitle ,d--,/& ,by ,e ,ad ,sec4 #dcja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #dcjb4 ,/& ,by ,e ,ad4 ,sec4 #dcjc4 ,disclaim] requirem5ts = communications made ?r\gh pr]ecord$ telephone calls4 ,sec4 #dcjd4 ,no expansion ( p]sons subject to disclaim] requirem5ts on ,int]net communications4 ,sec4 #dcje4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,e--,secret ,money ,transp>5cy ,sec4 #ddja4 ,repeal ( re/riction ( use ( funds by ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice to br+ transp>5cy to political activity ( c]ta9 nonpr(it organizations4 ,sec4 #ddjb4 ,repeal ( ,rev5ue ,proc$ure ,t ,elim9at$ ,requirem5t to ,report ,in=mation ,reg>d+ ,contributors to ,c]ta9 ,tax-,exempt ,organizations4 ,subtitle ,f--,%>ehold] ,"r-to-,"k ,sec4 #deja4 ,repeal ( re/riction on use ( funds by ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission to ensure %>ehold]s ( corporations h k ( corporation political activity4 ,sec4 #dejb4 ,assessm5t ( %>ehold] pref]5ces = disbursem5ts = political purposes4 ,subtitle ,g--,disclosure ( ,political ,sp5d+ by ,gov]nm5t ,contractors ,sec4 #dfja4 ,repeal ( re/riction on use ( funds to require disclosure ( political sp5d+ by gov]nm5t contractors4 ,subtitle ,h--,limitation & ,disclosure ,requirem5ts = ,presid5tial ,inaugural ,committees ,sec4 #dgja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #dgjb4 ,limitations & disclosure ( c]ta9 donations to1 & disbursem5ts by1 ,inaugural ,committees4 ,subtitle ,i--,sev]ability ,sec4 #dhja4 ,sev]ability4 ,a ,f9d+s ,relat+ to ,illicit ,money ,und]m9+ ,our ,democracy #djja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to illicit money und]m9+ our democracy ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,crim9als1 t]rori/s1 & corrupt gov]nm5t (ficials frequ5tly abuse anonym\sly held ,limit$ ,liability ,companies 7,l,l,cs71 also kn[n z 8%ell companies10 to hide1 move1 & laund] ! dirty money d]iv$ f illicit activities su* z traffick+1 brib]y1 exploitation1 & embezzlem5t4 ,own]%ip & control ( ! f9ances t run ?r\gh %ell companies are obscur$ to regulators & law en=cem5t because little in=mation is requir$ & collect$ :5 e/abli%+ ^! entities4 7#b7 ,! public release ( ! 8,panama ,pap]s0 9 #bjaf & ! 8,p>adise ,pap]s0 9 #bjag reveal$ t ^! %ell companies (t5 pur*ase & sell ,unit$ ,/ates real e/ate4 ,unit$ ,/ates anti-money laund]+ laws d n apply to ca% transactions involv+ real e/ate effectively conceal+ ! b5efici>ies & transactions f regulators & law en=cem5t4 7#c7 ,congress %\ld curb ! use ( anonym\s %ell companies = illicit purposes by requir+ ,unit$ ,/ates companies to disclose _! b5eficial own]s1 /r5g!n+ anti-money laund]+ & c\nt]-t]rorism f9ance laws4 7#d7 ,congress %\ld exam9e ! money laund]+ & t]rori/ f9anc+ risks 9 ! real e/ate m>ket1 includ+ ! role ( anonym\s p>ties1 & review legislation to address any vuln]abilities id5tifi$ 9 ?is sector4 7#e7 ,congress %\ld exam9e ! me?ods by :i* corruption fl\ri%es & ! means to detect & det] ! f9ancial misconduct t fuels ?is driv] ( global in/ability4 ,congress %\ld monitor gov]nm5t ef=ts to en=ce ,unit$ ,/ates anti-corruption laws & regulations4 ,b ,,disclose ,act #dajj4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,democracy ,is ,/r5g!n$ by ,ca/+ ,light ,on ,sp5d+ 9 ,elections ,act ( #bjai or ! ,,disclose ,act ( #bjai4 #a ,regulation ( ,c]ta9 ,political ,sp5d+ #daja4 ,cl>ification ( prohibition on p>ticipation by =eign nationals 9 election-relat$ activities 7a7 ,cl>ification ( prohibition ,section #cai7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaba7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ or at ! end ( p>agraph 7#a72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 a =eign national to direct1 dictate1 control1 or directly or indirectly p>ticipate 9 ! decision mak+ process ( any p]son 7includ+ a corporation1 labor organization1 political committee1 or political organization7 ) reg>d to su* p]son's ,f$]al or non-,f$]al election-relat$ activity1 includ+ any decision conc]n+ ! mak+ ( contributions1 donations1 exp5ditures1 or disbursem5ts 9 connection ) an election = any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local (fice or any decision conc]n+ ! adm9i/ration ( a political committee4 4 7b7 ,c]tification ( ,compliance ,section #cai ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaba7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,c]tification ( compliance requir$ prior ,to c>ry+ out activity ,prior to ! mak+ 9 connection ) an election = ,f$]al (fice ( any contribution1 donation1 exp5diture1 indep5d5t exp5diture1 or disbursem5t = an electione]+ communication by a corporation1 limit$ liability corporation1 or p>tn]%ip dur+ a ye>1 ! *ief executive (fic] ( ! corporation1 limit$ liability corporation1 or p>tn]%ip 7or1 if ! corporation1 limit$ liability corporation1 or p>tn]%ip does n h a *ief executive (fic]1 ! highe/ rank+ (ficial ( ! corporation1 limit$ liability corporation1 or p>tn]%ip71 %all file a c]tification ) ! ,commission1 "u p5alty ( p]jury1 t a =eign national did n direct1 dictate1 control1 or directly or indirectly p>ticipate 9 ! decision mak+ process relat+ to su* activity 9 violation ( subsection 7a77#c71 unless ! *ief executive (fic] has previ\sly fil$ su* a c]tification dur+ t cal5d> ye>4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect ^u ! expiration ( ! #ahj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & %all take effect )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission has promulgat$ regulations to c>ry out su* am5dm5ts4 #dajb4 ,cl>ification ( application ( =eign money ban to c]ta9 disbursem5ts & activities 7a7 ,application to disbursem5ts to ,sup] ,p,a,cs ,section #cai7;a77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaba7;a77#a77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! semicolon & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 1 includ+ any disbursem5t to a political committee :i* accepts donations or contributions t d n comply ) ! limitations1 prohibitions1 & report+ requirem5ts ( ?is ,act 7or any disbursem5t to or on behalf ( any acc\nt ( a political committee :i* is e/abli%$ = ! purpose ( accept+ su* donations or contributions724 7b7 ,conditions "u :i* corporate ,p,a,cs may make contributions & exp5ditures ,section #caf7;b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaah7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#h7 ,a sep>ate segregat$ fund e/abli%$ by a corporation may n make a contribution or exp5diture dur+ a ye> unless ! fund has c]tifi$ to ! ,commission ! foll[+ dur+ ! ye>3 7,a7 ,ea* individual :o manages ! fund1 & :o is responsible = ex]cis+ decisionmak+ au?ority = ! fund1 is a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or is lawfully admitt$ = p]man5t resid5ce 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,no =eign national "u section #cai p>ticipates 9 any way 9 ! decisionmak+ processes ( ! fund ) reg>d to contributions or exp5ditures "u ?is ,act4 7,c7 ,! fund does n solicit or accept recomm5dations f any =eign national "u section #cai ) respect to ! contributions or exp5ditures made by ! fund4 7,d7 ,any memb] ( ! bo>d ( directors ( ! corporation :o is a =eign national "u section #cai ab/a9s f vot+ on matt]s conc]n+ ! fund or its activities4 4 #dajc4 ,audit & report on illicit =eign money 9 ,f$]al elections 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,iii ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja et seq471 z am5d$ by section #ahba1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cai;,a ! foll[+ new section3 #cai;,b4 ,audit & report on disbursem5ts by =eign nationals 7a7 ,audit 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission %all conduct an audit aft] ea* ,f$]al election cycle to det]m9e ! incid5ce ( illicit =eign money 9 su* ,f$]al election cycle4 7#b7 ,proc$ures ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,commission %all conduct r&om audits ( any disbursem5ts requir$ to be report$ "u ?is ,act1 9 accordance ) proc$ures e/abli%$ by ! ,commission4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! end ( ea* ,f$]al election cycle1 ! ,commission %all submit to ,congress a report conta9+-- 7#a7 results ( ! audit requir$ by subsection 7a77#a72 & 7#b7 recomm5dations to address ! pres5ce ( illicit =eign money 9 elections1 z appropriate4 7c7 ,def9itions ,z us$ 9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m ,f$]al election cycle means ! p]iod :i* beg9s on ! day aft] ! date ( a regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice & :i* ends on ! date ( ! fir/ regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held aft] su* date4 7#b7 ,! t]m illicit =eign money means any disbursem5t by a =eign national 7z def9$ 9 section #cai7;b77 prohibit$ "u su* section4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to ! ,f$]al election cycle t began dur+ ,novemb] #bjah1 & ea* succe$+ ,f$]al election cycle4 #dajd4 ,prohibition on contributions & donations by =eign nationals 9 connections ) ballot initiatives & ref]5da 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cai7;a77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaba7;a77#a77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ election2 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 election1 includ+ a ,/ate or local ballot initiative or ref]5dum24 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to elections held 9 #bjbj or any succe$+ ye>4 #daje4 ,disbursem5ts & activities subject to =eign money ban 7a7 ,disbursem5ts describ$ ,section #cai7;a77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaba7;a77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ or at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 an exp5diture2 7,d7 an indep5d5t exp5diture2 7,e7 a disbursem5t = an electione]+ communication 7)9 ! mean+ ( section #cjd7;f77#c772 7,f7 a disbursem5t = a paid int]net or paid digital communication t ref]s to a cle>ly id5tifi$ c&idate = election = ,f$]al (fice & is dissem9at$ )9 #fj days be=e a g5]al1 special or run(f election = ! (fice s\ght by ! c&idate or #cj days be=e a prim>y or pref]5ce election1 or a conv5tion or caucus ( a political p>ty t has au?ority to nom9ate a c&idate = ! (fice s\ght by ! c&idate2 7,g7 a disbursem5t = a broadca/1 cable or satellite communication1 or = a paid int]net or paid digital communication1 t promotes1 supports1 attacks or opposes ! election ( a cle>ly id5tifi$ c&idate = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local (fice 7reg>dless ( :e!r ! communication conta9s express advocacy or ! functional equival5t ( express advocacy72 or 7,h7 a disbursem5t = a broadca/1 cable1 or satellite communication1 or = a paid int]net or paid digital communication1 t discusses a national legislative issue ( public importance 9 ye> 9 :i* a regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice is held & is made = ! purpose ( influ5c+ an election held dur+ t ye>1 b only if ! disbursem5t is made by a =eign pr9cipal :o is a gov]nm5t ( a =eign c\ntry or a =eign political p>ty or an ag5t ( su* a =eign pr9cipal "u ! ,=eign ,ag5ts ,regi/ration ,act ( #aich1 z am5d$4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to disbursem5ts made on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #b ,report+ ( ,campaign-,relat$ ,disbursem5ts #daaa4 ,report+ ( campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts 7a7 ,disclosure requirem5ts = corporations1 labor organizations1 & c]ta9 o!r entities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cbd ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabf7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #cbd4 ,disclosure ( campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts by cov]$ organizations 7a7 ,disclosure /atem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,any cov]$ organization t makes campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts aggregat+ m ?an #aj1jjj 9 an election report+ cycle %all1 n lat] ?an #bd h\rs aft] ea* disclosure date1 file a /atem5t ) ! ,commission made "u p5alty ( p]jury t conta9s ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( ! fir/ /atem5t fil$ "u ?is subsection1 = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! fir/ day ( ! election report+ cycle 7or1 if e>li]1 ! p]iod beg9n+ "o ye> be=e ! fir/ su* disclosure date7 & end+ on ! fir/ su* disclosure date2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( any subsequ5t /atem5t fil$ "u ?is subsection1 = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! previ\s disclosure date & end+ on su* disclosure date4 7#b7 ,in=mation describ$ ,! in=mation describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph is z foll[s3 7,a7 ,! "n ( ! cov]$ organization & ! pr9cipal place ( bus9ess ( su* organization &1 9 ! case ( a cov]$ organization t is a corporation 7o!r ?an a bus9ess conc]n t is an issu] ( a class ( securities regi/]$ "u section #ab ( ! ,securities ,ex*ange ,act ( #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghl7 or t is requir$ to file reports "u section #ae7;d7 ( t ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gho7d777 or an entity describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#b71 a li/ ( ! b5eficial own]s 7z def9$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a77 ( ! entity t-- 7i7 id5tifies ea* b5eficial own] by "n & curr5t resid5tial or bus9ess /reet address2 & 7ii7 if any b5eficial own] ex]cises control ov] ! entity ?r\gh ano!r legal entity1 su* z a corporation1 p>tn]%ip1 limit$ liability company1 or tru/1 id5tifies ea* su* o!r legal entity & ea* su* b5eficial own] :o w use t o!r entity to ex]cise control ov] ! entity4 7,b7 ,! am\nt ( ea* campaign-relat$ disbursem5t made by su* organization dur+ ! p]iod cov]$ by ! /atem5t ( m ?an #a1jjj1 & ! "n & address ( ! p]son to :om ! disbursem5t 0 made4 7,c7 ,9 ! case ( a campaign-relat$ disbursem5t t is n a cov]$ transf]1 ! election to :i* ! campaign-relat$ disbursem5t p]ta9s & if ! disbursem5t is made = a public communication1 ! "n ( any c&idate id5tifi$ 9 su* communication & :e!r su* communication is 9 support ( or 9 opposition to a c&idate4 7,d7 ,a c]tification by ! *ief executive (fic] or p]son :o is ! head ( ! cov]$ organization t ! campaign-relat$ disbursem5t is n made 9 coop]ation1 consultation1 or conc]t ) or at ! reque/ or sugge/ion ( a c&idate1 au?oriz$ committee1 or ag5t ( a c&idate1 political p>ty1 or ag5t ( a political p>ty4 7,e7 7i7 ,if ! cov]$ organization makes campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts us+ exclusively funds 9 a segregat$ bank acc\nt consi/+ ( funds t 7 paid directly to su* acc\nt by p]sons o!r ?an ! cov]$ organization t controls ! acc\nt1 = ea* su* paym5t to ! acc\nt-- 7,i7 ! "n & address ( ea* p]son :o made su* paym5t dur+ ! p]iod cov]$ by ! /atem5t2 7,,ii7 ! date & am\nt ( su* paym5t2 & 7,,iii7 ! aggregate am\nt ( all su* paym5ts made by ! p]son dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! fir/ day ( ! election report+ cycle 7or1 if e>li]1 ! p]iod beg9n+ "o ye> be=e ! disclosure date7 & end+ on ! disclosure date1 b only if su* paym5t 0 made by a p]son :o made paym5ts to ! acc\nt 9 an aggregate am\nt ( #aj1jjj or m dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! fir/ day ( ! election report+ cycle 7or1 if e>li]1 ! p]iod beg9n+ "o ye> be=e ! disclosure date7 & end+ on ! disclosure date4 7ii7 ,9 any cal5d> ye> aft] #bjbj1 section #cae7;c77#a77;,b7 %all apply to ! am\nt describ$ 9 clause 7i7 9 ! same mann] z su* section applies to ! limitations e/abli%$ "u subsections 7a77#a77;,a71 7a77#a77;,b71 7a77#c71 & 7h7 ( su* section1 except t = purposes ( apply+ su* section to ! am\nts describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! base p]iod %all be #bjbj4 7,f7 7i7 ,if ! cov]$ organization makes campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts us+ funds o!r ?an funds 9 a segregat$ bank acc\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 = ea* paym5t to ! cov]$ organization-- 7,i7 ! "n & address ( ea* p]son :o made su* paym5t dur+ ! p]iod cov]$ by ! /atem5t2 7,,ii7 ! date & am\nt ( su* paym5t2 & 7,,iii7 ! aggregate am\nt ( all su* paym5ts made by ! p]son dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! fir/ day ( ! election report+ cycle 7or1 if e>li]1 ! p]iod beg9n+ "o ye> be=e ! disclosure date7 & end+ on ! disclosure date1 b only if su* paym5t 0 made by a p]son :o made paym5ts to ! cov]$ organization 9 an aggregate am\nt ( #aj1jjj or m dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! fir/ day ( ! election report+ cycle 7or1 if e>li]1 ! p]iod beg9n+ "o ye> be=e ! disclosure date7 & end+ on ! disclosure date4 7ii7 ,9 any cal5d> ye> aft] #bjbj1 section #cae7;c77#a77;,b7 %all apply to ! am\nt describ$ 9 clause 7i7 9 ! same mann] z su* section applies to ! limitations e/abli%$ "u subsections 7a77#a77;,a71 7a77#a77;,b71 7a77#c71 & 7h7 ( su* section1 except t = purposes ( apply+ su* section to ! am\nts describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! base p]iod %all be #bjbj4 7,g7 ,su* o!r in=mation z requir$ 9 rules e/abli%$ by ! ,commission to promote ! purposes ( ?is section4 7#c7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,am\nts receiv$ 9 ord9>y c\rse ( bus9ess ,! requirem5t to include 9 a /atem5t fil$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all n apply to am\nts receiv$ by ! cov]$ organization 9 comm]cial transactions 9 ! ord9>y c\rse ( any trade or bus9ess conduct$ by ! cov]$ organization or 9 ! =m ( inve/m5ts 7o!r ?an inve/m5ts by ! pr9cipal %>ehold] 9 a limit$ liability corporation7 9 ! cov]$ organization4 ,= purposes ( ?is subp>agraph1 am\nts receiv$ by a cov]$ organization z remittances f an employee to ! employee's collective b>ga9+ repres5tative %all be treat$ z am\nts receiv$ 9 comm]cial transactions 9 ! ord9>y c\rse ( ! bus9ess conduct$ by ! cov]$ organization4 7,b7 ,donor re/riction on use ( funds ,! requirem5t to include 9 a /atem5t submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 ( p>agraph 7#b7 %all n apply if-- 7i7 ! p]son describ$ 9 su* subp>agraph prohibit$1 9 writ+1 ! use ( ! paym5t made by su* p]son = campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts2 & 7ii7 ! cov]$ organization agre$ to foll[ ! prohibition & deposit$ ! paym5t 9 an acc\nt :i* is segregat$ f any acc\nt us$ to make campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts4 7,c7 ,?reat ( h>assm5t or reprisal ,! requirem5t to include any in=mation relat+ to ! "n or address ( any p]son 7o!r ?an a c&idate7 9 a /atem5t submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply if ! inclusion ( ! in=mation w\ld subject ! p]son to s]i\s ?reats1 h>assm5t1 or reprisals4 7#d7 ,o!r def9itions ,= purposes ( ?is section3 7,a7 ,b5eficial own] def9$ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! t]m b5eficial own] means1 ) respect to any entity1 a natural p]son :o1 directly or indirectly-- 7,i7 ex]cises sub/antial control ov] an entity ?r\gh own]%ip1 vot+ rights1 agreem5t1 or o!rwise2 or 7,,ii7 has a sub/antial int]e/ 9 or receives sub/antial economic b5efits f ! assets ( an entity4 7ii7 ,exceptions ,! t]m b5eficial own] %all n include-- 7,i7 a m9or *ild2 7,,ii7 a p]son act+ z a nom9ee1 int]m$i>y1 cu/odian1 or ag5t on behalf ( ano!r p]son2 7,,iii7 a p]son act+ solely z an employee ( an entity & ^: control ov] or economic b5efits f ! entity d]ives solely f ! employm5t /atus ( ! p]son2 7,,iv7 a p]son ^: only int]e/ 9 an entity is ?r\gh a "r ( inh]itance1 unless ! p]son also meets ! requirem5ts ( clause 7i72 or 7,v7 a cr$itor ( an entity1 unless ! cr$itor also meets ! requirem5ts ( clause 7i74 7iii7 ,anti-abuse rule ,! exceptions "u clause 7ii7 %all n apply if us$ = ! purpose ( evad+1 circumv5t+1 or abus+ ! provisions ( clause 7i7 or p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,disclosure date ,! t]m disclosure date means-- 7i7 ! fir/ date dur+ any election report+ cycle by :i* a p]son has made campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts aggregat+ m ?an #aj1jjj2 & 7ii7 any o!r date dur+ su* election report+ cycle by :i* a p]son has made campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts aggregat+ m ?an #aj1jjj s9ce ! mo/ rec5t disclosure date = su* election report+ cycle4 7,c7 ,election report+ cycle ,! t]m election report+ cycle means ! #b-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! mo/ rec5t g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice4 7,d7 ,paym5t ,! t]m paym5t includes any contribution1 donation1 transf]1 paym5t ( dues1 or o!r paym5t4 7b7 ,coord9ation ) o!r provisions 7#a7 ,o!r reports fil$ ) ! ,commission ,in=mation includ$ 9 a /atem5t fil$ "u ?is section may be exclud$ f /atem5ts & reports fil$ "u section #cjd4 7#b7 ,treatm5t z sep>ate segregat$ fund ,a segregat$ bank acc\nt ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,e7 may be treat$ z a sep>ate segregat$ fund = purposes ( section #ebg7;f77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7c7 ,fil+ ,/atem5ts requir$ to be fil$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( section #cjd7;d7 to ! same ext5t & 9 ! same mann] z if su* reports _h be5 requir$ "u subsection 7c7 or 7g7 ( section #cjd4 7d7 ,campaign-,relat$ disbursem5t def9$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m campaign-relat$ disbursem5t means a disbursem5t by a cov]$ organization = any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,an indep5d5t exp5diture :i* expressly advocates ! election or defeat ( a cle>ly id5tifi$ c&idate = election = ,f$]al (fice1 or is ! functional equival5t ( express advocacy because1 :5 tak5 z a :ole1 x c be int]pret$ by a reasonable p]son only z advocat+ ! election or defeat ( a c&idate = election = ,f$]al (fice4 7,b7 ,any public communication :i* ref]s to a cle>ly id5tifi$ c&idate = election = ,f$]al (fice & :i* promotes or supports ! election ( a c&idate = t (fice1 or attacks or opposes ! election ( a c&idate = t (fice1 )\t reg>d to :e!r ! communication expressly advocates a vote = or aga9/ a c&idate = t (fice4 7,c7 ,an electione]+ communication1 z def9$ 9 section #cjd7;f77#c74 7,d7 ,a cov]$ transf]4 7#b7 ,int5t n requir$ ,a disbursem5t = an item describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 %all be treat$ z a campaign-relat$ disbursem5t reg>dless ( ! int5t ( ! p]son mak+ ! disbursem5t4 7e7 ,cov]$ organization def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ organization means any ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a corporation 7o!r ?an an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf74 7#b7 ,a limit$ liability corporation t is n o!rwise treat$ z a corporation = purposes ( ?is ,act 7o!r ?an an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf74 7#c7 ,an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c7 ( su* ,code & exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code 7o!r ?an an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( su* ,code74 7#d7 ,a labor organization 7z def9$ 9 section #caf7;b774 7#e7 ,any political organization "u section #ebg ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 o!r ?an a political committee "u ?is ,act 7except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#f774 7#f7 ,a political committee ) an acc\nt t accepts donations or contributions t d n comply ) ! contribution limits or s\rce prohibitions "u ?is ,act1 b only ) respect to su* acc\nts4 7f7 ,cov]$ transf] def9$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ transf] means any transf] or paym5t ( funds by a cov]$ organization to ano!r p]son if ! cov]$ organization-- 7,a7 designates1 reque/s1 or sugge/s t ! am\nts be us$ =-- 7i7 campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts 7o!r ?an cov]$ transf]s72 or 7ii7 mak+ a transf] to ano!r p]son = ! purpose ( mak+ or pay+ = su* campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts2 7,b7 made su* transf] or paym5t 9 response to a solicitation or o!r reque/ = a donation or paym5t =-- 7i7 ! mak+ ( or pay+ = campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts 7o!r ?an cov]$ transf]s72 or 7ii7 mak+ a transf] to ano!r p]son = ! purpose ( mak+ or pay+ = su* campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts2 7,c7 engag$ 9 discussions ) ! recipi5t ( ! transf] or paym5t reg>d+-- 7i7 ! mak+ ( or pay+ = campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts 7o!r ?an cov]$ transf]s72 or 7ii7 donat+ or transf]r+ any am\nt ( su* transf] or paym5t to ano!r p]son = ! purpose ( mak+ or pay+ = su* campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts2 7,d7 made campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts 7o!r ?an a cov]$ transf]7 9 an aggregate am\nt ( #ej1jjj or m dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date ( ! transf] or paym5t1 or knew or _h reason to "k t ! p]son receiv+ ! transf] or paym5t made su* disbursem5ts 9 su* an aggregate am\nt dur+ t #b-ye> p]iod2 or 7,e7 knew or _h reason to "k t ! p]son receiv+ ! transf] or paym5t w\ld make campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts 9 an aggregate am\nt ( #ej1jjj or m dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! transf] or paym5t4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m cov]$ transf] does n include any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a disbursem5t made by a cov]$ organization 9 a comm]cial transaction 9 ! ord9>y c\rse ( any trade or bus9ess conduct$ by ! cov]$ organization or 9 ! =m ( inve/m5ts made by ! cov]$ organization4 7,b7 ,a disbursem5t made by a cov]$ organization if-- 7i7 ! cov]$ organization prohibit$1 9 writ+1 ! use ( su* disbursem5t = campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts2 & 7ii7 ! recipi5t ( ! disbursem5t agre$ to foll[ ! prohibition & deposit$ ! disbursem5t 9 an acc\nt :i* is segregat$ f any acc\nt us$ to make campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts4 7#c7 ,special rule reg>d+ transf]s among affiliates 7,a7 ,special rule ,a transf] ( an am\nt by "o cov]$ organization to ano!r cov]$ organization :i* is treat$ z a transf] betwe5 affiliates "u subp>agraph 7,c7 %all be consid]$ a cov]$ transf] by ! cov]$ organization :i* transf]s ! am\nt only if ! aggregate am\nt transf]r$ dur+ ! ye> by su* cov]$ organization to t same cov]$ organization is equal to or great] ?an #ej1jjj4 7,b7 ,det]m9ation ( am\nt ( c]ta9 paym5ts among affiliates ,9 det]m9+ ! am\nt ( a transf] betwe5 affiliates = purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 to ! ext5t t ! transf] consi/s ( funds attributable to dues1 fees1 or assessm5ts :i* are paid by individuals on a regul>1 p]iodic basis 9 accordance ) a p]-individual calculation :i* is made on a regul> basis1 ! transf] %all be attribut$ to ! individuals pay+ ! dues1 fees1 or assessm5ts & %all n be attribut$ to ! cov]$ organization4 7,c7 ,description ( transf]s betwe5 affiliates ,a transf] ( am\nts f "o cov]$ organization to ano!r cov]$ organization %all be treat$ z a transf] betwe5 affiliates if-- 7i7 "o ( ! organizations is an affiliate ( ! o!r organization2 or 7ii7 ea* ( ! organizations is an affiliate ( ! same organization1 except t ! transf] %all n be treat$ z a transf] betwe5 affiliates if "o ( ! organizations is e/abli%$ = ! purpose ( mak+ campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts4 7,d7 ,det]m9ation ( affiliate /atus ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,c71 a cov]$ organization is an affiliate ( ano!r cov]$ organization if-- 7i7 ! gov]n+ in/rum5t ( ! organization requires x to be b\nd by decisions ( ! o!r organization2 7ii7 ! gov]n+ bo>d ( ! organization includes p]sons :o are specifically designat$ repres5tatives ( ! o!r organization or are memb]s ( ! gov]n+ bo>d1 (fic]s1 or paid executive /aff memb]s ( ! o!r organization1 or ^: s]vice on ! gov]n+ bo>d is cont+5t ^u ! approval ( ! o!r organization2 or 7iii7 ! organization is *>t]$ by ! o!r organization4 7,e7 ,cov]age ( transf]s to affiliat$ section #eja7;c77#c7 organizations ,?is p>agraph %all apply ) respect to an am\nt transf]r$ by a cov]$ organization to an organization describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 ( section #eja7;c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code 9 ! same mann] z ?is p>agraph applies to an am\nt transf]r$ by a cov]$ organization to ano!r cov]$ organization4 7g7 ,no effect on o!r report+ requirem5ts ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to waive or o!rwise affect any o!r requirem5t ( ?is ,act :i* relates to ! report+ ( campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #cjd7;f77#f7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,any requirem5t & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 section #cbd7;b71 any requirem5t4 7b7 ,coord9ation ) ,fin,c,e,n 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director ( ! ,f9ancial ,crimes ,en=cem5t ,network ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury %all provide ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission ) su* in=mation z necess>y to assi/ 9 adm9i/]+ & en=c+ section #cbd ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga1 z add$ by ?is section4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*airman ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,f9ancial ,crimes ,en=cem5t ,network ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury1 %all submit to ,congress a report ) recomm5dations = provid+ fur!r legislative au?ority to assi/ 9 ! adm9i/ration & en=cem5t ( su* section #cbd4 #daab4 ,application ( =eign money ban to disbursem5ts = campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts consi/+ ( cov]$ transf]s ,section #cai7;a77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaba7;a77#a77;,a771 z am5d$ by section #dajb1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! semicolon & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 1 & any disbursem5t1 o!r ?an an disbursem5t describ$ 9 section #cbd7;a77#c77;,a71 to ano!r p]son :o made a campaign-relat$ disbursem5t consi/+ ( a cov]$ transf] 7z describ$ 9 section #cbd7 dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date ( ! disbursem5t24 #daac4 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p %all apply ) respect to disbursem5ts made on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj1 & %all take effect )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission has promulgat$ regulations to c>ry out su* am5dm5ts4 #c ,o!r ,adm9i/rative ,re=ms #daba4 ,petition = c]tior>i ,section #cjg7;a77#f7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajg7;a77#f77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7includ+ a proce$+ be=e ! ,supreme ,c\rt on c]tior>i7 aft] appeal4 #dabb4 ,judicial review ( actions relat$ to campaign f9ance laws 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,iv ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjada et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #djf ! foll[+ new section3 #djg4 ,judicial review 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #cgc7;f71 if any action is br\ght = decl>atory or injunctive relief to *all5ge ! con/itutionality ( any provision ( ?is ,act or ( *apt] #ie or #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 or is br\ght to ) respect to any action ( ! ,commission "u *apt] #ie or #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 ! foll[+ rules %all apply3 7#a7 ,! action %all be fil$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia & an appeal f ! decision ( ! di/rict c\rt may be tak5 to ! ,c\rt ( ,appeals = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia ,circuit4 7#b7 ,9 ! case ( an action relat+ to decl>atory or injunctive relief to *all5ge ! con/itutionality ( a provision-- 7,a7 a copy ( ! compla9t %all be deliv]$ promptly to ! ,cl]k ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,b7 x %all be ! duty ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,c\rt ( ,appeals = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! ,supreme ,c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to advance on ! docket & to exp$ite to ! greate/ possible ext5t ! disposition ( ! action & appeal4 7b7 ,int]v5tion by ,memb]s ( ,congress ,9 any action 9 :i* ! con/itutionality ( any provision ( ?is ,act or *apt] #ie or #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is rais$1 any ,memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 7includ+ a ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to ! ,congress7 or ,s5ate %all h ! "r to int]v5e ei!r 9 support ( or opposition to ! position ( a p>ty to ! case reg>d+ ! con/itutionality ( ! provision4 ,to avoid duplication ( ef=ts & r$uce ! burd5s plac$ on ! p>ties to ! action1 ! c\rt 9 any su* action may make su* ord]s z x consid]s necess>y1 includ+ ord]s to require int]v5]s tak+ simil> positions to file jo9t pap]s or to be repres5t$ by a s+le attorney at oral argum5t4 7c7 ,*all5ge by ,memb]s ( ,congress ,any ,memb] ( ,congress may br+ an action1 subject to ! special rules describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 = decl>atory or injunctive relief to *all5ge ! con/itutionality ( any provision ( ?is ,act or *apt] #ie or #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,section #ijaa ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ijaa4 ,judicial review ,= provisions relat+ to judicial review ( c]tifications1 det]m9ations1 & actions by ! ,commission "u ?is *apt]1 see section #djg ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga4 4 7,b7 ,section #ijda ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ijda4 ,judicial review ,= provisions relat+ to judicial review ( actions by ! ,commission "u ?is *apt]1 see section #djg ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga4 4 7,c7 ,section #djc ( ! ,bip>tisan ,campaign ,re=m ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaj note7 is repeal$4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to actions br\ght on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjai4 ,c ,hone/ ,ads #dbja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,hone/ ,ads ,act4 #dbjb4 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is subtitle is to enhance ! integrity ( ,am]ican democracy & national security by improv+ disclosure requirem5ts = onl9e political adv]tisem5ts 9 ord] to uphold ! ,supreme ,c\rt's well-e/abli%$ /&>d t ! electorate be>s ! "r to be fully in=m$4 #dbjc4 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,on ,janu>y #f1 #bjag1 ! ,(fice ( ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce publi%$ a report titl$ ,assess+ ,russian ,activities & ,int5tions 9 ,rec5t ,u4,s4 ,elections1 not+ t ,russian ,presid5t ,vladimir ,put9 ord]$ an influ5ce campaign 9 #bjaf aim$ at ! ,,u presid5tial election 99 99 994 ,mosc['s influ5ce campaign foll[$ a ,russian messag+ /rategy t bl5ds cov]t intellig5ce op]ation--su* z cyb] activity--) ov]t ef=ts by ,russian ,gov]nm5t ag5cies1 /ate-fund$ m$ia1 ?ird-p>ty int]m$i>ies1 & paid social m$ia us]s or trolls4 7#b7 ,on ,novemb] #bd1 #bjaf1 ,! ,wa%+ton ,po/ report$ f9d+s f #b teams ( indep5d5t rese>*]s t conclud$ ,russians exploit$ ,am]ican-made te*nology plat=ms to attack ,u4,s4 democracy at a p>ticul>ly vuln]able mom5t 99 99 99 z "p ( a broadly effective /rategy ( s[+ di/ru/ 9 ,u4,s4 democracy & its lead]s44 7#c7 ,f9d+s f a #bjag /udy on ! manipulation ( public op9ion ?r\gh social m$ia conduct$ by ! ,computational ,propag&a ,rese>* ,project at ! ,ox=d ,int]net ,in/itute f\nd t ! ,kreml9 is us+ pro-,russian bots to manipulate public disc\rse to a highly t>get$ audi5ce4 ,) a sample ( ne>ly #a1cjj1jjj tweets1 rese>*]s f\nd t 9 ! #bjaf election's #c decisive ,/ates1 propag&a con/itut$ #dj p]c5t ( ! sampl$ election-relat$ tweets t w5t to ,p5nsylvanians1 #cd p]c5t to ,mi*igan vot]s1 & #cj p]c5t to ^? 9 ,wiscons94 ,9 o!r sw+ ,/ates1 ! figure rea*$ #db p]c5t 9 ,miss\ri1 #da p]c5t 9 ,florida1 #dj p]c5t 9 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 #ch p]c5t 9 ,colorado1 & #ce p]c5t 9 ,ohio4 7#d7 ,on ,septemb] #f1 #bjag1 ! nation's l>ge/ social m$ia plat=m disclos$ t betwe5 ,june #bjae & ,may #bjag1 ,russian entities pur*as$ #ajj1jjj 9 political adv]tisem5ts1 publi%+ r\ghly #c1jjj ads l9k$ to fake acc\nts associat$ ) ! ,int]net ,rese>* ,ag5cy1 a pro-,kreml9 organization4 ,accord+ to ! company1 ! ads pur*as$ focus$ on amplify+ divisive social & political messages 99 99 994 7#e7 ,9 #bjjb1 ! ,bip>tisan ,campaign ,re=m ,act became law1 e/abli%+ disclosure requirem5ts = political adv]tisem5ts di/ribut$ f a television or radio broadca/ /ation or provid] ( cable or satellite television4 ,9 #bjjc1 ! ,supreme ,c\rt upheld regulations on electione]+ communications e/abli%$ "u ! ,act1 not+ t su* requirem5ts provide ! electorate ) in=mation & insure t ! vot]s are fully in=m$ ab\t ! p]son or gr\p :o is speak+44 7#f7 ,accord+ to a /udy f ,borrell ,associates1 9 #bjaf1 #a1dae1jjj1jjj 0 sp5t on onl9e adv]tis+1 m ?an quadruple ! am\nt 9 #bjab4 7#g7 ,! rea* ( a few l>ge int]net plat=ms--l>g] ?an any broadca/1 satellite1 or cable provid]--has greatly facilitat$ ! scope & effectiv5ess ( dis9=mation campaigns4 ,= in/ance1 ! l>ge/ plat=m has ov] #baj1jjj1jjj ,am]icans us]s--ov] #afj1jjj1jjj ( !m on a daily basis4 ,by contra/1 ! l>ge/ cable television provid] has #bb1dcj1jjj subscrib]s1 :ile ! l>ge/ satellite television provid] has #ba1jjj1jjj subscrib]s4 ,& ! mo/-wat*$ television broadca/ 9 ,unit$ ,/ates hi/ory _h #aah1jjj1jjj view]s4 7#h7 ,! public nature ( broadca/ television1 radio1 & satellite ensures a level ( publicity = any political adv]tisem5t4 ,^! communications are accessible to ! press1 fact-*eck]s1 & political oppon5ts2 ?is creates /rong dis9c5tives = a c&idate to dissem9ate mat]ially false1 inflammatory1 or contradictory messages to ! public4 ,social m$ia plat=ms1 9 contra/1 c t>get portions ( ! electorate ) direct1 ephem]al adv]tisem5ts (t5 on ! basis ( private in=mation ! plat=m has on individuals1 enabl+ political adv]tisem5ts t are contradictory1 racially or socially inflammatory1 or mat]ially false4 7#i7 ,accord+ to com,score1 #b companies own #h ( ! #aj mo/ popul> sm>tphone applications z ( ,june #bjag1 includ+ ! mo/ popul> social m$ia & email s]vices--:i* deliv] in=mation & news to us]s )\t requir+ proactivity by ! us]4 ,^? same #b companies acc\nt$ = #ii p]c5t ( rev5ue gr[? f digital adv]tis+ 9 #bjaf1 includ+ #gg p]c5t ( gross sp5d+4 #gi p]c5t ( onl9e ,am]icans--repres5t+ #fh p]c5t ( all ,am]icans--use ! s+le l>ge/ social network1 :ile #ff p]c5t ( ^! us]s are mo/ likely to get _! news f t site4 7#aj7 ,9 its #bjjf rulemak+1 ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission not$ t only #ah p]c5t ( all ,am]icans cit$ ! int]net z _! lead+ s\rce ( news ab\t ! #bjjd ,presid5tial election2 by contra/1 ! ,pew ,rese>* ,c5t] f\nd t #fe p]c5t ( ,am]icans id5tifi$ an int]net-bas$ s\rce z _! lead+ s\rce ( in=mation = ! #bjaf election4 7#aa7 ,! ,f$]al ,election ,commission1 ! indep5d5t ,f$]al ag5cy *>g$ ) protect+ ! integrity ( ! ,f$]al campaign f9ance process by provid+ transp>5cy & adm9i/]+ campaign f9ance laws1 has fail$ to take action to address onl9e political adv]tisem5ts4 7#ab7 ,9 te/imony be=e ! ,s5ate ,select ,committee on ,intellig5ce titl$1 ,dis9=mation3 ,a ,prim] 9 ,russian ,active ,measures & ,influ5ce ,campaigns1 multiple exp]t witnesses te/ifi$ t :ile ! dis9=mation tactics ( =eign adv]s>ies h n necess>ily *ang$1 social m$ia s]vices n[ provide plat=ms practically purpose-built = active measures4 ,simil>ly1 z ,g54 ,kei? ,b4 ,alex&] 7,,ret471 ! =m] ,director ( ! ,national ,security ,ag5cy1 te/ifi$1 dur+ ! ,cold ,w> if ! ,soviet ,union s\ght to manipulate in=mation fl[1 x w\ld h to d s pr9cipally ?r\gh its own propag&a outlets or ?r\gh active measures t w\ld g5]ate specific news3 plant+ ( leaflets1 incit+ ( viol5ce1 creation ( o!r false mat]ials & n>ratives4 ,b ! news itself 0 h>d to manipulate because x w\ld h requir$ actual control ( ! organs ( m$ia1 :i* took long-t]m ef=ts to p5etrate4 ,today1 h[ev]1 because ! cle> majority ( ! in=mation on social m$ia sites is uncurat$ & !re is a rapid prolif]ation ( in=mation s\rces & o!r sites t c re9=ce in=mation1 !re is an increas+ likelihood t ! in=mation available to av]age consum]s may be inaccurate 7:e!r int5tionally or o!rwise7 & may be m easily manipulable ?an 9 prior eras44 7#ac7 ,curr5t regulations on political adv]tisem5ts d n provide suffici5t transp>5cy to uphold ! public's "r to be fully in=m$ ab\t political adv]tisem5ts made onl9e4 #dbjd4 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! dramatic increase 9 digital political adv]tisem5ts1 & ! gr[+ c5trality ( onl9e plat=ms 9 ! lives ( ,am]icans1 requires ! ,congress & ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission to take mean+ful action to ensure t laws & regulations provide ! acc\ntability & transp>5cy t is fundam5tal to our democracy2 7#b7 free & fair elections require bo? transp>5cy & acc\ntability :i* give ! public a "r to "k ! true s\rces ( fund+ = political adv]tisem5ts 9 ord] to make in=m$ political *oices & hold elect$ (ficials acc\ntable2 & 7#c7 transp>5cy ( fund+ = political adv]tisem5ts is ess5tial to en=ce o!r campaign f9ance laws1 includ+ ! prohibition on campaign sp5d+ by =eign nationals4 #dbje4 ,expansion ( def9ition ( public communication 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraph 7#bb7 ( section #cja ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7bb77 is am5d$ by /rik+ or satellite communication & ins]t+ satellite1 paid int]net1 or paid digital communication4 7b7 ,treatm5t ( contributions & exp5ditures ,section #cja ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,b77v71 by /rik+ on broadca/+ /ations1 or 9 newspap]s1 magaz9es1 or simil> types ( g5]al public political adv]tis+ & ins]t+ 9 any public communication2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#i77;,b7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ clause 7i7 to read z foll[s3 7i7 any news /ory1 comm5t>y1 or editorial di/ribut$ ?r\gh ! facilities ( any broadca/+ /ation or any pr9t1 onl9e1 or digital newspap]1 magaz9e1 blog1 publication1 or p]iodical1 unless su* broadca/+1 pr9t1 onl9e1 or digital facilities are own$ or controll$ by any political p>ty1 political committee1 or c&idate2 2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ on broadca/+ /ations1 or 9 newspap]s1 magaz9es1 or simil> types ( g5]al public political adv]tis+ & ins]t+ 9 any public communication4 7c7 ,disclosure & disclaim] /atem5ts ,subsection 7a7 ( section #cah ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ f9anc+ any communication ?r\gh any broadca/+ /ation1 newspap]1 magaz9e1 outdoor adv]tis+ facility1 mail+1 or any o!r type ( g5]al public political adv]tis+ & ins]t+ f9anc+ any public communication2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ solicits any contribution ?r\gh any broadca/+ /ation1 newspap]1 magaz9e1 outdoor adv]tis+ facility1 mail+1 or any o!r type ( g5]al public political adv]tis+ & ins]t+ solicits any contribution ?r\gh any public communication4 #dbjf4 ,expansion ( def9ition ( electione]+ communication 7a7 ,expansion to onl9e communications 7#a7 ,application to qualifi$ ,int]net & digital communications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subp>agraph 7,a7 ( section #cjd7;f77#c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7;f77#c77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ or satellite communication ea* place x appe>s 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 & ins]t+ satellite1 or qualifi$ int]net or digital communication4 7,b7 ,qualifi$ ,int]net or digital communication ,p>agraph 7#c7 ( section #cjd7;f7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7;f77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,d7 ,qualifi$ ,int]net or digital communication ,! t]m qualifi$ int]net or digital communication means any communication :i* is plac$ or promot$ = a fee on an onl9e plat=m 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7j77#c774 4 7#b7 ,nonapplication ( relevant electorate to onl9e communications ,section #cjd7;f77#c77;,a77i77,,iii7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7;f77#c77;,a77i77,,iii77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ any broadca/1 cable1 or satellite be=e communication4 7#c7 ,news exemption ,section #cjd7;f77#c77;,b77i7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7;f77#c77;,b77i77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7i7 a communication appe>+ 9 a news /ory1 comm5t>y1 or editorial di/ribut$ ?r\gh ! facilities ( any broadca/+ /ation or any onl9e or digital newspap]1 magaz9e1 blog1 publication1 or p]iodical1 unless su* broadca/+1 onl9e1 or digital facilities are own$ or controll$ by any political p>ty1 political committee1 or c&idate2 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to communications made on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 #dbjg4 ,application ( disclaim] /atem5ts to onl9e communications 7a7 ,cle> & conspicu\s mann] requirem5t ,subsection 7a7 ( section #cah ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabj7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ %all cle>ly /ate ea* place x appe>s 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ %all /ate 9 a cle> & conspicu\s mann]2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ flu% s5t5ce3 ,= purposes ( ?is section1 a communication does n make a /atem5t 9 a cle> & conspicu\s mann] if x is difficult to read or he> or if ! placem5t is easily ov]look$44 7b7 ,special rules = qualifi$ ,int]net or digital communications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cah ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabj7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7e7 ,special rules = qualifi$ ,int]net or digital communications 7#a7 ,special rules ) respect to /atem5ts ,9 ! case ( any qualifi$ int]net or digital communication 7z def9$ 9 section #cjd7;f77#c77;,d77 :i* is dissem9at$ ?r\gh a m$ium 9 :i* ! provision ( all ( ! in=mation specifi$ 9 ?is section is n possible1 ! communication %all1 9 a cle> & conspicu\s mann]-- 7,a7 /ate ! "n ( ! p]son :o paid = ! communication2 & 7,b7 provide a means = ! recipi5t ( ! communication to obta9 ! rema9d] ( ! in=mation requir$ "u ?is section ) m9imal ef=t & )\t receiv+ or view+ any additional mat]ial o!r ?an su* requir$ in=mation4 7#b7 ,safe h>bor = det]m9+ cle> & conspicu\s mann] ,a /atem5t 9 qualifi$ int]net or digital communication 7z def9$ 9 section #cjd7;f77#c77;,d77 %all be consid]$ to be made 9 a cle> & conspicu\s mann] z provid$ 9 subsection 7a7 if ! communication meets ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7,a7 ,text or graphic communications ,9 ! case ( a text or graphic communication1 ! /atem5t-- 7i7 appe>s 9 lett]s at lea/ z l>ge z ! majority ( ! text 9 ! communication2 & 7ii7 meets ! requirem5ts ( p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,audio communications ,9 ! case ( an audio communication1 ! /atem5t is spok5 9 a cle>ly audible & intelligible mann] at ! beg9n+ or end ( ! communication & la/s at lea/ #c seconds4 7,c7 ,video communications ,9 ! case ( a video communication :i* also includes audio1 ! /atem5t-- 7i7 is includ$ at ei!r ! beg9n+ or ! end ( ! communication2 & 7ii7 is made bo? 9-- 7,i7 a writt5 =mat t meets ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a7 & appe>s = at lea/ #d seconds2 & 7,,ii7 an audible =mat t meets ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,o!r communications ,9 ! case ( any o!r type ( communication1 ! /atem5t is at lea/ z cle> & conspicu\s z ! /atem5t specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c74 4 7#b7 ,nonapplication ( c]ta9 exceptions ,! exceptions provid$ 9 section #aaj4aa7;f77#a77;i7 & 7ii7 ( title #aa1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor to su* rules1 %all h no application to qualifi$ int]net or digital communications 7z def9$ 9 section #cjd7;f77#c77;,d7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga74 7c7 ,modification ( additional requirem5ts = c]ta9 communications ,section #cah7;d7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabj7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ :i* is transmitt$ ?r\gh radio & ins]t+ :i* is 9 an audio =mat2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ,by radio 9 ! head+ & ins]t+ ,audio =mat2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ :i* is transmitt$ ?r\gh television & ins]t+ :i* is 9 video =mat2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ,by television 9 ! head+ & ins]t+ ,video =mat2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ transmitt$ ?r\gh radio or television & ins]t+ made 9 audio or video =mat2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ?r\gh television 9 ! second s5t5ce & ins]t+ 9 video =mat4 #dbjh4 ,political record requirem5ts = onl9e plat=ms 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjd ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7j7 ,disclosure ( c]ta9 onl9e adv]tisem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,requirem5ts = onl9e plat=ms ,an onl9e plat=m %all ma9ta91 & make available = onl9e public inspection 9 ma*9e readable =mat1 a complete record ( any reque/ to pur*ase on su* onl9e plat=m a qualifi$ political adv]tisem5t :i* is made by a p]son ^: aggregate reque/s to pur*ase qualifi$ political adv]tisem5ts on su* onl9e plat=m dur+ ! cal5d> ye> exce$s #ejj4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts = adv]tis]s ,any p]son :o reque/s to pur*ase a qualifi$ political adv]tisem5t on an onl9e plat=m %all provide ! onl9e plat=m ) su* in=mation z is necess>y = ! onl9e plat=m to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,cont5ts ( record ,a record ma9ta9$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all conta9-- 7,a7 a digital copy ( ! qualifi$ political adv]tisem5t2 7,b7 a description ( ! audi5ce t>get$ by ! adv]tisem5t1 ! numb] ( views g5]at$ f ! adv]tisem5t1 & ! date & "t t ! adv]tisem5t is fir/ display$ & la/ display$2 & 7,c7 in=mation reg>d+-- 7i7 ! av]age rate *>g$ = ! adv]tisem5t2 7ii7 ! "n ( ! c&idate to :i* ! adv]tisem5t ref]s & ! (fice to :i* ! c&idate is seek+ election1 ! election to :i* ! adv]tisem5t ref]s1 or ! national legislative issue to :i* ! adv]tisem5t ref]s 7z applicable72 7iii7 9 ! case ( a reque/ made by1 or on behalf (1 a c&idate1 ! "n ( ! c&idate1 ! au?oriz$ committee ( ! c&idate1 & ! treasur] ( su* committee2 & 7iv7 9 ! case ( any reque/ n describ$ 9 clause 7iii71 ! "n ( ! p]son pur*as+ ! adv]tisem5t1 ! "n & address ( a contact p]son = su* p]son1 & a li/ ( ! *ief executive (fic]s or memb]s ( ! executive committee or ( ! bo>d ( directors ( su* p]son4 7#c7 ,onl9e plat=m ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m onl9e plat=m means any public-fac+ website1 web application1 or digital application 7includ+ a social network1 ad network1 or se>* eng9e7 :i*-- 7,a7 sells qualifi$ political adv]tisem5ts2 & 7,b7 has #ej1jjj1jjj or m unique mon?ly ,unit$ ,/ates visitors or us]s = a majority ( mon?s dur+ ! prec$+ #ab mon?s4 7#d7 ,qualifi$ political adv]tisem5t ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m qualifi$ political adv]tisem5t means any adv]tisem5t 7includ+ se>* eng9e m>ket+1 display adv]tisem5ts1 video adv]tisem5ts1 native adv]tisem5ts1 & sponsor%ips7 t-- 7,a7 is made by or on behalf ( a c&idate2 or 7,b7 communicates a message relat+ to any political matt] ( national importance1 includ+-- 7i7 a c&idate2 7ii7 any election to ,f$]al (fice2 or 7iii7 a national legislative issue ( public importance4 7#e7 ,"t to ma9ta9 file ,! in=mation requir$ "u ?is subsection %all be made available z soon z possible & %all be reta9$ by ! onl9e plat=m = a p]iod ( n less ?an #d ye>s4 7#f7 ,safe h>bor = plat=ms mak+ be/ ef=ts to id5tify reque/s :i* are subject to record ma9t5ance requirem5ts 7,a7 ,availability ( safe h>bor ,9 accordance ) rules e/abli%$ by ! ,commission1 if an onl9e plat=m %[s t ! plat=m us$ be/ ef=ts to det]m9e :e!r or n a reque/ to pur*ase a qualifi$ political adv]tisem5t 0 subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection1 ! onl9e plat=m %all n be consid]$ to be 9 violation ( su* requirem5ts4 7,b7 ,special rules = disbursem5t paid ) cr$it c>d ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 an onl9e plat=m %all be consid]$ to h us$ be/ ef=ts 9 ! case ( a pur*ase ( a qualifi$ political adv]tisem5t :i* is made ) a cr$it c>d if-- 7i7 ! individual or entity mak+ su* pur*ase is requir$1 at ! "t ( mak+ su* pur*ase1 to disclose ! cr$it v]ification value ( su* cr$it c>d2 & 7ii7 ! bill+ address associat$ ) su* cr$it c>d is locat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates or1 9 ! case ( a pur*ase made by an individual :o is a ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5 liv+ outside ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! individual provides ! onl9e plat=m ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates mail+ address ! individual uses = vot] regi/ration purposes4 7#g7 ,p5alties ,= p5alties = failure by onl9e plat=ms1 & p]sons reque/+ to pur*ase a qualifi$ political adv]tisem5t on onl9e plat=ms1 to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection1 see section #cji4 4 7b7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all e/abli% rules-- 7#a7 requir+ common data =mats = ! record requir$ to be ma9ta9$ "u section #cjd7;j7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7z add$ by subsection 7a77 s t all onl9e plat=ms submit & ma9ta9 data onl9e 9 a common1 ma*9e-readable & publicly accessible =mat2 7#b7 e/abli%+ se>* int]face requirem5ts relat+ to su* record1 includ+ se>*es by c&idate "n1 issue1 pur*as]1 & date2 & 7#c7 e/abli%+ ! crit]ia = ! safe h>bor exception provid$ "u p>agraph 7#f7 ( section #cjd7;j7 ( su* ,act 7z add$ by subsection 7a774 7c7 ,report+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & biannually !reaft]1 ! ,*airman ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all submit a report to ,congress on-- 7#a7 matt]s relat+ to compliance ) & ! en=cem5t ( ! requirem5ts ( section #cjd7;j7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga1 z add$ by subsection 7a72 7#b7 recomm5dations = any modifications to su* section to assi/ 9 c>ry+ out its purposes2 & 7#c7 id5tify+ ways to br+ transp>5cy & acc\ntability to political adv]tisem5ts di/ribut$ onl9e = free4 #dbji4 ,prev5t+ contributions1 exp5ditures1 indep5d5t exp5ditures1 & disbursem5ts = electione]+ communications by =eign nationals 9 ! =m ( onl9e adv]tis+ ,section #cai ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaba71 z am5d$ by section #daja7;a77#b7 & section #daja7;b71 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7e7 ,responsibilities ( broadca/ /ations1 provid]s ( cable & satellite television1 & onl9e plat=ms ,ea* television or radio broadca/ /ation1 provid] ( cable or satellite television1 or onl9e plat=m 7z def9$ 9 section #cjd7;j77#c77 %all make reasonable ef=ts to ensure t communications describ$ 9 section #cah7;a7 & made available by su* /ation1 provid]1 or plat=m are n pur*as$ by a =eign national1 directly or indirectly4 4 ,d ,/& ,by ,e ,ad #dcja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,/& ,by ,e ,ad ,act4 #dcjb4 ,/& ,by ,e ,ad 7a7 ,exp&$ disclaim] requirem5ts = c]ta9 communications ,section #cah ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabj71 z am5d$ by section #dbjg7;b77#a71 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7f72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7e7 ,exp&$ disclaim] requirem5ts = communications n au?oriz$ by c&idates or committees 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#f71 any communication describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 ( subsection 7a7 :i* is transmitt$ 9 an audio or video =mat 7includ+ an ,int]net or digital communication71 or :i* is an ,int]net or digital communication transmitt$ 9 a text or graphic =mat1 %all include1 9 addition to ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#c7 ( subsection 7a71 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! individual disclosure /atem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 7if ! p]son pay+ = ! communication is an individual7 or ! organizational disclosure /atem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 7if ! p]son pay+ = ! communication is n an individual74 7,b7 ,if ! communication is transmitt$ 9 a video =mat1 or is an ,int]net or digital communication :i* is transmitt$ 9 a text or graphic =mat1 & is paid = 9 :ole or 9 "p ) a paym5t :i* is treat$ z a campaign-relat$ disbursem5t "u section #cbd-- 7i7 ! ,top ,five ,fund]s li/ 7if applicable72 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a communication :i*1 z det]m9$ on ! basis ( crit]ia e/abli%$ 9 regulations issu$ by ! ,commission1 is ( su* %ort duration t includ+ ! ,top ,five ,fund]s li/ 9 ! communication w\ld con/itute a h>d%ip to ! p]son pay+ = ! communication by requir+ a disproportionate am\nt ( ! cont5t ( ! communication to consi/ ( ! ,top ,five ,fund]s li/1 ! "n ( a website :i* conta9s ! ,top ,five ,fund]s li/ 7if applicable7 or1 9 ! case ( an ,int]net or digital communication1 a hyp]l9k to su* website4 7,c7 ,if ! communication is transmitt$ 9 an audio =mat & is paid = 9 :ole or 9 "p ) a paym5t :i* is treat$ z a campaign-relat$ disbursem5t "u section #cbd-- 7i7 ! ,top ,two ,fund]s li/ 7if applicable72 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a communication :i*1 z det]m9$ on ! basis ( crit]ia e/abli%$ 9 regulations issu$ by ! ,commission1 is ( su* %ort duration t includ+ ! ,top ,two ,fund]s li/ 9 ! communication w\ld con/itute a h>d%ip to ! p]son pay+ = ! communication by requir+ a disproportionate am\nt ( ! cont5t ( ! communication to consi/ ( ! ,top ,two ,fund]s li/1 ! "n ( a website :i* conta9s ! ,top ,two ,fund]s li/ 7if applicable74 7#b7 ,disclosure /atem5ts describ$ 7,a7 ,individual disclosure /atem5ts ,! individual disclosure /atem5t describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph is ! foll[+3 ,i am 1 & ,i approve ?is message41 ) ! blank fill$ 9 ) ! "n ( ! applicable individual4 7,b7 ,organizational disclosure /atem5ts ,! organizational disclosure /atem5t describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph is ! foll[+3 ,i am 1 ! ( 1 & approves ?is message41 )-- 7i7 ! fir/ blank to be fill$ 9 ) ! "n ( ! applicable individual2 7ii7 ! second blank to be fill$ 9 ) ! title ( ! applicable individual2 & 7iii7 ! ?ird & f\r? blank ea* to be fill$ 9 ) ! "n ( ! organization or o!r p]son pay+ = ! communication4 7#c7 ,me?od ( conveyance ( /atem5t 7,a7 ,communications 9 text or graphic =mat ,9 ! case ( a communication to :i* ?is subsection applies :i* is transmitt$ 9 a text or graphic =mat1 ! disclosure /atem5ts requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all appe> 9 lett]s at lea/ z l>ge z ! majority ( ! text 9 ! communication4 7,b7 ,communications transmitt$ 9 audio =mat ,9 ! case ( a communication to :i* ?is subsection applies :i* is transmitt$ 9 an audio =mat1 ! disclosure /atem5ts requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be made by audio by ! applicable individual 9 a cle> & conspicu\s mann]4 7,c7 ,communications transmitt$ 9 video =mat ,9 ! case ( a communication to :i* ?is subsection applies :i* is transmitt$ 9 a video =mat1 ! in=mation requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 %all appe> 9 writ+ at ! end ( ! communication or 9 a crawl along ! bottom ( ! communication 9 a cle> & conspicu\s mann]1 ) a reasonable degree ( color contra/ betwe5 ! backgr\nd & ! pr9t$ /atem5t1 = a p]iod ( at lea/ #f seconds2 & 7ii7 %all also be convey$ by an unobscur$1 full-scre5 view ( ! applicable individual or by ! applicable individual mak+ ! /atem5t 9 voice-ov] accompani$ by a cle>ly id5tifiable photograph or simil> image ( ! individual1 except 9 ! case ( a ,top ,five ,fund]s li/4 7#d7 ,applicable individual def9$ ,! t]m applicable individual means1 ) respect to a communication to :i* ?is subsection applies-- 7,a7 if ! communication is paid = by an individual1 ! individual involv$2 7,b7 if ! communication is paid = by a corporation1 ! *ief executive (fic] ( ! corporation 7or1 if ! corporation does n h a *ief executive (fic]1 ! highe/ rank+ (ficial ( ! corporation72 7,c7 if ! communication is paid = by a labor organization1 ! highe/ rank+ (fic] ( ! labor organization2 & 7,d7 if ! communication is paid = by any o!r p]son1 ! highe/ rank+ (ficial ( su* p]son4 7#e7 ,top ,five ,fund]s li/ & ,top ,two ,fund]s li/ def9$ 7,a7 ,top ,five ,fund]s li/ ,! t]m ,top ,five ,fund]s li/ means1 ) respect to a communication :i* is paid = 9 :ole or 9 "p ) a campaign-relat$ disbursem5t 7z def9$ 9 section #cbd71 a li/ ( ! five p]sons :o1 dur+ ! #ab-mon? p]iod end+ on ! date ( ! disbursem5t1 provid$ ! l>ge/ paym5ts ( any type 9 an aggregate am\nt equal to or exce$+ #aj1jjj to ! p]son :o is pay+ = ! communication & ! am\nt ( ! paym5ts ea* su* p]son provid$4 ,if two or m p provid$ ! fif? l>ge/ ( su* paym5ts1 ! p]son pay+ = ! communication %all select "o ( ^? p]sons to be includ$ on ! ,top ,five ,fund]s li/4 7,b7 ,top ,two ,fund]s li/ ,! t]m ,top ,two ,fund]s li/ means1 ) respect to a communication :i* is paid = 9 :ole or 9 "p ) a campaign-relat$ disbursem5t 7z def9$ 9 section #cbd71 a li/ ( ! p]sons :o1 dur+ ! #ab-mon? p]iod end+ on ! date ( ! disbursem5t1 provid$ ! l>ge/ & ! second l>ge/ paym5ts ( any type 9 an aggregate am\nt equal to or exce$+ #aj1jjj to ! p]son :o is pay+ = ! communication & ! am\nt ( ! paym5ts ea* su* p]son provid$4 ,if two or m p]sons provid$ ! second l>ge/ ( su* paym5ts1 ! p]son pay+ = ! communication %all select "o ( ^? p]sons to be includ$ on ! ,top ,two ,fund]s li/4 7,c7 ,exclusion ( c]ta9 paym5ts ,= purposes ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 9 det]m9+ ! am\nt ( paym5ts made by a p]son to a p]son pay+ = a communication1 !re %all be exclud$ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,any am\nts provid$ 9 ! ord9>y c\rse ( any trade or bus9ess conduct$ by ! p]son pay+ = ! communication or 9 ! =m ( inve/m5ts 9 ! p]son pay+ = ! communication4 7ii7 ,any paym5t :i* ! p]son prohibit$1 9 writ+1 f be+ us$ = campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts1 b only if ! p]son pay+ = ! communication agre$ to foll[ ! prohibition & deposit$ ! paym5t 9 an acc\nt :i* is segregat$ f any acc\nt us$ to make campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts4 7#f7 ,special rules = c]ta9 communications 7,a7 ,exception = communications paid = by political p>ties & c]ta9 political committees ,?is subsection does n apply to any communication to :i* subsection 7d77#b7 applies4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ( video communications la/+ #aj seconds or less ,9 ! case ( a communication to :i* ?is subsection applies :i* is transmitt$ 9 a video =mat1 or is an ,int]net or digital communication :i* is transmitt$ 9 a text or graphic =mat1 ! communication %all meet ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7i7 ,! communication %all include ! individual disclosure /atem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 7if ! p]son pay+ = ! communication is an individual7 or ! organizational disclosure /atem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 7if ! p]son pay+ = ! communication is n an individual74 7ii7 ,! /atem5t describ$ 9 clause 7i7 %all appe> 9 writ+ at ! end ( ! communication1 or 9 a crawl along ! bottom ( ! communication1 9 a cle> & conspicu\s mann]1 ) a reasonable degree ( color contra/ betwe5 ! backgr\nd & ! pr9t$ /atem5t1 = a p]iod ( at lea/ #d seconds4 7iii7 ,! communication %all include1 9 a cle> & conspicu\s mann]1 a website address ) a l&+ page :i* w provide all ( ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to ! communication4 ,su* address %all appe> = ! full duration ( ! communication4 7iv7 ,to ! ext5t t ! =mat 9 :i* ! communication is made p]mits ! use ( a hyp]l9k1 ! communication %all include a hyp]l9k to ! website address describ$ 9 clause 7iii74 4 7b7 ,application ( exp&$ requirem5ts to public communications consi/+ ( campaign-,relat$ disbursem5ts ,section #cah7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabj7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ = ! purpose ( f9anc+ communications expressly advocat+ ! election or defeat ( a cle>ly id5tifi$ c&idate & ins]t+ = a campaign-relat$ disbursem5t1 z def9$ 9 section #cbd1 consi/+ ( a public communication4 7c7 ,exception = communications paid = by political p>ties & c]ta9 political committees ,section #cah7;d77#b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabj7;d77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ o!rs & ins]t+ c]ta9 political committees2 7#b7 by /rik+ ,any communication & ins]t+ 7,a7 ,any communication2 7#c7 by ins]t+ :i* 7except to ! ext5t provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77 is paid = by a political committee 7includ+ a political committee ( a political p>ty7 & aft] subsection 7a72 7#d7 by /rik+ or o!r p]son ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,b7 7i7 ,?is p>agraph does n apply to a communication paid = 9 :ole or 9 "p dur+ a cal5d> ye> ) a campaign-relat$ disbursem5t1 b only if ! cov]$ organization mak+ ! campaign-relat$ disbursem5t made campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts 7z def9$ 9 section #cbd7 aggregat+ m ?an #aj1jjj dur+ su* cal5d> ye>4 7ii7 ,= purposes ( clause 7i71 9 det]m9+ ! am\nt ( campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts made by a cov]$ organization dur+ a ye>1 !re %all be exclud$ ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,any am\nts receiv$ by ! cov]$ organization 9 ! ord9>y c\rse ( any trade or bus9ess conduct$ by ! cov]$ organization or 9 ! =m ( inve/m5ts 9 ! cov]$ organization4 7,,ii7 ,any am\nts receiv$ by ! cov]$ organization f a p]son :o prohibit$1 9 writ+1 ! organization f us+ su* am\nts = campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts1 b only if ! cov]$ organization agre$ to foll[ ! prohibition & deposit$ ! am\nts 9 an acc\nt :i* is segregat$ f any acc\nt us$ to make campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts4 4 #dcjc4 ,disclaim] requirem5ts = communications made ?r\gh pr]ecord$ telephone calls 7a7 ,application ( requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cah7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabj7;a771 z am5d$ by section #dbje7;c71 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] public communication ea* place x appe>s ! foll[+3 7includ+ a telephone call consi/+ 9 sub/antial "p ( a pr]ecord$ audio message74 7#b7 ,application to communications subject to exp&$ disclaim] requirem5ts ,section #cah7;e77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabj7;e77#a771 z add$ by section #dcjb7;a71 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ :i* is transmitt$ 9 an audio or video =mat & ins]t+ :i* is transmitt$ 9 an audio or video =mat or :i* consi/s ( a telephone call consi/+ 9 sub/antial "p ( a pr]ecord$ audio message4 7b7 ,treatm5t z communication transmitt$ 9 audio =mat 7#a7 ,communications by c&idates or au?oriz$ p]sons ,section #cah7;d7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabj7;d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,pr]ecord$ telephone calls ,any communication describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 ( subsection 7a7 7o!r ?an a communication :i* is subject to subsection 7e77 :i* is a telephone call consi/+ 9 sub/antial "p ( a pr]ecord$ audio message %all include1 9 addition to ! requirem5ts ( su* p>agraph1 ! audio /atem5t requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 or ! audio /atem5t requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 7:i*ev] is applicable71 except t ! /atem5t %all be made at ! beg9n+ ( ! telephone call4 4 7#b7 ,communications subject to exp&$ disclaim] requirem5ts ,section #cah7;e77#c7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabj7;e77#c771 z add$ by section #dcjb7;a71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,d7 ,pr]ecord$ telephone calls ,9 ! case ( a communication to :i* ?is subsection applies :i* is a telephone call consi/+ 9 sub/antial "p ( a pr]ecord$ audio message1 ! communication %all be consid]$ to be transmitt$ 9 an audio =mat4 4 #dcjd4 ,no expansion ( p]sons subject to disclaim] requirem5ts on ,int]net communications ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle may be con/ru$ to require any p]son :o is n requir$ "u section #cah ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7z provid$ "u section #aaj4aa ( title #aa ( ! ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations7 to include a disclaim] on communications made by ! p]son ?r\gh ! int]net to include any disclaim] on any su* communications4 #dcje4 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle %all apply ) respect to communications made on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj1 & %all take effect )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission has promulgat$ regulations to c>ry out su* am5dm5ts4 ,e ,secret ,money ,transp>5cy #ddja4 ,repeal ( re/riction ( use ( funds by ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice to br+ transp>5cy to political activity ( c]ta9 nonpr(it organizations ,section #abd ( ! ,f9ancial ,s]vices & ,g5]al ,gov]nm5t ,appropriations ,act1 #bjai 7division ,d ( ,public ,law #aaf-f7 is h]eby repeal$4 #ddjb4 ,repeal ( ,rev5ue ,proc$ure ,t ,elim9at$ ,requirem5t to ,report ,in=mation ,reg>d+ ,contributors to ,c]ta9 ,tax-,exempt ,organizations ,rev5ue ,proc$ure #bjah-ch %all h no =ce & effect4 ,f ,%>ehold] ,"r-to-,"k #deja4 ,repeal ( re/riction on use ( funds by ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission to ensure %>ehold]s ( corporations h k ( corporation political activity ,section #fbi ( ! ,f9ancial ,s]vices & ,g5]al ,gov]nm5t ,appropriations ,act1 #bjai 7division ,d ( ,public ,law #aaf-f7 is h]eby repeal$4 #dejb4 ,assessm5t ( %>ehold] pref]5ces = disbursem5ts = political purposes 7a7 ,assessm5t requir$ ,! ,securities ,ex*ange ,act ( #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;a et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #aj;,d ! foll[+3 #aj;,e4 ,assessm5t ( %>ehold] pref]5ces = disbursem5ts = political purposes 7a7 ,assessm5t requir$ be=e mak+ a disbursem5t = a political purpose 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,an issu] ) an equity security li/$ on a national securities ex*ange may n make a disbursem5t = a political purpose unless-- 7,a7 ! issu] has 9 place proc$ures to assess ! pref]5ces ( ! %>ehold]s ( ! issu] ) respect to mak+ su* disbursem5ts2 & 7,b7 su* an assessm5t has be5 made )9 ! #a-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date ( su* disbursem5t4 7#b7 ,treatm5t ( issu]s ^: %>ehold]s are prohibit$ f express+ pref]5ces ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 an issu] describ$ "u su* p>agraph ) proc$ures 9 place to assess ! pref]5ces ( its %>ehold]s ) respect to mak+ disbursem5ts = political purposes %all n be consid]$ to meet ! requirem5ts ( su* p>agraph if a majority ( ! numb] ( ! out/&+ equity securities ( ! issu] are held by p]sons :o are prohibit$ f express+ p>tisan or political pref]5ces by law1 contract1 or ! requirem5t to meet a fiduci>y duty4 7b7 ,assessm5t requirem5ts ,! assessm5t describ$ "u subsection 7a7 %all assess-- 7#a7 :i* types ( disbursem5ts = a political purpose ! %>ehold] believes ! issu] %\ld make2 7#b7 :e!r ! %>ehold] believes t su* disbursem5ts %\ld be made 9 support (1 or 9 opposition to1 ,republican1 ,democratic1 ,indep5d5t1 or o!r political p>ty c&idates & political committees2 7#c7 :e!r ! %>ehold] believes t su* disbursem5ts %\ld be made ) respect to elections = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local (fice2 & 7#d7 su* o!r in=mation z ! ,commission may specify1 by rule4 7c7 ,disbursem5t = a political purpose def9$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m disbursem5t = a political purpose means any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a disbursem5t = an indep5d5t exp5diture1 z def9$ 9 section #cja7ag7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7ag774 7,b7 ,a disbursem5t = an electione]+ communication1 z def9$ 9 section #cjd7;f7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7;f774 7,c7 ,a disbursem5t = any public communication1 z def9$ 9 section #cja7bb7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7bb7-- 7i7 :i* expressly advocates ! election or defeat ( a cle>ly id5tifi$ c&idate = election = ,f$]al (fice1 or is ! functional equival5t ( express advocacy because1 :5 tak5 z a :ole1 x c be int]pret$ by a reasonable p]son only z advocat+ ! election or defeat ( a c&idate = election = ,f$]al (fice2 or 7ii7 :i* ref]s to a cle>ly id5tifi$ c&idate = election = ,f$]al (fice & :i* promotes or support a c&idate = t (fice1 or attacks or opposes a c&idate = t (fice1 )\t reg>d to :e!r ! communication expressly advocates a vote = or aga9/ a c&idate = t (fice4 7,d7 ,any o!r disbursem5t :i* is made = ! purpose ( influ5c+ ! outcome ( an election = a public (fice4 7,e7 ,any transf] ( funds to ano!r p]son :i* is made ) ! int5t t su* p]son w use ! funds to make a disbursem5t describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d71 or ) ! k t ! p]son w use ! funds to make su* a disbursem5t4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,! t]m disbursem5t = a political purpose does n include any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,any disbursem5t made f a sep>ate segregat$ fund ( ! corporation "u section #caf ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaah74 7,b7 ,any transf] ( funds to ano!r p]son :i* is made 9 a comm]cial transaction 9 ! ord9>y c\rse ( any trade or bus9ess conduct$ by ! corporation or 9 ! =m ( inve/m5ts made by ! corporation4 7,c7 ,any transf] ( funds to ano!r p]son :i* is subject to a writt5 prohibition aga9/ ! use ( ! funds = a disbursem5t = a political purpose4 7d7 ,o!r def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ea* ( ! t]ms c&idate1 election1 political committee1 & political p>ty has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m "u section #cja ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t to ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga to prohibit disbursem5ts by corporations fail+ to assess pref]5ces ,section #caf ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaah7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7d7 ,prohibit+ disbursem5ts by corporations fail+ to assess %>ehold] pref]5ces 7#a7 ,prohibition ,x %all be unlawful = a corporation to make a disbursem5t = a political purpose unless ! corporation has 9 place proc$ures to assess ! pref]5ces ( its %>ehold]s ) respect to mak+ su* disbursem5ts1 z provid$ 9 section #aj;,e ( ! ,securities ,ex*ange ,act ( #aicd4 7#b7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m disbursem5t = a political purpose has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aj;,e7c7 ( ! ,securities ,ex*ange ,act ( #aicd4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to disbursem5ts made on or aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjai4 ,g ,disclosure ( ,political ,sp5d+ by ,gov]nm5t ,contractors #dfja4 ,repeal ( re/riction on use ( funds to require disclosure ( political sp5d+ by gov]nm5t contractors ,section #gce ( ! ,f9ancial ,s]vices & ,g5]al ,gov]nm5t ,appropriations ,act1 #bjai 7division ,d ( ,public ,law #aaf-f7 is h]eby repeal$4 ,h ,limitation & ,disclosure ,requirem5ts = ,presid5tial ,inaugural ,committees #dgja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,presid5tial ,inaugural ,committee ,ov]sight ,act4 #dgjb4 ,limitations & disclosure ( c]ta9 donations to1 & disbursem5ts by1 ,inaugural ,committees 7a7 ,requirem5ts = ,inaugural ,committees ,title ,,iii ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #cbe4 ,inaugural committees 7a7 ,prohibit$ donations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,x %all be unlawful-- 7,a7 = an ,inaugural ,committee-- 7i7 to solicit1 accept1 or receive a donation f a p]son t is n an individual2 or 7ii7 to solicit1 accept1 or receive a donation f a =eign national2 7,b7 = a p]son-- 7i7 to make a donation to an ,inaugural ,committee 9 ! "n ( ano!r p]son1 or to kn[+ly au?orize 8 or h] "n to be us$ to effect su* a donation2 7ii7 to kn[+ly accept a donation to an ,inaugural ,committee made by a p]son 9 ! "n ( ano!r p]son2 or 7iii7 to conv]t a donation to an ,inaugural ,committee to p]sonal use z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,c7 = a =eign national to1 directly or indirectly1 make a donation1 or make an express or impli$ promise to make a donation1 to an ,inaugural ,committee4 7#b7 ,conv]sion ( donation to p]sonal use ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a77;,b77iii71 a donation %all be consid]$ to be conv]t$ to p]sonal use if any "p ( ! donat$ am\nt is us$ to fulfill a commitm5t1 obligation1 or exp5se ( a p]son t w\ld exi/ irrespective ( ! responsibilities ( ! ,inaugural ,committee "u *apt] #e ( title #cf1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,no effect on disbursem5t ( unus$ funds to nonpr(it organizations ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection may be con/ru$ to prohibit an ,inaugural ,committee f disburs+ unus$ funds to an organization :i* is describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & is exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code4 7b7 ,limitation on donations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,x %all be unlawful = an individual to make donations to an ,inaugural ,committee :i*1 9 ! aggregate1 exce$ #ej1jjj4 7#b7 ,index+ ,at ! beg9n+ ( ea* ,presid5tial election ye> 7beg9n+ ) #bjbd71 ! am\nt describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be increas$ by ! cumulative p]c5t diff]5ce det]m9$ 9 section #cae7;c77#a77;,a7 s9ce ! previ\s ,presid5tial election ye>4 ,if any am\nt aft] su* increase is n a multiple ( #a1jjj1 su* am\nt %all be r\nd$ to ! ne>e/ multiple ( #a1jjj4 7c7 ,disclosure ( c]ta9 donations & disbursem5ts 7#a7 ,donations ov] #a1jjj 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an ,inaugural ,committee %all file ) ! ,commission a report disclos+ any donation by an individual to ! committee 9 an am\nt ( #a1jjj or m n lat] ?an #bd h\rs aft] ! receipt ( su* donation4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ( report ,a report fil$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all conta9-- 7i7 ! am\nt ( ! donation2 7ii7 ! date ! donation is receiv$2 & 7iii7 ! "n & address ( ! individual mak+ ! donation4 7#b7 ,f9al report ,n lat] ?an ! date t is #ij days aft] ! date ( ! ,presid5tial inaugural c]emony1 ! ,inaugural ,committee %all file ) ! ,commission a report conta9+ ! foll[+ in=mation3 7,a7 ,= ea* donation ( money or any?+ ( value made to ! committee 9 an aggregate am\nt equal to or great] ?an #bjj-- 7i7 ! am\nt ( ! donation2 7ii7 ! date ! donation is receiv$2 & 7iii7 ! "n & address ( ! individual mak+ ! donation4 7,b7 ,! total am\nt ( all disbursem5ts1 & all disbursem5ts 9 ! foll[+ categories3 7i7 ,disbursem5ts made to meet committee op]at+ exp5ses4 7ii7 ,repaym5t ( all loans4 7iii7 ,donation refunds & o!r (fsets to donations4 7iv7 ,any o!r disbursem5ts4 7,c7 ,! "n & address ( ea* p]son-- 7i7 to :om a disbursem5t 9 an aggregate am\nt or value 9 excess ( #bjj is made by ! committee to meet a committee op]at+ exp5se1 toge!r ) date1 am\nt1 & purpose ( su* op]at+ exp5se2 7ii7 :o receives a loan repaym5t f ! committee1 toge!r ) ! date & am\nt ( su* loan repaym5t2 7iii7 :o receives a donation refund or o!r (fset to donations f ! committee1 toge!r ) ! date & am\nt ( su* disbursem5t2 & 7iv7 to :om any o!r disbursem5t 9 an aggregate am\nt or value 9 excess ( #bjj is made by ! committee1 toge!r ) ! date & am\nt ( su* disbursem5t4 7d7 ,def9itions ,= purposes ( ?is section3 7#a7 7,a7 ,! t]m donation includes-- 7i7 any gift1 subscription1 loan1 advance1 or deposit ( money or any?+ ( value made by any p]son to ! committee2 or 7ii7 ! paym5t by any p]son ( comp5sation = ! p]sonal s]vices ( ano!r p]son :i* are r5d]$ to ! committee )\t *>ge = any purpose4 7,b7 ,! t]m donation does n include ! value ( s]vices provid$ )\t comp5sation by any individual :o volunte]s on behalf ( ! committee4 7#b7 ,! t]m =eign national has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m by section #cai7;b74 7#c7 ,! t]m ,inaugural ,committee has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m by section #eja ( title #cf1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 4 7b7 ,confirm+ am5dm5t relat$ to report+ requirem5ts ,section #cjd ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7h72 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7i7 z subsection 7h74 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat$ to /atus ( committee ,section #eaj ( title #cf1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #eaj4 ,disclosure ( & prohibition on c]ta9 donations ,a committee %all n be consid]$ to be ! ,inaugural ,committee = purposes ( ?is *apt] unless ! committee agrees to1 & meets1 ! requirem5ts ( section #cbe ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga4 4 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act %all apply ) respect to ,inaugural ,committees e/abli%$ "u *apt] #e ( title #cf1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = inaugurations held 9 #bjba & any succe$+ ye>4 ,i ,sev]ability #dhja4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is title or am5dm5t made by ?is title1 or ! application ( a provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ?is title & am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 & ! application ( ! provisions & am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 ,v ,campaign ,f9ance ,emp[]m5t ,subtitle ,a--,f9d+s ,relat+ to ,citiz5s ,unit$ ,decision ,sec4 #ejja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to ,citiz5s ,unit$ decision4 ,subtitle ,b--,congressional ,elections ,sec4 #eajj4 ,%ort title4 ,"p #a--,my ,voice ,v\*] ,pilot ,program ,sec4 #eaja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( pilot program4 ,sec4 #eajb4 ,v\*] program describ$4 ,sec4 #eajc4 ,reports4 ,sec4 #eajd4 ,def9itions4 ,"p #b--,small ,doll> ,f9anc+ ( ,congressional ,election ,campaigns ,sec4 #eaaa4 ,b5efits & eligibility requirem5ts = c&idates4 ,title ,v--,small ,doll> ,f9anc+ ( ,congressional ,election ,campaigns ,subtitle ,a--,b5efits ,sec4 #eja4 ,b5efits = p>ticipat+ c&idates4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,proc$ures = mak+ paym5ts4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,use ( funds4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,qualifi$ small doll> contributions describ$4 ,subtitle ,b--,eligibility & ,c]tification ,sec4 #eaa4 ,eligibility4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,qualify+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,c]tification4 ,subtitle ,c--,requirem5ts = ,c&idates ,c]tifi$ z ,p>ticipat+ ,c&idates ,sec4 #eba4 ,contribution & exp5diture requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #ebb4 ,adm9i/ration ( campaign4 ,sec4 #ebc4 ,prev5t+ unnecess>y sp5d+ ( public funds4 ,sec4 #ebd4 ,remitt+ unsp5t funds aft] election4 ,subtitle ,d--,enhanc$ ,mat* ,support ,sec4 #eca4 ,enhanc$ support = g5]al election4 ,sec4 #ecb4 ,eligibility4 ,sec4 #ecc4 ,am\nt4 ,sec4 #ecd4 ,waiv] ( au?ority to reta9 portion ( unsp5t funds aft] election4 ,subtitle ,e--,adm9i/rative ,provisions ,sec4 #eda4 ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund4 ,sec4 #edb4 ,reviews & reports by ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice4 ,sec4 #edc4 ,adm9i/ration by ,commission4 ,sec4 #edd4 ,violations & p5alties4 ,sec4 #ede4 ,appeals process4 ,sec4 #edf4 ,index+ ( am\nts4 ,sec4 #edg4 ,election cycle def9$4 ,sec4 #eaab4 ,contributions & exp5ditures by multic&idate & political p>ty committees on behalf ( p>ticipat+ c&idates4 ,sec4 #eaac4 ,prohibit+ use ( contributions by p>ticipat+ c&idates = purposes o!r ?an campaign = election4 ,sec4 #eaad4 ,assessm5ts aga9/ f9es & p5alties4 ,sec4 #eaae4 ,/udy & report on small doll> f9anc+ program4 ,sec4 #eaaf4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,c--,presid5tial ,elections ,sec4 #ebjj4 ,%ort title4 ,"p #a--,prim>y ,elections ,sec4 #ebja4 ,increase 9 & modifications to mat*+ paym5ts4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 ,eligibility requirem5ts = mat*+ paym5ts4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,repeal ( exp5diture limitations4 ,sec4 #ebjd4 ,p]iod ( availability ( mat*+ paym5ts4 ,sec4 #ebje4 ,exam9ation & audits ( mat*able contributions4 ,sec4 #ebjf4 ,modification to limitation on contributions = ,presid5tial prim>y c&idates4 ,sec4 #ebjg4 ,use ( ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund z s\rce ( paym5ts4 ,"p #b--;,g5]al ,elections ,sec4 #ebaa4 ,modification ( eligibility requirem5ts = public f9anc+4 ,sec4 #ebab4 ,repeal ( exp5diture limitations & use ( qualifi$ campaign contributions4 ,sec4 #ebac4 ,mat*+ paym5ts & o!r modifications to paym5t am\nts4 ,sec4 #ebad4 ,increase 9 limit on coord9at$ p>ty exp5ditures4 ,sec4 #ebae4 ,e/abli%m5t ( uni=m date = release ( paym5ts4 ,sec4 #ebaf4 ,am\nts 9 ,presid5tial ,election ,campaign ,fund4 ,sec4 #ebag4 ,use ( g5]al election paym5ts = g5]al election legal & acc\nt+ compliance4 ,sec4 #ebah4 ,use ( ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund z s\rce ( paym5ts4 ,"p #c--;,effective ,date ,sec4 #ebba4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,d--,p]sonal ,use ,s]vices z ,au?oriz$ ,campaign ,exp5ditures ,sec4 #ecja4 ,%ort title2 f9d+s2 purpose4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,treatm5t ( paym5ts = *ild c>e & o!r p]sonal use s]vices z au?oriz$ campaign exp5diture4 ,subtitle ,e--,emp[]+ small doll> donations ,sec4 #edja4 ,p]mitt+ political p>ty committees to provide enhanc$ support = c&idates ?r\gh use ( sep>ate small doll> acc\nts4 ,subtitle ,f--,sev]ability ,sec4 #eeja4 ,sev]ability4 ,a ,f9d+s ,relat+ to ,citiz5s ,unit$ ,decision #ejja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to ,citiz5s ,unit$ decision ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! ,am]ican ,republic 0 f\nd$ on ! pr9ciple t all p are creat$ equal1 ) rights & responsibilities z citiz5s to vote1 be repres5t$1 speak1 debate1 & p>ticipate 9 self-gov]nm5t on equal t]ms reg>dless ( weal?4 ,to secure ^! rights & responsibilities1 our ,con/itution n only protects ! equal rights ( all ,am]icans b also provides *ecks & balances to prev5t corruption & prev5t conc5trat$ p[] & weal? f und]m9+ effective self-gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,! ,supreme ,c\rt's decisions 9 ,citiz5s ,unit$ v4 ,f$]al ,election ,commission1 #eeh ,u4,s4 #caj 7#bjaj7 & ,mc,cutcheon v4 ,,fec1 #egb ,u4,s4 #ahe 7#bjad71 z well z o!r c\rt decisions1 errone\sly invalidat$ ev5-h&$ rules ab\t ! sp5d+ ( money 9 local1 ,/ate1 & ,f$]al elections4 ,^! flaw$ decisions h emp[]$ l>ge corporations1 extremely weal?y individuals1 & special int]e/s to dom9ate election sp5d+1 corrupt our politics1 & degrade our democracy ?r\gh tidal waves ( unlimit$ & anonym\s sp5d+4 ,^! decisions also /& 9 contra/ to a long hi/ory ( ef=ts by ,congress & ! ,/ates to regulate money 9 politics to protect democracy1 & !y illu/rate a tr\bl+ d]egulatory tr5d 9 campaign f9ance-relat$ c\rt decisions4 ,additionally1 an unkn[n am\nt ( =eign money cont9ues to be sp5t 9 our political sy/em z subsidi>ies ( =eign-bas$ corporations & ho/ile =eign actors sometimes connect$ to nation-,/ates "w to influ5ce our elections4 7#c7 ,! ,supreme ,c\rt's mis9t]pretation ( ! ,con/itution to emp[] moni$ int]e/s at ! exp5se ( ! ,am]ican p 9 elections has s]i\sly erod$ ov] #ajj ye>s ( congressional action to promote fairness & protect elections f ! toxic influ5ce ( money4 7#d7 ,9 #aijg1 ,congress pass$ ! ,tillman ,act 9 response to ! conc5tration ( corporate p[] 9 ! po/-,civil ,w> ,gild$ ,age4 ,! ,act prohibit$ corporations f mak+ contributions 9 connection ) ,f$]al elections1 aim+ n m]ely to prev5t ! subv]sion ( ! integrity ( ! electoral process b 99 99 99 to su/a9 ! active1 al]t responsibility ( ! individual citiz5 9 a democracy = ! wise conduct ( gov]nm5t4 7#e7 ,by #aiaj1 ,congress began pass+ disclosure requirem5ts & campaign exp5diture limits1 & doz5s ( ,/ates pass$ corrupt practices ,acts to prohibit corporate sp5d+ 9 elections4 ,/ates also enact$ campaign sp5d+ limits1 & "s ,/ates limit$ ! am\nt t p c\ld contribute to campaigns4 7#f7 ,9 #aidg1 ! ,taft-,h>tley ,act prohibit$ corporations & unions f mak+ campaign contributions or o!r exp5ditures to influ5ce elections4 ,9 #aifb1 a ,presid5tial commission on election sp5d+ recomm5d$ sp5d+ limits & inc5tives to increase small contributions f m p4 7#g7 ,! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7,,feca71 z am5d$ 9 #aigd1 requir$ disclosure ( contributions & exp5ditures1 impos$ contribution & exp5diture limits = individuals & gr\ps1 set sp5d+ limits = campaigns1 c&idates1 & gr\ps1 implem5t$ a public fund+ sy/em = ,presid5tial campaigns1 & creat$ ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission to ov]see & en=ce ! new rules4 7#h7 ,9 ! wake ( ,citiz5s ,unit$ & o!r damag+ ,f$]al c\rt decisions1 ,am]icans h witness$ an explosion ( outside sp5d+ 9 elections4 ,outside sp5d+ increas$ ne>ly #ijj p]c5t betwe5 ! #bjjh & #bjaf ,presid5tial election ye>s4 ,inde$1 ! #bjah elections once aga9 made cle> ! ov]:elm+ political p[] ( weal?y special int]e/s1 to ! tune ( ov] #e1jjj1jjj1jjj4 ,& z political entities adapt to a po/-,citiz5s ,unit$1 po/-,mc,cutcheon l&scape1 ^! tr5ds are gett+ worse1 z evid5c$ by ! exp]i5ce 9 ! #bjah midt]m congressional elections1 :]e outside sp5d+ m ?an d\bl$ f ! previ\s midt]m cycle4 7#i7 ,! torr5t ( money fl[+ into our political sy/em has a pr(\nd effect on ! democratic process = ev]yday ,am]icans1 ^: voices & policy pref]5ces are increas+ly be+ dr[n$ out by ^? ( weal?y special int]e/s4 ,! m campaign ca% f weal?y special int]e/s c flood our elections1 ! m policies t favor ^? int]e/s are reflect$ 9 ! national political ag5da4 ,:5 x comes to policy pref]5ces1 our ,nation's weal?ie/ t5d to h fundam5tally diff]5t views ?an d av]age ,am]icans :5 x comes to issues rang+ f unemploym5t b5efits to ! m9imum wage to heal? c>e cov]age4 7#aj7 ,! ,c\rt has ti$ ! h&s ( ,congress & ! ,/ates1 sev]ely re/rict+ !m f sett+ reasonable limits on campaign sp5d+4 ,= example1 ! ,c\rt has held t only ! ,gov]nm5t's int]e/ 9 prev5t+ quid pro quo corruption1 l brib]y1 or ! appe>ance ( su* corruption1 c ju/ify limits on campaign contributions4 ,m broadly1 ! ,c\rt has sev]ely curtail$ attempts to r$uce ! ability ( ! ,nation's weal?ie/ & mo/ p[]ful to skew our democracy 9 _! favor by buy+ outsiz$ influ5ce 9 our elections4 ,because ?is di/ortion ( ! ,con/itution has prev5t$ truly mean+ful regulation or re=m ( ! way we f9ance elections 9 ,am]ica1 a con/itutional am5dm5t is ne$$ to a*ieve a democracy = all ! p4 7#aa7 ,s9ce ! l&m>k ,citiz5s ,unit$ decision1 #ai ,/ates & ne>ly #hjj municipalities1 includ+ l>ge cities l ,new ,york1 ,los ,angeles1 ,*icago1 & ,philadelphia1 h gone on record support+ a con/itutional am5dm5t4 ,transc5d+ political lean+s & geographic location1 vot]s 9 ,/ates & municipalities across ! c\ntry t h plac$ am5dm5t que/ions on ! ballot h r\t9ely support$ ^! initiatives by consid]ably l>ge m>g9s4 7#ab7 ,at ! same "t millions ( ,am]icans h sign$ petitions1 m>*$1 call$ _! ,memb]s ( ,congress1 writt5 lett]s to ! editor1 & o!rwise demon/rat$ _! public support = a con/itutional am5dm5t to ov]turn ,citiz5s ,unit$ t w all[ ,congress to reign 9 ! outsiz$ influ5ce ( un*eck$ money 9 politics4 ,doz5s ( organizations1 repres5t+ t5s ( millions ( individuals1 h come toge!r 9 a %>$ /rategy ( support+ su* an am5dm5t4 7#ac7 ,9 ord] to protect ! integrity ( democracy & ! electoral process & to ensure political equality = all1 ! ,con/itution %\ld be am5d$ s t ,congress & ! ,/ates may regulate & set limits on ! rais+ & sp5d+ ( money to influ5ce elections & may di/+ui% betwe5 natural p]sons & artificial entities1 l corporations1 t are creat$ by law1 includ+ by prohibit+ su* artificial entities f sp5d+ money to influ5ce elections4 ,b ,congressional ,elections #eajj4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,gov]nm5t ,by ! ,p ,act ( #bjai4 #a ,my ,voice ,v\*] ,pilot ,program #eaja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( pilot program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,f$]al ,election ,commission 7h]eaft] 9 ?is "p ref]r$ to z ! ,commission7 %all e/abli% a pilot program "u :i* ! ,commission %all select #c eligible ,/ates to op]ate a v\*] pilot program :i* is describ$ 9 section #eajb dur+ ! program op]ation p]iod4 7b7 ,eligibility ( ,/ates ,a ,/ate is eligible to be select$ to op]ate a v\*] pilot program "u ?is "p if1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! beg9n+ ( ! program application p]iod1 ! ,/ate submits to ! ,commission an application conta9+-- 7#a7 in=mation & assurances t ! ,/ate w op]ate a v\*] program :i* conta9s ! elem5ts describ$ 9 section #eajb7;a72 7#b7 in=mation & assurances t ! ,/ate w e/abli% fraud prev5tion me*anisms describ$ 9 section #eajb7;b72 7#c7 in=mation & assurances t ! ,/ate w e/abli% a commission to ov]see & implem5t ! program z describ$ 9 section #eajb7;c72 7#d7 in=mation & assurances t ! ,/ate w c>ry out a public in=mation campaign z describ$ 9 section #eajb7;d72 7#e7 in=mation & assurances t ! ,/ate w submit reports z requir$ "u section #eajc2 & 7#f7 su* o!r in=mation & assurances z ! ,commission may require4 7c7 ,selection ( p>ticipat+ ,/ates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! beg9n+ ( ! program application p]iod1 ! ,commission %all select ! #c ,/ates :i* w op]ate v\*] pilot programs "u ?is "p4 7#b7 ,crit]ia ,9 select+ ,/ates = ! op]ation ( ! v\*] pilot programs "u ?is "p1 ! ,commission %all apply su* crit]ia & metrics z ! ,commission consid]s appropriate to det]m9e ! ability ( a ,/ate to op]ate ! program successfully1 & %all attempt to select ,/ates 9 a v>iety ( geographic regions & ) a v>iety ( political p>ty pref]5ces4 7#c7 ,no sup]majority requir$ = selection ,! selection ( ,/ates by ! ,commission "u ?is subsection %all require ! approval ( only half ( ! ,memb]s ( ! ,commission4 7d7 ,duties ( ,/ates dur+ program prep>ation p]iod ,dur+ ! program prep>ation p]iod1 ea* ,/ate select$ to op]ate a v\*] pilot program "u ?is "p %all take su* actions z may be necess>y to ensure t ! ,/ate w be ready to op]ate ! program dur+ ! program op]ation p]iod1 & %all complete su* actions n lat] ?an #ij days be=e ! beg9n+ ( ! program op]ation p]iod4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,ea* v\*] pilot program "u ?is "p %all t]m9ate z ( ! fir/ day aft] ! program op]ation p]iod4 7f7 ,reimbursem5t ( ,co/s 7#a7 ,reimbursem5t ,^u receiv+ ! report submitt$ by a ,/ate "u section #eajc7;a7 ) respect to an election cycle1 ! ,commission %all transmit a paym5t to ! ,/ate 9 an am\nt equal to ! reasonable co/s incurr$ by ! ,/ate 9 op]at+ ! v\*] pilot program "u ?is "p dur+ ! cycle4 7#b7 ,s\rce ( funds ,paym5ts to ,/ates "u ! program %all be made us+ am\nts 9 ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund "u section #eda ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7z add$ by section #eaaa71 h]eaft] ref]r$ to z ! ,fund4 7#c7 ,m&atory r$uction ( paym5ts 9 case ( insuffici5t am\nts 9 ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund 7,a7 ,advance audits by ,commission ,n lat] ?an #ij days be=e ! fir/ day ( ea* program op]ation p]iod1 ! ,commission %all-- 7i7 audit ! ,fund to det]m9e :e!r1 aft] fir/ mak+ paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates "u title ,v ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7z add$ by section #eaaa71 ! am\nts rema9+ 9 ! ,fund w be suffici5t to make paym5ts to ,/ates "u ?is "p 9 ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 submit a report to ,congress describ+ ! results ( ! audit4 7,b7 ,r$uctions 9 am\nt ( paym5ts 7i7 ,automatic r$uction on pro rata basis ,if1 on ! basis ( ! audit describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,commission det]m9es t ! am\nt anticipat$ to be available 9 ! ,fund ) respect to an election cycle involv$ is n1 or may n be1 suffici5t to make paym5ts to ,/ates "u ?is "p 9 ! full am\nt provid$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,commission %all r$uce ea* am\nt :i* w\ld o!rwise be paid to a ,/ate "u ?is subsection by su* pro rata am\nt z may be necess>y to ensure t ! aggregate am\nt ( paym5ts anticipat$ to be made ) respect to ! cycle w n exce$ ! am\nt anticipat$ to be available = su* paym5ts 9 ! ,fund ) respect to su* cycle4 7ii7 ,re/oration ( r$uctions 9 case ( availability ( suffici5t funds dur+ election cycle ,if1 aft] r$uc+ ! am\nts paid to ,/ates ) respect to an election cycle "u clause 7i71 ! ,commission det]m9es t !re are suffici5t am\nts 9 ! ,fund to re/ore ! am\nt by :i* su* paym5ts 7 r$uc$ 7or any portion !re(71 to ! ext5t t su* am\nts are available1 ! ,commission may make a paym5t on a pro rata basis to ea* su* ,/ate ) respect to ! cycle 9 ! am\nt by :i* su* ,/ate's paym5ts 7 r$uc$ "u clause 7i7 7or any portion !re(1 z ! case may be74 7iii7 ,no use ( am\nts f o!r s\rces ,9 any case 9 :i* ! ,commission det]m9es t !re are insuffici5t moneys 9 ! ,fund to make paym5ts to ,/ates "u ?is "p1 moneys %all n be made available f any o!r s\rce = ! purpose ( mak+ su* paym5ts4 7#d7 ,cap on am\nt ( paym5t ,! aggregate am\nt ( paym5ts made to any ,/ate ) respect to any program op]ation p]iod may n exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj4 ,if ! ,/ate det]m9es t ! maximum paym5t am\nt "u ?is p>agraph ) respect to ! program op]ation p]iod involv$ is n1 or may n be1 suffici5t to cov] ! reasonable co/s incurr$ by ! ,/ate 9 op]at+ ! program "u ?is "p = su* p]iod1 ! ,/ate %all r$uce ! am\nt ( ! v\*] provid$ to ea* qualifi$ individual by su* pro rata am\nt z may be necess>y to ensure t ! reasonable co/s incurr$ by ! ,/ate 9 op]at+ ! program w n exce$ ! am\nt paid to ! ,/ate ) respect to su* p]iod4 #eajb4 ,v\*] program describ$ 7a7 ,g5]al elem5ts ( program 7#a7 ,elem5ts describ$ ,! elem5ts ( a v\*] pilot program op]at$ by a ,/ate "u ?is "p are z foll[s3 7,a7 ,! ,/ate %all provide ea* qualifi$ individual ^u ! individual's reque/ ) a v\*] wor? #be to be kn[n z a ,my ,voice ,v\*] dur+ ! election cycle :i* w be assign$ a r\t+ numb] & :i* at ! option ( ! individual w be provid$ 9 ei!r pap] or electronic =m4 7,b7 ,us+ ! r\t+ numb] assign$ to ! ,my ,voice ,v\*]1 ! individual may submit ! ,my ,voice ,v\*] 9 ei!r electronic or pap] =m to qualifi$ c&idates = election = ! (fice ( ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ! ,congress & allocate su* portion ( ! value ( ! ,my ,voice ,v\*] 9 increm5ts ( #e z ! individual may select to any su* c&idate4 7,c7 ,if ! c&idate transmits ! ,my ,voice ,v\*] to ! ,commission1 ! ,commission %all pay ! c&idate ! portion ( ! value ( ! ,my ,voice ,v\*] t ! individual allocat$ to ! c&idate1 :i* %all be consid]$ a contribution by ! individual to ! c&idate = purposes ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga4 7#b7 ,designation ( qualifi$ individuals ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 a qualifi$ individual ) respect to a ,/ate means an individual-- 7,a7 :o is a resid5t ( ! ,/ate2 7,b7 :o w be ( vot+ age z ( ! date ( ! election = ! c&idate to :om ! individual submits a ,my ,voice ,v\*]2 & 7,c7 :o is n prohibit$ "u ,f$]al law f mak+ contributions to c&idates = election = ,f$]al (fice4 7#c7 ,treatm5t z contribution to c&idate ,= purposes ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga1 ! submission ( a ,my ,voice ,v\*] to a c&idate by an individual %all be treat$ z a contribution to ! c&idate by ! individual 9 ! am\nt ( ! portion ( ! value ( ! ,v\*] t ! individual allocat$ to ! c&idate4 7b7 ,fraud prev5tion me*anism ,9 addition to ! elem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 a ,/ate op]at+ a v\*] pilot program "u ?is "p %all p]mit an individual to revoke a ,my ,voice ,v\*] n lat] ?an #b days aft] submitt+ ! ,my ,voice ,v\*] to a c&idate4 7c7 ,ov]sight commission ,9 addition to ! elem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 a ,/ate op]at+ a v\*] pilot program "u ?is "p %all e/abli% a commission or designate an exi/+ entity to ov]see & implem5t ! program 9 ! ,/ate1 except t no su* commission or entity may be compris$ ( elect$ (ficials4 7d7 ,public in=mation campaign ,9 addition to ! elem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 a ,/ate op]at+ a v\*] pilot program "u ?is "p %all c>ry out a public in=mation campaign to dissem9ate aw>5ess ( ! program among qualifi$ individuals4 #eajc4 ,reports 7a7 ,prelim9>y report ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! fir/ election cycle ( ! program op]ation p]iod1 a ,/ate :i* op]ates a v\*] pilot program "u ?is "p %all submit a report to ! ,commission analyz+ ! op]ation & effectiv5ess ( ! program dur+ ! cycle & includ+ su* o!r in=mation z ! ,commission may require4 7b7 ,f9al report ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! end ( ! program op]ation p]iod1 ! ,/ate %all submit a f9al report to ! ,commission analyz+ ! op]ation & effectiv5ess ( ! program & includ+ su* o!r in=mation z ! ,commission may require4 7c7 ,report by ,commission ,n lat] ?an ! end ( ! fir/ election cycle :i* beg9s aft] ! program op]ation p]iod1 ! ,commission %all submit a report to ,congress :i* summ>izes & analyzes ! results ( ! v\*] pilot program1 & %all include 9 ! report su* recomm5dations z ! ,commission consid]s appropriate reg>d+ ! expansion ( ! pilot program to all ,/ates & t]ritories1 along ) su* o!r recomm5dations & o!r in=mation z ! ,commission consid]s appropriate4 #eajd4 ,def9itions 7a7 ,election cycle ,9 ?is "p1 ! t]m election cycle means ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! day aft] ! date ( ! mo/ rec5t regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice & end+ on ! date ( ! next regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice4 7b7 ,def9itions relat+ to p]iods ,9 ?is "p1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,program application p]iod ,! t]m program application p]iod means ! fir/ election cycle :i* beg9s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,program prep>ation p]iod ,! t]m program prep>ation p]iod means ! fir/ election cycle :i* beg9s aft] ! program application p]iod4 7#c7 ,program op]ation p]iod ,! t]m program op]ation p]iod means ! fir/ #b election cycles :i* beg9 aft] ! program prep>ation p]iod4 #b ,small ,doll> ,f9anc+ ( ,congressional ,election ,campaigns #eaaa4 ,b5efits & eligibility requirem5ts = c&idates ,! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,v ,small ,doll> ,f9anc+ ( ,congressional ,election ,campaigns ,a ,b5efits #eja4 ,b5efits = p>ticipat+ c&idates 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a c&idate = election to ! (fice ( ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ! ,congress is c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title ) respect to an election = su* (fice1 ! c&idate %all be entitl$ to paym5ts z provid$ "u ?is title4 7b7 ,am\nt ( paym5t ,! am\nt ( a paym5t made "u ?is title %all be equal to #fjj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions receiv$ by ! c&idate s9ce ! mo/ rec5t paym5t made to ! c&idate "u ?is title dur+ ! election cycle1 )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! c&idate receiv$ any ( ! contributions be=e1 dur+1 or aft] ! ,small ,doll> ,democracy qualify+ p]iod applicable to ! c&idate "u section #eaa7;c74 7c7 ,limit on aggregate am\nt ( paym5ts ,! aggregate am\nt ( paym5ts made to a p>ticipat+ c&idate ) respect to an election cycle "u ?is title may n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! av]age ( ! #bj greate/ am\nts ( disbursem5ts made by ! au?oriz$ committees ( any w9n+ c&idate = ! (fice ( ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ! ,congress dur+ ! mo/ rec5t election cycle1 r\nd$ to ! ne>e/ #ajj1jjj4 #ejb4 ,proc$ures = mak+ paym5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission %all make a paym5t "u section #eja to a c&idate :o is c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate ^u receipt f ! c&idate ( a reque/ = a paym5t :i* includes-- 7#a7 a /atem5t ( ! numb] & am\nt ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions receiv$ by ! c&idate s9ce ! mo/ rec5t paym5t made to ! c&idate "u ?is title dur+ ! election cycle2 7#b7 a /atem5t ( ! am\nt ( ! paym5t ! c&idate anticipates receiv+ ) respect to ! reque/2 7#c7 a /atem5t ( ! total am\nt ( paym5ts ! c&idate has receiv$ "u ?is title z ( ! date ( ! /atem5t2 & 7#d7 su* o!r in=mation & assurances z ! ,commission may require4 7b7 ,re/rictions on submission ( reque/s ,a c&idate may n submit a reque/ "u subsection 7a7 unless ea* ( ! foll[+ applies3 7#a7 ,! am\nt ( ! qualifi$ small doll> contributions 9 ! /atem5t ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a77#a7 is equal to or great] ?an #e1jjj1 unless ! reque/ is submitt$ dur+ ! #cj-;day p]iod :i* ends on ! date ( a g5]al election4 7#b7 ,! c&idate did n receive a paym5t "u ?is title dur+ ! #g-;day p]iod :i* ends on ! date ! c&idate submits ! reque/4 7c7 ,"t ( paym5t ,! ,commission %all1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 take su* /eps z may be necess>y to ensure t ! ,secret>y is able to make paym5ts "u ?is section f ! ,treasury n lat] ?an #b bus9ess days aft] ! receipt ( a reque/ submitt$ "u subsection 7a74 #ejc4 ,use ( funds 7a7 ,use ( funds = au?oriz$ campaign exp5ditures ,a c&idate %all use paym5ts made "u ?is title1 includ+ paym5ts provid$ ) respect to a previ\s election cycle :i* are )held f remittance to ! ,commission 9 accordance ) section #ebd7;a77#b71 only = mak+ direct paym5ts = ! receipt ( goods & s]vices :i* con/itute au?oriz$ exp5ditures 7z det]m9$ 9 accordance ) title ,,iii7 9 connection ) ! election cycle involv$4 7b7 ,prohibit+ use ( funds = legal exp5ses1 f9es1 or p5alties ,not)/&+ title ,,iii1 a c&idate may n use paym5ts made "u ?is title = ! paym5t ( exp5ses incurr$ 9 connection ) any action1 claim1 or o!r matt] be=e ! ,commission or be=e any c\rt1 he>+ (fic]1 arbitrator1 or o!r dispute resolution entity1 or = ! paym5t ( any f9e or civil monet>y p5alty4 #ejd4 ,qualifi$ small doll> contributions describ$ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is title1 ! t]m qualifi$ small doll> contribution means1 ) respect to a c&idate & ! au?oriz$ committees ( a c&idate1 a contribution t meets ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7#a7 ,! contribution is 9 an am\nt t is-- 7,a7 n less ?an #a2 & 7,b7 n m ?an #bjj4 7#b7 7,a7 ,! contribution is made directly by an individual to ! c&idate or an au?oriz$ committee ( ! c&idate & is n-- 7i7 =w>d$ f ! individual mak+ ! contribution to ! c&idate or committee by ano!r p]son2 or 7ii7 receiv$ by ! c&idate or committee ) ! k t ! contribution 0 made at ! reque/1 sugge/ion1 or recomm5dation ( ano!r p]son4 7,b7 ,9 ?is p>agraph-- 7i7 ! t]m p]son does n include an individual 7o!r ?an an individual describ$ 9 section #cjd7;i77#g7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga71 a political committee ( a political p>ty1 or any political committee :i* is n a sep>ate segregat$ fund describ$ 9 section #caf7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga & :i* does n make contributions or indep5d5t exp5ditures1 does n engage 9 lobby+ activity "u ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq471 & is n e/abli%$ by1 controll$ by1 or affiliat$ ) a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u su* ,act1 an ag5t ( a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u su* ,act1 or an organization :i* reta9s or employs a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u su* ,act2 & 7ii7 a contribution is n made at ! reque/1 sugge/ion1 or recomm5dation ( ano!r p]son solely on ! gr\nds t ! contribution is made 9 response to in=mation provid$ to ! individual mak+ ! contribution by any p]son1 s long z ! c&idate or au?oriz$ committee does n "k ! id5tity ( ! p]son :o provid$ ! in=mation to su* individual4 7#c7 ,! individual :o makes ! contribution does n make contributions to ! c&idate or ! au?oriz$ committees ( ! c&idate ) respect to ! election involv$ 9 an aggregate am\nt t exce$s ! am\nt describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 or any contribution to ! c&idate or ! au?oriz$ committees ( ! c&idate ) respect to ! election involv$ t o!rwise is n a qualifi$ small doll> contribution4 7b7 ,treatm5t ( my voice v\*]s ,any paym5t receiv$ by a c&idate & ! au?oriz$ committees ( a c&idate :i* consi/s ( a ,my ,voice ,v\*] "u ! ,gov]nm5t ,by ! ,p ,act ( #bjai %all be consid]$ a qualifi$ small doll> contribution = purposes ( ?is title1 s long z ! individual mak+ ! paym5t meets ! requirem5ts ( p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7a74 7c7 ,re/riction on subsequ5t contributions 7#a7 ,prohibit+ donor f mak+ subsequ5t nonqualifi$ contributions dur+ election cycle 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an individual :o makes a qualifi$ small doll> contribution to a c&idate or ! au?oriz$ committees ( a c&idate ) respect to an election may n make any subsequ5t contribution to su* c&idate or ! au?oriz$ committees ( su* c&idate ) respect to ! election cycle :i* is n a qualifi$ small doll> contribution4 7,b7 ,exception = contributions to c&idates :o volunt>ily )draw f p>ticipation dur+ qualify+ p]iod ,subp>agraph 7,a7 does n apply ) respect to a contribution made to a c&idate :o1 dur+ ! ,small ,doll> ,democracy qualify+ p]iod describ$ 9 section #eaa7;c71 submits a /atem5t to ! ,commission "u section #eac7;c7 to volunt>ily )draw f p>ticipat+ 9 ! program "u ?is title4 7#b7 ,treatm5t ( subsequ5t nonqualifi$ contributions ,if1 not)/&+ ! prohibition describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 an individual :o makes a qualifi$ small doll> contribution to a c&idate or ! au?oriz$ committees ( a c&idate ) respect to an election makes a subsequ5t contribution to su* c&idate or ! au?oriz$ committees ( su* c&idate ) respect to ! election :i* is prohibit$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 because x is n a qualifi$ small doll> contribution1 ! c&idate may take "o ( ! foll[+ actions3 7,a7 ,n lat] ?an #b weeks aft] receiv+ ! contribution1 ! c&idate may return ! subsequ5t contribution to ! individual4 ,9 ! case ( a subsequ5t contribution :i* is n a qualifi$ small doll> contribution because ! contribution fails to meet ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#c7 ( subsection 7a7 7relat+ to ! aggregate am\nt ( contributions made to ! c&idate or ! au?oriz$ committees ( ! c&idate by ! individual mak+ ! contribution71 ! c&idate may return an am\nt equal to ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! am\nt ( ! subsequ5t contribution & ! am\nt describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 ( subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,! c&idate may reta9 ! subsequ5t contribution1 s long z n lat] ?an #b weeks aft] receiv+ ! subsequ5t contribution1 ! c&idate remits to ! ,commission = deposit 9 ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund "u section #eda an am\nt equal to any paym5ts receiv$ by ! c&idate "u ?is title :i* are attributable to ! qualifi$ small doll> contribution made by ! individual involv$4 7#c7 ,no effect on ability to make multiple contributions ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to prohibit an individual f mak+ multiple qualifi$ small doll> contributions to any c&idate or any numb] ( c&idates1 s long z ea* contribution meets ea* ( ! requirem5ts ( p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7a74 7d7 ,notification requirem5ts = c&idates 7#a7 ,notification ,ea* au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate :o seeks to be a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title %all provide ! foll[+ in=mation 9 any mat]ials = ! solicitation ( contributions1 includ+ any int]net site ?r\gh :i* individuals may make contributions to ! committee3 7,a7 ,a /atem5t t if ! c&idate is c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title1 ! c&idate w receive mat*+ paym5ts 9 an am\nt :i* is bas$ on ! total am\nt ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions receiv$4 7,b7 ,a /atem5t t a contribution :i* meets ! requirem5ts set =? 9 subsection 7a7 %all be treat$ z a qualifi$ small doll> contribution "u ?is title4 7,c7 ,a /atem5t t if a contribution is treat$ z qualifi$ small doll> contribution "u ?is title1 ! individual :o makes ! contribution may n make any contribution to ! c&idate or ! au?oriz$ committees ( ! c&idate dur+ ! election cycle :i* is n a qualifi$ small doll> contribution4 7#b7 ,alt]native me?ods ( meet+ requirem5ts ,an au?oriz$ committee may meet ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by includ+ ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! receipt provid$ "u section #eab7;b77#c7 to a p]son mak+ a qualifi$ small doll> contribution2 or 7,b7 by modify+ ! in=mation x provides to p]sons mak+ contributions :i* is o!rwise requir$ "u title ,,iii 7includ+ in=mation x provides ?r\gh ! int]net74 ,b ,eligibility & ,c]tification #eaa4 ,eligibility 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,a c&idate = ! (fice ( ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ! ,congress is eligible to be c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title ) respect to an election if ! c&idate meets ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7#a7 ,! c&idate files ) ! ,commission a /atem5t ( int5t to seek c]tification z a p>ticipat+ c&idate4 7#b7 ,! c&idate meets ! qualify+ requirem5ts ( section #eab4 7#c7 ,! c&idate files ) ! ,commission a /atem5t c]tify+ t ! au?oriz$ committees ( ! c&idate meet ! requirem5ts ( section #ejd7;d74 7#d7 ,n lat] ?an ! la/ day ( ! ,small ,doll> ,democracy qualify+ p]iod1 ! c&idate files ) ! ,commission an affidavit sign$ by ! c&idate & ! treasur] ( ! c&idate's pr9cipal campaign committee decl>+ t ! c&idate-- 7,a7 has compli$ &1 if c]tifi$1 w comply ) ! contribution & exp5diture requirem5ts ( section #eba2 7,b7 if c]tifi$1 w run only z a p>ticipat+ c&idate = all elections = ! (fice t su* c&idate is seek+ dur+ t election cycle2 & 7,c7 has ei!r qualifi$ or w take /eps to qualify "u ,/ate law to be on ! ballot4 7b7 ,g5]al election ,not)/&+ subsection 7a71 a c&idate %all n be eligible to be c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title = a g5]al election or a g5]al run(f election unless ! c&idate's p>ty nom9at$ ! c&idate to be plac$ on ! ballot = ! g5]al election or ! c&idate is o!rwise qualifi$ to be on ! ballot "u ,/ate law4 7c7 ,small ,doll> ,democracy qualify+ p]iod ,def9$ ,! t]m ,small ,doll> ,democracy qualify+ p]iod means1 ) respect to any c&idate = an (fice1 ! #ahj-;day p]iod 7dur+ ! election cycle = su* (fice7 :i* beg9s on ! date on :i* ! c&idate files a /atem5t ( int5t "u section #eaa7;a77#a71 except t su* p]iod may n cont9ue aft] ! date t is #cj days be=e ! date ( ! g5]al election = ! (fice4 #eab4 ,qualify+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,receipt ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions ,a c&idate = ! (fice ( ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ! ,congress meets ! requirem5t ( ?is section if1 dur+ ! ,small ,doll> ,democracy qualify+ p]iod describ$ 9 section #eaa7;c71 ea* ( ! foll[+ occurs3 7#a7 ,n few] ?an #a1jjj individuals make a qualifi$ small doll> contribution to ! c&idate4 7#b7 ,! c&idate obta9s a total doll> am\nt ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions :i* is equal to or great] ?an #ej1jjj4 7b7 ,requirem5ts relat+ to receipt ( qualifi$ small doll> contribution ,ea* qualifi$ small doll> contribution-- 7#a7 may be made by means ( a p]sonal *eck1 money ord]1 debit c>d1 cr$it c>d1 electronic paym5t acc\nt1 or any o!r me?od deem$ appropriate by ! ,commission2 7#b7 %all be accompani$ by a sign$ /atem5t 7or1 9 ! case ( a contribution made onl9e or ?r\gh o!r electronic means1 an electronic equival5t7 conta9+ ! contributor's "n & address2 & 7#c7 %all be ackn[l$g$ by a receipt t is s5t to ! contributor ) a copy 79 pap] or electronic =m7 kept by ! c&idate = ! ,commission4 7c7 ,v]ification ( contributions ,! ,commission %all e/abli% proc$ures = ! audit+ & v]ification ( ! contributions receiv$ & exp5ditures made by p>ticipat+ c&idates "u ?is title1 includ+ proc$ures = r&om audits1 to ensure t su* contributions & exp5ditures meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is title4 #eac4 ,c]tification 7a7 ,deadl9e & ,notification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #e bus9ess days aft] a c&idate files an affidavit "u section #eaa7;a77#d71 ! ,commission %all-- 7,a7 det]m9e :e!r or n ! c&idate meets ! requirem5ts = c]tification z a p>ticipat+ c&idate2 7,b7 if ! ,commission det]m9es t ! c&idate meets su* requirem5ts1 c]tify ! c&idate z a p>ticipat+ c&idate2 & 7,c7 notify ! c&idate ( ! ,commission's det]m9ation4 7#b7 ,deem$ c]tification = all elections 9 election cycle ,if ! ,commission c]tifies a c&idate z a p>ticipat+ c&idate ) respect to ! fir/ election ( ! election cycle involv$1 ! ,commission %all be deem$ to h c]tifi$ ! c&idate z a p>ticipat+ c&idate ) respect to all subsequ5t elections ( ! election cycle4 7b7 ,revocation ( c]tification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission %all revoke a c]tification "u subsection 7a7 if-- 7,a7 a c&idate fails to qualify to appe> on ! ballot at any "t aft] ! date ( c]tification 7o!r ?an a c&idate c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate ) respect to a prim>y election :o fails to qualify to appe> on ! ballot = a subsequ5t election 9 t election cycle72 7,b7 a c&idate ceases to be a c&idate = ! (fice involv$1 z det]m9$ on ! basis ( an (ficial ann\ncem5t by an au?oriz$ committee ( ! c&idate or on ! basis ( a reasonable det]m9ation by ! ,commission2 or 7,c7 a c&idate o!rwise fails to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is title1 includ+ any regulatory requirem5ts prescrib$ by ! ,commission4 7#b7 ,exi/5ce ( crim9al sanction ,! ,commission %all revoke a c]tification "u subsection 7a7 if a p5alty is assess$ aga9/ ! c&idate "u section #cji7;d7 ) respect to ! election4 7#c7 ,effect ( revocation ,if a c&idate's c]tification is revok$ "u ?is subsection-- 7,a7 ! c&idate may n receive paym5ts "u ?is title dur+ ! rema9d] ( ! election cycle involv$2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( a c&idate ^: c]tification is revok$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 or subp>agraph 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 ! c&idate %all repay to ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #eda an am\nt equal to ! paym5ts receiv$ "u ?is title ) respect to ! election cycle involv$ plus int]e/ 7at a rate det]m9$ by ! ,commission on ! basis ( an appropriate annual p]c5tage rate = ! mon? involv$7 on any su* am\nt receiv$2 & 7ii7 ! c&idate may n be c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title ) respect to ! next election cycle4 7#d7 ,prohibit+ p>ticipation 9 future elections = c&idates ) multiple revocations ,if ! ,commission revokes ! c]tification ( an individual z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 or subp>agraph 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 a total ( #c times1 ! individual may n be c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title ) respect to any subsequ5t election4 7c7 ,volunt>y )drawal f p>ticipat+ dur+ qualify+ p]iod ,at any "t dur+ ! ,small ,doll> ,democracy qualify+ p]iod describ$ 9 section #eaa7;c71 a c&idate may )draw f p>ticipation 9 ! program "u ?is title by submitt+ to ! ,commission a /atem5t ( )drawal 7)\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! ,commission has c]tifi$ ! c&idate z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title z ( ! "t ! c&idate submits su* /atem5t71 s long z ! c&idate has n submitt$ a reque/ = paym5t "u section #ejb4 7d7 ,p>ticipat+ ,c&idate def9$ ,9 ?is title1 a p>ticipat+ c&idate means a c&idate = ! (fice ( ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ! ,congress :o is c]tifi$ "u ?is section z eligible to receive b5efits "u ?is title4 ,c ,requirem5ts = ,c&idates ,c]tifi$ z ,p>ticipat+ ,c&idates #eba4 ,contribution & exp5diture requirem5ts 7a7 ,p]mitt$ s\rces ( contributions & exp5ditures ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c71 a p>ticipat+ c&idate ) respect to an election %all1 ) respect to all elections occurr+ dur+ ! election cycle = ! (fice involv$1 accept no contributions f any s\rce & make no exp5ditures f any am\nts1 o!r ?an ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,qualifi$ small doll> contributions4 7#b7 ,paym5ts "u ?is title4 7#c7 ,contributions f political committees e/abli%$ & ma9ta9$ by a national or ,/ate political p>ty1 subject to ! applicable limitations ( section #cae4 7#d7 ,subject to subsection 7b71 p]sonal funds ( ! c&idate or ( any imm$iate family memb] ( ! c&idate 7o!r ?an funds receiv$ ?r\gh qualifi$ small doll> contributions74 7#e7 ,contributions f individuals :o are o!rwise p]mitt$ to make contributions "u ?is ,act1 subject to ! applicable limitations ( section #cae1 except t ! aggregate am\nt ( contributions a p>ticipat+ c&idate may accept f any individual ) respect to any election dur+ ! election cycle may n exce$ #a1jjj4 7#f7 ,contributions f multic&idate political committees1 subject to ! applicable limitations ( section #cae4 7b7 ,special rules = p]sonal funds 7#a7 ,limit on am\nt ,a c&idate :o is c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate may use p]sonal funds 7includ+ p]sonal funds ( any imm$iate family memb] ( ! c&idate7 s long z-- 7,a7 ! aggregate am\nt us$ ) respect to ! election cycle 7includ+ any p]iod ( ! cycle occurr+ prior to ! c&idate's c]tification z a p>ticipat+ c&idate7 does n exce$ #ej1jjj2 & 7,b7 ! funds are us$ only = mak+ direct paym5ts = ! receipt ( goods & s]vices :i* con/itute au?oriz$ exp5ditures 9 connection ) ! election cycle involv$4 7#b7 ,imm$iate family memb] def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m imm$iate family memb] means1 ) respect to a c&idate-- 7,a7 ! c&idate's sp\se2 7,b7 a *ild1 /ep*ild1 p>5t1 gr&p>5t1 bro!r1 half-bro!r1 si/]1 or half-si/] ( ! c&idate or ! c&idate's sp\se2 & 7,c7 ! sp\se ( any p]son describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7c7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,exception = contributions receiv$ prior to fil+ ( /atem5t ( int5t ,a c&idate :o has accept$ contributions t are n describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 is n 9 violation ( subsection 7a71 b only if all su* contributions are-- 7,a7 return$ to ! contributor2 7,b7 submitt$ to ! ,commission = deposit 9 ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #eda2 or 7,c7 sp5t 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,exception = exp5ditures made prior to fil+ ( /atem5t ( int5t ,if a c&idate has made exp5ditures prior to ! date ! c&idate files a /atem5t ( int5t "u section #eaa7;a77#a7 t ! c&idate is prohibit$ f mak+ "u subsection 7a7 or subsection 7b71 ! c&idate is n 9 violation ( su* subsection if ! aggregate am\nt ( ! prohibit$ exp5ditures is less ?an ! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 section #eab7;a77#b7 7relat+ to ! total doll> am\nt ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions :i* ! c&idate is requir$ to obta97 :i* is applicable to ! c&idate4 7#c7 ,exception = campaign surpluses f a previ\s election ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 unexp5d$ contributions receiv$ by ! c&idate or an au?oriz$ committee ( ! c&idate ) respect to a previ\s election may be reta9$1 b only if ! c&idate places ! funds 9 escr[ & refra9s f rais+ additional funds = or sp5d+ funds f t acc\nt dur+ ! election cycle 9 :i* a c&idate is a p>ticipat+ c&idate4 7#d7 ,exception = contributions receiv$ be=e ! effective date ( ?is title ,contributions receiv$ & exp5ditures made by ! c&idate or an au?oriz$ committee ( ! c&idate prior to ! effective date ( ?is title %all n con/itute a violation ( subsection 7a7 or 7b74 ,unexp5d$ contributions %all be treat$ ! same z campaign surpluses "u p>agraph 7#c71 & exp5ditures made %all c\nt aga9/ ! limit 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7d7 ,special ,rule = ,coord9at$ ,p>ty ,exp5ditures ,= purposes ( ?is section1 a paym5t made by a political p>ty 9 coord9ation ) a p>ticipat+ c&idate %all n be treat$ z a contribution to or z an exp5diture made by ! p>ticipat+ c&idate4 7e7 ,prohibition on jo9t fundrais+ committees 7#a7 ,prohibition ,an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate :o is c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title ) respect to an election may n e/abli% a jo9t fundrais+ committee ) a political committee o!r ?an ano!r au?oriz$ committee ( ! c&idate4 7#b7 ,/atus ( exi/+ committees = prior elections ,if a c&idate e/abli%$ a jo9t fundrais+ committee describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to a prior election = :i* ! c&idate 0 n c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title & ! c&idate does n t]m9ate ! committee1 ! c&idate %all n be consid]$ to be 9 violation ( p>agraph 7#a7 s long z t jo9t fundrais+ committee does n receive any contributions or make any disbursem5ts dur+ ! election cycle = :i* ! c&idate is c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title4 7f7 ,prohibition on ,lead]%ip ,p,a,cs 7#a7 ,prohibition ,a c&idate :o is c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title ) respect to an election may n associate )1 e/abli%1 f9ance1 ma9ta91 or control a lead]%ip ,,pac4 7#b7 ,/atus ( exi/+ lead]%ip ,p,a,cs ,if a c&idate e/abli%$1 f9anc$1 ma9ta9$1 or controll$ a lead]%ip ,,pac prior to be+ c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title & ! c&idate does n t]m9ate ! lead]%ip ,,pac1 ! c&idate %all n be consid]$ to be 9 violation ( p>agraph 7#a7 s long z ! lead]%ip ,,pac does n receive any contributions or make any disbursem5ts dur+ ! election cycle = :i* ! c&idate is c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title4 7#c7 ,lead]%ip ,,pac def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m lead]%ip ,,pac has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #cjd7;i77#h77;,b74 #ebb4 ,adm9i/ration ( campaign 7a7 ,sep>ate acc\nt+ = v>i\s p]mitt$ contributions ,ea* au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title-- 7#a7 %all provide = sep>ate acc\nt+ ( ea* type ( contribution describ$ 9 section #eba7;a7 :i* is receiv$ by ! committee2 & 7#b7 %all provide = sep>ate acc\nt+ = ! paym5ts receiv$ "u ?is title4 7b7 ,enhanc$ disclosure ( in=mation on donors 7#a7 ,m&atory id5tification ( individuals mak+ qualifi$ small doll> contributions ,ea* au?oriz$ committee ( a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title %all elect1 9 accordance ) section #cjd7;b77#c77;,a71 to include 9 ! reports ! committee submits "u section #cjd ! id5tification ( ea* p]son :o makes a qualifi$ small doll> contribution to ! committee4 7#b7 ,m&atory disclosure ?r\gh ,int]net ,ea* au?oriz$ committee ( a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title %all ensure t all in=mation report$ to ! ,commission "u ?is ,act ) respect to contributions & exp5ditures ( ! committee is available to ! public on ! int]net 7:e!r ?r\gh a site e/abli%$ = purposes ( ?is subsection1 a hyp]l9k on ano!r public site ( ! committee1 or a hyp]l9k on a report fil$ electronically ) ! ,commission7 9 a se>*able1 sortable1 & d[nloadable mann]4 #ebc4 ,prev5t+ unnecess>y sp5d+ ( public funds 7a7 ,m&atory sp5d+ ( available private funds ,an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title may n make any exp5diture ( any paym5ts receiv$ "u ?is title 9 any am\nt unless ! committee has made an exp5diture 9 an equival5t am\nt ( funds receiv$ by ! committee :i* are describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f7 ( section #eba7;a74 7b7 ,limitation ,subsection 7a7 applies to an au?oriz$ committee only to ! ext5t t ! funds ref]r$ to 9 su* subsection are available to ! committee at ! "t ! committee makes an exp5diture ( a paym5t receiv$ "u ?is title4 #ebd4 ,remitt+ unsp5t funds aft] election 7a7 ,remittance requir$ ,n lat] ?an ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! la/ election = :i* a c&idate c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate qualifies to be on ! ballot dur+ ! election cycle involv$1 su* p>ticipat+ c&idate %all remit to ! ,commission = deposit 9 ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #eda an am\nt equal to ! balance ( ! paym5ts receiv$ "u ?is title by ! au?oriz$ committees ( ! c&idate :i* rema9 unexp5d$ z ( su* date4 7b7 ,p]mitt+ c&idates p>ticipat+ 9 next election cycle to reta9 portion ( unsp5t funds ,not)/&+ subsection 7a71 a p>ticipat+ c&idate may )hold n m ?an #ajj1jjj f ! am\nt requir$ to be remitt$ "u subsection 7a7 if ! c&idate files a sign$ affidavit ) ! ,commission t ! c&idate w seek c]tification z a p>ticipat+ c&idate ) respect to ! next election cycle1 except t ! c&idate may n use any portion ( ! am\nt )held until ! c&idate is c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate ) respect to t next election cycle4 ,if ! c&idate fails to seek c]tification z a p>ticipat+ c&idate prior to ! la/ day ( ! ,small ,doll> ,democracy qualify+ p]iod = ! next election cycle 7z describ$ 9 section #eaa71 or if ! ,commission notifies ! c&idate ( ! ,commission's det]m9ation does n meet ! requirem5ts = c]tification z a p>ticipat+ c&idate ) respect to su* cycle1 ! c&idate %all imm$iately remit to ! ,commission ! am\nt )held4 ,d ,enhanc$ ,mat* ,support #eca4 ,enhanc$ support = g5]al election 7a7 ,availability ( ,enhanc$ ,support ,9 addition to ! paym5ts made "u subtitle ,a1 ! ,commission %all make an additional paym5t to an eligible c&idate "u ?is subtitle4 7b7 ,use ( funds ,a c&idate %all use ! additional paym5t "u ?is subtitle only = au?oriz$ exp5ditures 9 connection ) ! election involv$4 #ecb4 ,eligibility 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,a c&idate is eligible to receive an additional paym5t "u ?is subtitle if ! c&idate meets ea* ( ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7#a7 ,! c&idate is on ! ballot = ! g5]al election = ! (fice ! c&idate seeks4 7#b7 ,! c&idate is c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title ) respect to ! election4 7#c7 ,dur+ ! enhanc$ support qualify+ p]iod1 ! c&idate receives qualifi$ small doll> contributions 9 a total am\nt ( n less ?an #ej1jjj4 7#d7 ,dur+ ! enhanc$ support qualify+ p]iod1 ! c&idate submits to ! ,commission a reque/ = ! paym5t :i* includes-- 7,a7 a /atem5t ( ! numb] & am\nt ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions receiv$ by ! c&idate dur+ ! enhanc$ support qualify+ p]iod2 7,b7 a /atem5t ( ! am\nt ( ! paym5t ! c&idate anticipates receiv+ ) respect to ! reque/2 & 7,c7 su* o!r in=mation & assurances z ! ,commission may require4 7#e7 ,aft] submitt+ a reque/ = ! additional paym5t "u p>agraph 7#d71 ! c&idate does n submit any o!r application = an additional paym5t "u ?is subtitle4 7b7 ,enhanc$ ,support ,qualify+ ,p]iod ,describ$ ,9 ?is subtitle1 ! t]m enhanc$ support qualify+ p]iod means1 ) respect to a g5]al election1 ! p]iod :i* beg9s #fj days be=e ! date ( ! election & ends #ad days be=e ! date ( ! election4 #ecc4 ,am\nt 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,subject to subsection 7b71 ! am\nt ( ! additional paym5t made to an eligible c&idate "u ?is subtitle %all be an am\nt equal to #ej p]c5t (-- 7#a7 ! am\nt ( ! paym5t made to ! c&idate "u section #eja7;b7 ) respect to ! qualifi$ small doll> contributions :i* are receiv$ by ! c&idate dur+ ! enhanc$ support qualify+ p]iod 7z includ$ 9 ! reque/ submitt$ by ! c&idate "u section #ecb7;a77#d772 or 7#b7 9 ! case ( a c&idate :o is n eligible to receive a paym5t "u section #eja7;b7 ) respect to su* qualifi$ small doll> contributions because ! c&idate has rea*$ ! limit on ! aggregate am\nt ( paym5ts "u subtitle ,a = ! election cycle "u section #eja7;c71 ! am\nt ( ! paym5t :i* w\ld h be5 made to ! c&idate "u section #eja7;b7 ) respect to su* qualifi$ small doll> contributions if ! c&idate _h n rea*$ su* limit4 7b7 ,limit ,! am\nt ( ! additional paym5t det]m9$ "u subsection 7a7 ) respect to a c&idate may n exce$ #ejj1jjj4 7c7 ,no ,effect on ,aggregate ,limit ,! am\nt ( ! additional paym5t made to a c&idate "u ?is subtitle %all n be includ$ 9 det]m9+ ! aggregate am\nt ( paym5ts made to a p>ticipat+ c&idate ) respect to an election cycle "u section #eja7;c74 #ecd4 ,waiv] ( au?ority to reta9 portion ( unsp5t funds aft] election ,not)/&+ section #ebd7;a77#b71 a c&idate :o receives an additional paym5t "u ?is subtitle ) respect to an election is n p]mitt$ to )hold any portion f ! am\nt ( unsp5t funds ! c&idate is requir$ to remit to ! ,commission "u section #ebd7;a77#a74 ,e ,adm9i/rative ,provisions #eda4 ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,treasury a fund to be kn[n z ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund4 7b7 ,am\nts held by ,fund ,! ,fund %all consi/ ( ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,assessm5ts aga9/ f9es1 settlem5ts1 & p5alties ,am\nts transf]r$ "u section #cjae ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 section #igjg ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #fgfa ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7#b7 ,deposits ,am\nts deposit$ into ! ,fund "u-- 7,a7 section #eba7;c77#a77;,b7 7relat+ to exceptions to contribution requirem5ts72 7,b7 section #ebc 7relat+ to remittance ( unus$ paym5ts f ! ,fund72 & 7,c7 section #edd 7relat+ to violations74 7#c7 ,inve/m5t returns ,int]e/ on1 & ! proce$s f1 ! sale or r$emption ( any obligations held by ! ,fund "u subsection 7c74 7c7 ,inve/m5t ,! ,commission %all inve/ portions ( ! ,fund 9 obligations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! same mann] z provid$ "u section #ifjb7;b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7d7 ,use ( ,fund to make paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates 7#a7 ,paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates ,am\nts 9 ! ,fund %all be available )\t fur!r appropriation or fiscal ye> limitation to make paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates z provid$ 9 ?is title4 7#b7 ,m&atory r$uction ( paym5ts 9 case ( insuffici5t am\nts 9 ,fund 7,a7 ,advance audits by ,commission ,n lat] ?an #ij days be=e ! fir/ day ( ea* election cycle 7beg9n+ ) ! fir/ election cycle t beg9s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is title71 ! ,commission %all-- 7i7 audit ! ,fund to det]m9e :e!r ! am\nts 9 ! ,fund w be suffici5t to make paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates 9 ! am\nts provid$ 9 ?is title dur+ su* election cycle2 & 7ii7 submit a report to ,congress describ+ ! results ( ! audit4 7,b7 ,r$uctions 9 am\nt ( paym5ts 7i7 ,automatic r$uction on pro rata basis ,if1 on ! basis ( ! audit describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,commission det]m9es t ! am\nt anticipat$ to be available 9 ! ,fund ) respect to ! election cycle involv$ is n1 or may n be1 suffici5t to satisfy ! full entitlem5ts ( p>ticipat+ c&idates to paym5ts "u ?is title = su* election cycle1 ! ,commission %all r$uce ea* am\nt :i* w\ld o!rwise be paid to a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title by su* pro rata am\nt z may be necess>y to ensure t ! aggregate am\nt ( paym5ts anticipat$ to be made ) respect to ! election cycle w n exce$ ! am\nt anticipat$ to be available = su* paym5ts 9 ! ,fund ) respect to su* election cycle4 7ii7 ,re/oration ( r$uctions 9 case ( availability ( suffici5t funds dur+ election cycle ,if1 aft] r$uc+ ! am\nts paid to p>ticipat+ c&idates ) respect to an election cycle "u clause 7i71 ! ,commission det]m9es t !re are suffici5t am\nts 9 ! ,fund to re/ore ! am\nt by :i* su* paym5ts 7 r$uc$ 7or any portion !re(71 to ! ext5t t su* am\nts are available1 ! ,commission may make a paym5t on a pro rata basis to ea* su* p>ticipat+ c&idate ) respect to ! election cycle 9 ! am\nt by :i* su* c&idate's paym5ts 7 r$uc$ "u clause 7i7 7or any portion !re(1 z ! case may be74 7iii7 ,no use ( am\nts f o!r s\rces ,9 any case 9 :i* ! ,commission det]m9es t !re are insuffici5t moneys 9 ! ,fund to make paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates "u ?is title1 moneys %all n be made available f any o!r s\rce = ! purpose ( mak+ su* paym5ts4 7e7 ,use ( ,fund to make o!r paym5ts ,9 addition to ! use describ$ 9 subsection 7d71 am\nts 9 ! ,fund %all be available )\t fur!r appropriation or fiscal ye> limitation-- 7#a7 to make paym5ts to ,/ates "u ! ,my ,voice ,v\*] ,program "u ! ,gov]nm5t ,by ! ,p ,act ( #bjai1 subject to r$uctions "u section #eaja7;f77#c7 ( su* ,act2 7#b7 to make paym5ts to c&idates "u *apt] #ie ( subtitle ,h ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 subject to r$uctions "u section #ijac7;b7 ( su* ,code2 & 7#c7 to make paym5ts to c&idates "u *apt] #if ( subtitle ,h ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 subject to r$uctions "u section #ijdc7;b7 ( su* ,code4 7f7 ,effective date ,?is section %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is title4 #edb4 ,reviews & reports by ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice 7a7 ,review ( ,small ,doll> f9anc+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] ea* regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct a compreh5sive review ( ! ,small ,doll> f9anc+ program "u ?is title1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! maximum & m9imum doll> am\nts ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions "u section #ejd2 7,b7 ! numb] & value ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions a c&idate is requir$ to obta9 "u section #eab7;a7 to be eligible = c]tification z a p>ticipat+ c&idate2 7,c7 ! maximum am\nt ( paym5ts a c&idate may receive "u ?is title2 7,d7 ! ov]all satisfaction ( p>ticipat+ c&idates & ! ,am]ican public ) ! program2 & 7,e7 su* o!r matt]s relat+ to f9anc+ ( campaigns z ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al det]m9es are appropriate4 7#b7 ,crit]ia = review ,9 conduct+ ! review "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all consid] ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,qualifi$ small doll> contributions ,:e!r ! numb] & doll> am\nts ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions requir$ /rikes an appropriate balance reg>d+ ! importance ( vot] involvem5t1 ! ne$ to assure adequate inc5tives = p>ticipat+1 & fiscal responsibility1 tak+ into consid]ation ! numb] ( prim>y & g5]al election p>ticipat+ c&idates1 ! electoral p]=mance ( ^? c&idates1 program co/1 & any o!r in=mation ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al det]m9es is appropriate4 7,b7 ,review ( paym5t levels ,:e!r ! totality ( ! am\nt ( funds all[$ to be rais$ by p>ticipat+ c&idates 7includ+ ?r\gh qualifi$ small doll> contributions7 & paym5ts "u ?is title are suffici5t = vot]s 9 ea* ,/ate to le>n ab\t ! c&idates to ca/ an in=m$ vote1 tak+ into acc\nt ! hi/oric am\nt ( sp5d+ by w9n+ c&idates1 m$ia co/s1 prim>y election dates1 & any o!r in=mation ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al det]m9es is appropriate4 7#c7 ,recomm5dations = adju/m5t ( am\nts ,bas$ on ! review conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al may recomm5d to ,congress adju/m5ts ( ! foll[+ am\nts3 7,a7 ,! numb] & value ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions a c&idate is requir$ to obta9 "u section #eab7;a7 to be eligible = c]tification z a p>ticipat+ c&idate4 7,b7 ,! maximum am\nt ( paym5ts a c&idate may receive "u ?is title4 7b7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an ea* ,june #a :i* foll[s a regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice = :i* paym5ts 7 made "u ?is title1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,h\se ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report-- 7#a7 conta9+ an analysis ( ! review conduct$ "u subsection 7a71 includ+ a detail$ /atem5t ( ,comptroll] ,g5]al's f9d+s1 conclusions1 & recomm5dations bas$ on su* review1 includ+ any recomm5dations = adju/m5ts ( am\nts describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c72 & 7#b7 docum5t+1 evaluat+1 & mak+ recomm5dations relat+ to ! adm9i/rative implem5tation & en=cem5t ( ! provisions ( ?is title4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is section4 #edc4 ,adm9i/ration by ,commission ,! ,commission %all prescribe regulations to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is title1 includ+ regulations to e/abli% proc$ures =-- 7#a7 v]ify+ ! am\nt ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions ) respect to a c&idate2 7#b7 effectively & effici5tly monitor+ & en=c+ ! limits on ! rais+ ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions2 7#c7 effectively & effici5tly monitor+ & en=c+ ! limits on ! use ( p]sonal funds by p>ticipat+ c&idates2 & 7#d7 monitor+ ! use ( allocations f ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #eda & mat*+ contributions "u ?is title ?r\gh audits ( n few] ?an #a_/aj 7or1 9 ! case ( ! fir/ #c election cycles dur+ :i* ! program "u ?is title is 9 effect1 n few] ?an #a_/c7 ( all p>ticipat+ c&idates or o!r me*anisms4 #edd4 ,violations & p5alties 7a7 ,civil p5alty = violation ( contribution & exp5diture requirem5ts ,if a c&idate :o has be5 c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate accepts a contribution or makes an exp5diture t is prohibit$ "u section #eba1 ! ,commission may assess a civil p5alty aga9/ ! c&idate 9 an am\nt t is n m ?an #c times ! am\nt ( ! contribution or exp5diture4 ,any am\nts collect$ "u ?is subsection %all be deposit$ into ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #eda4 7b7 ,repaym5t = improp] use ( ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,commission det]m9es t any paym5t made to a p>ticipat+ c&idate 0 n us$ z provid$ = 9 ?is title or t a p>ticipat+ c&idate has violat$ any ( ! dates = remission ( funds conta9$ 9 ?is title1 ! ,commission %all s notify ! c&idate & ! c&idate %all pay to ! ,fund an am\nt equal to-- 7,a7 ! am\nt ( paym5ts s us$ or n remitt$1 z appropriate2 & 7,b7 int]e/ on any su* am\nts 7at a rate det]m9$ by ! ,commission74 7#b7 ,o!r action n preclud$ ,any action by ! ,commission 9 accordance ) ?is subsection %all n preclude en=cem5t proce$+s by ! ,commission 9 accordance ) section #cji7;a71 includ+ a ref]ral by ! ,commission to ! ,attorney ,g5]al 9 ! case ( an app>5t kn[+ & willful violation ( ?is title4 7c7 ,prohibit+ c]ta9 c&idates f qualify+ z p>ticipat+ c&idates 7#a7 ,c&idates ) multiple civil p5alties ,if ! ,commission assesses #c or m civil p5alties "u subsection 7a7 aga9/ a c&idate 7) respect to ei!r a s+le election or multiple elections71 ! ,commission may refuse to c]tify ! c&idate z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title ) respect to any subsequ5t election1 except t if ea* ( ! p5alties 7 assess$ z ! result ( a kn[+ & willful violation ( any provision ( ?is ,act1 ! c&idate is n eligible to be c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title ) respect to any subsequ5t election4 7#b7 ,c&idates subject to crim9al p5alty ,a c&idate is n eligible to be c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u ?is title ) respect to an election if a p5alty has be5 assess$ aga9/ ! c&idate "u section #cji7;d7 ) respect to any previ\s election4 7d7 ,imposition ( crim9al p5alties ,= crim9al p5alties = ! failure ( a p>ticipat+ c&idate to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is title1 see section #cji7;d74 #ede4 ,appeals process 7a7 ,review ( ,actions ,any action by ! ,commission 9 c>ry+ out ?is title %all be subject to review by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,c\rt ( ,appeals = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia ^u petition fil$ 9 ! ,c\rt n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! ,commission takes ! action = :i* ! review is s\ght4 7b7 ,proc$ures ,! provisions ( *apt] #g ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 apply to judicial review "u ?is section4 #edf4 ,index+ ( am\nts 7a7 ,index+ ,9 any cal5d> ye> aft] #bjbd1 section #cae7;c77#a77;,b7 %all apply to ea* am\nt describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 9 ! same mann] z su* section applies to ! limitations e/abli%$ "u subsections 7a77#a77;,a71 7a77#a77;,b71 7a77#c71 & 7h7 ( su* section1 except t = purposes ( apply+ su* section to ! am\nts describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! base p]iod %all be #bjbd4 7b7 ,am\nts describ$ ,! am\nts describ$ 9 ?is subsection are z foll[s3 7#a7 ,! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 section #ejb7;b77#a7 7relat+ to ! m9imum am\nt ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions includ$ 9 a reque/ = paym5t74 7#b7 ,! am\nts ref]r$ to 9 section #ejd7;a77#a7 7relat+ to ! am\nt ( a qualifi$ small doll> contribution74 7#c7 ,! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 section #eab7;a77#b7 7relat+ to ! total doll> am\nt ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions74 7#d7 ,! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 section #eba7;a77#e7 7relat+ to ! aggregate am\nt ( contributions a p>ticipat+ c&idate may accept f any individual ) respect to an election74 7#e7 ,! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 section #eba7;b77#a77;,a7 7relat+ to ! am\nt ( p]sonal funds t may be us$ by a c&idate :o is c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate74 7#f7 ,! am\nts ref]r$ to 9 section #ebd7;a77#b7 7relat+ to ! am\nt ( unsp5t funds a c&idate may reta9 = use 9 ! next election cycle74 7#g7 ,! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 section #ecb7;a77#c7 7relat+ to ! total doll> am\nt ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions = a c&idate seek+ an additional paym5t "u subtitle ,d74 7#h7 ,! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 section #ecc7;b7 7relat+ to ! limit on ! am\nt ( an additional paym5t made to a c&idate "u subtitle ,d74 #edg4 ,election cycle def9$ ,9 ?is title1 ! t]m election cycle means1 ) respect to an election = an (fice1 ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! day aft] ! date ( ! mo/ rec5t g5]al election = t (fice 7or1 if ! g5]al election result$ 9 a run(f election1 ! date ( ! run(f election7 & end+ on ! date ( ! next g5]al election = t (fice 7or1 if ! g5]al election result$ 9 a run(f election1 ! date ( ! run(f election74 4 #eaab4 ,contributions & exp5ditures by multic&idate & political p>ty committees on behalf ( p>ticipat+ c&idates 7a7 ,au?oriz+ ,contributions ,only ,f ,sep>ate ,acc\nts ,consi/+ ( ,qualifi$ small doll> contributions ,section #cae7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#aj7 ,9 ! case ( a multic&idate political committee or any political committee ( a political p>ty1 ! committee may make a contribution to a c&idate :o is a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u title ,v ) respect to an election only if ! contribution is paid f a sep>ate1 segregat$ acc\nt ( ! committee :i* consi/s solely ( contributions :i* meet ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7,a7 ,ea* su* contribution is 9 an am\nt :i* meets ! requirem5ts = ! am\nt ( a qualifi$ small doll> contribution "u section #ejd7;a77#a7 ) respect to ! election involv$4 7,b7 ,ea* su* contribution is made by an individual :o is n o!rwise prohibit$ f mak+ a contribution "u ?is ,act4 7,c7 ,! individual :o makes ! contribution does n make contributions to ! committee dur+ ! ye> 9 an aggregate am\nt t exce$s ! limit describ$ 9 section #ejd7;a77#a74 4 7b7 ,p]mitt+ ,unlimit$ ,coord9at$ ,exp5ditures ,f ,small ,doll> ,s\rces by ,political ,p>ties ,section #cae7;d7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ,! national committee & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#f71 ! national committee2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#f7 ,! limits describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 d n apply 9 ! case ( exp5ditures 9 connection ) ! g5]al election campaign ( a c&idate = ! (fice ( ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ! ,congress :o is a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u title ,v ) respect to ! election1 b only if-- 7,a7 ! exp5ditures are paid f a sep>ate1 segregat$ acc\nt ( ! committee :i* is describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#i72 & 7,b7 ! exp5ditures are ! sole s\rce ( fund+ provid$ by ! committee to ! c&idate4 4 #eaac4 ,prohibit+ use ( contributions by p>ticipat+ c&idates = purposes o!r ?an campaign = election ,section #cac ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaad7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7d7 ,re/rictions on ,p]mitt$ ,uses ( ,funds by ,c&idates ,receiv+ ,small ,doll> ,f9anc+ ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#d7 ( subsection 7a71 if a c&idate = election = ! (fice ( ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ! ,congress is c]tifi$ z a p>ticipat+ c&idate "u title ,v ) respect to ! election1 any contribution :i* ! c&idate is p]mitt$ to accept "u su* title may be us$ only = au?oriz$ exp5ditures 9 connection ) ! c&idate's campaign = su* (fice1 subject to section #ejc7;b74 4 #eaad4 ,assessm5ts aga9/ f9es & p5alties 7a7 ,assessm5ts relat+ to crim9al (f5ses 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bja ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #cjae4 ,special assessm5ts = ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund 7a7 ,assessm5ts 7#a7 ,convictions ( crimes ,9 addition to any assessm5t impos$ "u ?is *apt]1 ! c\rt %all assess on any organizational def5dant or any def5dant :o is a corporate (fic] or p]son ) equival5t au?ority 9 any o!r organization :o is convict$ ( a crim9al (f5se "u ,f$]al law an am\nt equal to #b4ge p]c5t ( any f9e impos$ on t def5dant 9 ! s5t5ce impos$ = t conviction4 7#b7 ,settlem5ts ,! c\rt %all assess on any organizational def5dant or def5dant :o is a corporate (fic] or p]son ) equival5t au?ority 9 any o!r organization :o has ent]$ into a settlem5t agreem5t or cons5t decree ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 satisfaction ( any allegation t ! def5dant committ$ a crim9al (f5se "u ,f$]al law an am\nt equal to #b4ge p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! settlem5t4 7b7 ,mann] ( collection ,an am\nt assess$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be collect$ 9 ! mann] 9 :i* f9es are collect$ 9 crim9al cases4 7c7 ,transf]s ,9 a mann] consi/5t ) section #ccjb7;b7 ( title #ca1 !re %all be transf]r$ f ! ,g5]al ,fund ( ! ,treasury to ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund "u section #eda ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! assessm5ts collect$ "u ?is section4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections ( *apt] #bja ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cjae4 ,special assessm5ts = ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund4 4 7b7 ,assessm5ts relat+ to civil p5alties 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ig ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #igjg4 ,special assessm5ts = ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund 7a7 ,assessm5ts 7#a7 ,civil p5alties ,any entity ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t :i* is au?oriz$ "u any law1 rule1 or regulation to impose a civil p5alty %all assess on ea* p]son1 o!r ?an a natural p]son :o is n a corporate (fic] or p]son ) equival5t au?ority 9 any o!r organization1 on :om su* a p5alty is impos$ an am\nt equal to #b4ge p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! p5alty4 7#b7 ,adm9i/rative p5alties ,any entity ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t :i* is au?oriz$ "u any law1 rule1 or regulation to impose an adm9i/rative p5alty %all assess on ea* p]son1 o!r ?an a natural p]son :o is n a corporate (fic] or p]son ) equival5t au?ority 9 any o!r organization1 on :om su* a p5alty is impos$ an am\nt equal to #b4ge p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! p5alty4 7#c7 ,settlem5ts ,any entity ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t :i* is au?oriz$ "u any law1 rule1 or regulation to ent] into a settlem5t agreem5t or cons5t decree ) any p]son1 o!r ?an a natural p]son :o is n a corporate (fic] or p]son ) equival5t au?ority 9 any o!r organization1 9 satisfaction ( any allegation ( an action or omission by ! p]son :i* w\ld be subject to a civil p5alty or adm9i/rative p5alty %all assess on su* p]son an am\nt equal to #b4ge p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! settlem5t4 7b7 ,mann] ( collection ,an am\nt assess$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be collect$-- 7#a7 9 ! case ( an am\nt assess$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( su* subsection1 9 ! mann] 9 :i* civil p5alties are collect$ by ! entity ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t involv$2 7#b7 9 ! case ( an am\nt assess$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 ( su* subsection1 9 ! mann] 9 :i* adm9i/rative p5alties are collect$ by ! entity ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t involv$2 & 7#c7 9 ! case ( an am\nt assess$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( su* subsection1 9 ! mann] 9 :i* am\nts are collect$ pursuant to settlem5t agreem5ts or cons5t decrees ent]$ into by ! entity ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t involv$4 7c7 ,transf]s ,9 a mann] consi/5t ) section #ccjb7;b7 ( ?is title1 !re %all be transf]r$ f ! ,g5]al ,fund ( ! ,treasury to ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund "u section #eda ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! assessm5ts collect$ "u ?is section4 7d7 ,exception = p5alties & settlem5ts "u au?ority ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,no assessm5t %all be made "u subsection 7a7 ) respect to any civil or adm9i/rative p5alty impos$1 or any settlem5t agreem5t or cons5t decree ent]$ into1 "u ! au?ority ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7#b7 ,cross ref]5ce ,= application ( special assessm5ts = ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund ) respect to c]ta9 p5alties "u ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 see section #fgfa ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections ( *apt] #ig ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #igjg4 ,special assessm5ts = ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund4 4 7c7 ,assessm5ts relat+ to c]ta9 p5alties "u ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #fh ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new sub*apt]3 ,d ,special assessm5ts = ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund #fgfa4 ,special assessm5ts = ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* p]son requir$ to pay a cov]$ p5alty %all pay an additional am\nt equal to #b4ge p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( su* p5alty4 7b7 ,cov]$ p5alty ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ p5alty means any addition to tax1 additional am\nt1 p5alty1 or o!r liability provid$ "u sub*apt] ,a or ,b4 7c7 ,exception = c]ta9 individuals 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( a taxpay] :o is an individual1 subsection 7a7 %all n apply to any cov]$ p5alty if su* taxpay] is an exempt taxpay] = ! taxable ye> = :i* su* cov]$ p5alty is assess$4 7#b7 ,exempt taxpay] ,= purposes ( ?s subsection1 a taxpay] is an exempt taxpay] = any taxable ye> if ! taxable income ( su* taxpay] = su* taxable ye> does n exce$ ! doll> am\nt at :i* beg9s ! highe/ rate bracket 9 effect "u section #a ) respect to su* taxpay] = su* taxable ye>4 7d7 ,application ( c]ta9 rules ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7e71 ! additional am\nt det]m9$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be treat$ = purposes ( ?is title 9 ! same mann] z ! cov]$ p5alty to :i* su* additional am\nt relates4 7e7 ,transf] to ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund ,! ,secret>y %all deposit any additional am\nt "u subsection 7a7 9 ! ,g5]al ,fund ( ! ,treasury & %all transf] f su* ,g5]al ,fund to ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #eda ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga an am\nt equal to ! am\nts s deposit$ 7&1 not)/&+ subsection 7d71 su* additional am\nt %all n be ! basis = any deposit1 transf]1 cr$it1 appropriation1 or any o!r paym5t1 to any o!r tru/ fund or acc\nt74 ,rules simil> to ! rules ( section #ifja %all apply = purposes ( ?is subsection4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sub*apt]s = *apt] #fh ( su* ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 ,sub*apt] ,d--,special assessm5ts = ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund 4 7d7 ,effective dates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to convictions1 agreem5ts1 & p5alties :i* occur on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,assessm5ts relat+ to c]ta9 p5alties "u ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7c7 %all apply to cov]$ p5alties assess$ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #eaae4 ,/udy & report on small doll> f9anc+ program 7a7 ,/udy & report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! completion ( ! fir/ election cycle 9 :i* ! program e/abli%$ "u title ,v ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga1 z add$ by section #eaaa1 is 9 effect1 ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all-- 7#a7 assess-- 7,a7 ! am\nt ( paym5t ref]r$ to 9 section #eja ( su* ,act2 & 7,b7 ! am\nt ( a qualifi$ small doll> contribution ref]r$ to 9 section #ejd7;a77#a7 ( su* ,act2 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report t discuses :e!r su* am\nts are suffici5t to meet ! goals ( ! program4 7b7 ,update ,! ,commission %all update & revise ! /udy & report requir$ by subsection 7a7 on a bi5nial basis4 7c7 ,t]m9ation ,! requirem5ts ( ?is section %all t]m9ate t5 ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! fir/ /udy & report requir$ by subsection 7a7 is submitt$ to ,congress4 #eaaf4 ,effective date 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z may o!rwise be provid$ 9 ?is "p & 9 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p1 ?is "p & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p %all apply ) respect to elections occurr+ dur+ #bjbf or any succe$+ ye>1 )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission has promulgat$ ! f9al regulations necess>y to c>ry out ?is "p & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p by ! deadl9e set =? 9 subsection 7b74 7b7 ,deadl9e = regulations ,n lat] ?an ,june #cj1 #bjbd1 ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all promulgate su* regulations z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is "p & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p4 ,c ,presid5tial ,elections #ebjj4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,emp[] ,act ( #bjai4 #a ,prim>y ,elections #ebja4 ,increase 9 & modifications to mat*+ paym5ts 7a7 ,increase & modification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! fir/ s5t5ce ( section #ijcd7;a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ea* contribution & ins]t+ an am\nt equal to #fjj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ea* mat*able contribution 7disreg>d+ any am\nt ( contributions f any p]son to ! ext5t t ! total ( ! am\nts contribut$ by su* p]son = ! election exce$s #bjj72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ au?oriz$ committees & all t foll[s ?r\gh #bej & ins]t+ au?oriz$ committees4 7#b7 ,mat*able contributions ,section #ijcd ( su* ,code is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! la/ s5t5ce ( subsection 7a72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,mat*able contribution def9$ ,= purposes ( ?is section & section #ijcc7;b7-- 7#a7 ,mat*able contribution ,! t]m mat*able contribution means1 ) respect to ! nom9ation = election to ! (fice ( ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 a contribution by an individual to a c&idate or an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate ) respect to :i* ! c&idate has c]tifi$ 9 writ+ t-- 7,a7 ! individual mak+ su* contribution has n made aggregate contributions 7includ+ su* mat*able contribution7 to su* c&idate & ! au?oriz$ committees ( su* c&idate 9 excess ( #a1jjj = ! election2 7,b7 su* c&idate & ! au?oriz$ committees ( su* c&idate w n accept contributions f su* individual 7includ+ su* mat*able contribution7 aggregat+ m ?an ! am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 su* contribution 0 a direct contribution4 7#b7 ,contribution ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m contribution means a gift ( money made by a writt5 in/rum5t :i* id5tifies ! individual mak+ ! contribution by full "n & mail+ address1 b does n include a subscription1 loan1 advance1 or deposit ( money1 or any?+ ( value or any?+ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 ( section #ijcb7d74 7#c7 ,direct contribution 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m direct contribution means1 ) respect to a c&idate1 a contribution :i* is made directly by an individual to ! c&idate or an au?oriz$ committee ( ! c&idate & is n-- 7i7 =w>d$ f ! individual mak+ ! contribution to ! c&idate or committee by ano!r p]son2 or 7ii7 receiv$ by ! c&idate or committee ) ! k t ! contribution 0 made at ! reque/1 sugge/ion1 or recomm5dation ( ano!r p]son4 7,b7 ,o!r def9itions ,9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 ! t]m p]son does n include an individual 7o!r ?an an individual describ$ 9 section #cjd7;i77#g7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga71 a political committee ( a political p>ty1 or any political committee :i* is n a sep>ate segregat$ fund describ$ 9 section #caf7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga & :i* does n make contributions or indep5d5t exp5ditures1 does n engage 9 lobby+ activity "u ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq471 & is n e/abli%$ by1 controll$ by1 or affiliat$ ) a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u su* ,act1 an ag5t ( a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u su* ,act1 or an organization :i* reta9s or employs a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u su* ,act2 & 7ii7 a contribution is n made at ! reque/1 sugge/ion1 or recomm5dation ( ano!r p]son solely on ! gr\nds t ! contribution is made 9 response to in=mation provid$ to ! individual mak+ ! contribution by any p]son1 s long z ! c&idate or au?oriz$ committee does n "k ! id5tity ( ! p]son :o provid$ ! in=mation to su* individual4 4 7#c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,section #ijcb7d7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ijcd7;a7 & ins]t+ section #ijcd4 7,b7 ,section #ijcc7;b77#c7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ mat*+ contributions & ins]t+ mat*able contributions4 7b7 ,modification ( paym5t limitation ,section #ijcd7;b7 ( su* ,code is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! total & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! total 2 7#b7 by /rik+ %all n exce$ & all t foll[s & ins]t+ %all n exce$ #bej1jjj1jjj42 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,inflation adju/m5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( any applicable p]iod beg9n+ aft] #bjbi1 ! doll> am\nt 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be increas$ by an am\nt equal to-- 7i7 su* doll> am\nt1 multipli$ by 7ii7 ! co/-(-liv+ adju/m5t det]m9$ "u section #a7;f77#c7 = ! cal5d> ye> foll[+ ! ye> :i* su* applicable p]iod beg9s1 det]m9$ by sub/itut+ cal5d> ye> #bjbh = cal5d> ye> #aiib 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 !re(4 7,b7 ,applicable p]iod ,= purposes ( ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m applicable p]iod means ! #d-ye> p]iod beg9n+ ) ! fir/ day foll[+ ! date ( ! g5]al election = ! (fice ( ,presid5t & end+ on ! date ( ! next su* g5]al election4 7,c7 ,r\nd+ ,if any am\nt z adju/$ "u subp>agraph 7#a7 is n a multiple ( #aj1jjj1 su* am\nt %all be r\nd$ to ! ne>e/ multiple ( #aj1jjj4 4 #ebjb4 ,eligibility requirem5ts = mat*+ paym5ts 7a7 ,am\nt ( aggregate contributions p] ,/ate2 disreg>d+ ( am\nts contribut$ 9 excess ( #bjj ,section #ijcc7;b77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #e1jjj & ins]t+ #be1jjj2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ #bj ,/ates & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bj ,/ates 7disreg>d+ any am\nt ( contributions f any su* resid5t to ! ext5t t ! total ( ! am\nts contribut$ by su* resid5t = ! election exce$s #bjj74 7b7 ,contribution limit 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraph 7#d7 ( section #ijcc7;b7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#d7 ! c&idate & ! au?oriz$ committees ( ! c&idate w n accept aggregate contributions f any p]son ) respect to ! nom9ation = election to ! (fice ( ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 excess ( #a1jjj = ! election4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,section #ijcc7;b7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new flu% s5t5ce3 ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#d71 ! t]m contribution has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #cja7h7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga4 4 7,b7 ,section #ijcb7d7 ( su* ,code1 z am5d$ by section #ebja7;a77#c77;,a71 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or #ijcc7;b7 aft] #ijcd4 7c7 ,p>ticipation 9 sy/em = paym5ts = g5]al election ,section #ijcc7;b7 ( su* ,code is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#c72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ 1 &2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 if ! c&idate is nom9at$ by a political p>ty = election to ! (fice ( ,presid5t1 ! c&idate w apply = & accept paym5ts ) respect to ! g5]al election = su* (fice 9 accordance ) *apt] #ie4 4 7d7 ,prohibition on jo9t fundrais+ committees ,section #ijcc7;b7 ( su* ,code1 z am5d$ by subsection 7c71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#d72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#f7 ! c&idate w n e/abli% a jo9t fundrais+ committee ) a political committee o!r ?an ano!r au?oriz$ committee ( ! c&idate1 except t c&idate e/abli%$ a jo9t fundrais+ committee ) respect to a prior election = :i* ! c&idate 0 n eligible to receive paym5ts "u section #ijcg & ! c&idate does n t]m9ate ! committee1 ! c&idate %all n be consid]$ to be 9 violation ( ?is p>agraph s long z t jo9t fundrais+ committee does n receive any contributions or make any disbursem5ts dur+ ! election cycle = :i* ! c&idate is eligible to receive paym5ts "u su* section4 4 #ebjc4 ,repeal ( exp5diture limitations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subsection 7a7 ( section #ijce ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,p]sonal exp5diture limitation ,no c&idate %all kn[+ly make exp5ditures f 8 p]sonal funds1 or ! p]sonal funds ( 8 imm$iate family1 9 connection ) 8 campaign = nom9ation = election to ! (fice ( ,presid5t 9 excess (1 9 ! aggregate1 #ej1jjj4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,p>agraph 7#a7 ( section #ijcc7;b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ! c&idate w comply ) ! p]sonal exp5diture limitation "u section #ijce1 4 #ebjd4 ,p]iod ( availability ( mat*+ paym5ts ,section #ijcb7f7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ ! beg9n+ ( ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* a g5]al election = ! (fice ( ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates w be held & ins]t+ ! date t is #f mon?s prior to ! date ( ! e>lie/ ,/ate prim>y election4 #ebje4 ,exam9ation & audits ( mat*able contributions ,section #ijch7;a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by ins]t+ & mat*able contributions accept$ by aft] qualifi$ campaign exp5ses (4 #ebjf4 ,modification to limitation on contributions = ,presid5tial prim>y c&idates ,section #cae7;a77#f7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;a77#f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ cal5d> ye> & ins]t+ f\r-ye> election cycle4 #ebjg4 ,use ( ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund z s\rce ( paym5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #if ( subtitle ,h ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #ijdc4 ,use ( ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund z s\rce ( paym5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is *apt]1 effective ) respect to ! ,presid5tial election held 9 #bjbh & ea* succe$+ ,presid5tial election1 all paym5ts made to c&idates "u ?is *apt] %all be made f ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #eda ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7h]eaft] 9 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,fund74 7b7 ,m&atory r$uction ( paym5ts 9 case ( insuffici5t am\nts 9 ,fund 7#a7 ,advance audits by ,commission ,n lat] ?an #ij days be=e ! fir/ day ( ea* ,presid5tial election cycle 7beg9n+ ) ! cycle = ! election held 9 #bjbh71 ! ,commission %all-- 7,a7 audit ! ,fund to det]m9e :e!r1 aft] fir/ mak+ paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates "u title ,v ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga & !n mak+ paym5ts to ,/ates "u ! ,my ,voice ,v\*] ,program "u ! ,gov]nm5t ,by ! ,p ,act ( #bjai1 ! am\nts rema9+ 9 ! ,fund w be suffici5t to make paym5ts to c&idates "u ?is *apt] 9 ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is *apt] dur+ su* election cycle2 & 7,b7 submit a report to ,congress describ+ ! results ( ! audit4 7#b7 ,r$uctions 9 am\nt ( paym5ts 7,a7 ,automatic r$uction on pro rata basis ,if1 on ! basis ( ! audit describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,commission det]m9es t ! am\nt anticipat$ to be available 9 ! ,fund ) respect to ! ,presid5tial election cycle involv$ is n1 or may n be1 suffici5t to satisfy ! full entitlem5ts ( c&idates to paym5ts "u ?is *apt] = su* cycle1 ! ,commission %all r$uce ea* am\nt :i* w\ld o!rwise be paid to a c&idate "u ?is *apt] by su* pro rata am\nt z may be necess>y to ensure t ! aggregate am\nt ( paym5ts anticipat$ to be made ) respect to ! cycle w n exce$ ! am\nt anticipat$ to be available = su* paym5ts 9 ! ,fund ) respect to su* cycle4 7,b7 ,re/oration ( r$uctions 9 case ( availability ( suffici5t funds dur+ election cycle ,if1 aft] r$uc+ ! am\nts paid to c&idates ) respect to an election cycle "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,commission det]m9es t !re are suffici5t am\nts 9 ! ,fund to re/ore ! am\nt by :i* su* paym5ts 7 r$uc$ 7or any portion !re(71 to ! ext5t t su* am\nts are available1 ! ,commission may make a paym5t on a pro rata basis to ea* su* c&idate ) respect to ! election cycle 9 ! am\nt by :i* su* c&idate's paym5ts 7 r$uc$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 7or any portion !re(1 z ! case may be74 7,c7 ,no use ( am\nts f o!r s\rces ,9 any case 9 :i* ! ,commission det]m9es t !re are insuffici5t moneys 9 ! ,fund to make paym5ts to c&idates "u ?is *apt]1 moneys %all n be made available f any o!r s\rce = ! purpose ( mak+ su* paym5ts4 7#c7 ,no effect on am\nts transf]r$ = p$iatric rese>* initiative ,?is section does n apply to ! transf] ( funds "u section #ijjh7;i74 7#d7 ,presid5tial election cycle def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,presid5tial election cycle means1 ) respect to a ,presid5tial election1 ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! day aft] ! date ( ! previ\s ,presid5tial g5]al election & end+ on ! date ( ! ,presid5tial election4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #if ( subtitle ,h ( su* ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #ijdc4 ,use ( ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund z s\rce ( paym5ts4 4 #b ,g5]al ,elections #ebaa4 ,modification ( eligibility requirem5ts = public f9anc+ ,subsection 7a7 ( section #ijjc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ord] to be eligible to receive any paym5ts "u section #ijjf1 ! c&idates ( a political p>ty 9 a ,presid5tial election %all meet ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7#a7 ,p>ticipation 9 prim>y paym5t sy/em ,! c&idate = ,presid5t receiv$ paym5ts "u *apt] #if = ! campaign = nom9ation = election to be ,presid5t4 7#b7 ,agreem5ts ) ,commission ,! c&idates1 9 writ+-- 7,a7 agree to obta9 & furni% to ! ,commission su* evid5ce z x may reque/ ( ! qualifi$ campaign exp5ses ( su* c&idates1 7,b7 agree to keep & furni% to ! ,commission su* records1 books1 & o!r in=mation z x may reque/1 & 7,c7 agree to an audit & exam9ation by ! ,commission "u section #ijjg & to pay any am\nts requir$ to be paid "u su* section4 7#c7 ,prohibition on jo9t fundrais+ committees 7,a7 ,prohibition ,! c&idates c]tifies 9 writ+ t ! c&idates w n e/abli% a jo9t fundrais+ committee ) a political committee o!r ?an ano!r au?oriz$ committee ( ! c&idate4 7,b7 ,/atus ( exi/+ committees = prior elections ,if a c&idate e/abli%$ a jo9t fundrais+ committee describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to a prior election = :i* ! c&idate 0 n eligible to receive paym5ts "u section #ijjf & ! c&idate does n t]m9ate ! committee1 ! c&idate %all n be consid]$ to be 9 violation ( subp>agraph 7,a7 s long z t jo9t fundrais+ committee does n receive any contributions or make any disbursem5ts ) respect to ! election = :i* ! c&idate is eligible to receive paym5ts "u section #ijjf4 4 #ebab4 ,repeal ( exp5diture limitations & use ( qualifi$ campaign contributions 7a7 ,use ( qualifi$ campaign contributions )\t exp5diture limits2 application ( same requirem5ts = major1 m9or1 & new p>ties ,section #ijjc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ subsections 7b7 & 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,use ( ,qualifi$ ,campaign ,contributions ,to ,defray ,exp5ses 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ord] to be eligible to receive any paym5ts "u section #ijjf1 ! c&idates ( a p>ty 9 a ,presid5tial election %all c]tify to ! ,commission1 "u p5alty ( p]jury1 t-- 7,a7 su* c&idates & _! au?oriz$ committees h n & w n accept any contributions to defray qualifi$ campaign exp5ses o!r ?an-- 7i7 qualifi$ campaign contributions1 & 7ii7 contributions to ! ext5t necess>y to make up any defici5cy paym5ts receiv$ out ( ! fund on acc\nt ( ! application ( section #ijjf7;c71 & 7,b7 su* c&idates & _! au?oriz$ committees h n & w n accept any contribution to defray exp5ses :i* w\ld be qualifi$ campaign exp5ses b = subp>agraph 7,c7 ( section #ijjb7aa74 7#b7 ,tim+ ( c]tification ,! c&idate %all make ! c]tification requir$ "u ?is subsection at ! same "t ! c&idate makes ! c]tification requir$ "u subsection 7a77#c74 4 7b7 ,def9ition ( qualifi$ campaign contribution ,section #ijjb ( su* ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#ac7 ,qualifi$ campaign contribution ,! t]m qualifi$ campaign contribution means1 ) respect to any election = ! (fice ( ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 a contribution f an individual to a c&idate or an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate :i*-- 7,a7 does n exce$ #a1jjj = ! election2 & 7,b7 ) respect to :i* ! c&idate has c]tifi$ 9 writ+ t-- 7i7 ! individual mak+ su* contribution has n made aggregate contributions 7includ+ su* qualifi$ contribution7 to su* c&idate & ! au?oriz$ committees ( su* c&idate 9 excess ( ! am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 & 7ii7 su* c&idate & ! au?oriz$ committees ( su* c&idate w n accept contributions f su* individual 7includ+ su* qualifi$ contribution7 aggregat+ m ?an ! am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to su* election4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,repeal ( exp5diture limits 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cae ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #cae7;c7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;c77 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b77i71 by /rik+ 1 7b72 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77i71 by /rik+ subsections 7b7 & 7d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,repeal ( repaym5t requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ijjg7;b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 & 7#d71 respectively4 7,b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #ijjg7;b7 ( su* ,code1 z r$esignat$ by subp>agraph 7,a71 is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ a major p>ty & ins]t+ a p>ty2 7ii7 by ins]t+ qualifi$ contributions & aft] contributions 7o!r ?an2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ 7o!r ?an qualifi$ campaign exp5ses ) respect to :i* paym5t is requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b774 7#c7 ,crim9al p5alties 7,a7 ,repeal ( p5alty = excess exp5ses ,section #ijab ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,p5alty = acceptance ( disall[$ contributions2 application ( same p5alty = c&idates ( major1 m9or1 & new p>ties ,subsection 7b7 ( section #ijab ( su* ,code is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,contributions 7#a7 ,acceptance ( disall[$ contributions ,x %all be unlawful = an eligible c&idate ( a p>ty 9 a ,presid5tial election or any ( 8 au?oriz$ committees kn[+ly & willfully to accept-- 7,a7 any contribution o!r ?an a qualifi$ campaign contribution to defray qualifi$ campaign exp5ses1 except to ! ext5t necess>y to make up any defici5cy 9 paym5ts receiv$ out ( ! fund on acc\nt ( ! application ( section #ijjf7;c72 or 7,b7 any contribution to defray exp5ses :i* w\ld be qualifi$ campaign exp5ses b = subp>agraph 7,c7 ( section #ijjb7aa74 7#b7 ,p5alty ,any p]son :o violates p>agraph 7#a7 %all be f9$ n m ?an #e1jjj1 or imprison$ n m ?an "o ye>1 or bo?4 ,9 ! case ( a violation by an au?oriz$ committee1 any (fic] or memb] ( su* committee :o kn[+ly & willfully cons5ts to su* violation %all be f9$ n m ?an #e1jjj1 or imprison$ n m ?an "o ye>1 or bo?4 4 #ebac4 ,mat*+ paym5ts & o!r modifications to paym5t am\nts 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,am\nt ( paym5ts2 application ( same am\nt = c&idates ( major1 m9or1 & new p>ties ,subsection 7a7 ( section #ijjd ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! provisions ( ?is *apt]1 ! eligible c&idates ( a p>ty 9 a ,presid5tial election %all be entitl$ to equal paym5t "u section #ijjf 9 an am\nt equal to #fjj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ea* mat*able contribution receiv$ by su* c&idate or by ! c&idate's au?oriz$ committees 7disreg>d+ any am\nt ( contributions f any p]son to ! ext5t t ! total ( ! am\nts contribut$ by su* p]son = ! election exce$s #bjj71 except t total am\nt to :i* a c&idate is entitl$ "u ?is p>agraph %all n exce$ #bej1jjj1jjj4 4 7#b7 ,repeal ( sep>ate limitations = c&idates ( m9or & new p>ties2 inflation adju/m5t ,subsection 7b7 ( section #ijjd ( su* ,code is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,inflation adju/m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( any applicable p]iod beg9n+ aft] #bjbi1 ! #bej1jjj1jjj doll> am\nt 9 subsection 7a7 %all be increas$ by an am\nt equal to-- 7,a7 su* doll> am\nt2 multipli$ by 7,b7 ! co/-(-liv+ adju/m5t det]m9$ "u section #a7;f77#c7 = ! cal5d> ye> foll[+ ! ye> :i* su* applicable p]iod beg9s1 det]m9$ by sub/itut+ cal5d> ye> #bjbh = cal5d> ye> #aiib 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 !re(4 7#b7 ,applicable p]iod ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m applicable p]iod means ! #d-ye> p]iod beg9n+ ) ! fir/ day foll[+ ! date ( ! g5]al election = ! (fice ( ,presid5t & end+ on ! date ( ! next su* g5]al election4 7#c7 ,r\nd+ ,if any am\nt z adju/$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 is n a multiple ( #aj1jjj1 su* am\nt %all be r\nd$ to ! ne>e/ multiple ( #aj1jjj4 4 7#c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ijje7;a7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new s5t5ce3 ,! ,commission %all make su* additional c]tifications z may be necess>y to receive paym5ts "u section #ijjd44 7b7 ,mat*able contribution ,section #ijjb ( su* ,code1 z am5d$ by section #ebab7;b71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#ad7 ,mat*able contribution ,! t]m mat*able contribution means1 ) respect to ! election to ! (fice ( ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 a contribution by an individual to a c&idate or an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate ) respect to :i* ! c&idate has c]tifi$ 9 writ+ t-- 7,a7 ! individual mak+ su* contribution has n made aggregate contributions 7includ+ su* mat*able contribution7 to su* c&idate & ! au?oriz$ committees ( su* c&idate 9 excess ( #a1jjj = ! election2 7,b7 su* c&idate & ! au?oriz$ committees ( su* c&idate w n accept contributions f su* individual 7includ+ su* mat*able contribution7 aggregat+ m ?an ! am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to su* election2 & 7,c7 su* contribution 0 a direct contribution 7z def9$ 9 section #ijcd7;c77#c774 4 #ebad4 ,increase 9 limit on coord9at$ p>ty exp5ditures 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cae7;d77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;d77#b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#b7 7,a7 ,! national committee ( a political p>ty may n make any exp5diture 9 connection ) ! g5]al election campaign ( any c&idate = ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates :o is affiliat$ ) su* p>ty :i* exce$s #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,= purposes ( ?is p>agraph-- 7i7 any exp5diture made by or on behalf ( a national committee ( a political p>ty & 9 connection ) a ,presid5tial election %all be consid]$ to be made 9 connection ) ! g5]al election campaign ( a c&idate = ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates :o is affiliat$ ) su* p>ty2 & 7ii7 any communication made by or on behalf ( su* p>ty %all be consid]$ to be made 9 connection ) ! g5]al election campaign ( a c&idate = ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates :o is affiliat$ ) su* p>ty if any portion ( ! communication is 9 connection ) su* election4 7,c7 ,any exp5diture "u ?is p>agraph %all be 9 addition to any exp5diture by a national committee ( a political p>ty s]v+ z ! pr9cipal campaign committee ( a c&idate = ! (fice ( ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ ,am5dm5ts ,relat+ to ,tim+ ( ,co/-(-,liv+ ,adju/m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cae7;c77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;c77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 7d7 & ins]t+ 7d77#b72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,d7 ,9 any cal5d> ye> aft] #bjbh-- 7i7 ! doll> am\nt 9 subsection 7d77#b7 %all be increas$ by ! p]c5t diff]5ce det]m9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 ! am\nt s increas$ %all rema9 9 effect = ! cal5d> ye>2 & 7iii7 if ! am\nt aft] adju/m5t "u clause 7i7 is n a multiple ( #ajj1 su* am\nt %all be r\nd$ to ! ne>e/ multiple ( #ajj4 4 7#b7 ,base ye> ,section #cae7;c77#b77;,b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;c77#b77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7d7 & ins]t+ 7d77#c72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new clause3 7iii7 = purposes ( subsection 7d77#b71 cal5d> ye> #bjbg4 4 #ebae4 ,e/abli%m5t ( uni=m date = release ( paym5ts 7a7 ,date = paym5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ijjf7;b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,paym5ts f ! ,fund ,if ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury receives a c]tification f ! ,commission "u section #ijje = paym5t to ! eligible c&idates ( a political p>ty1 ! ,secret>y %all pay to su* c&idates out ( ! fund ! am\nt c]tifi$ by ! ,commission on ! lat] (-- 7#a7 ! la/ ,friday occurr+ be=e ! fir/ ,monday 9 ,septemb]2 or 7#b7 #bd h\rs aft] receiv+ ! c]tifications = ! eligible c&idates ( all major political p>ties4 ,am\nts paid to any su* c&idates %all be "u ! control ( su* c&idates4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ ,am5dm5t ,! fir/ s5t5ce ( section #ijjf7;c7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ! "t ( a c]tification by ! ,commission "u section #ijje = paym5t & ins]t+ ! "t ( mak+ a paym5t "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,"t = c]tification ,section #ijje7;a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ #aj days & ins]t+ #bd h\rs4 #ebaf4 ,am\nts 9 ,presid5tial ,election ,campaign ,fund ,section #ijjf7;c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new s5t5ce3 ,9 mak+ a det]m9ation ( :e!r !re are insuffici5t moneys 9 ! fund = purposes ( ! previ\s s5t5ce1 ! ,secret>y %all take into acc\nt 9 det]m9+ ! balance ( ! fund = a ,presid5tial election ye> ! ,secret>y's be/ e/imate ( ! am\nt ( moneys :i* w be deposit$ into ! fund dur+ ! ye>1 except t ! am\nt ( ! e/imate may n exce$ ! av]age ( ! annual am\nts deposit$ 9 ! fund dur+ ! previ\s #c ye>s44 #ebag4 ,use ( g5]al election paym5ts = g5]al election legal & acc\nt+ compliance ,section #ijjb7aa7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new s5t5ce3 ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 an exp5se incurr$ by a c&idate or au?oriz$ committee = g5]al election legal & acc\nt+ compliance purposes %all be consid]$ to be an exp5se to fur!r ! election ( su* c&idate44 #ebah4 ,use ( ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund z s\rce ( paym5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ie ( subtitle ,h ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #ijac4 ,use ( ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund z s\rce ( paym5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is *apt]1 effective ) respect to ! ,presid5tial election held 9 #bjbh & ea* succe$+ ,presid5tial election1 all paym5ts made "u ?is *apt] %all be made f ! ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #eda ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga4 7b7 ,m&atory r$uction ( paym5ts 9 case ( insuffici5t am\nts 9 ,fund 7#a7 ,advance audits by ,commission ,n lat] ?an #ij days be=e ! fir/ day ( ea* ,presid5tial election cycle 7beg9n+ ) ! cycle = ! election held 9 #bjbh71 ! ,commission %all-- 7,a7 audit ! ,fund to det]m9e :e!r1 aft] fir/ mak+ paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates "u title ,v ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga & !n mak+ paym5ts to ,/ates "u ! ,my ,voice ,v\*] ,program "u ! ,gov]nm5t ,by ! ,p ,act ( #bjai & !n mak+ paym5ts to c&idates "u *apt] #if1 ! am\nts rema9+ 9 ! ,fund w be suffici5t to make paym5ts to c&idates "u ?is *apt] 9 ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is *apt] dur+ su* election cycle2 & 7,b7 submit a report to ,congress describ+ ! results ( ! audit4 7#b7 ,r$uctions 9 am\nt ( paym5ts 7,a7 ,automatic r$uction on pro rata basis ,if1 on ! basis ( ! audit describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,commission det]m9es t ! am\nt anticipat$ to be available 9 ! ,fund ) respect to ! ,presid5tial election cycle involv$ is n1 or may n be1 suffici5t to satisfy ! full entitlem5ts ( c&idates to paym5ts "u ?is *apt] = su* cycle1 ! ,commission %all r$uce ea* am\nt :i* w\ld o!rwise be paid to a c&idate "u ?is *apt] by su* pro rata am\nt z may be necess>y to ensure t ! aggregate am\nt ( paym5ts anticipat$ to be made ) respect to ! cycle w n exce$ ! am\nt anticipat$ to be available = su* paym5ts 9 ! ,fund ) respect to su* cycle4 7,b7 ,re/oration ( r$uctions 9 case ( availability ( suffici5t funds dur+ election cycle ,if1 aft] r$uc+ ! am\nts paid to c&idates ) respect to an election cycle "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,commission det]m9es t !re are suffici5t am\nts 9 ! ,fund to re/ore ! am\nt by :i* su* paym5ts 7 r$uc$ 7or any portion !re(71 to ! ext5t t su* am\nts are available1 ! ,commission may make a paym5t on a pro rata basis to ea* su* c&idate ) respect to ! election cycle 9 ! am\nt by :i* su* c&idate's paym5ts 7 r$uc$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 7or any portion !re(1 z ! case may be74 7,c7 ,no use ( am\nts f o!r s\rces ,9 any case 9 :i* ! ,commission det]m9es t !re are insuffici5t moneys 9 ! ,fund to make paym5ts to c&idates "u ?is *apt]1 moneys %all n be made available f any o!r s\rce = ! purpose ( mak+ su* paym5ts4 7#c7 ,no effect on am\nts transf]r$ = p$iatric rese>* initiative ,?is section does n apply to ! transf] ( funds "u section #ijjh7;i74 7#d7 ,presid5tial election cycle def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,presid5tial election cycle means1 ) respect to a ,presid5tial election1 ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! day aft] ! date ( ! previ\s ,presid5tial g5]al election & end+ on ! date ( ! ,presid5tial election4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #ie ( subtitle ,h ( su* ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #ijac4 ,use ( ,fre$om ,f ,influ5ce ,fund z s\rce ( paym5ts4 4 #c ,effective ,date #ebba4 ,effective date 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$1 ?is subtitle & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle %all apply ) respect to ! ,presid5tial election held 9 #bjbh & ea* succe$+ ,presid5tial election1 )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission has promulgat$ ! f9al regulations necess>y to c>ry out ?is "p & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p by ! deadl9e set =? 9 subsection 7b74 7b7 ,deadl9e = regulations ,n lat] ?an ,june #cj1 #bjbf1 ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all promulgate su* regulations z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is "p & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p4 ,d ,p]sonal ,use ,s]vices z ,au?oriz$ ,campaign ,exp5ditures #ecja4 ,%ort title2 f9d+s2 purpose 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,help ,am]ica ,run ,act4 7b7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,ev]yday ,am]icans exp]i5ce b>ri]s to entry be=e !y c consid] runn+ = (fice to s]ve _! communities4 7#b7 ,curr5t law /ates t campaign funds _c be sp5t on ev]yday exp5ses t w\ld exi/ :e!r or n a c&idate 7 runn+ = (fice1 l *ildc>e & food4 ,:ile ! law seems neutral1 its actual effect is to privilege ! indep5d5tly weal?y :o want to run1 because giv5 ! dem&s ( runn+ = (fice1 c&idates :o mu/ "w to pay = *ildc>e or to af=d heal? insurance are effectively be+ left out ( ! process1 ev5 if !y h suffici5t support to m\nt a viable campaign4 7#c7 ,?us curr5t practice favors ^? prospective c&idates :o d n ne$ to rely on a regul> pay*eck to make ends meet4 ,! consequ5ce is t ev]yday ,am]icans :o h fir/h& k ( ! importance ( /able *ildc>e1 a safety net1 or great public s*ools are less likely to get a seat at ! table4 ,?is gov]nance by ! few is anti!tical to ! democratic exp]im5t1 b mo/ importantly1 :5 lawmak]s d n %>e ! conc]ns ( ev]yday ,am]icans1 _! policies reflect t4 7#d7 ,^! circum/ances h contribut$ to a ,congress t does n always reflect ev]yday ,am]icans4 ,! ,new ,york ,times report$ 9 #bjai t few] ?an #e p]c5t ( repres5tatives cite blue-coll> or s]vice jobs 9 _! biographies4 ,a #bjae survey by ! ,c5t] = ,responsive ,politics %[$ t ! m$ian net wor? ( lawmak]s 0 j ov] #a million 9 #bjac1 or #ah times ! weal? ( ! typical ,am]ican h\sehold4 7#e7 ,^! circum/ances h also contribut$ to a gov]n+ body t does n reflect ! nation x s]ves4 ,= in/ance1 wom5 are #ea ( ! ,am]ican population4 ,yet ev5 ) a record numb] ( wom5 s]v+ 9 ! ,"o ,hundr$ ,sixte5? ,congress1 ! ,pew ,rese>* ,c5t] notes t m ?an ?ree out ( f\r ,memb]s ( ?is ,congress are male4 ,! ,c5t] = ,am]ican ,wom5 ,& ,politics f\nd t "o ?ird ( wom5 legislators survey$ _h be5 actively disc\rag$ f runn+ = (fice1 (t5 by political pr(essionals4 ,?is type ( disc\ragem5t1 comb9$ ) ! prohibitions on us+ campaign funds = dome/ic ne$s l *ildc>e1 burd5s t /ill fall disproportionately on ,am]ican wom51 p>ticul>ly disadvantages work+ mo!rs4 ,^! b>ri]s may expla9 :y only #aj wom5 9 hi/ory h giv5 bir? :ile s]v+ 9 ,congress1 9 spite ( ! preval5ce ( work+ p>5ts 9 o!r pr(essions4 ,yet work+ mo!rs & fa!rs are be/ position$ to create policy t reflects ! liv$ exp]i5ce ( mo/ ,am]icans4 7#f7 ,work+ mo!rs1 ^? c>+ = _! eld]ly p>5ts1 & "y pr(essionals :o rely on _! jobs = heal? insurance %\ld h ! fre$om to run to s]ve ! p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,_! networks & net wor? are simply n ! be/ indicators ( _! /r5g? z prospective public s]vants4 ,9 fact1 help+ ord9>y ,am]icans to run may create bett] policy = all ,am]icans4 7c7 ,purpose ,x is ! purpose ( ?is subtitle to ensure t all ,am]icans :o are o!rwise qualifi$ to s]ve ?is ,nation are able to run = (fice1 reg>dless ( _! economic /atus4 ,by exp&+ p]missible uses ( campaign funds & provid+ mode/ assurance t te/+ a run = (fice w n co/ "o's livelihood1 ! ,help ,am]ica ,run ,act w facilitate ! c&idacy ( repres5tatives :o m accurately reflect ! exp]i5ces1 *all5ges1 & ideals ( ev]yday ,am]icans4 #ecjb4 ,treatm5t ( paym5ts = *ild c>e & o!r p]sonal use s]vices z au?oriz$ campaign exp5diture 7a7 ,p]sonal use s]vices z au?oriz$ campaign exp5diture ,section #cac ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaad71 z am5d$ by section #eaac1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7e7 ,treatm5t ( paym5ts = *ild c>e & o!r p]sonal use s]vices z au?oriz$ campaign exp5diture 7#a7 ,au?oriz$ exp5ditures ,= purposes ( subsection 7a71 ! paym5t by an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate = any ( ! p]sonal use s]vices describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 %all be treat$ z an au?oriz$ exp5diture if ! s]vices are necess>y to enable ! p>ticipation ( ! c&idate 9 campaign-connect$ activities4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,limit on total am\nt ( paym5ts ,! total am\nt ( paym5ts made by an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate = p]sonal use s]vices describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 may n exce$ ! limit :i* is applicable "u any law1 rule1 or regulation on ! am\nt ( paym5ts :i* may be made by ! committee = ! sal>y ( ! c&idate 7)\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! committee makes paym5ts to ! c&idate = t purpose74 7,b7 ,correspond+ r$uction 9 am\nt ( sal>y paid to c&idate ,to ! ext5t t an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate makes paym5ts = ! sal>y ( ! c&idate1 any limit on ! am\nt ( su* paym5ts :i* is applicable "u any law1 rule1 or regulation %all be r$uc$ by ! am\nt ( any paym5ts made to or on behalf ( ! c&idate = p]sonal use s]vices describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 o!r ?an p]sonal use s]vices describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 ( su* p>agraph4 7,c7 ,exclusion ( c&idates :o are (ficehold]s ,p>agraph 7#a7 does n apply ) respect to an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate :o is a hold] ( ,f$]al (fice4 7#c7 ,p]sonal use s]vices describ$ ,! p]sonal use s]vices describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are z foll[s3 7,a7 ,*ild c>e s]vices4 7,b7 ,eld] c>e s]vices4 7,c7 ,s]vices simil> to ! s]vices describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or subp>agraph 7,b7 :i* are provid$ on behalf ( any dep5d5t :o is a qualify+ relative "u section #aeb ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7,d7 ,heal? insurance premiums4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,e ,emp[]+ small doll> donations #edja4 ,p]mitt+ political p>ty committees to provide enhanc$ support = c&idates ?r\gh use ( sep>ate small doll> acc\nts 7a7 ,increase 9 ,limit on ,contributions to ,c&idates ,section #cae7;a77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;a77#b77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ exce$ #e1jjj & ins]t+ exce$ #e1jjj or1 9 ! case ( a contribution made by a national committee ( a political p>ty f an acc\nt describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#aa71 exce$ #aj1jjj4 7b7 ,elim9ation ( ,limit on ,coord9at$ ,exp5ditures ,section #cae7;d77#e7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;d77#e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7a77#i7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#i7 or subsection 7a77#aa74 7c7 ,acc\nts ,describ$ ,section #cae7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;a771 z am5d$ by section #eaab7;a71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#aa7 ,an acc\nt describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph is a sep>ate1 segregat$ acc\nt ( a national committee ( a political p>ty 7includ+ a national congressional campaign committee ( a political p>ty7 consi/+ exclusively ( contributions made dur+ a cal5d> ye> by individuals ^: aggregate contributions to ! committee dur+ ! ye> d n exce$ #bjj4 4 7d7 ,effective ,date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to elections held on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,f ,sev]ability #eeja4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is title or am5dm5t made by ?is title1 or ! application ( a provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ?is title & am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 & ! application ( ! provisions & am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 ,,vi ,campaign ,f9ance ,ov]sight ,subtitle ,a--,re/or+ ,integrity to ,am]ica's ,elections ,sec4 #fjja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,memb]%ip ( ,f$]al ,election ,commission4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,assignm5t ( p[]s to ,*air ( ,f$]al ,election ,commission4 ,sec4 #fjjd4 ,revision to en=cem5t process4 ,sec4 #fjje4 ,p]mitt+ appe>ance at he>+s on reque/s = advisory op9ions by p]sons oppos+ ! reque/s4 ,sec4 #fjjf4 ,p]man5t ext5sion ( adm9i/rative p5alty au?ority4 ,sec4 #fjjg4 ,requir+ =ms to p]mit use ( acc5t m>ks4 ,sec4 #fjjh4 ,re/rictions on ex p>te communications4 ,sec4 #fjji4 ,cl>ify+ ,au?ority ( ,,fec ,attorneys to ,repres5t ,,fec 9 ,supreme ,c\rt4 ,sec4 #fjaj4 ,effective date2 transition4 ,subtitle ,b--,/opp+ ,sup] ,,pac-,c&idate ,coord9ation ,sec4 #faja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #fajb4 ,cl>ification ( treatm5t ( coord9at$ exp5ditures z contributions to c&idates4 ,sec4 #fajc4 ,cl>ification ( ban on fundrais+ = sup] ,p,a,cs by ,f$]al c&idates & (ficehold]s4 ,subtitle ,c--,disposal ( ,contributions or ,donations ,sec4 #fbja4 ,timeframe = & prioritization ( disposal ( contributions or donations4 ,sec4 #fbjb4 #a-ye> transition p]iod = c]ta9 individuals4 ,subtitle ,d--,recomm5dations to ,ensure ,fil+ ( ,reports ,be=e ,date ( ,election ,sec4 #fcja4 ,recomm5dations to ,ensure ,fil+ ( ,reports ,be=e ,date ( ,election4 ,subtitle ,e--,sev]ability ,sec4 #fdja4 ,sev]ability4 ,a ,re/or+ ,integrity to ,am]ica's ,elections #fjja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,re/or+ ,integrity to ,am]ica's ,elections ,act4 #fjjb4 ,memb]%ip ( ,f$]al ,election ,commission 7a7 ,r$uction 9 ,numb] ( ,memb]s2 ,removal ( ,secret>y ( ,s5ate & ,cl]k ( ,h\se z ,ex ,(ficio ,memb]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al2 quorum ,section #cjf7;a77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajf7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! second & ?ird s5t5ces & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,! ,commission is compos$ ( #e memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t by & ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate1 ( :om no m ?an #b may be affiliat$ ) ! same political p>ty4 ,a memb] %all by treat$ z affiliat$ ) a political p>ty if ! memb] 0 affiliat$1 includ+ z a regi/]$ vot]1 employee1 consultant1 donor1 (fic]1 or attorney1 ) su* political p>ty or any ( its c&idates or elect$ public (ficials at any "t dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date on :i* su* individual is nom9at$ to be a memb] ( ! ,commission4 ,a majority ( ! numb] ( memb]s ( ! ,commission :o are s]v+ at ! "t %all con/itute a quorum1 except t #c memb]s %all con/itute a quorum if !re are #d memb]s s]v+ at ! "t44 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts relat+ to r$uction 9 numb] ( memb]s 7,a7 ,! second s5t5ce ( section #cjf7;c7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajf7;c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ affirmative vote ( #d memb]s ( ! ,commission & ins]t+ affirmative vote ( a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission :o are s]v+ at ! "t4 7,b7 ,su* ,act is fur!r am5d$ by /rik+ affirmative vote ( #d ( its memb]s & ins]t+ affirmative vote ( a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission :o are s]v+ at ! "t ea* place x appe>s 9 ! foll[+ sections3 7i7 ,section #cji7;a77#b7 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7;a77#b774 7ii7 ,section #cji7;a77#d77;,a77i7 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7;a77#d77;,a77i774 7iii7 ,section #cji7;a77#e77;,c7 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7;a77#e77;,c774 7iv7 ,section #cji7;a77#f77;,a7 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7;a77#f77;,a774 7v7 ,section #caa7;b7 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaa7;b774 7#c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to removal ( ex (ficio memb]s ,section #cjf7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajf7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7o!r ?an ! ,secret>y ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,cl]k ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives7 ea* place x appe>s 9 p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e74 7b7 ,t]ms ( ,s]vice ,section #cjf7;a77#b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajf7;a77#b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,t]ms ( s]vice 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* memb] ( ! ,commission %all s]ve = a s+le t]m ( #f ye>s4 7,b7 ,special rule = initial appo9tm5ts ,( ! memb]s fir/ appo9t$ to s]ve t]ms t beg9 9 ,janu>y #bjbb1 ! ,presid5t %all designate #b to s]ve = a #c-ye> t]m4 7,c7 ,no reappo9tm5t p]mitt$ ,an individual :o s]v$ a t]m z a memb] ( ! ,commission may n s]ve = an additional t]m1 except t-- 7i7 an individual :o s]v$ a #c-ye> t]m "u subp>agraph 7,b7 may also be appo9t$ to s]ve a #f-ye> t]m "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 = purposes ( ?is subp>agraph1 an individual :o is appo9t$ to fill a vacancy "u subp>agraph 7,d7 %all n be consid]$ to h s]v$ a t]m if ! portion ( ! unexpir$ t]m ! individual fills is less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! p]iod ( ! t]m4 7,d7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy occurr+ 9 ! memb]%ip ( ! ,commission %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] z 9 ! case ( ! orig9al appo9tm5t4 ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 an individual appo9t$ to fill a vacancy occurr+ o!r ?an by ! expiration ( a t]m ( (fice %all be appo9t$ only = ! unexpir$ t]m ( ! memb] he or %e succe$s4 7,e7 ,limitation on s]vice aft] expiration ( t]m ,a memb] ( ! ,commission may cont9ue to s]ve on ! ,commission aft] ! expiration ( ! memb]'s t]m = an additional p]iod1 b only until ! e>li] (-- 7i7 ! date on :i* ! memb]'s successor has tak5 (fice z a memb] ( ! ,commission2 or 7ii7 ! expiration ( ! #a-ye> p]iod t beg9s on ! la/ day ( ! memb]'s t]m4 4 7c7 ,qualifications ,section #cjf7;a77#c7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajf7;a77#c77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#c7 ,qualifications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,presid5t may select an individual = s]vice z a memb] ( ! ,commission if ! individual has exp]i5ce 9 election law & has a demon/rat$ record ( integrity1 imp>tiality1 & good judgm5t4 7,b7 ,assi/ance ( ,blue ,ribbon ,advisory ,panel 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,prior to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ expiration ( ! t]m ( a memb] ( ! ,commission & ^u ! occurr5ce ( a vacancy 9 ! memb]%ip ( ! ,commission prior to ! expiration ( a t]m1 ! ,presid5t %all conv5e a ,blue ,ribbon ,advisory ,panel1 t includes individuals repres5t+ ea* major political p>ty & individuals :o are indep5d5t ( a political p>ty & t consi/s ( an odd numb] ( individuals select$ by ! ,presid5t f retir$ ,f$]al judges1 =m] law en=cem5t (ficials1 or individuals ) exp]i5ce 9 election law1 except t ! ,presid5t may n select any individual to s]ve on ! panel :o holds any public (fice at ! "t ( selection4 ,! ,presid5t %all also make reasonable ef=ts to enc\rage racial1 e?nic1 & g5d] div]sity on ! panel4 7ii7 ,recomm5dations ,) respect to ea* memb] ( ! ,commission ^: t]m is expir+ or ea* vacancy 9 ! memb]%ip ( ! ,commission 7z ! case may be71 ! ,blue ,ribbon ,advisory ,panel %all recomm5d to ! ,presid5t at lea/ "o b n m ?an #c individuals = nom9ation = appo9tm5t z a memb] ( ! ,commission4 7iii7 ,publication ,at ! "t ! ,presid5t submits to ! ,s5ate ! nom9ations = individuals to be appo9t$ z memb]s ( ! ,commission1 ! ,presid5t %all publi% ! ,blue ,ribbon ,advisory ,panel's recomm5dations = su* nom9ations4 7iv7 ,exemption f ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 does n apply to a ,blue ,ribbon ,advisory ,panel conv5$ "u ?is subp>agraph4 7,c7 ,prohibit+ engagem5t ) o!r bus9ess or employm5t dur+ s]vice ,a memb] ( ! ,commission %all n engage 9 any o!r bus9ess1 vocation1 or employm5t4 ,any individual :o is engag+ 9 any o!r bus9ess1 vocation1 or employm5t at ! "t ( 8 or h] appo9tm5t to ! ,commission %all t]m9ate or liquidate su* activity no lat] ?an #ij days aft] su* appo9tm5t4 4 #fjjc4 ,assignm5t ( p[]s to ,*air ( ,f$]al ,election ,commission 7a7 ,appo9tm5t ( ,*air by ,presid5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjf7;a77#e7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajf7;a77#e77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#e7 ,*air 7,a7 ,initial appo9tm5t ,( ! memb]s fir/ appo9t$ to s]ve t]ms t beg9 9 ,janu>y #bjbb1 "o su* memb] 7z designat$ by ! ,presid5t at ! "t ! ,presid5t submits nom9ations to ! ,s5ate7 %all s]ve z ,*air ( ! ,commission4 7,b7 ,subsequ5t appo9tm5ts ,any individual :o is appo9t$ to succe$ ! memb] :o s]ves z ,*air ( ! ,commission = ! t]m beg9n+ 9 ,janu>y #bjbb 7z well z any individual :o is appo9t$ to fill a vacancy if su* memb] does n s]ve a full t]m z ,*air7 %all s]ve z ,*air ( ! ,commission4 7,c7 ,vice ,*air ,! ,commission %all select1 by majority vote ( its memb]s1 "o ( its memb]s to s]ve z ,vice ,*air1 :o %all act z ,*air 9 ! abs5ce or disability ( ! ,*air or 9 ! ev5t ( a vacancy 9 ! position ( ,*air4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #cji7;a77#b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7;a77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ?r\gh its *airman or vice *airman & ins]t+ ?r\gh ! ,*air4 7b7 ,p[]s 7#a7 ,assignm5t ( c]ta9 p[]s to ,*air ,section #cjg7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajg7;a77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,di/ribution ( ,p[]s ,betwe5 ,*air & ,commission 7#a7 ,p[]s assign$ to ,*air 7,a7 ,adm9i/rative p[]s ,! ,*air ( ! ,commission %all be ! *ief adm9i/rative (fic] ( ! ,commission & %all h ! au?ority to adm9i/] ! ,commission & its /aff1 & 79 consultation ) ! o!r memb]s ( ! ,commission7 %all h ! p[]-- 7i7 to appo9t & remove ! /aff director ( ! ,commission2 7ii7 to reque/ ! assi/ance 7includ+ p]sonnel & facilities7 ( o!r ag5cies & dep>tm5ts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ^: heads may make su* assi/ance available to ! ,commission ) or )\t reimbursem5t2 & 7iii7 to prep>e & e/abli% ! budget ( ! ,commission & to make budget reque/s to ! ,presid5t1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 & ,congress4 7,b7 ,o!r p[]s ,! ,*air ( ! ,commission %all h ! p[]-- 7i7 to appo9t & remove ! g5]al c\nsel ( ! ,commission ) ! concurr5ce ( at lea/ #b o!r memb]s ( ! ,commission2 7ii7 to require by special or g5]al ord]s1 any p]son to submit1 "u oa?1 su* writt5 reports & answ]s to que/ions z ! ,*air may prescribe2 7iii7 to adm9i/] oa?s or affirmations2 7iv7 to require by subpo5a1 sign$ by ! ,*air1 ! att5dance & te/imony ( witnesses & ! production ( all docum5t>y evid5ce relat+ to ! execution ( its duties2 7v7 9 any proce$+ or inve/igation1 to ord] te/imony to be tak5 by deposition be=e any p]son :o is designat$ by ! ,*air1 & %all h ! p[] to adm9i/] oa?s &1 9 su* in/ances1 to compel te/imony & ! production ( evid5ce 9 ! same mann] z au?oriz$ "u clause 7iv72 & 7vi7 to pay witnesses ! same fees & mileage z are paid 9 l circum/ances 9 ! c\rts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,p[]s assign$ to ,commission ,! ,commission %all h ! p[]-- 7,a7 to initiate 7?r\gh civil actions = injunctive1 decl>atory1 or o!r appropriate relief71 def5d 79 ! case ( any civil action br\ght "u section #cji7;a77#h7 ( ?is ,act7 or appeal 7includ+ a proce$+ be=e ! ,supreme ,c\rt on c]tior>i7 any civil action 9 ! "n ( ! ,commission to en=ce ! provisions ( ?is ,act & *apt] #ie & *apt] #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 ?r\gh its g5]al c\nsel2 7,b7 to r5d] advisory op9ions "u section #cjh ( ?is ,act2 7,c7 to develop su* prescrib$ =ms & to make1 am5d1 & repeal su* rules1 pursuant to ! provisions ( *apt] #e ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z are necess>y to c>ry out ! provisions ( ?is ,act & *apt] #ie & *apt] #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf2 7,d7 to conduct inve/igations & he>+s exp$iti\sly1 to enc\rage volunt>y compliance1 & to report app>5t violations to ! appropriate law en=cem5t au?orities2 & 7,e7 to transmit to ! ,presid5t & ,congress n lat] ?an ,june #a ( ea* ye> a report :i* /ates 9 detail ! activities ( ! ,commission 9 c>ry+ out its duties "u ?is ,act1 & :i* includes any recomm5dations = any legislative or o!r action ! ,commission consid]s appropriate4 7#c7 ,p]mitt+ ,commission to ex]cise o!r p[]s ( ,*air ,) respect to any inve/igation1 action1 or proce$+1 ! ,commission1 by an affirmative vote ( a majority ( ! memb]s :o are s]v+ at ! "t1 may ex]cise any ( ! p[]s ( ! ,*air describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts relat+ to p]sonnel au?ority ,section #cjf7;f7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajf7;f77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by am5d+ ! fir/ s5t5ce ( p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 ,! ,commission %all h a /aff director :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,*air ( ! ,commission 9 consultation ) ! o!r memb]s & a g5]al c\nsel :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,*air ) ! concurr5ce ( at lea/ two o!r memb]s42 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ,) ! approval ( ! ,commission & ins]t+ ,) ! approval ( ! ,*air ( ! ,commission2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to budget submission ,section #cjg7;d77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajg7;d77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,commission submits any budget & ins]t+ ! ,*air 7or1 pursuant to subsection 7a77#c71 ! ,commission7 submits any budget4 7#d7 ,o!r con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #cjf7;c7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajf7;c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,all decisions & ins]t+ ,subject to section #cjg7;a71 all decisions4 7#e7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,! head+ ( section #cjg ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajg7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! commission & ins]t+ ! *air & ! commission4 #fjjd4 ,revision to en=cem5t process 7a7 ,/&>d = initiat+ inve/igations & det]m9+ :e!r violations h occurr$ 7#a7 ,revision ( /&>ds ,section #cji7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 7,a7 ,! g5]al c\nsel1 ^u receiv+ a compla9t fil$ ) ! ,commission "u p>agraph 7#a7 or ^u ! basis ( in=mation asc]ta9$ by ! ,commission 9 ! normal c\rse ( c>ry+ out its sup]visory responsibilities1 %all make a det]m9ation z to :e!r or n !re is reason to believe t a p]son has committ$1 or is ab\t to commit1 a violation ( ?is ,act or *apt] #ie or *apt] #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 & z to :e!r or n ! ,commission %\ld ei!r initiate an inve/igation ( ! matt] or t ! compla9t %\ld be dismiss$4 ,! g5]al c\nsel %all promptly provide notification to ! ,commission ( su* det]m9ation & ! reasons !re=e1 toge!r ) any writt5 response submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 by ! p]son alleg$ to h committ$ ! violation4 ,^u ! expiration ( ! #cj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ! g5]al c\nsel provides su* notification1 ! g5]al c\nsel's det]m9ation %all take effect1 unless dur+ su* #cj-;day p]iod ! ,commission1 by vote ( a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission :o are s]v+ at ! "t1 ov]rules ! g5]al c\nsel's det]m9ation4 ,if ! det]m9ation by ! g5]al c\nsel t ! ,commission %\ld inve/igate ! matt] takes effect1 or if ! det]m9ation by ! g5]al c\nsel t ! compla9t %\ld be dismiss$ is ov]rul$ z provid$ "u ! previ\s s5t5ce1 ! g5]al c\nsel %all initiate an inve/igation ( ! matt] on behalf ( ! ,commission4 7,b7 ,if ! ,commission initiates an inve/igation pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,commission1 ?r\gh ! ,*air1 %all notify ! subject ( ! inve/igation ( ! alleg$ violation4 ,su* notification %all set =? ! factual basis = su* alleg$ violation4 ,! ,commission %all make an inve/igation ( su* alleg$ violation1 :i* may include a field inve/igation or audit1 9 accordance ) ! provisions ( ?is section4 ,! g5]al c\nsel %all provide notification to ! ,commission ( any int5t to issue a subpo5a or conduct any o!r =m ( discov]y pursuant to ! inve/igation4 ,^u ! expiration ( ! #ae-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ! g5]al c\nsel provides su* notification1 ! g5]al c\nsel may issue ! subpo5a or conduct ! discov]y1 unless dur+ su* #ae-;day p]iod ! ,commission1 by vote ( a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission :o are s]v+ at ! "t1 prohibits ! g5]al c\nsel f issu+ ! subpo5a or conduct+ ! discov]y4 7#c7 7,a7 ,^u completion ( an inve/igation "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! g5]al c\nsel %all promptly submit to ! ,commission ! g5]al c\nsel's recomm5dation t ! ,commission f9d ei!r t !re is probable cause or t !re is n probable cause to believe t a p]son has committ$1 or is ab\t to commit1 a violation ( ?is ,act or *apt] #ie or *apt] #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 & %all include ) ! recomm5dation a brief /at+ ! position ( ! g5]al c\nsel on ! legal & factual issues ( ! case4 7,b7 ,at ! "t ! g5]al c\nsel submits to ! ,commission ! recomm5dation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! g5]al c\nsel %all simultane\sly notify ! respond5t ( su* recomm5dation & ! reasons !re=e1 %all provide ! respond5t ) an opportunity to submit a brief )9 #cj days /at+ ! position ( ! respond5t on ! legal & factual issues ( ! case & reply+ to ! brief ( ! g5]al c\nsel4 ,! g5]al c\nsel & %all promptly submit su* brief to ! ,commission ^u receipt4 7,c7 ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! g5]al c\nsel submits ! recomm5dation to ! ,commission "u subp>agraph 7,a7 7or1 if ! respond5t submits a brief "u subp>agraph 7,b71 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! g5]al c\nsel submits ! respond5t's brief to ! ,commission "u su* subp>agraph71 ! ,commission %all approve or disapprove ! recomm5dation by vote ( a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission :o are s]v+ at ! "t4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to ,initial response to fil+ ( compla9t ,section #cji7;a77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7;a77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ! ,commission & ins]t+ ! g5]al c\nsel2 & 7,b7 by am5d+ ! f\r? s5t5ce to read z foll[s3 ,n lat] ?an #ae days aft] receiv+ notice f ! g5]al c\nsel "u ! previ\s s5t5ce1 ! p]son may provide ! g5]al c\nsel ) a writt5 response t no action %\ld be tak5 aga9/ su* p]son on ! basis ( ! compla9t44 7b7 ,revision ( /&>d = review ( dismissal ( compla9ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cji7;a77#h7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7;a77#h77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#h7 7,a7 7i7 ,any p>ty aggriev$ by an ord] ( ! ,commission dismiss+ a compla9t fil$ by su* p>ty aft] f9d+ ei!r no reason to believe a violation has occurr$ or no probable cause a violation has occurr$ may file a petition ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 ,any petition "u ?is subp>agraph %all be fil$ )9 #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! p>ty receiv$ notice ( ! dismissal ( ! compla9t4 7ii7 ,9 any proce$+ "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! c\rt %all det]m9e by de novo review :e!r ! ag5cy's dismissal ( ! compla9t is contr>y to law4 ,9 any matt] 9 :i* ! p5alty = ! alleg$ violation is great] ?an #ej1jjj1 ! c\rt %\ld disreg>d any claim or def5se by ! ,commission ( prosecutorial discretion z a basis = dismiss+ ! compla9t4 7,b7 7i7 ,any p>ty :o has fil$ a compla9t ) ! ,commission & :o is aggriev$ by a failure ( ! ,commission1 )9 "o ye> aft] ! fil+ ( ! compla9t1 to ei!r dismiss ! compla9t or to f9d reason to believe a violation has occurr$ or is ab\t to occur1 may file a petition ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 7ii7 ,9 any proce$+ "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! c\rt %all treat ! failure to act on ! compla9t z a dismissal ( ! compla9t1 & %all det]m9e by de novo review :e!r ! ag5cy's failure to act on ! compla9t is contr>y to law4 7,c7 ,9 any proce$+ "u ?is p>agraph ! c\rt may decl>e t ! dismissal ( ! compla9t or ! failure to act is contr>y to law1 & may direct ! ,commission to con=m ) su* decl>ation )9 #cj days1 fail+ :i* ! compla9ant may br+1 9 ! "n ( su* compla9ant1 a civil action to rem$y ! violation involv$ 9 ! orig9al compla9t4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all apply-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( compla9ts :i* are dismiss$ by ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission1 ) respect to compla9ts :i* are dismiss$ on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( compla9ts ^u :i* ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission fail$ to act1 ) respect to compla9ts :i* 7 fil$ on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #fjje4 ,p]mitt+ appe>ance at he>+s on reque/s = advisory op9ions by p]sons oppos+ ! reque/s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjh ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajh7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7e7 ,to ! ext5t t ! ,commission provides an opportunity = a p]son reque/+ an advisory op9ion "u ?is section 7or c\nsel = su* p]son7 to appe> be=e ! ,commission to pres5t te/imony 9 support ( ! reque/1 & ! p]son 7or c\nsel7 accepts su* opportunity1 ! ,commission %all provide a reasonable opportunity = an int]e/$ p>ty :o submitt$ writt5 comm5ts "u subsection 7d7 9 response to ! reque/ 7or c\nsel = su* int]e/$ p>ty7 to appe> be=e ! ,commission to pres5t te/imony 9 response to ! reque/4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to reque/s = advisory op9ions "u section #cjh ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga :i* are made on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #fjjf4 ,p]man5t ext5sion ( adm9i/rative p5alty au?ority 7a7 ,ext5sion ( au?ority ,section #cji7;a77#d77;,c77v7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7;a77#d77;,c77v771 z am5d$ by ,public ,law #aae-chf1 is am5d$ by /rik+ 1 & t end on or be=e ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ,decemb] #ca1 #bjah4 #fjjg4 ,requir+ =ms to p]mit use ( acc5t m>ks 7a7 ,requirem5t ,section #caa7;a77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaa7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! semicolon at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 1 & %all ensure t all su* =ms 7includ+ =ms 9 an electronic =mat7 p]mit ! p]son us+ ! =m to include an acc5t m>k z "p ( ! p]son's id5tification24 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect ^u ! expiration ( ! #ij-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #fjjh4 ,re/rictions on ex p>te communications ,section #cjf7;e7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajf7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ 7e7 ,! ,commission & ins]t+ 7e77#a7 ,! ,commission2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,memb]s & employees ( ! ,commission %all be subject to limitations on ex p>te communications1 z provid$ 9 ! regulations promulgat$ by ! ,commission reg>d+ su* communications :i* are 9 effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph4 4 #fjji4 ,cl>ify+ ,au?ority ( ,,fec ,attorneys to ,repres5t ,,fec 9 ,supreme ,c\rt 7a7 ,cl>ify+ au?ority ,section #cjf7;f77#d7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajf7;f77#d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ any action in/itut$ "u ?is ,act1 ei!r 7,a7 by attorneys & ins]t+ any action in/itut$ "u ?is ,act1 includ+ an action be=e ! ,supreme ,c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ei!r 7,a7 by ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel ( ! ,commission & o!r attorneys4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all apply ) respect to actions in/itut$ be=e1 on1 or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #fjaj4 ,effective date2 transition 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$1 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle %all apply beg9n+ ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,transition 7#a7 ,t]m9ation ( s]vice ( curr5t memb]s ,not)/&+ any provision ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga1 ! t]m ( any individual s]v+ z a memb] ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission z ( ,decemb] #ca1 #bjba1 %all expire on t date4 7#b7 ,no effect on exi/+ cases or proce$+s ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle or 9 any am5dm5t made by ?is subtitle %all affect any ( ! p[]s ex]cis$ by ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission prior to ,decemb] #ca1 #bjba1 includ+ any inve/igation initiat$ by ! ,commission prior to su* date or any proce$+ 7includ+ any en=cem5t action7 p5d+ z ( su* date4 ,b ,/opp+ ,sup] ,,pac-,c&idate ,coord9ation #faja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,/op ,sup] ,,pac-,c&idate ,coord9ation ,act4 #fajb4 ,cl>ification ( treatm5t ( coord9at$ exp5ditures z contributions to c&idates 7a7 ,treatm5t z contribution to c&idate ,section #cja7h77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7h77;,a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ or at ! end ( clause 7i72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new clause3 7iii7 any paym5t made by any p]son 7o!r ?an a c&idate1 an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate1 or a political committee ( a political p>ty7 = a coord9at$ exp5diture 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #cbf7 :i* is n o!rwise treat$ z a contribution "u clause 7i7 or clause 7ii74 4 7b7 ,def9itions ,title ,,iii ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja et seq471 z am5d$ by section #dgjb7;a71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #cbf4 ,paym5ts = coord9at$ exp5ditures 7a7 ,coord9at$ exp5ditures 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( section #cja7h77;,a77iii71 ! t]m coord9at$ exp5diture means-- 7,a7 any exp5diture1 or any paym5t = a cov]$ communication describ$ 9 subsection 7d71 :i* is made 9 coop]ation1 consultation1 or conc]t )1 or at ! reque/ or sugge/ion (1 a c&idate1 an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate1 a political committee ( a political p>ty1 or ag5ts ( ! c&idate or committee1 z def9$ 9 subsection 7b72 or 7,b7 any paym5t = any communication :i* republi%es1 dissem9ates1 or di/ributes1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 any video or broadca/ or any writt51 graphic1 or o!r =m ( campaign mat]ial prep>$ by ! c&idate or committee or by ag5ts ( ! c&idate or committee 7includ+ any exc]pt or use ( any video f any su* broadca/ or writt51 graphic1 or o!r =m ( campaign mat]ial74 7#b7 ,exception = paym5ts = c]ta9 communications ,a paym5t = a communication 7includ+ a cov]$ communication describ$ 9 subsection 7d77 %all n be treat$ z a coord9at$ exp5diture "u ?is subsection if-- 7,a7 ! communication appe>s 9 a news /ory1 comm5t>y1 or editorial di/ribut$ ?r\gh ! facilities ( any broadca/+ /ation1 newspap]1 magaz9e1 or o!r p]iodical publication1 unless su* facilities are own$ or controll$ by any political p>ty1 political committee1 or c&idate2 or 7,b7 ! communication con/itutes a c&idate debate or =um conduct$ pursuant to regulations adopt$ by ! ,commission pursuant to section #cjd7;f77#c77;,b77iii71 or :i* solely promotes su* a debate or =um & is made by or on behalf ( ! p]son sponsor+ ! debate or =um4 7b7 ,coord9ation describ$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( ?is section1 a paym5t is made 9 coop]ation1 consultation1 or conc]t )1 or at ! reque/ or sugge/ion (1 a c&idate1 an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate1 a political committee ( a political p>ty1 or ag5ts ( ! c&idate or committee1 if ! paym5t1 or any communication = :i* ! paym5t is made1 is n made entirely indep5d5tly ( ! c&idate1 committee1 or ag5ts4 ,= purposes ( ! previ\s s5t5ce1 a paym5t or communication n made entirely indep5d5tly ( ! c&idate or committee includes any paym5t or communication made pursuant to any g5]al or p>ticul> und]/&+ )1 or pursuant to any communication )1 ! c&idate1 committee1 or ag5ts ab\t ! paym5t or communication4 7#b7 ,no f9d+ ( coord9ation bas$ solely on %>+ ( in=mation reg>d+ legislative or policy position ,= purposes ( ?is section1 a paym5t %all n be consid]$ to be made by a p]son 9 coop]ation1 consultation1 or conc]t )1 or at ! reque/ or sugge/ion (1 a c&idate or committee1 solely on ! gr\nds t ! p]son or ! p]son's ag5t engag$ 9 discussions ) ! c&idate or committee1 or ) any ag5t ( ! c&idate or committee1 reg>d+ t p]son's position on a legislative or policy matt] 7includ+ urg+ ! c&idate or committee to adopt t p]son's position71 s long z !re is no communication betwe5 ! p]son & ! c&idate or committee1 or any ag5t ( ! c&idate or committee1 reg>d+ ! c&idate's or committee's campaign adv]tis+1 message1 /rategy1 policy1 poll+1 allocation ( res\rces1 fundrais+1 or o!r campaign activities4 7#c7 ,no effect on p>ty coord9ation /&>d ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to affect ! det]m9ation ( coord9ation betwe5 a c&idate & a political committee ( a political p>ty = purposes ( section #cae7;d74 7#d7 ,no safe h>bor = use ( firewall ,a p]son %all be det]m9$ to h made a paym5t 9 coop]ation1 consultation1 or conc]t )1 or at ! reque/ or sugge/ion (1 a c&idate or committee1 9 accordance ) ?is section )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! p]son e/abli%$ & us$ a firewall or simil> proc$ures to re/rict ! %>+ ( in=mation betwe5 individuals :o are employ$ by or :o are s]v+ z ag5ts = ! p]son mak+ ! paym5t4 7c7 ,paym5ts by coord9at$ sp5d]s = cov]$ communications 7#a7 ,paym5ts made 9 coop]ation1 consultation1 or conc]t ) c&idates ,= purposes ( subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 if ! p]son :o makes a paym5t = a cov]$ communication1 z def9$ 9 subsection 7d71 is a coord9at$ sp5d] "u p>agraph 7#b7 ) respect to ! c&idate z describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a71 ! paym5t = ! cov]$ communication is made 9 coop]ation1 consultation1 or conc]t ) ! c&idate4 7#b7 ,coord9at$ sp5d] def9$ ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m coord9at$ sp5d] means1 ) respect to a c&idate or an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate1 a p]son 7o!r ?an a political committee ( a political p>ty7 = :i* any ( ! foll[+ applies3 7,a7 ,dur+ ! #d-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date on :i* ! p]son makes ! paym5t1 ! p]son 0 directly or indirectly =m$ or e/abli%$ by or at ! reque/ or sugge/ion (1 or ) ! enc\ragem5t (1 ! c&idate 7includ+ an individual :o lat] becomes a c&idate7 or committee or ag5ts ( ! c&idate or committee1 includ+ ) ! approval ( ! c&idate or committee or ag5ts ( ! c&idate or committee4 7,b7 ,! c&idate or committee or any ag5t ( ! c&idate or committee solicits funds1 appe>s at a fundrais+ ev5t1 or engages 9 o!r fundrais+ activity on ! p]son's behalf dur+ ! election cycle involv$1 includ+ by provid+ ! p]son ) names ( pot5tial donors or o!r li/s to be us$ by ! p]son 9 engag+ 9 fundrais+ activity1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! p]son pays fair m>ket value = ! names or li/s provid$4 ,= purposes ( ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m election cycle means1 ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! day aft] ! date ( ! mo/ rec5t g5]al election = t (fice 7or1 if ! g5]al election result$ 9 a run(f election1 ! date ( ! run(f election7 & end+ on ! date ( ! next g5]al election = t (fice 7or1 if ! g5]al election result$ 9 a run(f election1 ! date ( ! run(f election74 7,c7 ,! p]son is e/abli%$1 direct$1 or manag$ by ! c&idate or committee or by any p]son :o1 dur+ ! #d-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date on :i* ! p]son makes ! paym5t1 has be5 employ$ or reta9$ z a political1 campaign m$ia1 or fundrais+ advis] or consultant = ! c&idate or committee or = any o!r entity directly or indirectly controll$ by ! c&idate or committee1 or has held a =mal position ) ! c&idate or committee 7includ+ a position z an employee ( ! (fice ( ! c&idate at any "t ! c&idate held any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local public (fice dur+ ! #d-ye> p]iod74 7,d7 ,! p]son has reta9$ ! pr(essional s]vices ( any p]son :o1 dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date on :i* ! p]son makes ! paym5t1 has provid$ or is provid+ pr(essional s]vices relat+ to ! campaign to ! c&idate or committee1 )\t reg>d to :e!r ! p]son provid+ ! pr(essional s]vices us$ a firewall4 ,= purposes ( ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m pr(essional s]vices includes any s]vices 9 support ( ! c&idate's or committee's campaign activities1 includ+ adv]tis+1 message1 /rategy1 policy1 poll+1 allocation ( res\rces1 fundrais+1 & campaign op]ations1 b does n include acc\nt+ or legal s]vices4 7,e7 ,! p]son is e/abli%$1 direct$1 or manag$ by a memb] ( ! imm$iate family ( ! c&idate1 or ! p]son or any (fic] or ag5t ( ! p]son has _h m ?an incid5tal discussions ab\t ! c&idate's campaign ) a memb] ( ! imm$iate family ( ! c&idate4 ,= purposes ( ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m imm$iate family has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ijjd7;e7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7d7 ,cov]$ communication def9$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ communication means1 ) respect to a c&idate or an au?oriz$ committee ( a c&idate1 a public communication 7z def9$ 9 section #cja7bb77 :i*-- 7,a7 expressly advocates ! election ( ! c&idate or ! defeat ( an oppon5t ( ! c&idate 7or conta9s ! functional equival5t ( express advocacy72 7,b7 promotes or supports ! election ( ! c&idate1 or attacks or opposes ! election ( an oppon5t ( ! c&idate 7reg>dless ( :e!r ! communication expressly advocates ! election or defeat ( a c&idate or conta9s ! functional equival5t ( express advocacy72 or 7,c7 ref]s to ! c&idate or an oppon5t ( ! c&idate b is n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or subp>agraph 7,b71 b only if ! communication is dissem9at$ dur+ ! applicable election p]iod4 7#b7 ,applicable election p]iod ,9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 ! applicable election p]iod ) respect to a communication means-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a communication :i* ref]s to a c&idate 9 a g5]al1 special1 or run(f election1 ! #abj-;day p]iod :i* ends on ! date ( ! election2 or 7,b7 9 ! case ( a communication :i* ref]s to a c&idate 9 a prim>y or pref]5ce election1 or conv5tion or caucus ( a political p>ty t has au?ority to nom9ate a c&idate1 ! #fj-;day p]iod :i* ends on ! date ( ! election or conv5tion or caucus4 7#c7 ,special rules = communications involv+ congressional c&idates ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 a public communication %all n be consid]$ to be a cov]$ communication ) respect to a c&idate = election = an (fice o!r ?an ! (fice ( ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t unless x is publicly dissem9at$ or di/ribut$ 9 ! jurisdiction ( ! (fice ! c&idate is seek+4 7e7 ,p5alty 7#a7 ,det]m9ation ( am\nt ,any p]son :o kn[+ly & willfully commits a violation ( ?is ,act by mak+ a contribution :i* consi/s ( a paym5t = a coord9at$ exp5diture %all be f9$ an am\nt equal to ! great] (-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a p]son :o makes a contribution :i* consi/s ( a paym5t = a coord9at$ exp5diture 9 an am\nt exce$+ ! applicable contribution limit "u ?is ,act1 #cjj p]c5t ( ! am\nt by :i* ! am\nt ( ! paym5t made by ! p]son exce$s su* applicable contribution limit2 or 7,b7 9 ! case ( a p]son :o is prohibit$ "u ?is ,act f mak+ a contribution 9 any am\nt1 #cjj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! paym5t made by ! p]son = ! coord9at$ exp5diture4 7#b7 ,jo9t & sev]al liability ,any director1 manag]1 or (fic] ( a p]son :o is subject to a p5alty "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be jo9tly & sev]ally liable = any am\nt ( su* p5alty t is n paid by ! p]son prior to ! expiration ( ! #a-ye> p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ! ,commission imposes ! p5alty or ! #a-ye> p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! f9al judgm5t foll[+ any judicial review ( ! ,commission's action1 :i*ev] is lat]4 4 7c7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,repeal ( exi/+ regulations on coord9ation ,effective ^u ! expiration ( ! #ij-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act-- 7,a7 ! regulations on coord9at$ communications adopt$ by ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission :i* are 9 effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act 7z set =? 9 #aa ,,cfr ,"p #aji1 ,subp>t ,c1 "u ! head+ ,coord9ation7 are repeal$2 & 7,b7 ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all promulgate new regulations on coord9at$ communications :i* reflect ! am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to paym5ts made on or aft] ! expiration ( ! #abj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission has promulgat$ regulations 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 z ( ! expiration ( su* p]iod4 #fajc4 ,cl>ification ( ban on fundrais+ = sup] ,p,a,cs by ,f$]al c&idates & (ficehold]s 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,section #cbc7;e77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabe7;e77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ or at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,a72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,c7 solicit1 receive1 direct1 or transf] funds to or on behalf ( any political committee :i* accepts donations or contributions t d n comply ) ! limitations1 prohibitions1 & report+ requirem5ts ( ?is ,act 7or to or on behalf ( any acc\nt ( a political committee :i* is e/abli%$ = ! purpose ( accept+ su* donations or contributions71 or to or on behalf ( any political organization "u section #ebg ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf :i* accepts su* donations or contributions 7o!r ?an a committee ( a ,/ate or local political p>ty or a c&idate = election = ,/ate or local (fice74 4 7b7 ,effective ,date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to elections occurr+ aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 ,c ,disposal ( ,contributions or ,donations #fbja4 ,timeframe = & prioritization ( disposal ( contributions or donations ,section #cac ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaad71 z am5d$ by section #eaac & section #ecjb1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c71 7d71 & 7e7 z subsections 7d71 7e71 & 7f71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,disposal 7#a7 ,timeframe ,contributions or donations describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 may only be us$-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( an individual :o is n a c&idate ) respect to an election = any ,f$]al (fice = a #f-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! day aft] ! date ( ! mo/ rec5t su* election 9 :i* ! individual 0 a c&idate = any su* (fice1 dur+ su* #f-ye> p]iod2 or 7,b7 9 ! case ( an individual :o becomes a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie1 be=e ! date on :i* su* individual becomes su* a regi/]$ lobbyi/4 7#b7 ,means ( disposal2 prioritization ,beg9n+ on ! date ! #f-ye> p]iod describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 ends 7or1 9 ! case ( an individual describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( su* p>agraph1 ! date on :i* ! individual becomes a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie71 contributions or donations t rema9 available to an individual describ$ 9 su* p>agraph %all be dispos$ (1 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] su* date1 z foll[s3 7,a7 ,fir/1 to pay any debts or obligations ow$ 9 connection ) ! campaign = election = ,f$]al (fice ( ! individual4 7,b7 ,second1 to ! ext5t su* contribution or donations rema9 available aft] ! application ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ?r\gh any ( ! foll[+ means ( disposal 7or a comb9ation !re(71 9 any ord] ! individual consid]s appropriate3 7i7 ,return+ su* contributions or donations to ! individuals1 entities1 or bo?1 :o made su* contributions or donations4 7ii7 ,mak+ contributions to an organization describ$ 9 section #agj7;c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7iii7 ,mak+ transf]s to a national1 ,/ate1 or local committee ( a political p>ty4 4 #fbjb4 #a-ye> transition p]iod = c]ta9 individuals 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( an individual describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 any contributions or donations rema9+ available to ! individual %all be dispos$ (-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section2 & 7#b7 9 accordance ) ! prioritization specifi$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 ( subsection 7c77#b7 ( section #cac ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaad71 z am5d$ by section #fbja ( ?is subtitle4 7b7 ,individuals describ$ ,an individual describ$ 9 ?is subsection is an individual :o1 z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section-- 7#a7 7,a7 is n a c&idate ) respect to an election = any ,f$]al (fice = a p]iod ( n less ?an #f ye>s beg9n+ on ! day aft] ! date ( ! mo/ rec5t su* election 9 :i* ! individual 0 a c&idate = any su* (fice2 or 7,b7 is an individual :o becomes a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie2 & 7#b7 w\ld be 9 violation ( subsection 7c7 ( section #cac ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaad71 z am5d$ by section #fbja ( ?is subtitle4 ,d ,recomm5dations to ,ensure ,fil+ ( ,reports ,be=e ,date ( ,election #fcja4 ,recomm5dations to ,ensure ,fil+ ( ,reports ,be=e ,date ( ,election ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all submit a report to ,congress provid+ recomm5dations1 includ+ recomm5dations = *anges to exi/+ law1 on h[ to ensure t ea* political committee "u ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga1 includ+ a committee :i* accepts donations or contributions t d n comply ) ! limitations1 prohibitions1 & report+ requirem5ts ( su* ,act1 w file a report "u section #cjd ( su* ,act prior to ! date ( ! election = :i* ! committee receives contributions or makes disbursem5ts1 )\t reg>d to ! date on :i* ! committee fir/ regi/]$ "u su* ,act1 & %all include specific recomm5dations to ensure t su* committees w n delay until aft] ! date ( ! election ! report+ ( ! id5tification ( p]sons mak+ contributions t w be us$ to repay debt incurr$ by ! committee4 ,e ,sev]ability #fdja4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is title or am5dm5t made by ?is title1 or ! application ( a provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ?is title & am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 & ! application ( ! provisions & am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 ,c ,e?ics ,,vii ,e?ical ,/&>ds ,subtitle ,a--,supreme ,c\rt ,e?ics ,sec4 #gjja4 ,code ( conduct = ,f$]al judges4 ,subtitle ,b--,=eign ,ag5ts ,regi/ration ,sec4 #gaja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,,f>a inve/igation & en=cem5t unit )9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice4 ,sec4 #gajb4 ,au?ority to impose civil money p5alties4 ,sec4 #gajc4 ,disclosure ( transactions involv+ ?+s ( f9ancial value conf]r$ on (ficehold]s4 ,sec4 #gajd4 ,ensur+ onl9e access to regi/ration /atem5ts4 ,subtitle ,c--,lobby+ ,disclosure ,re=m ,sec4 #gbja4 ,exp&+ scope ( individuals & activities subject to requirem5ts ( ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie4 ,sec4 #gbjb4 ,prohibit+ receipt ( comp5sation = lobby+ activities on behalf ( =eign c\ntries violat+ human rights4 ,sec4 #gbjc4 ,requir+ lobbyi/s to disclose /atus z lobbyi/s ^u mak+ any lobby+ contacts4 ,subtitle ,d--,recusal ( ,presid5tial ,appo9tees ,sec4 #gcja4 ,recusal ( appo9tees4 ,subtitle ,e--,cle>+h\se on ,lobby+ ,in=mation ,sec4 #gdja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( cle>+h\se4 ,subtitle ,f--,sev]ability ,sec4 #geja4 ,sev]ability4 ,a ,supreme ,c\rt ,e?ics #gjja4 ,code ( conduct = ,f$]al judges 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #eg ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ifd4 ,code ( conduct ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,judicial ,conf]5ce %all issue a code ( conduct1 :i* applies to ea* ju/ice & judge ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 except t ! code ( conduct may include provisions t are applicable only to c]ta9 categories ( judges or ju/ices4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #eg ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ aft] ! item relat$ to section #ifc ! foll[+3 #ifd4 ,code ( conduct4 4 ,b ,=eign ,ag5ts ,regi/ration #gaja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,,f>a inve/igation & en=cem5t unit )9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice ,section #h ( ! ,=eign ,ag5ts ,regi/ration ,act ( #aich1 z am5d$ 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fah7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7i7 ,d$icat$ en=cem5t unit 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all e/abli% a unit )9 ! c\nt]espionage section ( ! ,national ,security ,division ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice ) responsibility = ! en=cem5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,p[]s ,! unit e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection is au?oriz$ to-- 7,a7 take appropriate legal action aga9/ individuals suspect$ ( violat+ ?is ,act2 & 7,b7 coord9ate any su* legal action ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,attorney = ! relevant jurisdiction4 7#c7 ,consultation ,9 op]at+ ! unit e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all1 z appropriate1 consult ) ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce1 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! activities ( ! unit e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* succe$+ fiscal ye>4 4 #gajb4 ,au?ority to impose civil money p5alties 7a7 ,e/abli%+ au?ority ,section #h ( ! ,=eign ,ag5ts ,regi/ration ,act ( #aich1 z am5d$ 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fah7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7d7 ,civil money p5alties 7#a7 ,regi/ration /atem5ts ,:oev] fails to file timely or complete a regi/ration /atem5t z provid$ "u section #b7;a7 %all be subject to a civil money p5alty ( n m ?an #aj1jjj p] violation4 7#b7 ,supplem5ts ,:oev] fails to file timely or complete supplem5ts z provid$ "u section #b7;b7 %all be subject to a civil money p5alty ( n m ?an #a1jjj p] violation4 7#c7 ,o!r violations ,:oev] kn[+ly fails to-- 7,a7 rem$y a defective fil+ )9 #fj days aft] notice ( su* defect by ! ,attorney ,g5]al2 or 7,b7 comply ) any o!r provision ( ?is ,act1 %all ^u pro( ( su* kn[+ violation by a prepond]ance ( ! evid5ce1 be subject to a civil money p5alty ( n m ?an #bjj1jjj1 dep5d+ on ! ext5t & gravity ( ! violation4 7#d7 ,no f9es paid by =eign pr9cipals ,a civil money p5alty paid "u p>agraph 7#a7 may n be paid1 directly or indirectly1 by a =eign pr9cipal4 7#e7 ,use ( f9es ,all civil money p5alties collect$ "u ?is subsection %all be us$ to defray ! co/ ( ! en=cem5t unit e/abli%$ "u subsection 7i74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #gajc4 ,disclosure ( transactions involv+ ?+s ( f9ancial value conf]r$ on (ficehold]s 7a7 ,requir+ ag5ts to disclose kn[n transactions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #b7;a7 ( ! ,=eign ,ag5ts ,regi/ration ,act ( #aich1 z am5d$ 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fab7;a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#aj7 & 7#aa7 z p>agraphs 7#aa7 & 7#ab72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#aj7 ,to ! ext5t t ! regi/rant has k ( any transaction :i* occurr$ 9 ! prec$+ #fj days & 9 :i* ! =eign pr9cipal = :om ! regi/rant is act+ z an ag5t conf]r$ on a ,f$]al or ,/ate (ficehold] any ?+ ( f9ancial value1 includ+ a gift1 pr(it1 sal>y1 favorable regulatory treatm5t1 or any o!r direct or indirect economic or f9ancial b5efit1 a detail$ /atem5t describ+ ea* su* transaction4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all apply ) respect to /atem5ts fil$ on or aft] ! expiration ( ! #ij-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7b7 ,supplem5tal disclosure = curr5t regi/rants ,n lat] ?an ! expiration ( ! #ij-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ea* regi/rant :o 7prior to ! expiration ( su* p]iod7 fil$ a regi/ration /atem5t ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al "u section #b7;a7 ( ! ,=eign ,ag5ts ,regi/ration ,act ( #aich1 z am5d$ 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fab7;a77 & :o has k ( any transaction describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#aj7 ( section #b7;a7 ( su* ,act 7z add$ by subsection 7a77#a77 :i* occurr$ at any "t dur+ :i* ! regi/rant 0 an ag5t ( ! =eign pr9cipal involv$1 %all file ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al a supplem5t to su* /atem5t "u oa?1 on a =m prescrib$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 conta9+ a detail$ /atem5t describ+ ea* su* transaction4 #gajd4 ,ensur+ onl9e access to regi/ration /atem5ts 7a7 ,requir+ /atem5ts fil$ by regi/rants to be 9 digitiz$ =mat ,section #b7;g7 ( ! ,=eign ,ag5ts ,regi/ration ,act ( #aich1 z am5d$ 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fab7;g77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 9 electronic =m & ins]t+ 9 a digitiz$ =mat :i* w enable ! ,attorney ,g5]al to meet ! requirem5ts ( section #f7;d77#a7 7relat+ to public access to an electronic database ( /atem5ts & updates74 7b7 ,requirem5ts = electronic database ( regi/ration /atem5ts & updates ,section #f7;d77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faf7;d77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ to ! ext5t te*nically practicable12 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ includes ! in=mation & ins]t+ includes 9 a digitiz$ =mat ! in=mation4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to /atem5ts fil$ on or aft] ! expiration ( ! #ahj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,c ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,re=m #gbja4 ,exp&+ scope ( individuals & activities subject to requirem5ts ( ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie 7a7 ,cov]age ( individuals provid+ c\nsel+ s]vices 7#a7 ,treatm5t ( c\nsel+ s]vices 9 support ( lobby+ contacts z lobby+ activity ,section #c7g7 ( su* ,act 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb7g77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ef=ts & ins]t+ any ef=ts2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ rese>* & o!r backgr\nd "w & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 c\nsel+ 9 support ( su* prep>ation & plann+ activities1 rese>*1 & o!r backgr\nd "w4 7#b7 ,treatm5t ( lobby+ contact made ) support ( c\nsel+ s]vices z lobby+ contact made by individual provid+ s]vices ,section #c7h7 ( su* ,act 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb7h77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,c7 ,treatm5t ( provid]s ( c\nsel+ s]vices ,any individual1 ) au?ority to direct or sub/antially influ5ce a lobby+ contact or contacts made by ano!r individual1 & = f9ancial or o!r comp5sation provides c\nsel+ s]vices 9 support ( prep>ation & plann+ activities :i* are treat$ z lobby+ activities "u p>agraph 7#g7 = t o!r individual's lobby+ contact or contacts & :o has k t ! specific lobby+ contact or contacts 7 made1 %all be consid]$ to h made ! same lobby+ contact at ! same "t & 9 ! same mann] to ! cov]$ executive bran* (ficial or cov]$ legislative bran* (ficial involv$4 4 7b7 ,r$uction ( p]c5tage exemption = det]m9ation ( ?re%old ( lobby+ contacts requir$ = individuals to regi/] z lobbyi/s ,section #c7aj7 ( ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb7aj77 is am5d$ by /rik+ less ?an #bj p]c5t & ins]t+ less ?an #aj p]c5t4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to lobby+ contacts made on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #gbjb4 ,prohibit+ receipt ( comp5sation = lobby+ activities on behalf ( =eign c\ntries violat+ human rights 7a7 ,prohibition ,! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #e ! foll[+ new section3 #e;,a4 ,prohibit+ receipt ( comp5sation = lobby+ activities on behalf ( =eign c\ntries violat+ human rights 7a7 ,prohibition ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act1 no p]son may accept f9ancial or o!r comp5sation = lobby+ activity "u ?is ,act on behalf ( a cli5t :o is a gov]nm5t :i* ! ,presid5t has det]m9$ is a gov]nm5t t engages 9 gross violations ( human rights4 7b7 ,cl>ification ( treatm5t ( diplomatic or consul> (fic]s ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to affect any activity ( a duly accr$it$ diplomatic or consul> (fic] ( a =eign gov]nm5t :o is s recogniz$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 :ile said (fic] is engag$ 9 activities :i* are recogniz$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate z be+ )9 ! scope ( ! functions ( su* (fic]4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to lobby+ activity "u ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie :i* occurs pursuant to contracts ent]$ into on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #gbjc4 ,requir+ lobbyi/s to disclose /atus z lobbyi/s ^u mak+ any lobby+ contacts 7a7 ,m&atory disclosure at "t ( contact ,section #ad ( ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsections 7a7 & 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,requir+ id5tification at "t ( lobby+ contact ,any p]son or entity t makes a lobby+ contact ) a cov]$ legislative bran* (ficial or a cov]$ executive bran* (ficial %all1 at ! "t ( ! lobby+ contact-- 7#a7 indicate :e!r ! p]son or entity is regi/]$ "u ?is *apt] & id5tify ! cli5t on ^: behalf ! lobby+ contact is made2 & 7#b7 indicate :e!r su* cli5t is a =eign entity & id5tify any =eign entity requir$ to be disclos$ "u section #d7;b77#d7 t has a direct int]e/ 9 ! outcome ( ! lobby+ activity4 2 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7c7 z subsection 7b74 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to lobby+ contacts made on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,d ,recusal ( ,presid5tial ,appo9tees #gcja4 ,recusal ( appo9tees ,section #bjh ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 7#a7 ,any (fic] or employee appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t %all recuse himself or h]self f any p>ticul> matt] involv+ specific p>ties 9 :i* a p>ty to t matt] is-- 7,a7 ! ,presid5t :o appo9t$ ! (fic] or employee1 :i* %all include any entity 9 :i* ! ,presid5t has a sub/antial int]e/2 or 7,b7 ! sp\se ( ! ,presid5t :o appo9t$ ! (fic] or employee1 :i* %all include any entity 9 :i* ! sp\se ( ! ,presid5t has a sub/antial int]e/4 7#b7 7,a7 ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 if an (fic] or employee is recus$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 a c>e] appo9tee 9 ! ag5cy ( ! (fic] or employee %all p]=m ! functions & duties ( ! (fic] or employee ) respect to ! matt]4 7,b7 7i7 ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m ,commission means a bo>d1 commission1 or o!r ag5cy = :i* ! au?ority ( ! ag5cy is ve/$ 9 m ?an #a memb]4 7ii7 ,if ! recusal ( a memb] ( a ,commission f a matt] "u p>agraph 7#a7 w\ld result 9 !re n be+ a /atutorily requir$ quorum ( memb]s ( ! ,commission available to p>ticipate 9 ! matt]1 not)/&+ su* /atute or any o!r provision ( law1 ! memb]s ( ! ,commission n recus$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may-- 7,i7 consid] ! matt] )\t reg>d to ! quorum requirem5t "u su* /atute2 7,,ii7 delegate ! au?orities & responsibilities ( ! ,commission ) respect to ! matt] to a subcommittee ( ! ,commission2 or 7,,iii7 designate an (fic] or employee ( ! ,commission :o 0 n appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t :o appo9t$ ! memb] ( ! ,commission recus$ f ! matt] to ex]cise ! au?orities & duties ( ! recus$ memb] ) respect to ! matt]4 7#c7 ,any (fic] or employee :o violates p>agraph 7#a7 %all be subject to ! p5alties set =? 9 section #baf4 7#d7 ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m p>ticul> matt] %all h ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjg7;i74 4 ,e ,cle>+h\se on ,lobby+ ,in=mation #gdja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( cle>+h\se 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all e/abli% & op]ate )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice a cle>+h\se ?r\gh :i* memb]s ( ! public may obta9 copies 7includ+ 9 electronic =m7 ( regi/ration /atem5ts fil$ "u ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 & ! ,=eign ,ag5ts ,regi/ration ,act ( #aich1 z am5d$ 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faa et seq474 7b7 ,=mat ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all ensure t ! in=mation 9 ! cle>+h\se e/abli%$ "u ?is ,act is ma9ta9$ 9 a se>*able & sortable =mat4 7c7 ,agreem5ts ) ,cl]k ( ,h\se & ,secret>y ( ! ,s5ate ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all ent] into su* agreem5ts ) ! ,cl]k ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,s5ate z may be necess>y = ! ,attorney ,g5]al to obta9 regi/ration /atem5ts fil$ ) ! ,cl]k & ! ,secret>y "u ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie = inclusion 9 ! cle>+h\se4 ,f ,sev]ability #geja4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is title or am5dm5t made by ?is title1 or ! application ( a provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ?is title & am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 & ! application ( ! provisions & am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 ,,viii ,e?ics ,re=ms = ! ,presid5t1 ,vice ,presid5t1 & ,f$]al ,(fic]s & ,employees ,subtitle ,a--,executive ,bran* ,conflict ( ,int]e/ ,sec4 #hjja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjjb4 ,re/rictions on private sector paym5t = gov]nm5t s]vice4 ,sec4 #hjjc4 ,requirem5ts relat+ to sl[+ ! revolv+ door4 ,sec4 #hjjd4 ,prohibition ( procurem5t (fic]s accept+ employm5t f gov]nm5t contractors4 ,sec4 #hjje4 ,revolv+ door re/rictions on employees mov+ into ! private sector4 ,sec4 #hjjf4 ,guidance on unpaid employees4 ,sec4 #hjjg4 ,limitation on use ( ,f$]al funds & contract+ at bus9esses own$ by c]ta9 ,gov]nm5t (fic]s & employees4 ,subtitle ,b--,presid5tial ,conflicts ( ,int]e/ ,sec4 #hjaa4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjab4 ,dive/iture ( p]sonal f9ancial int]e/s ( ! ,presid5t & ,vice ,presid5t t pose a pot5tial conflict ( int]e/4 ,sec4 #hjac4 ,initial f9ancial disclosure4 ,sec4 #hjad4 ,contracts by ! ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t4 ,sec4 #hjae4 ,legal ,def5se ,funds4 ,subtitle ,c--,:ite ,h\se ,e?ics ,transp>5cy ,sec4 #hjba4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjbb4 ,proc$ure = waiv]s & au?orizations relat+ to e?ics requirem5ts4 ,subtitle ,d--,executive ,bran* ,e?ics ,en=cem5t ,sec4 #hjca4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjcb4 ,reau?orization ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics4 ,sec4 #hjcc4 ,t5ure ( ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics4 ,sec4 #hjcd4 ,duties ( ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics4 ,sec4 #hjce4 ,ag5cy ,e?ics ,(ficials ,tra9+ & ,duties4 ,sec4 #hjcf4 ,prohibition on use ( funds = c]ta9 ,f$]al employee travel 9 contrav5tion ( c]ta9 regulations4 ,sec4 #hjcg4 ,reports on co/ ( presid5tial travel4 ,sec4 #hjch4 ,reports on ,co/ ( ,s5ior ,executive ,travel4 ,subtitle ,e--,conflicts f ,political ,fundrais+ ,sec4 #hjda4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjdb4 ,disclosure ( c]ta9 types ( contributions4 ,subtitle ,f--,transition ,team ,e?ics ,sec4 #hjea4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjeb4 ,presid5tial transition e?ics programs4 ,subtitle ,g--,e?ics ,pl$ge ,= ,s5ior ,executive ,bran* ,employees ,sec4 #hjfa4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjfb4 ,e?ics pl$ge requirem5t = s5ior executive bran* employees4 ,subtitle ,h--,travel on ,private ,aircraft by ,s5ior ,political ,appo9tees ,sec4 #hjga4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hjgb4 ,prohibition on use ( funds = travel on private aircraft4 ,subtitle ,i--,sev]ability ,sec4 #hjha4 ,sev]ability4 ,a ,executive ,bran* ,conflict ( ,int]e/ #hjja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,executive ,bran* ,conflict ( ,int]e/ ,act4 #hjjb4 ,re/rictions on private sector paym5t = gov]nm5t s]vice ,section #bji ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 7,a7 by /rik+ any sal>y & ins]t+ any sal>y 7includ+ a bonus72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ z comp5sation = 8 s]vices & ins]t+ at any "t1 z comp5sation = s]v+2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 7#a7 aft] 7b72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a71 a p5sion1 retirem5t1 gr\p life1 heal? or accid5t insurance1 pr(it-%>+1 /ock bonus1 or o!r employee welf>e or b5efit plan t makes paym5t ( any portion ( comp5sation cont+5t on accept+ a position 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t %all n be consid]$ bona fide4 4 #hjjc4 ,requirem5ts relat+ to sl[+ ! revolv+ door 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,,vi ,enhanc$ ,requirem5ts = ,c]ta9 ,employees #fja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is title3 7#a7 ,cov]$ ag5cy ,! t]m cov]$ ag5cy-- 7,a7 means an ,executive ag5cy1 z def9$ 9 section #aje ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,po/al ,s]vice & ! ,po/al ,rate ,commission1 b does n include ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice or ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 & 7,b7 %all include ! ,executive ,(fice ( ! ,presid5t4 7#b7 ,cov]$ employee ,! t]m cov]$ employee means an (fic] or employee ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #bjg7;c7 or p>agraph 7#a7 ( section #bjg7;d7 ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics4 7#d7 ,executive bran* ,! t]m executive bran* has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #aji4 7#e7 ,=m] cli5t ,! t]m =m] cli5t-- 7,a7 means a p]son = :om a cov]$ employee s]v$ p]sonally z an ag5t1 attorney1 or consultant dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date be=e ! date on :i* ! cov]$ employee beg9s s]vice 9 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7,b7 does n include any ag5cy or in/rum5tality ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7#f7 ,=m] employ] ,! t]m =m] employ]-- 7,a7 means a p]son = :om a cov]$ employee s]v$ z an employee1 (fic]1 director1 tru/ee1 ag5t1 attorney1 consultant1 or contractor dur+ ! #b ye> p]iod end+ on ! date be=e ! date on :i* ! cov]$ employee beg9s s]vice 9 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7,b7 does n include-- 7i7 an entity 9 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 includ+ an executive bran* ag5cy2 7ii7 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7iii7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7iv7 an ,indian tribe1 z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd72 or 7v7 ! gov]nm5t ( a t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#g7 ,p>ticul> matt] ,! t]m p>ticul> matt] has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #bjg7;i7 ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #fjb4 ,conflict ( int]e/ & eligibility /&>ds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,a cov]$ employee may n p>ticipate p]sonally & sub/antially 9 a p>ticul> matt] 9 :i* ! cov]$ employee kn[s or reasonably %\ld h kn[n t a =m] employ] or =m] cli5t ( ! cov]$ employee has a f9ancial int]e/4 7b7 ,waiv] 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,ag5cy heads ,) respect to ! head ( a cov]$ ag5cy :o is a cov]$ employee1 ! ,designat$ ,ag5cy ,e?ics ,(ficial = ! ,executive ,(fice ( ! ,presid5t1 9 consultation ) ! ,director1 may grant a writt5 waiv] ( ! re/rictions "u subsection 7a7 be=e ! head engages 9 ! action o!rwise prohibit$ by su* subsection if ! ,designat$ ,ag5cy ,e?ics ,(ficial = ! ,executive ,(fice ( ! ,presid5t det]m9es & c]tifies 9 writ+ t1 9 light ( all ! relevant circum/ances1 ! int]e/ ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 ! head's p>ticipation outweighs ! conc]n t a reasonable p]son may "q ! integrity ( ! ag5cy's programs or op]ations4 7,b7 ,o!r cov]$ employees ,) respect to any cov]$ employee n cov]$ by subp>agraph 7,a71 ! head ( ! cov]$ ag5cy employ+ ! cov]$ employee1 9 consultation ) ! ,director1 may grant a writt5 waiv] ( ! re/rictions "u subsection 7a7 be=e ! cov]$ employee engages 9 ! action o!rwise prohibit$ by su* subsection if ! head ( ! cov]$ ag5cy det]m9es & c]tifies 9 writ+ t1 9 light ( all ! relevant circum/ances1 ! int]e/ ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 ! cov]$ employee's p>ticipation outweighs ! conc]n t a reasonable p]son may "q ! integrity ( ! ag5cy's programs or op]ations4 7#b7 ,publication ,= any waiv] grant$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! individual :o grant$ ! waiv] %all-- 7,a7 provide a copy ( ! waiv] to ! ,director n less ?an #dh h\rs aft] ! waiv] is grant$2 & 7,b7 publi% ! waiv] on ! website ( ! applicable ag5cy )9 #cj cal5d> days aft] grant+ su* waiv]4 7#c7 ,review ,^u receiv+ a writt5 waiv] "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,director %all-- 7,a7 review ! waiv] to det]m9e :e!r ! ,director has any objection to ! issuance ( ! waiv]2 & 7,b7 if ! ,director s objects-- 7i7 provide reasons = ! objection 9 writ+ to ! head ( ! ag5cy :o grant$ ! waiv] n less ?an #ae cal5d> days aft] ! waiv] 0 grant$2 & 7ii7 publi% ! writt5 objection on ! website ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics n less ?an #cj cal5d> days aft] ! waiv] 0 grant$4 #fjc4 ,p5alties & injunctions 7a7 ,crim9al p5alties 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,any p]son :o violates section #fjb %all be f9$ "u title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 imprison$ = n m ?an #a ye>1 or bo?4 7#b7 ,willful violations ,any p]son :o willfully violates section #fjb %all be f9$ "u title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 imprison$ = n m ?an #e ye>s1 or bo?4 7b7 ,civil en=cem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,attorney ,g5]al may br+ a civil action 9 an appropriate di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates aga9/ any p]son :o violates1 or :om ! ,attorney ,g5]al has reason to believe is engag+ 9 conduct t violates1 section #fjb4 7#b7 ,civil p5alty 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! c\rt f9ds by a prepond]ance ( ! evid5ce t a p]son violat$ section #fjb1 ! c\rt %all impose a civil p5alty ( n m ?an ! great] (-- 7i7 #ajj1jjj = ea* violation2 or 7ii7 ! am\nt ( comp5sation ! p]son receiv$ or 0 (f]$ = ! conduct con/itut+ ! violation4 7,b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,a civil p5alty "u ?is subsection may be 9 addition to any o!r crim9al or civil /atutory1 common law1 or adm9i/rative rem$y available to ! ,unit$ ,/ates or any o!r p]son4 7#c7 ,injunctive relief 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 a civil action br\ght "u p>agraph 7#a7 aga9/ a p]son1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al may petition ! c\rt = an ord] prohibit+ ! p]son f engag+ 9 conduct t violates section #fjb4 7,b7 ,/&>d ,! c\rt may issue an ord] "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! c\rt f9ds by a prepond]ance ( ! evid5ce t ! conduct ( ! p]son violates section #fjb4 7,c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,! fil+ ( a petition seek+ injunctive relief "u ?is p>agraph %all n preclude any o!r rem$y t is available by law to ! ,unit$ ,/ates or any o!r p]son4 4 #hjjd4 ,prohibition ( procurem5t (fic]s accept+ employm5t f gov]nm5t contractors 7a7 ,expansion ( prohibition on acceptance by =m] (ficials ( comp5sation f contractors ,section #bajd ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ or consultant & ins]t+ attorney1 consultant1 subcontractor1 or lobbyi/2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ "o ye> & ins]t+ #b ye>s2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ p]sonally made = ! ,f$]al ag5cy & ins]t+ p>ticipat$ p]sonally & sub/antially 92 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,prohibition on comp5sation f affiliates & subcontractors ,a =m] (ficial responsible = a ,gov]nm5t contract ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 ( subsection 7a7 may n accept comp5sation = #b ye>s aft] aw>d+ ! contract f any division1 affiliate1 or subcontractor ( ! contractor4 4 7b7 ,requirem5t = procurem5t (fic]s to disclose job (f]s made on behalf ( relatives ,section #bajc7;a7 ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by ins]t+ aft] t (ficial ! foll[+3 1 or = a relative 7z def9$ 9 section #caaj ( title #e7 ( t (ficial14 7c7 ,requirem5t on aw>d ( gov]nm5t contracts to =m] employ]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ba ( division ,b ( subtitle ,i ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #bajh4 ,prohibition on involvem5t by c]ta9 =m] contractor employees 9 procurem5ts ,an employee ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t may n p>ticipate p]sonally & sub/antially 9 any aw>d ( a contract to1 or ! adm9i/ration ( a contract aw>d$ to1 a contractor t is a =m] employ] ( ! employee dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! employee leaves ! employm5t ( ! contractor4 4 7#b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #ba ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 #bajh4 ,prohibition on involvem5t by c]ta9 =m] contractor employees 9 procurem5ts4 4 7d7 ,regulations ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices1 %all promulgate regulations to c>ry out & ensure ! en=cem5t ( *apt] #ba ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is section4 7e7 ,monitor+ & compliance ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices1 9 consultation ) designat$ ag5cy e?ics (ficials 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #aji7c7 ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4771 %all monitor compliance ) su* *apt] #ba by individuals & ag5cies4 #hjje4 ,revolv+ door re/rictions on employees mov+ into ! private sector 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subsection 7c7 ( section #bjg ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,"o-ye> & ins]t+ ,two-ye>2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #a ye> 9 ea* in/ance & ins]t+ #b ye>s2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 or conducts any lobby+ activity to facilitate any communication to or appe>ance be=e1 aft] any communication to or appe>ance be=e2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by /rik+ #a-ye> & ins]t+ #b-ye>4 7b7 ,application ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all apply to any individual cov]$ by subsection 7c7 ( section #bjg ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 sep>at+ f ! civil s]vice on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #hjjf4 ,guidance on unpaid employees 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics %all issue guidance on e?ical /&>ds applicable to unpaid employees ( an ag5cy4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section-- 7#a7 ! t]m ag5cy includes ! ,executive ,(fice ( ! ,presid5t & ! ,:ite ,h\se2 & 7#b7 ! t]m unpaid employee includes any individual occupy+ a position at an ag5cy & :o is unpaid by op]ation ( section #caaj ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any o!r provision ( law1 b does n include any employee :o is unpaid due to a lapse 9 appropriations4 #hjjg4 ,limitation on use ( ,f$]al funds & contract+ at bus9esses own$ by c]ta9 ,gov]nm5t (fic]s & employees 7a7 ,limitation on ,f$]al funds ,beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjbj & 9 ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 no ,f$]al funds may be obligat$ or exp5d$ = purposes ( procur+ goods or s]vices at any bus9ess own$ or controll$ by a cov]$ individual or any family memb] ( su* an individual1 unless su* obligation or exp5diture ( funds is necess>y = ! security ( a cov]$ individual or family memb]4 7b7 ,prohibition on contracts ,no f$]al ag5cy may ent] into a contract ) a bus9ess own$ or controll$ by a cov]$ individual or any family memb] ( su* an individual4 7c7 ,det]m9ation ( own]%ip ,= purposes ( ?is section1 a bus9ess %all be deem$ to be own$ or controll$ by a cov]$ individual or any family memb] ( su* an individual if ! cov]$ individual or memb] ( family 7z ! case may be7-- 7#a7 is a memb] ( ! bo>d ( directors or simil> gov]n+ body ( ! bus9ess2 or 7#b7 directly or indirectly owns or controls #ea p]c5t or m ( ! vot+ %>es ( ! bus9ess4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ individual ,! t]m cov]$ individual means-- 7,a7 ! ,presid5t2 7,b7 ! ,vice ,presid5t2 7,c7 ! head ( any ,executive dep>tm5t 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #aja ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 & 7,d7 any individual occupy+ a position designat$ by ! ,presid5t z a ,cab9et-level position4 7#b7 ,family memb] ,! t]m family memb] means an individual ) any ( ! foll[+ relation%ips to a cov]$ individual3 7,a7 ,sp\se1 & p>5ts !re(4 7,b7 ,sons & daught]s1 & sp\ses !re(4 7,c7 ,p>5ts1 & sp\ses !re(4 7,d7 ,bro!rs & si/]s1 & sp\ses !re(4 7,e7 ,gr&p>5ts & gr&*ildr51 & sp\ses !re(4 7,f7 ,dome/ic p>tn] & p>5ts !re(1 includ+ dome/ic p>tn]s ( any individual 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#e74 7#c7 ,f$]al ag5cy ,! t]m f$]al ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #ajb ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,b ,presid5tial ,conflicts ( ,int]e/ #hjaa4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,presid5tial ,conflicts ( ,int]e/ ,act ( #bjai4 #hjab4 ,dive/iture ( p]sonal f9ancial int]e/s ( ! ,presid5t & ,vice ,presid5t t pose a pot5tial conflict ( int]e/ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$ by add+ aft] title ,,vi 7z add$ by section #hjjc7 ! foll[+3 ,,vii ,dive/iture ( ,f9ancial ,conflicts ( ,int]e/s ( ! ,presid5t & ,vice ,presid5t #gja4 ,dive/iture ( f9ancial int]e/s pos+ a conflict ( int]e/ 7a7 ,applicability to ! presid5t & vice-presid5t ,! ,presid5t & ,vice-,presid5t %all1 )9 #cj days ( assum+ (fice1 dive/ ( all f9ancial int]e/s t pose a conflict ( int]e/ because ! ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t1 ! sp\se1 dep5d5t *ild1 or g5]al p>tn] ( ! ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t1 or any p]son or organization ) :om ! ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t is negotiat+ or has any arrangem5t conc]n+ prospective employm5t1 has a f9ancial int]e/1 by-- 7#a7 conv]t+ ea* su* int]e/ to ca% or o!r inve/m5t t meets ! crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics ?r\gh regulation z be+ an int]e/ s remote or inconsequ5tial z n to pose a conflict2 or 7#b7 plac+ ea* su* int]e/ 9 a qualifi$ bl9d tru/ z def9$ 9 section #ajb7;f77#c7 or a div]sifi$ tru/ "u section #ajb7;f77#d77;,b74 7b7 ,disclosure exemption ,subsection 7a7 %all n apply if ! ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t complies ) section #ajb4 4 7b7 ,additional disclosures ,section #ajb7;a7 ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,) respect to any su* report fil$ by ! ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t1 = any corporation1 company1 firm1 p>tn]%ip1 or o!r bus9ess ent]prise 9 :i* ! ,presid5t1 ,vice ,presid5t1 or ! sp\se or dep5d5t *ild ( ! ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t1 has a significant f9ancial int]e/-- 7,a7 ! "n ( ea* o!r p]son :o holds a significant f9ancial int]e/ 9 ! firm1 p>tn]%ip1 association1 corporation1 or o!r entity2 7,b7 ! value1 id5tity1 & category ( ea* liability 9 excess ( #aj1jjj2 & 7,c7 a description ( ! nature & value ( any assets ) a value ( #aj1jjj or m4 4 7c7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics %all promulgate regulations to def9e ! crit]ia requir$ by section #gja7;a77#a7 ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7z add$ subsection 7a77 & ! t]m significant f9ancial int]e/ = purposes ( section #ajb7;a77#i7 ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act 7z add$ by subsection 7b774 #hjac4 ,initial f9ancial disclosure ,subsection 7a7 ( section #aja ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$ by /rik+ position & add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 position1 ) ! exception ( ! ,presid5t & ,vice ,presid5t1 :o mu/ file a new report44 #hjad4 ,contracts by ! ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t 7a7 ,am5dm5t ,section #dca ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ ! ,presid5t1 ,vice ,presid5t1 ,cab9et ,memb]1 or a aft] ,contracts by2 & 7#b7 9 ! fir/ undesignat$ p>agraph1 by ins]t+ ! ,presid5t1 ,vice ,presid5t1 or any ,cab9et memb] aft] ,:oev]1 be+4 7b7 ,table ( sections am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #bc ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #dca & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #dca4 ,contracts by ! ,presid5t1 ,vice ,presid5t1 or a ,memb] ( ,congress4 4 #hjae4 ,legal ,def5se ,funds 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section-- 7#a7 ! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics2 7#b7 ! t]m legal def5se fund means a tru/-- 7,a7 t has only "o b5efici>y2 7,b7 t is subject to a tru/ agreem5t creat+ an en=ceable fiduci>y duty on ! "p ( ! tru/ee to ! b5efici>y1 pursuant to ! applicable law ( ! jurisdiction 9 :i* ! tru/ is e/abli%$2 7,c7 t is subject to a tru/ agreem5t t provides = ! m&atory public disclosure ( all donations & disbursem5ts2 7,d7 t is subject to a tru/ agreem5t t prohibits ! use ( its res\rces = any purpose o!r ?an-- 7i7 ! adm9i/ration ( ! tru/2 7ii7 ! paym5t or reimbursem5t ( legal fees or exp5ses incurr$ 9 inve/igative1 civil1 crim9al1 or o!r legal proce$+s relat+ to or aris+ by virtue ( s]vice by ! tru/'s b5efici>y z an (fic] or employee1 z def9$ 9 ?is section1 or z an employee1 contractor1 consultant or volunte] ( ! campaign ( ! ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t2 or 7iii7 ! di/ribution ( unus$ res\rces to a *>ity select$ by ! tru/ee t has n be5 select$ or recomm5d$ by ! b5efici>y ( ! tru/2 7,e7 t is subject to a tru/ agreem5t t prohibits ! use ( its res\rces = any o!r purpose or p]sonal legal matt]s1 includ+ tax plann+1 p]sonal injury litigation1 protection ( prop]ty rights1 divorces1 or e/ate probate2 & 7,f7 t is subject to a tru/ agreem5t t prohibits ! acceptance ( donations1 except 9 accordance ) ?is section & ! regulations ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics2 7#c7 ! t]m lobby+ activity has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb72 7#d7 ! t]m (fic] or employee means-- 7,a7 an (fic] 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #bajd ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 or employee 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #baje ( su* title7 ( ! executive bran* ( ! ,gov]nm5t2 7,b7 ! ,vice ,presid5t2 & 7,c7 ! ,presid5t2 & 7#e7 ! t]m relative has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #caaj ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,legal def5se funds ,an (fic] or employee may n accept or use any gift or donation = ! paym5t or reimbursem5t ( legal fees or exp5ses incurr$ 9 inve/igative1 civil1 crim9al1 or o!r legal proce$+s relat+ to or aris+ by virtue ( ! (fic] or employee's s]vice z an (fic] or employee1 z def9$ 9 ?is section1 or z an employee1 contractor1 consultant or volunte] ( ! campaign ( ! ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t except ?r\gh a legal def5se fund t is c]tifi$ by ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics4 7c7 ,limits on gifts & donations ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director %all promulgate regulations e/abli%+ limits ) respect to gifts & donations describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 :i* %all1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 prohibit ! receipt ( any gift or donation describ$ 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 f a s+le contributor 7o!r ?an a relative ( ! (fic] or employee7 9 a total am\nt ( m ?an #e1jjj dur+ any cal5d> ye>2 7,b7 f a regi/]$ lobbyi/2 7,c7 f a =eign gov]nm5t or an ag5t ( a =eign pr9cipal2 7,d7 f a ,/ate gov]nm5t or an ag5t ( a ,/ate gov]nm5t2 7,e7 f any p]son seek+ (ficial action f1 or seek+ to d or do+ bus9ess )1 ! ag5cy employ+ ! (fic] or employee2 7,f7 f any p]son conduct+ activities regulat$ by ! ag5cy employ+ ! (fic] or employee2 7,g7 f any p]son ^: int]e/s may be sub/antially affect$ by ! p]=mance or nonp]=mance ( ! (ficial duties ( ! (fic] or employee2 7,h7 f an (fic] or employee ( ! executive bran*2 7,i7 f any organization a majority ( ^: memb]s are describ$ 9 7,a7-7,h72 or 7,j7 require t a legal def5se fund1 9 ord] to be c]tifi$ by ! ,director only p]mit di/ributions to ! (fic] or employee4 7d7 ,writt5 notice 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an (fic] or employee :o wi%es to accept funds or h a repres5tative accept funds f a legal def5se fund %all fir/ ensure t ! propos$ tru/ee ( ! legal def5se fund submits to ! ,director ! foll[+ in=mation3 7,a7 ,! "n & contact in=mation = any propos$ tru/ee ( ! legal def5se fund4 7,b7 ,a copy ( any propos$ tru/ docum5t = ! legal def5se fund4 7,c7 ,! nature ( ! legal proce$+ 7or proce$+s71 inve/igation or o!r matt] :i* give rise to ! e/abli%m5t ( ! legal def5se fund4 7,d7 ,an ackn[l$gm5t sign$ by ! (fic] or employee & ! tru/ee indicat+ t !y w be b\nd by ! regulations & limitation "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,approval ,an (fic] or employee may n accept any gift or donation to pay1 or to reimburse any p]son =1 fees or exp5ses describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 ( ?is section except ?r\gh a legal def5se fund t has be5 c]tifi$ 9 writ+ by ! ,director foll[+ t (fice's receipt & approval ( ! in=mation submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & approval ( ! /ructure ( ! fund4 7e7 ,report+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an (fic] or employee :o e/abli%es a legal def5se fund may n directly or indirectly accept di/ributions f a legal def5se fund unless ! fund has provid$ ! ,director a qu>t]ly report = ea* qu>t] ( e cal5d> ye> s9ce ! e/abli%m5t ( ! legal def5se fund t discloses1 ) respect to ! qu>t] cov]$ by ! report-- 7,a7 ! s\rce & am\nt ( ea* contribution to ! legal def5se fund2 & 7,b7 ! am\nt1 recipi5t1 & purpose ( ea* exp5diture f ! legal def5se fund1 includ+ all di/ributions f ! tru/ = any purpose4 7#b7 ,public availability ,! ,director %all make publicly available onl9e-- 7,a7 ea* report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 a se>*able1 sortable1 & d[nloadable =m2 7,b7 ea* tru/ agreem5t & any am5dm5t !reto2 7,c7 ! writt5 notice & ackn[l$gm5t requir$ by subsection 7d72 & 7,d7 ! ,director's writt5 c]tification ( ! legal def5se fund4 7f7 ,recusal ,an (fic] or employee1 o!r ?an ! ,presid5t & ! ,vice ,presid5t1 :o is ! b5efici>y ( a legal def5se fund may n p>ticipate p]sonally & sub/antially 9 any p>ticul> matt] 9 :i* ! (fic] or employee kn[s a donor ( any s\rce ( a gift or donation to ! legal def5se fund e/abli%$ = ! (fic] or employee has a f9ancial int]e/1 = a p]iod ( two ye>s f ! date ( ! mo/ rec5t gift or donation to ! legal def5se fund4 ,c ,:ite ,h\se ,e?ics ,transp>5cy #hjba4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,:ite ,h\se ,e?ics ,transp>5cy ,act ( #bjai4 #hjbb4 ,proc$ure = waiv]s & au?orizations relat+ to e?ics requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] an (fic] or employee issues or approves a waiv] or au?orization pursuant to section #c ( ,executive ,ord] ,no4 #acggj 7#hb #f ,f$4 ,reg4 #iccc71 or any subsequ5t simil> ord]1 su* (fic] or employee %all-- 7#a7 transmit a writt5 copy ( su* waiv] or au?orization to ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics2 & 7#b7 make a writt5 copy ( su* waiv] or au?orization available to ! public on ! website ( ! employ+ ag5cy ( ! cov]$ employee4 7b7 ,retroactive application ,9 ! case ( a waiv] or au?orization describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 issu$ dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #bj1 #bjag1 & end+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! issu+ (fic] or employee ( su* waiv] or au?orization %all comply ) ! requirem5ts ( p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( su* subsection n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics public availability ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] receiv+ a writt5 copy ( a waiv] or au?orization "u subsection 7a77#a71 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics %all make su* waiv] or au?orization available to ! public on ! website ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics %all submit a report to ,congress on ! impact ( ! application ( subsection 7b71 includ+ ! "n ( any individual :o receiv$ a waiv] or au?orization describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 & :o1 by op]ation ( subsection 7b71 submitt$ ! in=mation requir$ by su* subsection4 7e7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ employee ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ employee-- 7#a7 means a non-c>e] ,presid5tial or ,vice ,presid5tial appo9tee1 non-c>e] appo9tee 9 ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice 7or o!r ,,ses-type sy/em71 or an appo9tee to a position t has be5 except$ f ! competitive s]vice by reason ( be+ ( a confid5tial or policymak+ "* 7,s*$ule ,c & o!r positions except$ "u comp>able crit]ia7 9 an executive ag5cy2 & 7#b7 does n include any individual appo9t$ z a memb] ( ! ,s5ior ,=eign ,s]vice or solely z a uni=m$ s]vice commission$ (fic]4 ,d ,executive ,bran* ,e?ics ,en=cem5t #hjca4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,executive ,bran* ,compreh5sive ,e?ics ,en=cem5t ,act ( #bjai4 #hjcb4 ,reau?orization ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics ,section #dje ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$ by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjjg & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc44 #hjcc4 ,t5ure ( ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics ,section #dja7;b7 ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 subject to removal only = ineffici5cy1 neglect ( duty1 or malfeasance 9 (fice4 ,! ,director may cont9ue to s]ve beyond ! expiration ( ! t]m until a successor is appo9t$ & has qualifi$1 except t ! ,director may n cont9ue to s]ve = m ?an "o ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! t]m w\ld o!rwise expire "u ?is subsection44 #hjcd4 ,duties ( ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #djb7;a7 ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ 1 9 consultation ) ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t14 7b7 ,responsibilities ( ! ,director ,section #djb7;b7 ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ develop+1 9 consultation ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al & ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t1 rules & regulations to be promulgat$ by ! ,presid5t or ! ,director & ins]t+ develop+ & promulgat+ rules & regulations2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ title ,,ii & ins]t+ title ,i2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 provid+ m&atory education & tra9+ programs = designat$ ag5cy e?ics (ficials1 :i* may be delegat$ to ea* ag5cy or ! ,:ite ,h\se ,c\nsel z deem$ appropriate by ! ,director2 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ title ,,ii & ins]t+ title ,i2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ problems & ins]t+ issues2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ issu$ by ! ,presid5t or ! ,director2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ problems & ins]t+ issues2 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 1 :5 reque/$12 & 7,b7 by /rik+ conflict ( int]e/ problems & ins]t+ conflicts ( int]e/1 z well z o!r e?ics issues2 7#g7 9 p>agraph 7#i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ord]+ & ins]t+ receiv+ allegations ( violations ( ?is ,act or regulations ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics &1 :5 necess>y1 inve/igat+ an allegation to det]m9e :e!r a violation occurr$1 & ord]+2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e ! semi-colon ! foll[+3 1 & recomm5d+ appropriate discipl9>y action2 7#h7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ evaluat+1 ) ! assi/ance ( & ins]t+ promulgat+1 ) input f2 7,b7 by /rik+ ! ne$ =2 7,c7 by /rik+ conflict ( int]e/ & e?ical problems & ins]t+ conflict ( int]e/ & e?ics issues2 7#i7 9 p>agraph 7#ac7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al & ins]t+ ) ! ,inspectors ,g5]al & ! ,attorney ,g5]al2 7,b7 by /rik+ violations ( ! conflict ( int]e/ laws & ins]t+ conflict ( int]e/ issues & allegations ( violations ( e?ics laws & regulations & ?is ,act2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ 1 z requir$ by section #ece ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#aj7 9 p>agraph 7#ad71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#aa7 9 p>agraph 7#ae7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 1 9 consultation ) ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t12 7,b7 by /rik+ title ,,ii & ins]t+ title ,i2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#ab7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#af7 direct+ & provid+ f9al approval1 :5 det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,director1 = designat$ ag5cy e?ics (ficials reg>d+ ! resolution ( conflicts ( int]e/ z well z any o!r e?ics issues "u ! purview ( ?is ,act 9 individual cases2 & 7#ag7 review+ & approv+1 :5 det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,director1 any recusals1 exemptions1 or waiv]s f ! conflicts ( int]e/ & e?ics laws1 rules1 & regulations & mak+ approv$ recusals1 exemptions1 & waiv]s made publicly available by ! relevant ag5cy available 9 a c5tral location on ! (ficial website ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics4 4 7c7 ,writt5 proc$ures ,p>agraph 7#a7 ( section #djb7;d7 ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ 1 by ! ex]cise ( any au?ority o!rwise available to ! ,director "u ?is title12 7#b7 by /rik+ ! ag5cy is2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] fil$ by ! foll[+3 1 or writt5 docum5tation ( recusals1 waiv]s1 or e?ics au?orizations relat+ to14 7d7 ,corrective actions ,section #djb7;f7 ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7 ( subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ( su* ag5cy2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ at ! end & det]m9e t a violation ( ?is ,act has occurr$ & issue appropriate adm9i/rative or legal rem$ies z prescrib$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 9 subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 by ins]t+ to ! ,presid5t or ! ,presid5t's designee if ! matt] involves employees ( ! ,executive ,(fice ( ! ,presid5t or aft] may recomm5d2 7bb7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii7-- 7aa7 by ins]t+ ,presid5t or aft] det]m9es t !2 & 7bb7 by add+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii7 ( clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ notify1 9 writ+1 & ins]t+ advise ! ,presid5t or ord]2 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ to take appropriate discipl9>y action includ+ reprim&1 susp5sion1 demotion1 or dismissal aga9/ ! (fic] or employee 7provid$1 h[ev]1 t any ord] issu$ by ! ,director %all n affect an employee's "r to appeal a discipl9>y action "u applicable law1 regulation1 collective b>ga9+ agreem5t1 or contractual provision7 aft] employee's ag5cy2 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ ( ! (fic]'s or employee's noncompliance1 except t1 if ! (fic] or employee involv$ is ! ag5cy head1 ! notification %all in/ead be submitt$ to ! ,presid5t & ,congress &2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ clause 7iv72 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a77iii7 or 7iv7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 by ins]t+ 7,i7 be=e ,9 ord] to2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 7aa7 ,! ,director may secure directly f any ag5cy in=mation necess>y to enable ! ,director to c>ry out ?is ,act4 ,^u reque/ ( ! ,director1 ! head ( su* ag5cy %all furni% t in=mation to ! ,director4 7bb7 ,! ,director may require by subpo5a ! production ( all in=mation1 docum5ts1 reports1 answ]s1 records1 acc\nts1 pap]s1 & o!r data 9 any m$ium & docum5t>y evid5ce necess>y 9 ! p]=mance ( ! functions assign$ by ?is ,act1 :i* subpo5a1 9 ! case ( refusal to obey1 %all be en=ceable by ord] ( any appropriate ,unit$ ,/ates di/rict c\rt4 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii77,i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,subject to clause 7iv7 ( ?is subp>agraph1 be=e & ins]t+ ,be=e2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 7iii7 or 7iv7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a77iii72 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77iii71 by /rik+ ,subject to clause 7iv7 ( ?is subp>agraph1 be=e & ins]t+ ,be=e2 & 7,e7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77iv7-- 7i7 by /rik+ title #b & ins]t+ title ,i2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ section #bjf & ins]t+ section #ajf2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ 7iv714 7e7 ,def9itions ,section #djb ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,= purposes ( ?is title-- 7#a7 ! t]m ag5cy %all include ! ,executive ,(fice ( ! ,presid5t2 & 7#b7 ! t]m (fic] or employee %all include any individual occupy+ a position1 provid+ any (ficial s]vices1 or act+ 9 an advisory capacity1 9 ! ,:ite ,h\se or ! ,executive ,(fice ( ! ,presid5t4 7h7 ,9 ?is title1 a ref]5ce to ! head ( an ag5cy %all include ! ,presid5t or ! ,presid5t's designee4 7i7 ,! ,director %all n be requir$ to obta9 ! prior approval1 comm5t1 or review ( any (fic] or ag5cy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 be=e submitt+ to ,congress1 or any committee or subcommittee !re(1 any in=mation1 reports1 recomm5dations1 te/imony1 or comm5ts1 if su* submissions include a /atem5t indicat+ t ! views express$ !re9 are ^? ( ! ,director & d n necess>ily repres5t ! views ( ! ,presid5t4 4 #hjce4 ,ag5cy ,e?ics ,(ficials ,tra9+ & ,duties 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #djc ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by add+ a p]iod at ! end ( ! matt] foll[+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 7#a7 ,all designat$ ag5cy e?ics (ficials & alt]nate designat$ ag5cy e?ics (ficials %all regi/] ) ! ,director z well z ) ! appo9t+ au?ority ( ! (ficial4 7#b7 ,! ,director %all provide e?ics education & tra9+ to all designat$ & alt]nate designat$ ag5cy e?ics (ficials 9 a "t & mann] deem$ appropriate by ! ,director4 7#c7 ,ea* designat$ ag5cy e?ics (ficial & ea* alt]nate designat$ ag5cy e?ics (ficial %all biannually att5d e?ics education & tra9+1 z provid$ by ! ,director "u p>agraph 7#b74 7d7 ,ea* ,designat$ ,ag5cy ,e?ics ,(ficial1 includ+ ! ,designat$ ,ag5cy ,e?ics ,(ficial = ! ,executive ,(fice ( ! ,presid5t-- 7#a7 %all provide to ! ,director1 9 writ+1 9 a se>*able1 sortable1 & d[nloadable =mat1 all approvals1 au?orizations1 c]tifications1 compliance reviews1 det]m9ations1 direct$ dive/itures1 public f9ancial disclosure reports1 notices ( defici5cy 9 compliance1 records relat$ to ! approval or acceptance ( gifts1 recusals1 regulatory or /atutory advisory op9ions1 waiv]s1 includ+ waiv]s "u section #bjg or #bjh ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & any o!r records designat$ by ! ,director1 unless disclosure is prohibit$ by law2 7#b7 %all1 = all in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 t is p]mitt$ to be disclos$ to ! public "u law1 make ! in=mation available to ! public by publi%+ ! in=mation on ! website ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics1 provid+ a l9k to d[nload an electronic copy ( ! in=mation1 or provid+ pr9t$ pap] copies ( su* in=mation to ! public2 & 7#c7 may *>ge a reasonable fee = ! co/ ( provid+ pap] copies ( ! in=mation pursuant to p>agraph 7#b74 7e7 7#a7 ,= all in=mation t is provid$ by an ag5cy to ! ,director "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( subsection 7d71 ! ,director %all make ! in=mation available to ! public 9 a se>*able1 sortable1 d[nloadable =mat by publi%+ ! in=mation on ! website ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics or provid+ a l9k to d[nload an electronic copy ( ! in=mation4 7#b7 ,! ,director may1 ^u reque/1 provide pr9t$ pap] copies ( ! in=mation publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & *>ge a reasonable fee = ! co/ ( pr9t+ su* copies4 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #djh ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is h]eby repeal$4 #hjcf4 ,prohibition on use ( funds = c]ta9 ,f$]al employee travel 9 contrav5tion ( c]ta9 regulations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 no ,f$]al funds appropriat$ or o!rwise made available 9 any fiscal ye> may be us$ = ! travel exp5ses ( any s5ior ,f$]al (ficial 9 contrav5tion ( sections #cja-aj4bfj ?r\gh #cja-aj4bff ( title #da1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7b7 ,qu>t]ly report on travel 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & e #ij days !reaft]1 ! head ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,ov]sight & ,re=m ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate detail+ travel on ,gov]nm5t aircraft by any s5ior ,f$]al (ficial employ$ at ! applicable ag5cy4 7#b7 ,application ,any report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n include any classifi$ travel1 & no?+ 9 ?is ,act %all be con/ru$ to sup]s$e1 alt]1 or o!rwise affect ! application ( section #aja-cg4djh ( title #da1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7c7 ,travel regulation report ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics %all submit a report to ,congress detail+ sugge/ions on /r5g!n+ ,f$]al travel regulations4 ,on ! date su* report is s submitt$1 ! ,director %all publi% su* report on ! ,(fice's public website4 7d7 ,def9ition ( s5ior ,f$]al (ficial ,9 ?is ,act1 ! t]m s5ior ,f$]al (ficial has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #aja-cg4ajj ( title #da1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & includes any s5ior executive bran* (ficial 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 su* section74 #hjcg4 ,reports on co/ ( presid5tial travel 7a7 ,report requir$ ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #ij days !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,air ,=ce1 %all submit to ! ,*airman & ,rank+ ,memb] ( ! ,committee on ,arm$ ,s]vices ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report detail+ ! direct & indirect co/s to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se 9 support ( presid5tial travel4 ,ea* su* report %all include co/s incurr$ = travel to a prop]ty own$ or op]at$ by ! individual s]v+ z ,presid5t or an imm$iate family memb] ( su* individual4 7b7 ,imm$iate family memb] def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m imm$iate family memb] means ! sp\se ( su* individual1 ! adult or m9or *ild ( su* individual1 or ! sp\se ( an adult *ild ( su* individual4 #hjch4 ,reports on ,co/ ( ,s5ior ,executive ,travel 7a7 ,reports on ,s5ior ,executive ,travel ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #ij days !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all submit to ! ,*airman & ,rank+ ,memb] ( ! ,committee on ,arm$ ,s]vices ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report detail+ ! direct & indirect co/s to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se 9 support ( travel by s5ior executive (ficials on milit>y aircraft4 ,ea* su* report %all include :e!r sp\sal travel furni%$ by ! ,dep>tm5t 0 reimburs$ to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7b7 ,exception ,requir$ use travel1 z outl9$ 9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se ,directive #dejj4ef1 %all n be includ$ 9 reports "u subsection 7a7 7c7 ,s5ior ,executive ,(ficial ,def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m s5ior executive (ficial has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m s5ior ,f$]al (ficial 9 section #aja-cg4ajj ( title #da1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & includes any s5ior executive bran* (ficial 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 su* section74 ,e ,conflicts f ,political ,fundrais+ #hjda4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,conflicts f ,political ,fundrais+ ,act ( #bjai4 #hjdb4 ,disclosure ( c]ta9 types ( contributions 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #aji ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#ai7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#bb71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 cov]$ contribution means a paym5t1 advance1 =be>ance1 r5d]+1 or deposit ( money1 or any ?+ ( value-- 7,a7 7i7 t-- 7,i7 is-- 7aa7 made by or on behalf ( a cov]$ individual2 or 7bb7 solicit$ 9 writ+ by or at ! reque/ ( a cov]$ individual2 & 7,,ii7 is made-- 7aa7 to a political organization1 z def9$ 9 section #ebg ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf2 or 7bb7 to an organization-- 7,,aa7 t is describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 or 7#f7 ( section #eja7;c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code2 & 7,,bb7 t promotes or opposes *anges 9 ,f$]al laws or regulations t are 7or w\ld be7 adm9i/]$ by ! ag5cy 9 :i* ! cov]$ individual has be5 nom9at$ = appo9tm5t to a cov]$ position or is s]v+ 9 a cov]$ position2 or 7ii7 t is-- 7,i7 solicit$ 9 writ+ by or on behalf ( a cov]$ individual2 & 7,,ii7 made-- 7aa7 by an individual or entity ! activities ( :i* are subject to ,f$]al laws or regulations t are 7or w\ld be7 adm9i/]$ by ! ag5cy 9 :i* ! cov]$ individual has be5 nom9at$ = appo9tm5t to a cov]$ position or is s]v+ 9 a cov]$ position2 & 7bb7 to-- 7,,aa7 a political organization1 z def9$ 9 section #ebg ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf2 or 7,,bb7 an organization t is describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 or 7#f7 ( section #eja7;c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code2 & 7,b7 t is made to an organization describ$ 9 item 7aa7 or 7bb7 ( clause 7i77,,ii7 or clause 7ii77,,ii77bb7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 = :i* ! total am\nt ( su* paym5ts1 advances1 =be>ances1 r5d]+s1 or deposits ( money1 or any ?+ ( value1 dur+ ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* x is made is n less ?an ! contribution limitation 9 effect "u section #cae7;a77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;a77#a77;,a77 = elections occurr+ dur+ su* cal5d> ye>2 7#c7 cov]$ individual means an individual :o has be5 nom9at$ or appo9t$ to a cov]$ position2 & 7#d7 cov]$ position-- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 a position describ$ "u sections #ecab ?r\gh #ecaf ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7ii7 a position plac$ 9 level ,,iv or ,v ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule "u section #ecag ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7iii7 a position z a limit$ t]m appo9tee1 limit$ em]g5cy appo9tee1 or nonc>e] appo9tee 9 ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice1 z def9$ "u p>agraphs 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#g71 respectively1 ( section #cacb7;a7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7iv7 a position 9 ! executive bran* ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( a confid5tial or policy-det]m9+ "* "u s*$ule ,c ( subp>t ,c ( "p #bac ( title #e ( ! ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7,b7 does n include a position if ! individual s]v+ 9 ! position has be5 exclud$ f ! application ( section #aja7;f77#e72 4 7b7 ,disclosure requirem5ts ,! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #aja-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 7#a7 be=e ,)92 7ii7 by /rik+ unless & ins]t+ &1 if ! individual is assum+ a cov]$ position1 ! in=mation describ$ 9 section #ajb7;j71 except t1 subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! individual %all n be requir$ to file a report if2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,if an individual has left a position describ$ 9 subsection 7f7 t is n a cov]$ position &1 )9 #cj days1 assumes a position t is a cov]$ position1 ! individual %all1 )9 #cj days ( assum+ ! cov]$ position1 file a report conta9+ ! in=mation describ$ 9 section #ajb7;j77#b77;,a74 2 7,b7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ & ! in=mation requir$ by section #ajb7;j7 aft] describ$ 9 section #ajb7;b72 7,c7 9 subsection 7d71 by ins]t+ &1 if ! individual is s]v+ 9 a cov]$ position1 ! in=mation requir$ by section #ajb7;j77#b77;,a7 aft] describ$ 9 section #ajb7;a72 & 7,d7 9 subsection 7e71 by ins]t+ &1 if ! individual 0 s]v+ 9 a cov]$ position1 ! in=mation requir$ by section #ajb7;j77#b77;,a7 aft] describ$ 9 section #ajb7;a72 & 7#b7 9 section #ajb-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ ,political campaign funds & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7j71 political campaign funds2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 7#a7 ,9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 ! t]m applicable p]iod means-- 7i7 ) respect to a report fil$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 or 7b7 ( section #aja1 ! ye> ( fil+ & ! #d cal5d> ye>s prec$+ ! ye> ( ! fil+2 & 7ii7 ) respect to a report fil$ pursuant to subsection 7d7 or 7e7 ( section #aja1 ! prec$+ cal5d> ye>2 & 7,b7 ! t]m cov]$ gift means a gift t-- 7i7 is made to a cov]$ individual1 ! sp\se ( a cov]$ individual1 or ! dep5d5t *ild ( a cov]$ individual2 7ii7 is made by an entity describ$ 9 item 7aa7 or 7bb7 ( section #aji7b77;,a77i77,,ii72 & 7iii7 w\ld h be5 requir$ to be report$ "u subsection 7a77#b7 if ! cov]$ individual _h be5 requir$ to file a report "u section #aja7;d7 ) respect to ! cal5d> ye> dur+ :i* ! gift 0 made4 7#b7 7,a7 ,a report fil$ pursuant to subsection 7a71 7b71 7d71 or 7e7 ( section #aja by a cov]$ individual %all include1 = ea* cov]$ contribution dur+ ! applicable p]iod-- 7i7 ! date on :i* ! cov]$ contribution 0 made2 7ii7 if applicable1 ! date or dates on :i* ! cov]$ contribution 0 solicit$2 7iii7 ! value ( ! cov]$ contribution2 7iv7 ! "n ( ! p]son mak+ ! cov]$ contribution2 & 7v7 ! "n ( ! p]son receiv+ ! cov]$ contribution4 7,b7 7i7 ,subject to clause 7ii71 a cov]$ contribution made by or on behalf (1 or t 0 solicit$ 9 writ+ by or on behalf (1 a cov]$ individual %all con/itute a conflict ( int]e/1 or an appe>ance !re(1 ) respect to ! (ficial duties ( ! cov]$ individual4 7ii7 ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics may exempt a cov]$ contribution f ! application ( clause 7i7 if ! ,director det]m9es ! circum/ances ( ! solicitation & mak+ ( ! cov]$ contribution d n pres5t a risk ( a conflict ( int]e/ & ! exemption ( ! cov]$ contribution w\ld n affect adv]sely ! integrity ( ! ,gov]nm5t or ! public's confid5ce 9 ! integrity ( ! ,gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,a report fil$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 or 7b7 ( section #aja by a cov]$ individual %all include ! in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b7 ) respect to ea* cov]$ gift receiv$ dur+ ! applicable p]iod4 4 7c7 ,provision ( reports & e?ics agreem5ts to ,congress ,section #aje ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] receiv+ a writt5 reque/ f ! ,*airman or ,rank+ ,memb] ( a committee or subcommittee ( ei!r ,h\se ( ,congress1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics %all provide to ! ,*airman & ,rank+ ,memb] ea* report fil$ "u ?is title by ! cov]$ individual & any e?ics agreem5t ent]$ into betwe5 ! ag5cy & ! cov]$ individual4 4 7d7 ,rules on e?ics agreem5ts ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics %all promptly issue rules reg>d+ h[ an ag5cy 9 ! executive bran* %all address in=mation requir$ to be disclos$ "u ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle 9 draft+ e?ics agreem5ts betwe5 ! ag5cy & individuals appo9t$ to positions 9 ! ag5cy4 7e7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 section #aja7;f7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ section #aji7ab7 & ins]t+ section #aji7ae72 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#aj71 by /rik+ section #aji7ac7 & ins]t+ section #aji7af72 7iii7 9 p>agraph 7#aa71 by /rik+ section #aji7aj7 & ins]t+ section #aji7ac72 & 7iv7 9 p>agraph 7#ab71 by /rik+ section #aji7h7 & ins]t+ section #aji7aa72 7,b7 9 section #ajc7l7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ section #aji7ab7 & ins]t+ section #aji7ae72 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#aj71 by /rik+ section #aji7ac7 & ins]t+ section #aji7af72 & 7,c7 9 section #aje7;b77#c77;,a71 by /rik+ section #aji7h7 or #aji7aj7 & ins]t+ section #aji7aa7 or #aji7ac74 7#b7 ,section #c7d77;,d7 ( ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb7d77;,d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #aji7ac7 & ins]t+ section #aji7af74 7#c7 ,section #ba;,a ( ! ,securities ,ex*ange ,act ( #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghu-#a7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7g77#b77;,b77ii71 by /rik+ section #aji7aa7 ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #aji7aa777 & ins]t+ section #aji ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4772 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7h77#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ section #aji7h7 ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #aji7h77 & ins]t+ section #aji ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app472 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ section #aji7aj7 ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #aji7aj77 & ins]t+ section #aji ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7#d7 ,section #dii7;j77#b7 ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;b7j77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #aji7af7 ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh & ins]t+ section #aji ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 ,f ,transition ,team ,e?ics #hjea4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,transition ,team ,e?ics ,improvem5t ,act4 #hjeb4 ,presid5tial transition e?ics programs ,! ,presid5tial ,transition ,act ( #aifc 7#c ,u4,s4,c4 #ajb note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #c7;f71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,n lat] ?an #aj days aft] submitt+ an application = a security cle>ance = any individual1 & n lat] ?an #aj days aft] any su* individual is grant$ a security cle>ance 7includ+ an int]im cle>ance71 ea* eligible c&idate 7z t t]m is describ$ 9 subsection 7h77#d77;,a77 or ! ,presid5t-elect 7z ! case may be7 %all submit a report conta9+ ! "n ( su* individual to ! ,committee on ,ov]sight & ,re=m ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate4 2 7#b7 9 section #d-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ! t]m nonpublic in=mation-- 7,a7 means in=mation f ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t t a transition team memb] obta9s z "p ( ! employm5t ( su* memb] t ! memb] kn[s or reasonably %\ld "k has n be5 made available to ! g5]al public2 & 7,b7 includes in=mation t has n be5 releas$ to ! public t a transition team memb] kn[s or reasonably %\ld "k-- 7i7 is exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or o!rwise protect$ f disclosure by law2 & 7ii7 is n au?oriz$ by ! appropriate ag5cy or (ficial to be releas$ to ! public2 & 2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,novemb] & ins]t+ ,octob]2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,e?ics plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* memor&um ( und]/&+ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include an agreem5t t ! eligible c&idate w implem5t & en=ce an e?ics plan to guide ! conduct ( ! transition beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! eligible c&idate becomes ! ,presid5t-elect4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! e?ics plan %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 a description ( ! e?ics requirem5ts t w apply to all transition team memb]s1 includ+ specific requirem5ts = transition team memb]s :o w h access to nonpublic or classifi$ in=mation2 7ii7 a description ( h[ ! transition team w-- 7,i7 address ! role on ! transition team (-- 7aa7 regi/]$ lobbyi/s "u ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 & individuals :o 7 =m]ly regi/]$ lobbyi/s "u t ,act2 7bb7 p]sons regi/]$ "u ! ,=eign ,ag5ts ,regi/ration ,act1 z am5d$ 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faa et seq471 =eign nationals1 & o!r =eign ag5ts2 & 7cc7 transition team memb]s ) s\rces ( income or cli5ts t are n disclos$ to ! public2 7,,ii7 prohibit a transition team memb] ) p]sonal f9ancial conflicts ( int]e/ z describ$ 9 section #bjh ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 f work+ on p>ticul> matt]s involv+ specific p>ties t affect ! int]e/s ( su* memb]2 & 7,,iii7 address h[ ! cov]$ eligible c&idate w address _! own p]sonal f9ancial conflicts ( int]e/ dur+ a ,presid5tial t]m if ! cov]$ eligible c&idate becomes ! ,presid5t-elect2 7iii7 a ,code ( ,e?ical ,conduct1 to :i* ea* transition team memb] w sign & be subject to1 t reflects ! cont5t ( ! e?ics plans "u ?is p>agraph & at a m9imum requires ea* transition team memb] to-- 7,i7 seek au?orization f transition team lead]s or _! designees be=e seek+1 on behalf ( ! transition1 access to any nonpublic in=mation2 7,,ii7 keep confid5tial any nonpublic in=mation provid$ 9 ! c\rse ( ! duties ( ! memb] ) ! transition & exclusively use su* in=mation = ! purposes ( ! transition2 & 7,,iii7 n use any nonpublic in=mation provid$ 9 ! c\rse ( transition duties1 9 any mann]1 = p]sonal or private ga9 = ! memb] or any o!r p>ty at any "t dur+ or aft] ! transition2 & 7iv7 a description ( h[ ! transition team w en=ce ! ,code ( ,e?ical ,conduct1 includ+ ! names ( ! transition team memb]s responsible = en=cem5t1 ov]sight1 & compliance4 7,c7 ,publicly available ,! transition team %all make ! e?ics plan describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph publicly available on ! website ( ! ,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration ! e>li] (-- 7i7 ! day on :i* ! memor&um ( und]/&+ is complet$2 or 7ii7 ,octob] #a4 2 & 7#c7 9 section #f7;b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 a li/ ( all positions ea* transition team memb] has held outside ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t = ! previ\s #ab-mon? p]iod1 includ+ paid & unpaid positions2 7,d7 s\rces ( comp5sation = ea* transition team memb] exce$+ #e1jjj a ye> = ! previ\s #ab-mon? p]iod2 7,e7 a description ( ! role ( ea* transition team memb]1 includ+ a li/ ( any policy issues t ! memb] expects to "w on1 & a li/ ( ag5cies ! memb] expects to int]act )1 :ile s]v+ on ! transition team2 7,f7 a li/ ( any issues f :i* ea* transition team memb] w be recus$ :ile s]v+ z a memb] ( ! transition team pursuant to ! transition team e?ics plan outl9$ 9 section #d7;g77#c72 & 7,g7 an affirmation t no transition team memb] has a f9ancial conflict ( int]e/ t precludes ! memb] f work+ on ! matt]s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e74 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ n lat] ?an #b bus9ess days aft] public2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,! head ( a ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy1 or _! designee1 %all n p]mit access to ! ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy1 or employees ( su* dep>tm5t or ag5cy1 t w\ld n be provid$ to a memb] ( ! public = any transition team memb] :o does n make ! disclosures li/$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 ,g ,e?ics ,pl$ge ,= ,s5ior ,executive ,bran* ,employees #hjfa4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,e?ics 9 ,public ,s]vice ,act4 #hjfb4 ,e?ics pl$ge requirem5t = s5ior executive bran* employees ,! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #aja et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] title ,i ! foll[+ new title3 ,,ii ,e?ics ,pl$ge #bja4 ,def9itions ,= ! purposes ( ?is title1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,! t]m executive ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #aje ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & includes ! ,executive ,(fice ( ! ,presid5t1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,po/al ,s]vice1 & ,po/al ,regulatory ,commission1 b does n include ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice4 7#b7 ,! t]m appo9tee means any nonc>e] ,presid5tial or ,vice-,presid5tial appo9tee1 nonc>e] appo9tee 9 ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice 7or o!r ,,ses-type sy/em71 or appo9tee to a position t has be5 except$ f ! competitive s]vice by reason ( be+ ( a confid5tial or policymak+ "* 7,s*$ule ,c & o!r positions except$ "u comp>able crit]ia7 9 an executive ag5cy1 b does n include any individual appo9t$ z a memb] ( ! ,s5ior ,=eign ,s]vice or solely z a uni=m$ s]vice commission$ (fic]4 7#c7 ,! t]m gift-- 7,a7 has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #bfce4bjc7;b7 ( title #e1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation72 & 7,b7 does n include ^? items exclud$ by sections #bfce4bjd7;b71 7c71 7e77#a71 7e77#c71 7j71 7k71 & 7l7 ( su* title #e4 7#d7 ,! t]m cov]$ executive bran* (ficial & lobbyi/ h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #c ( ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb74 7#e7 ,! t]m regi/]$ lobbyi/ or lobby+ organization means a lobbyi/ or an organization fil+ a regi/ration pursuant to section #d7;a7 ( ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc7;a771 & 9 ! case ( an organization fil+ su* a regi/ration1 regi/]$ lobbyi/ includes ea* ( ! lobbyi/s id5tifi$ !re94 7#f7 ,! t]m lobby & lobbi$ mean to act or h act$ z a regi/]$ lobbyi/4 7#g7 ,! t]m =m] employ]-- 7,a7 means a p]son or entity = :om an appo9tee s]v$ z an employee1 (fic]1 director1 tru/ee1 p>tn]1 ag5t1 attorney1 consultant1 or contractor dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date be=e ! date on :i* ! cov]$ employee beg9s s]vice 9 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7,b7 does n include-- 7i7 an ag5cy or in/rum5tality ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 7ii7 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7iii7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7iv7 an ,indian tribe1 z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd72 or 7v7 ! gov]nm5t ( a t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#h7 ,! t]m =m] cli5t means a p]son or entity = :om an appo9tee s]v$ p]sonally z ag5t1 attorney1 or consultant dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date be=e ! date on :i* ! cov]$ employee beg9s s]vice 9 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 b does n include an ag5cy or in/rum5tality ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 7#i7 ,! t]m directly & sub/antially relat$ to my =m] employ] or =m] cli5ts means matt]s 9 :i* ! appo9tee's =m] employ] or a =m] cli5t is a p>ty or repres5ts a p>ty4 7#aj7 ,! t]m p>ticipate means to p>ticipate p]sonally & sub/antially4 7#aa7 ,! t]m po/-employm5t re/rictions includes ! provisions & exceptions 9 section #bjg7;c7 ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! implem5t+ regulations4 7#ab7 ,! t]m ,gov]nm5t (ficial means any employee ( ! executive bran*4 7#ac7 ,! t]m ,adm9i/ration means all t]ms ( (fice ( ! incumb5t ,presid5t s]v+ at ! "t ( ! appo9tm5t ( an appo9tee cov]$ by ?is title4 7#ad7 ,! t]m pl$ge means ! e?ics pl$ge set =? 9 section #bjb ( ?is title4 7#ae7 ,all ref]5ces to provisions ( law & regulations %all ref] to su* provisions z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is title4 #bjb4 ,e?ics pl$ge ,ea* appo9tee 9 e executive ag5cy appo9t$ on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section %all be requir$ to sign an e?ics pl$ge ^u appo9tm5t4 ,! pl$ge %all be sign$ & dat$ )9 #cj days ( tak+ (fice & %all include1 at a m9imum1 ! foll[+ elem5ts3 ,z a condition1 & 9 consid]ation1 ( my employm5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t 9 a position inve/$ ) ! public tru/1 ,i commit myself to ! foll[+ obligations1 :i* ,i und]/& are b9d+ on me & are en=ceable "u law3 7#a7 ,lobbyi/ ,gift ,ban4--,i w n accept gifts f regi/]$ lobbyi/s or lobby+ organizations = ! duration ( my s]vice z an appo9tee4 7#b7 ,revolv+ ,door ,ban2 ,ent]+ ,gov]nm5t4-- 7,a7 ,all ,appo9tees ,ent]+ ,gov]nm5t4--,i w n1 = a p]iod ( #b ye>s f ! date ( my appo9tm5t1 p>ticipate 9 any p>ticul> matt] involv+ specific p>ty or p>ties t is directly & sub/antially relat$ to my =m] employ] or =m] cli5ts1 includ+ regulations & contracts4 7,b7 ,lobbyi/s ,ent]+ ,gov]nm5t4--,if ,i 0 a regi/]$ lobbyi/ )9 ! #b ye>s be=e ! date ( my appo9tm5t1 9 addition to abid+ by ! limitations ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ,i w n = a p]iod ( #b ye>s aft] ! date ( my appo9tm5t3 7i7 p>ticipate 9 any p>ticul> matt] on :i* ,i lobbi$ )9 ! #b ye>s be=e ! date ( my appo9tm5t2 7ii7 p>ticipate 9 ! specific issue area 9 :i* t p>ticul> matt] falls2 or 7iii7 seek or accept employm5t ) any executive ag5cy t ,i lobbi$ )9 ! #b ye>s be=e ! date ( my appo9tm5t4 7#c7 ,revolv+ ,door ,ban2 ,appo9tees ,leav+ ,gov]nm5t4-- 7,a7 ,all ,appo9tees ,leav+ ,gov]nm5t4--,if1 ^u my dep>ture f ! ,gov]nm5t1 ,i am cov]$ by ! po/-employm5t re/rictions on communicat+ ) employees ( my =m] executive ag5cy set =? 9 section #bjg7;c7 ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ,i agree t ,i w abide by ^? re/rictions = a p]iod ( #b ye>s foll[+ ! end ( my appo9tm5t4 7,b7 ,appo9tees ,leav+ ,gov]nm5t to ,lobby4--,9 addition to abid+ by ! limitations ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ,i also agree1 ^u leav+ ,gov]nm5t s]vice1 n to lobby any cov]$ executive bran* (ficial or nonc>e] ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice appo9tee = ! rema9d] ( ! ,adm9i/ration4 7#d7 ,employm5t ,qualification ,commitm5t4--,i agree t any hir+ or o!r employm5t decisions ,i make w be bas$ on ! c&idate's qualifications1 compet5ce1 & exp]i5ce4 7#e7 ,ass5t to ,en=cem5t4--,i ackn[l$ge t title ,,ii ( ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh1 :i* ,i h read be=e sign+ ?is docum5t1 def9es c]ta9 ( ! t]ms applicable to ! =ego+ obligations & sets =? ! me?ods = en=c+ !m4 ,i expressly accept ! provisions ( t title z a "p ( ?is agreem5t & z b9d+ on me4 ,i und]/& t ! t]ms ( ?is pl$ge are 9 addition to any /atutory or o!r legal re/rictions applicable to me by virtue ( ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t s]vice4 04 #bjc4 ,waiv] 7a7 ,! ,presid5t or ! ,presid5t's designee may grant to any curr5t or =m] appo9tee a writt5 waiv] ( any re/rictions conta9$ 9 ! pl$ge sign$ by su* appo9tee if1 & to ! ext5t t1 ! ,presid5t or ! ,presid5t's designee c]tifies 79 writ+7 t1 9 light ( all ! relevant circum/ances1 ! int]e/ ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 ! employee's p>ticipation outweighs ! conc]n t a reasonable p]son may "q ! integrity ( ! ag5cy's programs or op]ations4 7b7 ,any waiv] "u ?is section %all take effect :5 ! c]tification is sign$ by ! ,presid5t or ! ,presid5t's designee4 7c7 ,= purposes ( subsection 7a77#b71 ! public int]e/ %all include exig5t circum/ances relat+ to national security or to ! economy4 ,de m9imis contact ) an executive ag5cy %all be cause = a waiv] ( ! re/rictions conta9$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 ( ! pl$ge4 7d7 ,= any waiv] grant$ "u ?is section1 ! individual :o grant$ ! waiv] %all-- 7#a7 provide a copy ( ! waiv] to ! ,director n less ?an #dh h\rs aft] ! waiv] is grant$2 & 7#b7 publi% ! waiv] on ! website ( ! applicable ag5cy )9 #cj cal5d> days aft] grant+ su* waiv]4 7e7 ,^u receiv+ a writt5 waiv] "u subsection 7d71 ! ,director %all-- 7#a7 review ! waiv] to det]m9e :e!r ! ,director has any objection to ! issuance ( ! waiv]2 & 7#b7 if ! ,director s objects-- 7,a7 provide reasons = ! objection 9 writ+ to ! head ( ! ag5cy :o grant$ ! waiv] n less ?an #ae cal5d> days aft] ! waiv] 0 grant$2 & 7,b7 publi% ! writt5 objection on ! website ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics n less ?an #cj cal5d> days aft] ! waiv] 0 grant$4 #bjd4 ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,! head ( ea* executive ag5cy %all1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics1 e/abli% su* rules or proc$ures 7con=m+ z ne>ly z practicable to ! ag5cy's g5]al e?ics rules & proc$ures1 includ+ ^? relat+ to designat$ ag5cy e?ics (fic]s7 z are necess>y or appropriate to ensure-- 7#a7 t e appo9tee 9 ! ag5cy signs ! pl$ge ^u assum+ ! appo9t$ (fice or o!rwise becom+ an appo9tee2 7#b7 t compliance ) p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 ( ! pl$ge is address$ 9 a writt5 e?ics agreem5t ) ea* appo9tee to :om x applies2 7#c7 t sp\sal employm5t issues & o!r conflicts n expressly address$ by ! pl$ge are address$ 9 e?ics agreem5ts ) appo9tees or1 :]e no su* agreem5ts are requir$1 ?r\gh e?ics c\nsel+2 & 7#d7 compliance ) ?is title )9 ! ag5cy4 7b7 ,) respect to ! ,executive ,(fice ( ! ,presid5t1 ! duties set =? 9 subsection 7a7 %all be ! responsibility ( ! ,c\nsel to ! ,presid5t4 7c7 ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics %all-- 7#a7 ensure t ! pl$ge & a copy ( ?is title are made available = use by ag5cies 9 fulfill+ _! duties "u subsection 7a72 7#b7 9 consultation ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al or ! ,c\nsel to ! ,presid5t1 :5 appropriate1 assi/ designat$ ag5cy e?ics (fic]s 9 provid+ advice to curr5t or =m] appo9tees reg>d+ ! application ( ! pl$ge2 7#c7 adopt su* rules or proc$ures z are necess>y or appropriate-- 7,a7 to c>ry out ! responsibilities assign$ by ?is subsection2 7,b7 to apply ! lobbyi/ gift ban set =? 9 p>agraph #a ( ! pl$ge to all executive bran* employees2 7,c7 to au?orize limit$ exceptions to ! lobbyi/ gift ban = circum/ances t d n implicate ! purposes ( ! ban2 7,d7 to make cle> t no p]son %all h violat$ ! lobbyi/ gift ban if ! p]son prop]ly disposes ( a gift2 7,e7 to ensure t exi/+ rules & proc$ures = ,gov]nm5t employees engag$ 9 negotiations = future employm5t ) private bus9esses t are affect$ by _! (ficial actions d n affect ! integrity ( ! ,gov]nm5t's programs & op]ations2 & 7,f7 to ensure1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t1 t ! requirem5t set =? 9 p>agraph 7#d7 ( ! pl$ge is honor$ by e employee ( ! executive bran*2 7#d7 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 report to ! ,presid5t1 ! ,committee on ,ov]sight & ,re=m ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate on :e!r full compliance is be+ a*iev$ ) exi/+ laws & regulations gov]n+ executive bran* procurem5t lobby+ disclosure & on /eps ! executive bran* c take to exp& to ! fulle/ ext5t practicable disclosure ( su* executive bran* procurem5t lobby+ & ( lobby+ = presid5tial p>dons1 & to include 9 ! report bo? imm$iate action ! executive bran* c take &1 if necess>y1 recomm5dations = legislation2 & 7#e7 provide an annual public report on ! adm9i/ration ( ! pl$ge & ?is title4 7d7 ,all pl$ges sign$ by appo9tees1 & all waiv] c]tifications ) respect !reto1 %all be fil$ ) ! head ( ! appo9tee's ag5cy = p]man5t ret5tion 9 ! appo9tee's (ficial p]sonnel fold] or equival5t fold]4 4 ,h ,travel on ,private ,aircraft by ,s5ior ,political ,appo9tees #hjga4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,/op ,wa/e ,& ,misuse by ,presid5tial ,fly]s ,l&+ ,yet ,evad+ ,rules & ,/&>ds or ! ,,swamp ,,fly]s4 #hjgb4 ,prohibition on use ( funds = travel on private aircraft 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subtitle1 no ,f$]al funds appropriat$ or o!rwise made available 9 any fiscal ye> may be us$ to pay ! travel exp5ses ( any s5ior political appo9tee = travel on (ficial bus9ess on a non-comm]cial1 private1 or *>t]$ flight4 7b7 ,exceptions ,! limitation 9 subsection 7a7 %all n apply-- 7#a7 if no comm]cial flight 0 available = ! travel 9 "q1 consi/5t ) subsection 7c72 or 7#b7 to any travel on aircraft own$ or leas$ by ! ,gov]nm5t4 7c7 ,c]tification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,any s5ior political appo9tee :o travels on a non-comm]cial1 private1 or *>t]$ flight "u ! exception provid$ 9 subsection 7b77#a7 %all1 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( su* travel1 submit a writt5 /atem5t to ,congress c]tify+ t no comm]cial flight 0 available4 7#b7 ,p5alty ,any /atem5t submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be consid]$ a /atem5t = purposes ( apply+ section #ajja ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,def9ition ( s5ior political appo9tee ,9 ?is subtitle1 ! t]m s5ior political appo9tee means any individual occupy+-- 7#a7 a position li/$ "u ! ,executive ,s*$ule 7sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #ec ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7#b7 a ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice position t is n a c>e] appo9tee z def9$ "u section #cacb7;a77#d7 ( su* title2 or 7#c7 a position ( a confid5tial or policy-det]m9+ "* "u s*$ule ,c ( subp>t ,c ( "p #bac ( title #e1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 ,i ,sev]ability #hjha4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is title or any am5dm5t made by ?is title1 or any application ( su* provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ! provisions ( ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 & ! application ( ! provision or am5dm5t to any o!r p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$4 ,,ix ,congressional ,e?ics ,re=m ,subtitle ,a--,requir+ ,memb]s ( ,congress to reimburse ,treasury = am\nts paid z settlem5ts & aw>ds "u ,congressional ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiie ,sec4 #ijja4 ,requir+ ,memb]s ( ,congress to reimburse ,treasury = am\nts paid z settlem5ts & aw>ds "u ,congressional ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiie 9 all cases ( employm5t discrim9ation acts by ,memb]s4 ,subtitle ,b--,conflicts ( ,int]e/s ,sec4 #iaja4 ,prohibit+ ,memb]s ( ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives f s]v+ on bo>ds ( =-pr(it entities4 ,sec4 #iajb4 ,conflict ( int]e/ rules = ,memb]s ( ,congress & congressional /aff4 ,sec4 #iajc4 ,ex]cise ( rulemak+ p[]s4 ,subtitle ,c--,campaign ,f9ance & ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,sec4 #ibja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #ibjb4 ,requir+ disclosure 9 c]ta9 reports fil$ ) ,f$]al ,election ,commission ( p]sons :o are regi/]$ lobbyi/s4 ,sec4 #ibjc4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,d--,access to ,congressionally ,m&at$ ,reports ,sec4 #icja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #icjb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #icjc4 ,e/abli%m5t ( onl9e portal = congressionally m&at$ reports4 ,sec4 #icjd4 ,f$]al ag5cy responsibilities4 ,sec4 #icje4 ,remov+ & alt]+ reports4 ,sec4 #icjf4 ,relation%ip to ! ,fre$om ( ,in=mation ,act4 ,sec4 #icjg4 ,implem5tation4 ,subtitle ,e--,reports on ,outside ,comp5sation ,e>n$ by ,congressional ,employees ,sec4 #idja4 ,reports on outside comp5sation e>n$ by ,congressional employees4 ,subtitle ,f--,sev]ability ,sec4 #ieja4 ,sev]ability4 ,a ,requir+ ,memb]s ( ,congress to reimburse ,treasury = am\nts paid z settlem5ts & aw>ds "u ,congressional ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiie #ijja4 ,requir+ ,memb]s ( ,congress to reimburse ,treasury = am\nts paid z settlem5ts & aw>ds "u ,congressional ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiie 9 all cases ( employm5t discrim9ation acts by ,memb]s 7a7 ,requir+ reimbursem5t ,clause 7i7 ( section #dae7;d77#a77;,c7 ( ! ,congressional ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #adae7;d77#a77;,c771 z am5d$ by section #aaa7;a7 ( ! ,congressional ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiie ,re=m ,act1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7i7 a violation ( section #bja7;a7 or section #bjf7;a72 or 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to notification ( possibility ( reimbursem5t ,clause 7i7 ( section #djb7;b77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,congressional ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #adjb7;b77#b77;,b771 z am5d$ by section #ajb7;a7 ( ! ,congressional ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiie ,re=m ,act1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7i7 a violation ( section #bja7;a7 or section #bjf7;a72 or 4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect z if includ$ 9 ! enactm5t ( ! ,congressional ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiie ,re=m ,act4 ,b ,conflicts ( ,int]e/s #iaja4 ,prohibit+ ,memb]s ( ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives f s]v+ on bo>ds ( =-pr(it entities ,rule ,,xxiii ( ! ,rules ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ clause #ai z clause #bj2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] clause #ah ! foll[+ new clause3 #i4 ,a ,memb]1 ,delegate1 or ,resid5t ,commission] may n s]ve on ! bo>d ( directors ( any =-pr(it entity4 4 #iajb4 ,conflict ( int]e/ rules = ,memb]s ( ,congress & congressional /aff ,no ,memb]1 (fic]1 or employee ( a committee or ,memb] ( ei!r ,h\se ( ,congress may kn[+ly use 8 or h] (ficial position to introduce or aid ! progress or passage ( legislation1 a pr9cipal purpose ( :i* is to fur!r only 8 or h] pecuni>y int]e/1 only ! pecuni>y int]e/ ( 8 or h] imm$iate family1 or only ! pecuni>y int]e/ ( a limit$ class ( p]sons or ent]prises1 :5 he or %e1 or 8 or h] imm$iate family1 or ent]prises controll$ by !m1 are memb]s ( ! affect$ class4 #iajc4 ,ex]cise ( rulemak+ p[]s ,! provisions ( ?is subtitle are enact$ by ! ,congress-- 7#a7 z an ex]cise ( ! rulemak+ p[] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate1 respectively1 & z su* !y %all be consid]$ z "p ( ! rules ( ea* ,h\se1 respectively1 or ( t ,h\se to :i* !y specifically apply1 & su* rules %all sup]s$e o!r rules only to ! ext5t t !y are inconsi/5t !re)2 & 7#b7 ) full recognition ( ! con/itutional "r ( ei!r ,h\se to *ange su* rules 7s f> z relat+ to su* ,h\se7 at any "t1 9 ! same mann]1 & to ! same ext5t z 9 ! case ( any o!r rule ( su* ,h\se4 ,c ,campaign ,f9ance & ,lobby+ ,disclosure #ibja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,connect+ ,lobbyi/s & ,elect$s = ,acc\ntability & ,re=m ,act or ! ,,cle> ,act4 #ibjb4 ,requir+ disclosure 9 c]ta9 reports fil$ ) ,f$]al ,election ,commission ( p]sons :o are regi/]$ lobbyi/s 7a7 ,reports fil$ by political committees ,section #cjd7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#g72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#h7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#i7 if any p]son id5tifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,e71 7,f71 or 7,g7 ( p>agraph 7#c7 is a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie1 a sep>ate /atem5t t su* p]son is a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u su* ,act4 4 7b7 ,reports fil$ by p]sons mak+ indep5d5t exp5ditures ,section #cjd7;c77#b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7;c77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,b72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,d7 if ! p]son fil+ ! /atem5t1 or a p]son ^: id5tification is requir$ to be disclos$ "u subp>agraph 7,c71 is a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie1 a sep>ate /atem5t t su* p]son is a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u su* ,act4 4 7c7 ,reports fil$ by p]sons mak+ disbursem5ts = electione]+ communications ,section #cjd7;f77#b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7;f77#b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,g7 ,if ! p]son mak+ ! disbursem5t1 or a contributor describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 or 7,f71 is a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie1 a sep>ate /atem5t t su* p]son or contributor is a regi/]$ lobbyi/ "u su* ,act4 4 7d7 ,requir+ ,commission to e/abli% l9k to websites ( ,cl]k ( ,h\se & ,secret>y ( ,s5ate ,section #cjd ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd71 z am5d$ by section #dcjh7;a71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7k7 ,requir+ in=mation on regi/]$ lobbyi/s to be l9k$ to websites ( ,cl]k ( ,h\se & ,secret>y ( ,s5ate 7#a7 ,l9ks to websites ,! ,commission %all ensure t ! ,commission's public database conta9+ in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 is l9k$ electronically to ! websites ma9ta9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,cl]k ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives conta9+ in=mation fil$ pursuant to ! ,lobby+ ,disclosure ,act ( #aiie4 7#b7 ,in=mation describ$ ,! in=mation describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph is ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,in=mation disclos$ "u p>agraph 7#i7 ( subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,in=mation disclos$ "u subp>agraph 7,d7 ( subsection 7c77#b74 7,c7 ,in=mation disclos$ "u subp>agraph 7,g7 ( subsection 7f77#b74 4 #ibjc4 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle %all apply ) respect to reports requir$ to be fil$ "u ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga on or aft] ! expiration ( ! #ij-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,d ,access to ,congressionally ,m&at$ ,reports #icja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,access to ,congressionally ,m&at$ ,reports ,act4 #icjb4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,congressionally m&at$ report ,! t]m congressionally m&at$ report-- 7,a7 means a report t is requir$ to be submitt$ to ei!r ,h\se ( ,congress or any committee ( ,congress1 or subcommittee !re(1 by a /atute1 resolution1 or conf]5ce report t accompanies legislation enact$ into law2 & 7,b7 does n include a report requir$ "u "p ,b ( subtitle ,,ii ( title #cf1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,gov]nm5t ,publi%+ ,(fice4 7#c7 ,f$]al ag5cy ,! t]m ,f$]al ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m "u section #ajb ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 b does n include ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice4 7#d7 ,op5 =mat ,! t]m op5 =mat means a file =mat = /or+ digital data bas$ on an und]ly+ op5 /&>d t-- 7,a7 is n encumb]$ by any re/rictions t w\ld imp$e reuse2 & 7,b7 is bas$ on an und]ly+ op5 data /&>d t is ma9ta9$ by a /&>ds organization4 7#e7 ,reports onl9e portal ,! t]m reports onl9e portal means ! onl9e portal e/abli%$ "u section 7#c77;a74 #icjc4 ,e/abli%m5t ( onl9e portal = congressionally m&at$ reports 7a7 ,requirem5t ,to e/abli% onl9e portal 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director %all e/abli% & ma9ta9 an onl9e portal accessible by ! public t all[s ! public to obta9 electronic copies ( all congressionally m&at$ reports 9 "o place4 ,! ,director may publi% o!r reports on ! onl9e portal4 7#b7 ,exi/+ functionality ,to ! ext5t possible1 ! ,director %all meet ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#a7 by us+ exi/+ onl9e portals & functionality "u ! au?ority ( ! ,director4 7#c7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subtitle1 ! ,director %all consult ) ! ,cl]k ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,libr>ian ( ,congress reg>d+ ! requirem5ts = & ma9t5ance ( congressionally m&at$ reports on ! reports onl9e portal4 7b7 ,cont5t & function ,! ,director %all ensure t ! reports onl9e portal includes ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,subject to subsection 7c71 ) respect to ea* congressionally m&at$ report1 ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a citation to ! /atute1 conf]5ce report1 or resolution requir+ ! report4 7,b7 ,an electronic copy ( ! report1 includ+ any transmittal lett] associat$ ) ! report1 9 an op5 =mat t is plat=m indep5d5t & t is available to ! public )\t re/rictions1 includ+ re/rictions t w\ld imp$e ! re-use ( ! in=mation 9 ! report4 7,c7 ,! ability to retrieve a report1 to ! ext5t practicable1 ?r\gh se>*es bas$ on ea*1 & any comb9ation1 ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,! title ( ! report4 7ii7 ,! report+ ,f$]al ag5cy4 7iii7 ,! date ( publication4 7iv7 ,ea* congressional committee receiv+ ! report1 if applicable4 7v7 ,! /atute1 resolution1 or conf]5ce report requir+ ! report4 7vi7 ,subject tags4 7vii7 ,a unique alphanum]ic id5tifi] = ! report t is consi/5t across report editions4 7viii7 ,! s]ial numb]1 ,sup]9t5d5t ( ,docum5ts numb]1 or o!r id5tification numb] = ! report1 if applicable4 7ix7 ,key words4 7x7 ,full text se>*4 7xi7 ,any o!r relevant in=mation specifi$ by ! ,director4 7,d7 ,! date on :i* ! report 0 requir$ to be submitt$1 & on :i* ! report 0 submitt$1 to ! reports onl9e portal4 7,e7 ,access to ! report n lat] ?an #cj cal5d> days aft] its submission to ,congress4 7,f7 ,to ! ext5t practicable1 a p]man5t means ( access+ ! report electronically4 7#b7 ,a means = bulk d[nload ( all congressionally m&at$ reports4 7#c7 ,a means = d[nload+ individual reports z ! result ( a se>*4 7#d7 ,an electronic means = ! head ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy to submit to ! reports onl9e portal ea* congressionally m&at$ report ( ! ag5cy1 z requir$ by section #d4 7#e7 ,9 tabul> =m1 a li/ ( all congressionally m&at$ reports t c be se>*$1 sort$1 & d[nload$ by-- 7,a7 reports submitt$ )9 ! requir$ "t2 7,b7 reports submitt$ aft] ! date on :i* su* reports 7 requir$ to be submitt$2 & 7,c7 reports n submitt$4 7c7 ,noncompliance by ,f$]al ag5cies 7#a7 ,reports n submitt$ ,if a ,f$]al ag5cy does n submit a congressionally m&at$ report to ! ,director1 ! ,director %all to ! ext5t practicable-- 7,a7 include on ! reports onl9e portal-- 7i7 ! in=mation requir$ "u clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iv71 & 7v7 ( subsection 7b77#a77;,c72 & 7ii7 ! date on :i* ! report 0 requir$ to be submitt$2 & 7,b7 include ! congressionally m&at$ report on ! li/ describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#e77;,c74 7#b7 ,reports n 9 op5 =mat ,if a ,f$]al ag5cy submits a congressionally m&at$ report t is n 9 an op5 =mat1 ! ,director %all include ! congressionally m&at$ report 9 ano!r =mat on ! reports onl9e portal4 7d7 ,free access ,! ,director may n *>ge a fee1 require regi/ration1 or impose any o!r limitation 9 ex*ange = access to ! reports onl9e portal4 7e7 ,upgrade capability ,! reports onl9e portal %all be enhanc$ & updat$ z necess>y to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is subtitle4 #icjd4 ,f$]al ag5cy responsibilities 7a7 ,submission ( electronic copies ( reports ,concurr5tly ) ! submission to ,congress ( ea* congressionally m&at$ report1 ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy submitt+ ! congressionally m&at$ report %all submit to ! ,director ! in=mation requir$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 ( section #c7;b77#a7 ) respect to ! congressionally m&at$ report4 ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle %all relieve a ,f$]al ag5cy ( any o!r requirem5t to publi% ! congressionally m&at$ report on ! onl9e portal ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy or o!rwise submit ! congressionally m&at$ report to ,congress or specific committees ( ,congress1 or subcommittees !re(4 7b7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #bdj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 9 consultation ) ! ,director1 %all issue guidance to ag5cies on ! implem5tation ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,/ructure ( submitt$ report data ,! head ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy %all ensure t ea* congressionally m&at$ report submitt$ to ! ,director complies ) ! op5 =mat crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,director 9 ! guidance issu$ "u subsection 7b74 7d7 ,po9t ( contact ,! head ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy %all designate a po9t ( contact = congressionally m&at$ report4 7e7 ,li/ ( reports ,z soon z practicable ea* cal5d> ye> 7b n lat] ?an ,april #a71 & on a roll+ basis dur+ ! ye> if feasible1 ! ,libr>ian ( ,congress %all submit to ! ,director a li/ ( congressionally m&at$ reports f ! previ\s cal5d> ye>1 9 consultation ) ! ,cl]k ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 :i* %all-- 7#a7 be provid$ 9 an op5 =mat2 7#b7 include ! in=mation requir$ "u clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iv71 7v7 ( section #c7;b77#a77;,c7 = ea* report2 7#c7 include ! frequ5cy ( ! report2 7#d7 include a unique alphanum]ic id5tifi] = ! report t is consi/5t across report editions2 7#e7 include ! date on :i* ea* report is requir$ to be submitt$2 & 7#f7 be updat$ & provid$ to ! ,director1 z necess>y4 #icje4 ,remov+ & alt]+ reports ,a report submitt$ to be publi%$ to ! reports onl9e portal may only be *ang$ or remov$1 ) ! exception ( te*nical *anges1 by ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy conc]n$ if-- 7#a7 ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy consults ) ea* congressional committee to :i* ! report is submitt$2 & 7#b7 ,congress enacts a jo9t resolution au?oriz+ ! *ang+ or removal ( ! report4 #icjf4 ,relation%ip to ! ,fre$om ( ,in=mation ,act 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle %all be con/ru$ to-- 7#a7 require ! disclosure ( in=mation or records t are exempt f public disclosure "u section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7#b7 to impose any affirmative duty on ! ,director to review congressionally m&at$ reports submitt$ = publication to ! reports onl9e portal = ! purpose ( id5tify+ & r$act+ su* in=mation or records4 7b7 ,r$action ( in=mation ,! head ( a ,f$]al ag5cy may r$act in=mation requir$ to be disclos$ "u ?is ,act if ! in=mation w\ld be prop]ly )held f disclosure "u section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & %all-- 7#a7 r$act in=mation requir$ to be disclos$ "u ?is subtitle if disclosure ( su* in=mation is prohibit$ by law2 7#b7 r$act in=mation be+ )held "u ?is subsection prior to submitt+ ! in=mation to ! ,director2 7#c7 r$act only su* in=mation prop]ly )held "u ?is subsection f ! submission ( in=mation or f any congressionally m&at$ report submitt$ "u ?is subtitle2 7#d7 id5tify :]e any su* r$action is made 9 ! submission or report2 & 7#e7 id5tify ! exemption "u :i* ea* su* r$action is made4 #icjg4 ,implem5tation ,except z provid$ 9 section #icjd7;b71 ?is subtitle %all be implem5t$ n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & %all apply ) respect to congressionally m&at$ reports submitt$ to ,congress on or aft] ! date t is #a ye> aft] su* date ( enactm5t4 ,e ,reports on ,outside ,comp5sation ,e>n$ by ,congressional ,employees #idja4 ,reports on outside comp5sation e>n$ by ,congressional employees 7a7 ,reports ,! sup]visor ( an individual :o p]=ms s]vices = any ,memb]1 committee1 or o!r (fice ( ! ,s5ate or ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives = a p]iod 9 excess ( f\r weeks & :o receives comp5sation !re= f any s\rce o!r ?an ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %all submit a report id5tify+ ! id5tity ( ! s\rce1 am\nt1 & rate ( su* comp5sation to-- 7#a7 ! ,select ,committee on ,e?ics ( ! ,s5ate1 9 ! case ( an individual :o p]=ms s]vices = a ,memb]1 committee1 or o!r (fice ( ! ,s5ate2 or 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,e?ics ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 9 ! case ( an individual :o p]=ms s]vices = a ,memb] 7includ+ a ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to ! ,congress71 committee1 or o!r (fice ( ! ,h\se4 7b7 ,tim+ ,! sup]visor %all submit ! report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 ) respect to an individual-- 7#a7 :5 su* individual fir/ beg9s p]=m+ s]vices describ$ 9 su* subp>agraph2 7#b7 at ! close ( ea* cal5d> qu>t] dur+ :i* su* individual is p]=m+ su* s]vices2 & 7#c7 :5 su* individual ceases to p]=m su* s]vices4 ,f ,sev]ability #ieja4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is title or am5dm5t made by ?is title1 or ! application ( a provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ?is title & am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 & ! application ( ! provisions & am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 ,x ,presid5tial & ,vice ,presid5tial ,tax ,transp>5cy ,sec4 #ajjja4 ,presid5tial & ,vice ,presid5tial tax transp>5cy4 #ajjja4 ,presid5tial & ,vice ,presid5tial tax transp>5cy 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section-- 7#a7 ,! t]m cov]$ c&idate means a c&idate ( a major p>ty 9 a g5]al election = ! (fice ( ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t4 7#b7 ,! t]m major p>ty has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ijjb ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7#c7 ,! t]m income tax return means1 ) respect to an individual1 any return 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #fajc7;b77#a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 except t su* t]m %all n include decl>ations ( e/imat$ tax7 (-- 7,a7 su* individual1 o!r ?an in=mation returns issu$ to p]sons o!r ?an su* individual2 or 7,b7 ( any corporation1 p>tn]%ip1 or tru/ 9 :i* su* individual holds1 directly or indirectly1 a significant int]e/ z ! sole or pr9cipal own] or ! sole or pr9cipal b5eficial own] 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 regulations prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury or 8 delegate74 7#d7 ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury or ! delegate ( ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,disclosure 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,c&idates = ,presid5t & ,vice ,presid5t ,n lat] ?an ! date t is #ae days aft] ! date on :i* an individual becomes a cov]$ c&idate1 ! individual %all submit to ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission a copy ( ! individual's income tax returns = ! #aj mo/ rec5t taxable ye>s = :i* a return has be5 fil$ ) ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice4 7,b7 ,presid5t & ,vice ,presid5t ,) respect to an individual :o is ! ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t1 n lat] ?an ! due date = ! return ( tax = ea* taxable ye>1 su* individual %all submit to ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission a copy ( ! individual's income tax returns = ! taxable ye> & = ! #i prec$+ taxable ye>s4 7,c7 ,transition rule = sitt+ ,presid5ts & ,vice ,presid5ts ,n lat] ?an ! date t is #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 an individual :o is ! ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t on su* date ( enactm5t %all submit to ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission a copy ( ! income tax returns = ! #aj mo/ rec5t taxable ye>s = :i* a return has be5 fil$ ) ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice4 7#b7 ,failure to disclose ,if any requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 to submit an income tax return is n met1 ! *airman ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all submit to ! ,secret>y a writt5 reque/ t ! ,secret>y provide ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission ) ! income tax return4 7#c7 ,publicly available ,! *airman ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all make publicly available ea* income tax return submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! same mann] z a return provid$ "u section #fajc7l77#bc7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf 7z add$ by ?is section74 7#d7 ,treatm5t z a report "u ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga ,= purposes ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga1 any income tax return submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 or provid$ "u section #fajc7l77#bc7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf 7z add$ by ?is section7 %all1 aft] r$action "u p>agraph 7#c7 or subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 ( su* section1 be treat$ z a report fil$ "u ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga4 7c7 ,disclosure ( returns ( ,presid5ts & ,vice ,presid5ts & c]ta9 c&idates = ,presid5t & ,vice ,presid5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fajc7l7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#bc7 ,disclosure ( return in=mation ( ,presid5ts & ,vice ,presid5ts & c]ta9 c&idates = ,presid5t & ,vice ,presid5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,^u writt5 reque/ by ! *airman ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission "u section #ajjja7;b77#b7 ( ! ,= ! ,p ,act ( #bjai1 n lat] ?an ! date t is #ae days aft] ! date ( su* reque/1 ! ,secret>y %all provide copies ( any return :i* is s reque/$ to (fic]s & employees ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission ^: (ficial duties include disclosure or r$action ( su* return "u ?is p>agraph4 7,b7 ,disclosure to ! public 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! *airman ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all make publicly available any return :i* is provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,r$action ( c]ta9 in=mation ,be=e mak+ publicly available "u clause 7i7 any return1 ! *airman ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all r$act su* in=mation z ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission & ! ,secret>y jo9tly det]m9e is necess>y = protect+ aga9/ id5tity !ft1 su* z social security numb]s4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #fajc7p77#d7 ( su* ,code is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ or 7#bb7 & ins]t+ 7#bb71 or 7#bc72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,f77ii7 by /rik+ or 7#bb7 & ins]t+ 7#bb71 or 7#bc74 7#c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subsection %all apply to disclosures made on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,pass$ ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ,m>* #h1 #bjai4;,cl]k4