#aag? ,,congress #b;d ,session ,9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ,u4 ,s41 ,janu>y #ac1 #bjbb ,,h\se ,,am5dm5t ,,to ,,s5ate ,,am5dm5t3 ,t ! ,h\se agree to ! am5dm5t ( ! ,s5ate to ! bill 7,h4,r4 #egdf7 entitl$ ,an ,act to am5d title #ea1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to ext5d ! au?ority ( ! ,national ,a]onautics & ,space ,adm9i/ration to ent] into leases ( nonexcess prop]ty ( ! ,adm9i/ration41 ) ! foll[+ ,9 lieu ( ! matt] propos$ to be ins]t$ by ! ,s5ate am5dm5t1 ins]t ! foll[+3 #a4 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act4 #b4 ,organization ( ,act into divisions2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,divisions ,?is ,act is organiz$ into divisions z foll[s3 7#a7 ,division ,a--,vot] ,access4 7#b7 ,division ,b--,election ,integrity4 7#c7 ,division ,c--,civic ,p>ticipation & ,emp[]m5t4 7#d7 ,division ,d--,vot+ ,rights4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,organization ( ,act into divisions2 table ( cont5ts4 ,sec4 #c4 ,f9d+s ( g5]al con/itutional au?ority4 ,sec4 #d4 ,/&>ds = judicial review4 ,sec4 #e4 ,sev]ability4 ,division ,a--,vot] ,access ,title ,i--,election ,mod]nization & ,adm9i/ration ,sec4 #ajjj4 ,%ort title2 /atem5t ( policy4 ,subtitle ,a--,vot] ,regi/ration ,mod]nization ,sec4 #ajjj;,a4 ,%ort title4 ,"p #a--;,automatic ,vot] ,regi/ration ,sec4 #ajja4 ,%ort title2 f9d+s & purpose4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,automatic regi/ration ( eligible individuals4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,vot] protection & security 9 automatic regi/ration4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,paym5ts & grants4 ,sec4 #ajje4 ,miscellane\s provisions4 ,sec4 #ajjf4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #ajjg4 ,effective date4 ,"p #b--;,election ,day z ,legal ,public ,holiday ,sec4 #ajaa4 ,election day z legal public holiday4 ,"p #c--,promot+ ,int]net ,regi/ration ,sec4 #ajba4 ,requir+ availability ( int]net = vot] regi/ration4 ,sec4 #ajbb4 ,use ( int]net to update regi/ration in=mation4 ,sec4 #ajbc4 ,provision ( election in=mation by electronic mail to individuals regi/]$ to vote4 ,sec4 #ajbd4 ,cl>ification ( requirem5t reg>d+ necess>y in=mation to %[ eligibility to vote4 ,sec4 #ajbe4 ,prohibit+ ,/ate f requir+ applicants to provide m ?an la/ #d digits ( social security numb]4 ,sec4 #ajbf4 ,application ( rules to c]ta9 exempt ,/ates4 ,sec4 #ajbg4 ,report on data collection relat+ to onl9e vot] regi/ration sy/ems4 ,sec4 #ajbh4 ,p]mitt+ vot] regi/ration application =m to s]ve z application = abs5tee ballot4 ,sec4 #ajbi4 ,effective date4 ,"p #d--,same ,day ,vot] ,regi/ration ,sec4 #ajca4 ,same day regi/ration4 ,sec4 #ajcb4 ,ensur+ pre-election regi/ration deadl9es are consi/5t ) tim+ ( legal public holidays4 ,"p #e--,/reaml9e ,vot] ,regi/ration ,in=mation1 ,access1 & ,privacy ,sec4 #ajda4 ,au?oriz+ ! dissem9ation ( vot] regi/ration in=mation displays foll[+ naturalization c]emonies4 ,sec4 #ajdb4 ,inclusion ( vot] regi/ration in=mation ) c]ta9 leases & v\*]s = f$]ally assi/$ r5tal h\s+ & mortgage applications4 ,sec4 #ajdc4 ,acceptance ( vot] regi/ration applications f individuals "u #ah ye>s ( age4 ,sec4 #ajdd4 ,requir+ /ates to e/abli% & op]ate vot] privacy programs4 ,"p #f--;,fund+ ,support to ,/ates = ,compliance ,sec4 #ajea4 ,availability ( requirem5ts paym5ts "u ,,hava to cov] co/s ( compliance ) new requirem5ts4 ,subtitle ,b--,access to ,vot+ = ,individuals ,) ,disabilities ,sec4 #aaja4 ,requirem5ts = ,/ates to promote access to vot] regi/ration & vot+ = individuals ) disabilities4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,e/abli%m5t & ma9t5ance ( ,/ate accessible election websites4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,protections = 9-p]son vot+ = individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,protections = individuals subject to gu>dian%ip4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,expansion & reau?orization ( grant program to assure vot+ access = individuals ) disabilities4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,fund+ = protection & advocacy sy/ems4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,pilot programs = enabl+ individuals ) disabilities to regi/] to vote privately & indep5d5tly at resid5ces4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,,gao analysis & report on vot+ access = individuals ) disabilities4 ,subtitle ,c--,e>ly ,vot+ ,sec4 #abja4 ,e>ly vot+4 ,subtitle ,d--,vot+ by ,mail ,sec4 #acja4 ,vot+ by mail4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,ballot+ mat]ials track+ program4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,election mail & deliv]y improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,c>riage ( election mail4 ,sec4 #acje4 ,requir+ ,/ates to provide secur$ drop boxes = vot$ ballots 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 ,subtitle ,e--,abs5t ,uni=m$ ,s]vices ,vot]s & ,ov]seas ,vot]s ,sec4 #adja4 ,pre-election reports on availability & transmission ( abs5tee ballots4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,en=cem5t4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,transmission requirem5ts2 repeal ( waiv] provision4 ,sec4 #adjd4 ,use ( s+le abs5tee ballot application = subsequ5t elections4 ,sec4 #adje4 ,ext5d+ gu>antee ( resid5cy = vot+ purposes to family memb]s ( abs5t milit>y p]sonnel4 ,sec4 #adjf4 ,te*nical cl>ifications to con=m to ,milit>y & ,ov]seas ,vot] ,emp[]m5t ,act am5dm5ts relat$ to ! ,f$]al write-9 abs5tee ballot4 ,sec4 #adjg4 ,treatm5t ( po/ c>d regi/ration reque/s4 ,sec4 #adjh4 ,presid5tial designee report on vot] dis5fran*isem5t4 ,sec4 #adji4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,f--,enhancem5t ( ,en=cem5t ,sec4 #aeja4 ,enhancem5t ( en=cem5t ( ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb4 ,subtitle ,g--,promot+ ,vot] ,access ,?r\gh ,election ,adm9i/ration ,mod]nization ,improvem5ts ,"p #a--,promot+ ,vot] ,access ,sec4 #afja4 ,m9imum notification requirem5ts = vot]s affect$ by poll+ place *anges4 ,sec4 #afjb4 ,applicability to ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 ,sec4 #afjc4 ,elim9ation ( #ad-;day "t p]iod betwe5 g5]al election & run(f election = ,f$]al elections 9 ! ,virg9 ,isl&s & ,guam4 ,sec4 #afjd4 ,application ( ,f$]al election adm9i/ration laws to t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,sec4 #afje4 ,application ( ,f$]al vot] protection laws to t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,sec4 #afjf4 ,ensur+ equitable & effici5t op]ation ( poll+ places4 ,sec4 #afjg4 ,prohibit+ ,/ates f re/rict+ curbside vot+4 ,"p #b--;,improvem5ts 9 ,op]ation ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission ,sec4 #afaa4 ,reau?orization ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission4 ,sec4 #afab4 ,recomm5dations to improve op]ations ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission4 ,sec4 #afac4 ,repeal ( exemption ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission f c]ta9 gov]nm5t contract+ requirem5ts4 ,"p #c--,miscellane\s ,provisions ,sec4 #afba4 ,def9ition ( election = ,f$]al (fice4 ,sec4 #afbb4 ,no effect on o!r laws4 ,sec4 #afbc4 ,cl>ification ( exemption = ,/ates )\t vot] regi/ration4 ,sec4 #afbd4 ,cl>ification ( exemption = ,/ates :i* d n collect telephone in=mation4 ,subtitle ,h--,democracy ,re/oration ,sec4 #agja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #agjb4 ,f9d+s4 ,sec4 #agjc4 ,rights ( citiz5s4 ,sec4 #agjd4 ,en=cem5t4 ,sec4 #agje4 ,notification ( re/oration ( vot+ rights4 ,sec4 #agjf4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #agjg4 ,relation to o!r laws4 ,sec4 #agjh4 ,f$]al prison funds4 ,sec4 #agji4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,i--,vot] ,id5tification & ,all[able ,alt]natives ,sec4 #ahja4 ,requirem5ts = vot] id5tification4 ,subtitle ,j--,vot] ,li/ ,ma9t5ance ,proc$ures ,"p #a--,vot] ,cag+ ,prohibit$ ,sec4 #aija4 ,vot] cag+ prohibit$4 ,"p #b--,sav+ ,eligible ,vot]s ,f ,vot] ,purg+ ,sec4 #aiaa4 ,conditions = removal ( vot]s f li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s4 ,subtitle ,k--,sev]ability ,sec4 #aiba4 ,sev]ability4 ,division ,b--,election ,integrity ,title ,,ii--,prohibit+ ,int]f]5ce ,) ,vot] ,regi/ration ,sec4 #bjja4 ,prohibit+ h9d]+1 int]f]+ )1 or prev5t+ vot] regi/ration4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,e/abli%m5t ( be/ practices4 ,title ,,iii--,prev5t+ ,election ,subv]sion ,subtitle ,a--,re/rictions on ,removal ( ,election ,adm9i/rators ,sec4 #cjja4 ,re/rictions on removal ( local election adm9i/rators 9 adm9i/ration ( elections = ,f$]al (fice4 ,subtitle ,b--,increas$ ,protections = ,election ,work]s ,sec4 #caja4 ,h>assm5t ( election work]s prohibit$4 ,sec4 #cajb4 ,protection ( election work]s4 ,subtitle ,c--,prohibit+ ,deceptive ,practices & ,prev5t+ ,vot] ,intimidation ,sec4 #cbja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #cbjb4 ,prohibition on deceptive practices 9 ,f$]al elections4 ,sec4 #cbjc4 ,corrective action4 ,sec4 #cbjd4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #cbje4 ,private rights ( action by election (ficials4 ,sec4 #cbjf4 ,mak+ intimidation ( tabulation1 canvass1 & c]tification ef=ts a crime4 ,subtitle ,d--,protection ( ,election ,records ,election ,infra/ructure ,sec4 #ccja4 ,/r5g!n protections = ,f$]al election records4 ,sec4 #ccjb4 ,p5alties2 inspection2 nondisclosure2 jurisdiction4 ,sec4 #ccjc4 ,judicial review to ensure compliance4 ,subtitle ,e--,judicial ,protection ( ! ,"r to ,vote & ,non-p>tisan ,vote ,tabulation ,"p #a--,"r to ,vote ,act ,sec4 #cdja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #cdjb4 ,undue burd5s on ! ability to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice prohibit$4 ,sec4 #cdjc4 ,judicial review4 ,sec4 #cdjd4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #cdje4 ,rules ( con/ruction4 ,sec4 #cdjf4 ,sev]ability4 ,sec4 #cdjg4 ,effective date4 ,"p #b--;,cl>ify+ ,jurisdiction ,ov] ,election ,disputes ,sec4 #cdaa4 ,f9d+s4 ,sec4 #cdab4 ,cl>ify+ au?ority ( ,unit$ ,/ates di/rict c\rts to he> cases4 ,sec4 #cdac4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,f--,poll ,work] ,recruitm5t & ,tra9+ ,sec4 #ceja4 ,grants to ,/ates = poll work] recruitm5t & tra9+4 ,sec4 #cejb4 ,/ate def9$4 ,subtitle ,g--,prev5t+ ,poll ,obs]v] ,int]f]5ce ,sec4 #cfja4 ,protections = vot]s on ,election ,day4 ,subtitle ,h--,prev5t+ ,re/rictions on ,food & ,bev]ages ,sec4 #cgja4 ,%ort title2 f9d+s4 ,sec4 #cgjb4 ,prohibit+ re/rictions on donations ( food & bev]ages at poll+ /ations4 ,subtitle ,i--,e/abli%+ ,duty to ,report ,=eign ,election ,int]f]5ce ,sec4 #chja4 ,f9d+s relat+ to illicit money und]m9+ our democracy4 ,sec4 #chjb4 ,f$]al campaign report+ ( =eign contacts4 ,sec4 #chjc4 ,f$]al campaign =eign contact report+ compliance sy/em4 ,sec4 #chjd4 ,crim9al p5alties4 ,sec4 #chje4 ,report to congressional intellig5ce committees4 ,sec4 #chjf4 ,rule ( con/ruction4 ,subtitle ,j--,promot+ ,accuracy1 ,integrity1 & ,security ,?r\gh ,vot]-,v]ifiable ,p]man5t ,pap] ,ballot ,sec4 #cija4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #cijb4 ,pap] ballot & manual c\nt+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #cijc4 ,accessibility & ballot v]ification = individuals ) disabilities4 ,sec4 #cijd4 ,durability & readability requirem5ts = ballots4 ,sec4 #cije4 ,/udy & report on optimal ballot design4 ,sec4 #cijf4 ,ballot m>k+ device cyb]security requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #cijg4 ,effective date = new requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #cijh4 ,grants = obta9+ compliant pap] ballot vot+ sy/ems & c>ry+ out vot+ sy/em security improvem5ts4 ,subtitle ,k--,provisional ,ballots ,sec4 #ciaa4 ,requirem5ts = c\nt+ provisional ballots2 e/abli%m5t ( uni=m & nondiscrim9atory /&>ds4 ,title ,,iv--,vot+ ,sy/em ,security ,sec4 #djja4 ,po/-election audit requirem5t4 ,sec4 #djjb4 ,election infra/ructure designation4 ,sec4 #djjc4 ,guidel9es & c]tification = electronic poll books & remote ballot m>k+ sy/ems4 ,sec4 #djjd4 ,pre-election reports on vot+ sy/em usage4 ,sec4 #djje4 ,use ( vot+ ma*9es manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,sec4 #djjf4 ,use ( political p>ty headqu>t]s build+ fund = te*nology or cyb]security-relat$ purposes4 ,sec4 #djjg4 ,sev]ability4 ,division ,c--,civic ,p>ticipation & ,emp[]m5t ,title ,v--,nonp>tisan ,r$i/rict+ ,re=m ,sec4 #ejja4 ,f9d+ ( con/itutional au?ority4 ,sec4 #ejjb4 ,ban on mid-decade r$i/rict+4 ,sec4 #ejjc4 ,crit]ia = r$i/rict+4 ,sec4 #ejjd4 ,developm5t ( plan4 ,sec4 #ejje4 ,failure by ,/ate to enact plan4 ,sec4 #ejjf4 ,civil en=cem5t4 ,sec4 #ejjg4 ,no effect on elections = ,/ate & local (fice4 ,sec4 #ejjh4 ,effective date4 ,title ,,vi--,campaign ,f9ance ,transp>5cy ,subtitle ,a--,,disclose ,act ,sec4 #fjja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,f9d+s4 ,"p #a--;,clos+ ,loopholes ,all[+ ,sp5d+ by ,=eign ,nationals 9 ,elections ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,cl>ification ( application ( =eign money ban to c]ta9 disbursem5ts & activities4 ,sec4 #fjjd4 ,/udy & report on illicit =eign money 9 ,f$]al elections4 ,sec4 #fjje4 ,prohibition on contributions & donations by =eign nationals 9 connection ) ballot initiatives & ref]5da4 ,sec4 #fjjf4 ,disbursem5ts & activities subject to =eign money ban4 ,sec4 #fjjg4 ,prohibit+ e/abli%m5t ( corporation to conceal election contributions & donations by =eign nationals4 ,"p #b--,report+ ( ,campaign-,relat$ ,disbursem5ts ,sec4 #fjaa4 ,report+ ( campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts4 ,sec4 #fjab4 ,report+ ( ,f$]al judicial nom9ation disbursem5ts4 ,sec4 #fjac4 ,coord9ation ) ,fin,c,e,n4 ,sec4 #fjad4 ,application ( =eign money ban to disbursem5ts = campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts consi/+ ( cov]$ transf]s4 ,sec4 #fjae4 ,effective date4 ,"p #c--,o!r ,adm9i/rative ,re=ms ,sec4 #fjba4 ,petition = c]tior>i4 ,sec4 #fjbb4 ,judicial review ( actions relat$ to campaign f9ance laws4 ,sec4 #fjbc4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,b--,hone/ ,ads ,sec4 #faja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #fajb4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #fajc4 ,f9d+s4 ,sec4 #fajd4 ,s5se ( ,congress4 ,sec4 #faje4 ,expansion ( def9ition ( public communication4 ,sec4 #fajf4 ,expansion ( def9ition ( electione]+ communication4 ,sec4 #fajg4 ,application ( disclaim] /atem5ts to onl9e communications4 ,sec4 #fajh4 ,political record requirem5ts = onl9e plat=ms4 ,sec4 #faji4 ,prev5t+ contributions1 exp5ditures1 indep5d5t exp5ditures1 & disbursem5ts = electione]+ communications by =eign nationals 9 ! =m ( onl9e adv]tis+4 ,sec4 #faaj4 ,requir+ onl9e plat=ms to display notices id5tify+ sponsors ( political adv]tisem5ts & to ensure notices cont9ue to be pres5t :5 adv]tisem5ts are %>$4 ,subtitle ,c--,spotlight ,act ,sec4 #fbja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #fbjb4 ,inclusion ( contributor in=mation on annual returns ( c]ta9 organizations4 ,title ,,vii--,campaign ,f9ance ,ov]sight ,subtitle ,a--,/opp+ ,sup] ,,pac-,c&idate ,coord9ation ,sec4 #gjja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #gjjb4 ,cl>ification ( treatm5t ( coord9at$ exp5ditures z contributions to c&idates4 ,subtitle ,b--,re/or+ ,integrity to ,am]ica's ,elections ,sec4 #gaja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #gajb4 ,revision to en=cem5t process4 ,sec4 #gajc4 ,(ficial ex]cis+ ! responsibilities ( ! g5]al c\nsel4 ,sec4 #gajd4 ,p]mitt+ appe>ance at he>+s on reque/s = advisory op9ions by p]sons oppos+ ! reque/s4 ,sec4 #gaje4 ,p]man5t ext5sion ( adm9i/rative p5alty au?ority4 ,sec4 #gajf4 ,re/rictions on ex p>te communications4 ,sec4 #gajg4 ,cl>ify+ au?ority ( ,,fec attorneys to repres5t ,,fec 9 ,supreme ,c\rt4 ,sec4 #gajh4 ,requir+ =ms to p]mit use ( acc5t m>ks4 ,sec4 #gaji4 ,ext5sion ( ! /atutes ( limitations = (f5ses "u ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga4 ,sec4 #gaaj4 ,effective date2 transition4 ,subtitle ,c--,imposition ( ,fee = ,reports ,fil$ by ,pap] ,sec4 #gbja4 ,imposition ( fee = reports fil$ by pap]4 ,title ,,viii--,citiz5 ,emp[]m5t ,subtitle ,a--,fund+ to ,promote ,democracy ,"p #a--,paym5ts & ,allocations to ,/ates ,sec4 #hjja4 ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation ,program4 ,sec4 #hjjb4 ,/ate plan4 ,sec4 #hjjc4 ,prohibit+ r$uction 9 access to p>ticipation 9 elections4 ,sec4 #hjjd4 ,am\nt ( ,/ate allocation4 ,sec4 #hjje4 ,proc$ures = disbursem5ts ( paym5ts & allocations4 ,sec4 #hjjf4 ,(fice ( ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation4 ,"p #b--,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund ,sec4 #hjaa4 ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund4 ,sec4 #hjab4 ,uses ( ,fund4 ,sec4 #hjac4 ,assessm5ts aga9/ f9es & p5alties4 ,"p #c--;,g5]al ,provisions ,sec4 #hjba4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #hjbb4 ,rule ( con/ruction reg>d+ calculation ( deadl9es4 ,subtitle ,b--,elections = ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ,sec4 #haja4 ,%ort title4 ,"p #a--,optional ,democracy ,cr$it ,program ,sec4 #hajb4 ,e/abli%m5t ( program4 ,sec4 #hajc4 ,cr$it program describ$4 ,sec4 #hajd4 ,reports4 ,sec4 #haje4 ,election cycle def9$4 ,"p #b--,optional ,small ,doll> ,f9anc+ ( ,elections = ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ,sec4 #haaa4 ,b5efits & eligibility requirem5ts = c&idates4 ,sec4 #haab4 ,contributions & exp5ditures by multic&idate & political p>ty committees on behalf ( p>ticipat+ c&idates4 ,sec4 #haac4 ,prohibit+ use ( contributions by p>ticipat+ c&idates = purposes o!r ?an campaign = election4 ,sec4 #haad4 ,deadl9e = regulations4 ,subtitle ,c--,p]sonal ,use ,s]vices z ,au?oriz$ ,campaign ,exp5ditures ,sec4 #hbja4 ,%ort title2 f9d+s2 purpose4 ,sec4 #hbjb4 ,treatm5t ( paym5ts = *ild c>e & o!r p]sonal use s]vices z au?oriz$ campaign exp5diture4 ,subtitle ,d--,emp[]+ ,small ,doll> ,donations ,sec4 #hcja4 ,p]mitt+ political p>ty committees to provide enhanc$ support = ,h\se c&idates ?r\gh use ( sep>ate small doll> acc\nts4 ,subtitle ,e--,sev]ability ,sec4 #hdja4 ,sev]ability4 ,division ,d--,,vot+ ,,rights ,title ,,ix--,,vot+ ,,rights ,sec4 #ijjj4 ,%ort title4 ,subtitle ,a--,am5dm5ts to ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ,sec4 #ijja4 ,vote dilution1 d5ial1 & abridgm5t claims4 ,sec4 #ijjb4 ,retrogression4 ,sec4 #ijjc4 ,violations trigg]+ au?ority ( c\rt to reta9 jurisdiction4 ,sec4 #ijjd4 ,crit]ia = cov]age ( ,/ates & political subdivisions4 ,sec4 #ijje4 ,det]m9ation ( ,/ates & ,political ,subdivisions ,subject to ,precle>ance = ,cov]$ ,practices4 ,sec4 #ijjf4 ,promot+ transp>5cy to en=ce ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act4 ,sec4 #ijjg4 ,au?ority to assign obs]v]s4 ,sec4 #ijjh4 ,cl>ification ( au?ority to seek relief4 ,sec4 #ijji4 ,prev5tive relief4 ,sec4 #ijaj4 ,bil+ual election requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #ijaa4 ,relief = violations ( vot+ rights laws4 ,sec4 #ijab4 ,protection ( tabulat$ votes4 ,sec4 #ijac4 ,en=cem5t ( ,vot+ ,rights by ,attorney ,g5]al4 ,sec4 #ijad4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #ijae4 ,attorneys' fees4 ,sec4 #ijaf4 ,o!r te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts4 ,sec4 #ijag4 ,sev]ability4 ,sec4 #ijah4 ,grants to assi/ ) notice requirem5ts "u ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife4 ,subtitle ,b--,election ,work] & ,poll+ ,place ,protection ,sec4 #iaja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #iajb4 ,election work] & poll+ place protection4 ,subtitle ,c--,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,rights ,act ,sec4 #ibja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #ibjb4 ,f9d+s & purposes4 ,sec4 #ibjc4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #ibjd4 ,e/abli%m5t ( a ,native ,am]ican vot+ task =ce grant program4 ,sec4 #ibje4 ,vot] regi/ration sites at ,indian s]vice provid]s & on ,indian l&s4 ,sec4 #ibjf4 ,accessible ,tribal designat$ poll+ sites4 ,sec4 #ibjg4 ,proc$ures = removal ( poll+ places & vot] regi/ration sites on ,indian l&s4 ,sec4 #ibjh4 ,tribal vot] id5tification4 ,sec4 #ibji4 ,p]mitt+ vot]s ,to designate o!r p]son to return ballot4 ,sec4 #ibaj4 ,bil+ual election requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #ibaa4 ,f$]al obs]v]s to protect ,tribal vot+ rights4 ,sec4 #ibab4 ,tribal jurisdiction4 ,sec4 #ibac4 ,tribal vot+ consultation4 ,sec4 #ibad4 ,attorneys' fees1 exp]t fees1 & litigation exp5ses4 ,sec4 #ibae4 ,,gao /udy & report4 ,sec4 #ibaf4 ,unit$ ,/ates ,po/al ,s]vice consultation4 ,sec4 #ibag4 ,sev]ability2 relation%ip to o!r laws2 ,tribal sov]eign immunity4 ,sec4 #ibah4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 #c4 ,f9d+s ( g5]al con/itutional au?ority ,congress f9ds t ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates grants explicit & broad au?ority to protect ! "r to vote1 to regulate elections = ,f$]al (fice1 to prev5t & rem$y discrim9ation 9 vot+1 & to def5d ! ,nation's democratic process4 ,congress enacts ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act pursuant to ?is broad au?ority1 includ+ b n limit$ to ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,congress f9ds t x has broad au?ority to regulate ! "t1 place1 & mann] ( congressional elections "u ! ,elections ,clause ( ! ,con/itution1 article ,i1 section #d1 clause #a4 ,! ,supreme ,c\rt has affirm$ t ! sub/antive scope ( ! ,elections ,clause is broad2 t ,times1 ,places1 & ,mann] are compreh5sive words :i* embrace au?ority to provide = a complete code = congressional elections2 & the p[] ( ,congress ov] ! ,times1 ,places & ,mann] ( congressional elections is p>am\nt1 & may be ex]cis$ at any "t1 & to any ext5t :i* x deems exp$i5t2 & s f> z x is ex]cis$1 & no f>!r1 ! regulations effect$ sup]s$e ^? ( ! ,/ate :i* are inconsi/5t !re)4 ,arizona v4 ,int] ,tribal ,c\ncil ( ,arizona1 #egj ,u4,s4 #a1 #h-i 7#bjac7 7int]nal quotation m>ks & citations omitt$74 ,inde$1 ,congress has pl5>y & p>am\nt jurisdiction ov] ! :ole subject ( congressional elections1 ,ex p>te ,siebold1 #ajj ,u4,s4 7#aj ,otto7 #cga1 #chh 7#ahgi71 & ?is p[] may be ex]cis$ z & :5 ,congress sees fit1 & s f> z x ext5ds & conflicts ) ! regulations ( ! ,/ate1 necess>ily sup]s$es !m4 ,id4 at #chd4 ,among o!r ?+s1 ,congress f9ds t ! ,elections ,clause 0 int5d$ to v9dicate ! p's "r to equality ( repres5tation 9 ! ,h\se4 ,wesb]ry v4 ,s&]s1 #cgf ,u4,s4 #a1 #af 7#aifd71 & to address p>tisan g]rym&]+1 ,ru*o v4 ,common ,cause1 #aci ,s4 ,ct4 #bdhd 7#bjai74 7#b7 ,congress also f9ds t x has bo? ! au?ority & responsibility1 z ! legislative body = ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 to fulfill ! promise ( article ,,iv1 section #d1 ( ! ,con/itution1 :i* /ates3 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates %all gu>antee to e ,/ate 9 ?is ,union a ,republican ,=m ( ,gov]nm5t44 ,congress f9ds t its au?ority & responsibility to en=ce ! ,gu>antee ,clause is cle> giv5 t ,f$]al c\rts h n en=c$ ?is clause because !y und]/ood t its en=cem5t is committ$ to ,congress by ! ,con/itution4 7#c7 7,a7 ,congress also f9ds t x has broad au?ority pursuant to section #e ( ! ,f\rte5? ,am5dm5t to legislate to en=ce ! provisions ( ! ,f\rte5? ,am5dm5t1 includ+ its protections ( ! "r to vote & ! democratic process4 7,b7 ,section #a ( ! ,f\rte5? ,am5dm5t protects ! fundam5tal "r to vote1 :i* is ( ! mo/ fundam5tal significance "u our con/itutional /ructure4 ,ill4 ,bd4 ( ,election v4 ,sociali/ ,work]s ,p>ty1 #ddj ,u4,s4 #agc1 #ahd 7#aigi72 see ,unit$ ,/ates v4 ,classic1 #cac ,u4,s4 #bii 7#aida7 7,obvi\sly includ$ )9 ! "r to *oose1 secur$ by ! ,con/itution1 is ! "r ( qualifi$ vot]s )9 a ,/ate to ca/ _! ballots & h !m c\nt$ 4 4 474 ,z ! ,supreme ,c\rt has repeat$ly affirm$1 ! "r to vote is pres]vative ( all rights1 ,yick ,wo v4 ,hopk9s1 #aah ,u4,s4 #cef1 #cgj 7#ahhf74 ,section #b ( ! ,f\rte5? ,am5dm5t also protects ! "r to vote1 grant+ ,congress additional au?ority to r$uce a ,/ate's repres5tation 9 ,congress :5 ! "r to vote is abridg$ or d5i$4 7,c7 ,z a result1 ,congress f9ds t x has ! au?ority pursuant to section #e ( ! ,f\rte5? ,am5dm5t to protect ! "r to vote4 ,congress also f9ds t ,/ates & localities h erod$ access to ! "r to vote ?r\gh re/rictions on ! "r to vote includ+ excessively on]\s vot] id5tification requirem5ts1 burd5some vot] regi/ration proc$ures1 vot] purges1 limit$ & unequal access to vot+ by mail1 poll+ place closures1 unequal di/ribution ( election res\rces1 & o!r imp$im5ts4 7,d7 ,congress also f9ds t ! "r ( suffrage c be d5i$ by a debasem5t or dilution ( ! weight ( a citiz5's vote j z effectively z by :olly prohibit+ ! free ex]cise ( ! fran*ise4 ,reynolds v4 ,sims1 #cgg ,u4,s4 #ecc1 #eee 7#aifd74 ,congress f9ds t ! "r ( suffrage has be5 s dilut$ & debas$ by means ( g]rym&]+ ( di/ricts4 ,congress f9ds t x has au?ority pursuant to section #e ( ! ,f\rte5? ,am5dm5t to rem$y ?is debasem5t4 7#d7 7,a7 ,congress also f9ds t x has au?ority to legislate to elim9ate racial discrim9ation 9 vot+ & ! democratic process pursuant to bo? section #e ( ! ,f\rte5? ,am5dm5t1 :i* grants equal protection ( ! laws1 & section #b ( ! ,fifte5? ,am5dm5t1 :i* explicitly b>s d5ial or abridgm5t ( ! "r to vote on acc\nt ( race1 color1 or previ\s condition ( s]vitude4 7,b7 ,congress f9ds t racial discrim9ation 9 access to vot+ & ! political process p]si/s4 ,vot+ re/rictions1 r$i/rict+1 & o!r electoral practices & processes cont9ue to disproportionately impact communities ( color 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & d s z a result ( bo? int5tional racial discrim9ation1 /ructural racism1 & ! ongo+ /ructural socioeconomic effects ( hi/orical racial discrim9ation4 7,c7 ,rec5t elections & /udies h %[n t m9ority communities wait long] 9 l9es to vote1 are m likely to h _! mail ballots reject$1 cont9ue to face intimidation at ! polls1 are m likely to be dis5fran*is$ by vot] purges1 & are disproportionately burd5$ by excessively on]\s vot] id5tification & o!r vot] re/rictions4 ,rese>* %[s t communities ( color are m likely to face ne>ly e b>ri] to vot+ ?an _! :ite c\nt]p>ts4 7,d7 ,congress f9ds t racial disp>ities 9 dis5fran*isem5t due to pa/ felony convictions is p>ticul>ly />k4 ,9 #bjbj1 accord+ to ! ,s5t5c+ ,project1 an e/imat$ #e1bjj1jjj ,am]icans c\ld n vote due to a felony conviction4 ,"o 9 #af ,african ,am]icans ( vot+ age is dis5fran*is$1 a rate #c4g times great] ?an t ( non-,african ,am]icans4 ,9 sev5 ,/ates--,alabama1 ,florida1 ,k5tucky1 ,mississippi1 ,t5nessee1 ,virg9ia1 & ,wyom+--m ?an "o 9 sev5 ,african ,am]icans is dis5fran*is$1 twice ! national av]age = ,african ,am]icans4 ,congress f9ds t felony dis5fran*isem5t 0 "o ( ! tools ( int5tional racial discrim9ation dur+ ! ,jim ,cr[ era4 ,congress fur!r f9ds t curr5t racial disp>ities 9 felony dis5fran*isem5t are l9k$ to ?is hi/ory ( vot] suppression1 /ructural racism 9 ! crim9al ju/ice sy/em1 & ongo+ effects ( hi/orical discrim9ation4 7#e7 7,a7 ,congress f9ds t x fur!r has ! p[] to protect ! "r to vote f d5ial or abridgm5t on acc\nt ( sex1 age1 or ability to pay a poll tax or o!r tax pursuant to ! ,n9ete5?1 ,tw5ty-,f\r?1 & ,tw5ty-,six? ,am5dm5ts4 7,b7 ,congress f9ds t electoral practices includ+ vot+ rights re/oration conditions = p ) convictions & o!r re/rictions to ! fran*ise burd5 vot]s on acc\nt ( _! ability to pay4 7,c7 ,congress fur!r f9ds t electoral practices includ+ vot+ re/rictions relat$ to college campuses1 age re/rictions on mail vot+1 & simil> practices burd5 ! "r to vote on acc\nt ( age4 #d4 ,/&>ds = judicial review 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,= any action br\ght = decl>atory or injunctive relief to *all5ge1 :e!r facially or z-appli$1 ! con/itutionality or lawfulness ( any provision ( ?is ,act or any am5dm5t made by ?is ,act or any rule or regulation promulgat$ "u ?is ,act1 ! 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 ,^! c\rts1 & ! ,supreme ,c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates on a writ ( c]tior>i 7if su* writ is issu$71 %all h exclusive jurisdiction to he> su* actions4 7#b7 ,! p>ty fil+ ! action %all concurr5tly deliv] a copy ! compla9t to ! ,cl]k ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,s5ate4 7#c7 ,x %all be ! duty ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia & ! ,c\rt ( ,appeals = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia ,circuit to advance on ! docket & to exp$ite to ! greate/ possible ext5t ! disposition ( ! action & appeal4 7b7 ,cl>ify+ scope ( jurisdiction ,if an action at ! "t ( its comm5cem5t is n subject to subsection 7a71 b an am5dm5t1 c\nt]claim1 cross-claim1 affirmative def5se1 or any o!r plead+ or motion is fil$ *all5g+1 :e!r facially or z-appli$1 ! con/itutionality or lawfulness ( ?is ,act or any am5dm5t made by ?is ,act or any rule or regulation promulgat$ "u ?is ,act1 ! di/rict c\rt %all transf] ! action to ! ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! action %all !reaft] be conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,int]v5tion by ,memb]s ( ,congress ,9 any action describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 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 #e4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is ,act or any am5dm5t made by ?is ,act1 or ! application ( any su* provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ?is ,act1 & ! application ( su* provision or am5dm5t to any o!r p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 ,a ,vot] ,access ,i ,election ,mod]nization & ,adm9i/ration #ajjj4 ,%ort title2 /atem5t ( policy 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,vot] ,emp[]m5t ,act ( #bjba4 7b7 ,/atem5t ( policy ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t-- 7#a7 ! ability ( all eligible citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to access & ex]cise _! con/itutional "r to vote 9 a free1 fair1 & timely mann] mu/ be vigilantly enhanc$1 protect$1 & ma9ta9$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 ( #bjba4 #a ,automatic ,vot] ,regi/ration #ajja4 ,%ort title2 f9d+s & purpose 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,automatic ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #bjba4 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 = ,f$]al (fice & disproportionate impacts on "y p1 p]sons ) disabilities1 & racial & e?nic m9orities2 & 7,d7 vot] regi/ration sy/ems mu/ be updat$ ) #ba/ ,c5tury te*nologies & proc$ures to ma9ta9 _! security4 7#b7 ,purpose ,x is ! purpose ( ?is "p-- 7,a7 to e/abli% t x is ! responsibility ( gov]nm5t to ensure t all eligible citiz5s are regi/]$ to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice2 7,b7 to enable ! ,/ate ,gov]nm5ts to regi/] all eligible citiz5s to vote ) accurate1 co/-effici5t1 & up-to-date proc$ures2 7,c7 to mod]nize vot] regi/ration & li/ ma9t5ance proc$ures ) electronic & int]net capabilities2 & 7,d7 to protect & enhance ! integrity1 accuracy1 effici5cy1 & accessibility ( ! electoral process = all eligible citiz5s4 #ajjb4 ,automatic regi/ration ( eligible individuals 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejd7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #e ! foll[+ new section3 #e;,a4 ,automatic regi/ration by ,/ate motor vehicle au?ority 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section-- 7#a7 ,applicable ag5cy ,! t]m applicable ag5cy means1 ) respect to a ,/ate1 ! ,/ate motor vehicle au?ority responsible = motor vehicle driv]'s lic5ses "u ,/ate law4 7#b7 ,applicable transaction ,! t]m applicable transaction means-- 7,a7 an application to an applicable ag5cy = a motor vehicle driv]'s lic5se2 & 7,b7 any o!r s]vice or assi/ance 7includ+ = a *ange ( address7 provid$ by an applicable ag5cy4 7#c7 ,automatic regi/ration ,! t]m automatic regi/ration means a sy/em t regi/]s an individual to vote & updates exi/+ regi/rations1 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 a ,/ate1 if eligible1 by electronically transf]r+ ! in=mation necess>y = regi/ration f ! applicable ag5cy to election (ficials ( ! ,/ate s t1 unless ! individual affirmatively decl9es to be regi/]$ or to update any vot] regi/ration1 ! individual w be regi/]$ to vote 9 su* elections4 7#d7 ,eligible individual ,! t]m eligible individual means1 ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice1 an individual :o is o!rwise qualifi$ to vote 9 t election4 7#e7 ,regi/] to vote ,! t]m regi/] to vote includes updat+ an individual's exi/+ vot] regi/ration4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 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$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate1 9 accordance ) ! provisions ( ?is section4 7#b7 ,regi/ration ( vot]s bas$ on new ag5cy records 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all-- 7i7 subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ensure t ea* eligible individual :o completes an applicable transaction & does n decl9e to regi/] to vote is regi/]$ to vote-- 7,i7 9 ! next upcom+ election = ,f$]al (fice 7& subsequ5t elections = ,f$]al (fice71 if an applicable ag5cy transmits in=mation "u subsection 7c77#a77;,e7 ) respect to ! individual n lat] ?an ! applicable date2 & 7,,ii7 9 subsequ5t elections = ,f$]al (fice1 if an applicable ag5cy transmits su* in=mation ) respect to su* individual aft] ! applicable date2 & 7ii7 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! receipt ( su* in=mation ) respect to an individual1 s5d writt5 notice to ! individual1 9 addition to o!r means ( notice e/abli%$ by ?is "p1 ( ! individual's vot] regi/ration /atus4 7,b7 ,applicable date ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m 8applicable date0 means1 ) respect to any election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! lat] (-- 7i7 ! date t is #bh days be=e ! date ( ! election2 or 7ii7 ! la/ day ( ! p]iod provid$ by ,/ate law = regi/ration ) respect to su* election4 7,c7 ,cl>ification ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all prev5t ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial f regi/]+ an eligible individual to vote = ! next upcom+ election = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate ev5 if an applicable ag5cy transmits in=mation "u subsection 7c77#a77;,e7 ) respect to ! individual aft] ! applicable date4 7#c7 ,treatm5t ( individuals "u #ah ye>s ( age ,a ,/ate may n refuse to treat an individual z an eligible individual = purposes ( ?is section on ! gr\nds t ! individual is less ?an #ah ye>s ( age at ! "t an applicable ag5cy receives in=mation ) respect to ! individual1 s long z ! individual is at lea/ #af ye>s ( age at su* "t4 ,no?+ 9 ! previ\s s5t5ce may be con/ru$ to require a ,/ate to p]mit an individual :o is "u #ah ye>s ( age at ! "t ( an election = ,f$]al (fice to vote 9 ! election4 7c7 ,applicable ag5cy responsibilities 7#a7 ,in/ructions on automatic regi/ration = ag5cies collect+ citiz5%ip in=mation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 9 ! case ( any applicable transaction = :i* an applicable ag5cy 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/ance or enrollm5t71 ! applicable ag5cy %all in=m ea* su* individual :o is a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,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$4 7ii7 ,! sub/antive qualifications ( an elector 9 ! ,/ate z li/$ 9 ! mail vot] regi/ration application =m = elections = ,f$]al (fice prescrib$ pursuant to section #i1 ! consequ5ces ( false regi/ration1 & h[ ! individual %\ld decl9e to regi/] if ! individual does n meet all ^? qualifications4 7iii7 ,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$]al (fice1 ! requirem5t t ! individual mu/ affiliate or enroll ) a political p>ty 9 ord] to p>ticipate 9 su* an election4 7iv7 ,vot] regi/ration is volunt>y1 & nei!r regi/]+ nor decl9+ to regi/] to vote w 9 any way affect ! availability ( s]vices or b5efits1 nor be us$ = o!r purposes4 7,b7 ,individuals ) limit$ ,engli% pr(ici5cy ,9 ! case :]e ! individual is a memb] ( a gr\p t con/itutes #c p]c5t or m ( ! ov]all population )9 ! ,/ate s]v$ by ! applicable ag5cy z measur$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,c5sus & are limit$ ,engli% pr(ici5t1 ! in=mation describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be provid$ 9 a language und]/ood by ! individual4 7,c7 ,cl>ification on proc$ures = ineligible vot]s ,an applicable ag5cy %all n provide an individual :o did n affirm ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5%ip1 or = :om ! ag5cy has conclusive docum5t>y evid5ce obta9$ ?r\gh its normal c\rse ( op]ations t ! individual is n a ,unit$ ,/ate citiz51 ! opportunity to regi/] to vote "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,opportunity to decl9e regi/ration requir$ ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 ea* applicable ag5cy %all ensure t ea* applicable transaction describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ) an eligible individual _c be complet$ until ! individual is giv5 ! opportunity to decl9e to be regi/]$ to vote4 ,9 ! case :]e ! individual is a memb] ( a gr\p t con/itutes #c p]c5t or m ( ! ov]all population )9 ! ,/ate s]v$ by ! applicable ag5cy z measur$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,c5sus & are limit$ ,engli% pr(ici5t1 su* opportunity %all be giv5 9 a language und]/ood by ! individual4 7,e7 ,in=mation transmittal ,n lat] ?an #aj days aft] an applicable transaction ) an eligible individual1 if ! individual did n decl9e to be regi/]$ to vote1 ! applicable ag5cy %all electronically transmit to ! appropriate ,/ate election (ficial ! foll[+ in=mation ) respect to ! individual3 7i7 ,! individual's giv5 "n7s7 & surname7s74 7ii7 ,! individual's date ( bir?4 7iii7 ,! individual's resid5tial address4 7iv7 ,in=mation %[+ t ! individual is a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7v7 ,! date on :i* in=mation p]ta9+ to t individual 0 collect$ or la/ updat$4 7vi7 ,if available1 ! individual's signature 9 electronic =m4 7vii7 ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate 9 :i* affiliation or enrollm5t ) a political p>ty is requir$ 9 ord] to p>ticipate 9 an election to select ! p>ty's c&idate 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 in=mation reg>d+ ! individual's affiliation or enrollm5t ) a political p>ty1 b only if ! individual provides su* in=mation4 7viii7 ,any additional in=mation li/$ 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 7,f7 ,provision ( in=mation reg>d+ p>ticipation 9 prim>y elections ,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$]al (fice1 if ! in=mation transmitt$ "u p>agraph 7,e7 ) respect to an individual does n include in=mation reg>d+ ! individual's affiliation or enrollm5t ) a political p>ty1 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all-- 7i7 notify ! individual t su* affiliation or enrollm5t is requir$ to p>ticipate 9 prim>y elections2 & 7ii7 provide an opportunity = ! individual to update _! regi/ration ) a p>ty affiliation or enrollm5t4 7,g7 ,cl>ification ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be read to require an applicable ag5cy to transmit to an election (ficial ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 = an individual :o is ineligible to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate1 except to ! ext5t requir$ to pre-regi/] citiz5s betwe5 #af & #ah ye>s ( age4 7#b7 ,alt]nate proc$ure = c]ta9 o!r applicable ag5cies ,) ea* applicable transaction = :i* an applicable ag5cy 9 ! normal c\rse ( its op]ations does n reque/ individuals to affirm ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5%ip 7ei!r directly or z "p ( ! ov]all application = s]vice or assi/ance71 ! applicable ag5cy %all-- 7,a7 complete ! requirem5ts ( section #e2 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$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,c7 = ea* individual :o wi%es to regi/] to vote1 transmit t individual's in=mation 9 accordance ) subsection 7c77#a77;,e71 unless ! ag5cy has conclusive docum5t>y evid5ce obta9$ ?r\gh its normal c\rse ( op]ations t ! individual is n a ,unit$ ,/ates citiz54 7#c7 ,requir$ availability ( automatic regi/ration opportunity ) ea* application = s]vice or assi/ance ,ea* applicable ag5cy %all (f] ea* eligible individual1 ) ea* applicable transaction1 ! opportunity to regi/] to vote z prescrib$ by ?is section )\t reg>d to :e!r ! individual previ\sly decl9$ a regi/ration opportunity4 7d7 ,vot] protection 7#a7 ,applicable ag5cies' protection ( in=mation ,no?+ 9 ?is section au?orizes an applicable ag5cy to collect1 reta91 transmit1 or publicly disclose any ( ! foll[+1 except z necess>y to comply ) title ,,iii ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifj 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgja et seq473 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 an applicable ag5cy transmits pursuant to subsection 7c77#a77;,e71 except 9 pursu+ ! ag5cy's ord9>y c\rse ( bus9ess4 7#b7 ,election (ficials' protection ( in=mation 7,a7 ,public disclosure prohibit$ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 ) respect to any individual = :om any ,/ate election (ficial receives in=mation f an applicable ag5cy1 ! ,/ate election (ficials %all n publicly disclose any ( ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,any in=mation n necess>y to vot] regi/ration4 7,,ii7 ,any vot] in=mation o!rwise %ield$ f disclosure "u ,/ate law or section #h7;a74 7,,iii7 ,any portion ( ! individual's social security numb]4 7,,iv7 ,any portion ( ! individual's motor vehicle driv]'s lic5se numb]4 7,v7 ,! individual's signature4 7,,vi7 ,! individual's telephone numb]4 7,,vii7 ,! individual's email address4 7ii7 ,special rule = individuals regi/]$ to vote ,! prohibition on public disclosure 9 clause 7i7 %all n apply ) respect to ! telephone numb] or email address ( any individual = :om any ,/ate election (ficial receives in=mation f ! applicable ag5cy & :o1 on ! basis ( su* in=mation1 is regi/]$ to vote 9 ! ,/ate "u ?is section4 7e7 ,miscellane\s provisions 7#a7 ,accessibility ( regi/ration s]vices ,ea* applicable ag5cy %all ensure t ! s]vices x provides "u ?is section are made available to individuals ) disabilities to ! same ext5t z s]vices are made available to all o!r individuals4 7#b7 ,transmission ?r\gh secure ?ird p>ty p]mitt$ ,no?+ 9 ?is section or 9 ! ,automatic ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #bjba %all be con/ru$ to prev5t an applicable ag5cy f contract+ ) a ?ird p>ty to assi/ ! ag5cy 9 meet+ ! in=mation transmittal requirem5ts ( ?is section1 s long z ! data transmittal complies ) ! applicable requirem5ts ( ?is section & su* ,act1 includ+ provisions relat+ privacy & security4 7#c7 ,nonp>tisan1 nondiscrim9atory provision ( s]vices ,! s]vices made available by applicable ag5cies "u ?is section %all be made 9 a mann] consi/5t ) p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f77;,c7 ( section #g7;a74 7#d7 ,notices ,ea* ,/ate may s5d notices "u ?is section 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 section t require a response mu/ (f] ! individual notifi$ ! opportunity to respond at no co/ to ! individual4 7#e7 ,regi/ration at o!r ,/ate (fices p]mitt$ ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to prohibit a ,/ate f (f]+ vot] regi/ration s]vices describ$ 9 ?is section at (fices ( ! ,/ate o!r ?an ! ,/ate motor vehicle au?ority4 7f7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,?is section %all n apply to an exempt ,/ate4 7#b7 ,exempt ,/ate def9$ ,! t]m exempt ,/ate means a ,/ate :i*1 "u law :i* is 9 effect cont9u\sly on & aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ei!r-- 7,a7 has no vot] regi/ration requirem5t = any vot] 9 ! ,/ate ) respect to a ,f$]al election2 or 7,b7 op]ates a sy/em ( automatic regi/ration 7z def9$ 9 section #ajjb7;a77#b77 at ! motor vehicle au?ority ( ! ,/ate or a ,p]man5t ,divid5d ,fund ( ! ,/ate "u :i* an individual is provid$ ! opportunity to decl9e regi/ration dur+ ! transaction or by way ( a notice s5t by mail or electronically aft] ! transaction4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #d7;a7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejc7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively1 & by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 by application made simultane\sly ) an application = a motor vehicle driv]'s lic5se pursuant to section #e;,a24 4 7#b7 ,section #d7;b7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejc7;b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,/ates4--,?is ,act & ins]t+ 8,/ates4-- 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ?is ,act 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,application ( automatic regi/ration requirem5ts ,section #e;,a %all apply to a ,/ate describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 unless ! ,/ate is an exempt ,/ate z def9$ 9 subsection 7f77#b7 ( su* section4 4 7#c7 ,section #h7;a77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b71 7,c71 & 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,c71 7,d71 & 7,e71 respectively1 & by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,b7 9 ! case ( regi/ration "u section #e;,a1 )9 ! p]iod provid$ 9 section #e;,a7b77#b72 4 #ajjc4 ,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 vote4 7#b7 ,! individual is n eligible to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice b 0 regi/]$ to vote due to individual or ag5cy error4 7#c7 ,! individual 0 automatically regi/]$ to vote 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/ration4 7b7 ,limits on use ( automatic regi/ration ,! automatic regi/ration 7)9 ! mean+ ( section #e;,a ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic7 ( 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 may n be us$ z evid5ce aga9/ t individual 9 any ,/ate or ,f$]al law en=cem5t proce$+ or any civil adjudication conc]n+ immigration /atus or naturalization1 & 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 ,election (ficials' protection ( in=mation 7#a7 ,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#b7 ,database managem5t /&>ds ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology1 9 consultation ) ,/ate & local election (ficials & ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 %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/2 & 7,d7 ensure t ! /&>ds develop$ pursuant to ?is p>agraph are ma9ta9$ & updat$ 9 a mann] t reflects innovations & be/ practices 9 ! security ( database managem5t4 7#c7 ,security policy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,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-- 7i7 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$1 & sett+ =? o!r safegu>ds to protect ! privacy1 security1 & accuracy ( ! in=mation on ! li/2 & 7ii7 security safegu>ds to protect p]sonal in=mation transmitt$ ?r\gh ! in=mation transmittal processes ( section #e;,a7b7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic1 any telephone int]face1 ! ma9t5ance ( ! vot] regi/ration database1 & any audit proc$ure to track access to ! sy/em4 7,b7 ,ma9t5ance & updat+ ,! ,director %all ensure t ! /&>ds develop$ pursuant to ?is p>agraph are ma9ta9$ & updat$ 9 a mann] t reflects innovations & be/ practices 9 ! privacy & security ( vot] regi/ration in=mation4 7#d7 ,/ate compliance ) national /&>ds 7,a7 ,c]tification ,! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ! ,/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#b7 & 7#c74 ,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#b7 & 7#c7 ( section #ajjc7;d7 ( ! ,automatic ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #bjba4 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$4 7e7 ,re/rictions on use ( in=mation ,no p]son act+ "u color ( law may discrim9ate aga9/ any individual bas$ on1 or use = any purpose o!r ?an vot] regi/ration1 election adm9i/ration1 juror selection1 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 #e;,a ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic4 7#c7 ,an individual's vot] regi/ration /atus4 7f7 ,prohibition on ! use ( vot] regi/ration in=mation = comm]cial purposes ,in=mation collect$ "u ?is "p or ! am5dm5ts made by ?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 #ajjd4 ,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 & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p 7or1 9 ! case ( an exempt ,/ate1 9 implem5t+ its exi/+ automatic vot] regi/ration program or exp&+ its automatic vot] regi/ration program 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is "p7 ) respect to ! (fices ( ! ,/ate motor vehicle au?ority & any o!r (fices ( ! ,/ate at :i* ! ,/ate (f]s vot] regi/ration s]vices z describ$ 9 ?is "p & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p4 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 applicable ag5cies 7z def9$ 9 section #e;,a ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic7 & ! 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 ,exempt ,/ate ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m exempt ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m "u section #e;,a ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic1 & also includes a ,/ate 9 :i*1 "u law :i* is 9 effect cont9u\sly on & aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic1 !re is no vot] regi/ration requirem5t = any vot] 9 ! ,/ate ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,au?orization ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section-- 7,a7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 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 #ajje4 ,miscellane\s provisions 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,relation to o!r laws ,except z provid$1 no?+ 9 ?is "p or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p may be con/ru$ 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 seq47 7o!r ?an section #e;,a !re(74 7#d7 ,! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjija et seq474 7#e7 ,! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 #ajjf4 ,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 ,/ate means ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 #ajjg4 ,effective date 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 ?is "p & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p %all apply on & aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,waiv] ,if a ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,commission n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc1 t ! ,/ate w n meet ! deadl9e describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 because x w\ld be impracticable to d s & includes 9 ! c]tification ! reasons = ! failure to meet su* deadl9e1 subsection 7a7 %all apply to ! ,/ate z if ! ref]5ce 9 su* subsection to ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc 7 a ref]5ce to ,janu>y #a1 #bjbe4 #b ,election ,day z ,legal ,public ,holiday #ajaa4 ,election day z legal public holiday 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fajc7;a7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to ,columbus ,day1 ! foll[+3 ,election ,day1 ! ,tuesday next aft] ! fir/ ,monday 9 ,novemb] 9 ea* ev5-numb]$ ye>4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #bda7;b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjiha7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#aj72 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#aa7 ?r\gh 7#ai7 z p>agraphs 7#aj7 ?r\gh 7#ah71 respectively4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbb or any succe$+ ye>4 #c ,promot+ ,int]net ,regi/ration #ajba4 ,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 ,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 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,^u ! onl9e submission ( a complet$ vot] regi/ration application by an individual "u ?is section1 ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial %all provide ! individual a notice confirm+ ! ,/ate's receipt ( ! application & provid+ in/ructions on h[ ! individual may *eck ! /atus ( ! application4 7,b7 ,me?od ( notification ,! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial %all provide ! notice requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ?\gh ! onl9e submission process &-- 7i7 9 ! case ( an individual :o has provid$ ! (ficial ) an electronic mail address1 by electronic mail2 & 7ii7 at ! option ( ! individual1 by text message4 7#b7 ,notice ( disposition 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,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 provide ! individual a notice ( ! disposition ( ! application4 7,b7 ,me?od ( notification ,! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial %all provide ! notice requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 by regul> mail &-- 7i7 9 ! case ( an individual :o has provid$ ! (ficial ) an electronic mail address1 by electronic mail2 & 7ii7 at ! option ( ! individual1 by text message4 7e7 ,provision ( ,s]vices 9 ,nonp>tisan ,mann] ,! s]vices made available "u subsection 7a7 %all be provid$ 9 a mann] t ensures t-- 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 ,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#a771 z am5d$ by section #ajjb7;b77#c71 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,d72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,e7 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 #ajbb4 ,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> mail &-- 7,i7 9 ! case ( an individual :o has reque/$ t ! ,/ate provide vot] regi/ration & vot+ in=mation ?r\gh electronic mail1 by electronic mail2 & 7,,ii7 at ! option ( ! individual1 by text message4 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 #ajbc4 ,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$1 %all provide ! individual ) in=mation on h[ to obta9 ! foll[+ in=mation by electronic means3 7,a7 7i7 ,if ! individual is assign$ to vote 9 ! election at a specific poll+ place-- 7,i7 ! "n & address ( ! poll+ place2 & 7,,ii7 ! h\rs ( op]ation = ! poll+ place4 7ii7 ,if ! individual is n assign$ to vote 9 ! election at a specific poll+ place-- 7,i7 ! "n & address ( locations at :i* ! individual is eligible to vote2 & 7,,ii7 ! h\rs ( op]ation = ^? locations4 7,b7 ,a description ( any id5tification or o!r in=mation ! individual may be requir$ to pres5t at ! poll+ place or a location describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,i7 to vote 9 ! election4 4 #ajbd4 ,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 #ajbe4 ,prohibit+ ,/ate f requir+ applicants to provide m ?an la/ #d digits ( social security numb] 7a7 ,=m includ$ ) application = motor vehicle driv]'s lic5se ,section #e7;c77#b77;,b77ii7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejd7;c77#b77;,b77ii77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! semicolon at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 1 & to ! ext5t t ! application requires ! applicant to provide a ,social ,security numb]1 may n require ! applicant to provide m ?an ! la/ #d digits ( su* numb]24 7b7 ,national mail vot] regi/ration =m ,section #i7;b77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejh7;b77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! semicolon at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 1 & to ! ext5t t ! =m requires ! applicant to provide a ,social ,security numb]1 ! =m may n require ! applicant to provide m ?an ! la/ #d digits ( su* numb]24 #ajbf4 ,application ( rules to c]ta9 exempt ,/ates ,section #d ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejc7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,application ( ,int]net vot] regi/ration rules ,not)/&+ subsection 7b71 ! foll[+ provisions %all apply to a ,/ate describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 !re(3 7#a7 ,section #f;,a 7z add$ by section #ajba7;a7 ( ! ,vot] ,regi/ration ,mod]nization ,act ( #bjba74 7#b7 ,section #h7;a77#a77;,e7 7z add$ by section #ajba7;c77#a7 ( ! ,vot] ,regi/ration ,mod]nization ,act ( #bjba74 7#c7 ,section #h7;a77#e7 7z am5d$ by section #ajba7;c77#b7 ( ,vot] ,regi/ration ,mod]nization ,act ( #bjba71 b only to ! ext5t su* provision relates to section #f;,a4 7#d7 ,section #h7;j7 7z add$ by section #ajbd ( ! ,vot] ,regi/ration ,mod]nization ,act ( #bjba71 b only to ! ext5t su* provision relates to section #f;,a4 4 #ajbg4 ,report on data collection relat+ to onl9e vot] regi/ration sy/ems ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all submit to ,congress a report on local1 ,/ate1 & ,f$]al p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation data collections ef=ts relat$ to onl9e vot] regi/ration sy/ems1 ! cyb] security res\rces necess>y to def5d su* ef=ts f onl9e attacks1 & ! impact ( a pot5tial data brea* ( local1 ,/ate1 or ,f$]al onl9e vot] regi/ration sy/ems4 #ajbh4 ,p]mitt+ vot] regi/ration application =m to s]ve z application = abs5tee ballot ,section #e7;c7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejd7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,d72 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,f7 at ! option ( ! applicant1 %all s]ve z an application to vote by abs5tee ballot 9 ! next election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate & 9 ea* subsequ5t election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 7,a7 ,9 ! case ( an individual :o is treat$ z hav+ appli$ = an abs5tee ballot 9 ! next election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate & 9 ea* subsequ5t election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#b77;,f71 su* treatm5t %all rema9 effective until ! e>li] ( su* "t z-- 7i7 ! individual is no long] regi/]$ to vote 9 ! ,/ate2 or 7ii7 ! individual provides an affirmative writt5 notice revok+ su* treatm5t4 7,b7 ,! treatm5t ( an individual z hav+ appli$ = an abs5tee ballot 9 ! next election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate & 9 ea* subsequ5t election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#b77;,f7 %all n be revok$ on ! basis t ! individual has n vot$ 9 an election 4 #ajbi4 ,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 apply ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbb & ea* succe$+ election = ,f$]al (fice4 7b7 ,waiv] ,if a ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act t ! ,/ate w n meet ! deadl9e describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 because x w\ld be impracticable to d s & includes 9 ! c]tification ! reasons = ! failure to meet su* deadl9e1 subsection 7a7 %all apply to ! ,/ate z if ! ref]5ce 9 su* subsection to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbb 7 a ref]5ce to ,janu>y #a1 #bjbd4 #d ,same ,day ,vot] ,regi/ration #ajca4 ,same day regi/ration 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cjd & #cje z sections #cje & #cjf1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cjc ! foll[+ new section3 #cjd4 ,same day regi/ration 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,regi/ration ,ea* ,/ate %all p]mit any eligible individual on ! day ( a ,f$]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 ,ensur+ availability ( =ms ,! ,/ate %all ensure t ea* poll+ place has copies ( any =ms an individual may be requir$ to complete 9 ord] to regi/] to vote or revise ! individual's vot] regi/ration in=mation "u ?is section4 7d7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ea* ,/ate %all be requir$ to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section = ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 ,novemb] #bjbb & = any subsequ5t election = ,f$]al (fice4 7#b7 ,special rules = elections be=e ,novemb] #bjbf 7,a7 ,elections prior to ,novemb] #bjbd g5]al election ,a ,/ate %all be deem$ to be 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section = ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 ,novemb] #bjbb & subsequ5t elections = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ be=e ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice 9 ,novemb] #bjbd if at lea/ "o location = ea* #ae1jjj regi/]$ vot]s 9 ea* jurisdiction 9 ! ,/ate meets su* requirem5ts1 & su* location is reasonably locat$ to s]ve vot+ populations equitably across ! jurisdiction4 7,b7 ,novemb] #bjbd g5]al election ,if a ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,commission n lat] ?an ,novemb] #e1 #bjbd1 t ! ,/ate w n be 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section = ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 ,novemb] #bjbd because x w\ld be impracticable to d s & includes 9 ! c]tification ! reasons = ! failure to meet su* requirem5ts1 ! ,/ate %all be deem$ to be 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section = su* election if at lea/ "o location = ea* #ae1jjj regi/]$ vot]s 9 ea* jurisdiction 9 ! ,/ate meets su* requirem5ts1 & su* location is reasonably locat$ to s]ve vot+ populations equitably across ! jurisdiction4 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 am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cjd & #cje z relat+ to sections #cje & #cjf1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjc ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,same day regi/ration4 4 #ajcb4 ,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 #bjbb or any succe$+ ye>4 #e ,/reaml9e ,vot] ,regi/ration ,in=mation1 ,access1 & ,privacy #ajda4 ,au?oriz+ ! dissem9ation ( vot] regi/ration in=mation displays foll[+ naturalization c]emonies 7a7 ,au?orization ,! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security %all e/abli% a process = au?oriz+ ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( a ,/ate to dissem9ate vot] regi/ration in=mation at ! conclusion ( any naturalization c]emony 9 su* ,/ate4 7b7 ,no effect on o!r au?ority ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to imply t a ,f$]al ag5cy _c provide vot] regi/ration s]vices beyond ^? m9imally requir$ h]e91 or to imply t ag5cies n nam$ may n di/ribute vot] regi/ration in=mation or provide vot] regi/ration s]vices up to ! limits ( _! /atutory & fund+ au?ority4 7c7 ,designat$ vot] regi/ration ag5cies ,9 any ,/ate or o!r location 9 :i* a ,f$]al ag5cy is designat$ z a vot] regi/ration ag5cy "u section #g7;a77#c77;,b77ii7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act1 ! vot] regi/ration responsibilities incurr$ ?r\gh su* designation %all sup]s$e ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 ?is section4 #ajdb4 ,inclusion ( vot] regi/ration in=mation ) c]ta9 leases & v\*]s = f$]ally assi/$ r5tal h\s+ & mortgage applications 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,bureau ,! t]m ,bureau means ! ,bureau ( ,consum] ,f9ancial ,protection4 7#b7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,consum] ,f9ancial ,protection4 7#c7 ,f$]al r5tal assi/ance ,! t]m ,f$]al r5tal assi/ance means r5tal assi/ance provid$ "u-- 7,a7 any cov]$ h\s+ program1 z def9$ 9 section #dadaa7;a7 ( ! ,viol5ce ,aga9/ ,wom5 ,act ( #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdia7;a772 7,b7 title ,v ( ! ,h\s+ ,act ( #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adga et seq471 includ+ v\*] assi/ance "u section #edb ( su* title 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adijr72 7,c7 ! ,h\s+ ,tru/ ,fund program "u section #acch ( ! ,f$]al ,h\s+ ,ent]prises ,f9ancial ,safety & ,s\ndness ,act ( #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dehh72 or 7,d7 subtitle ,c ( title ,,iv ( ! ,mc,kinney-,v5to ,homeless ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq474 7#d7 ,f$]ally back$ multifamily mortgage loan ,! t]m ,f$]ally back$ multifamily mortgage loan includes any loan 7o!r ?an tempor>y f9anc+ su* z a con/ruction loan7 t-- 7,a7 is secur$ by a fir/ or subord9ate li5 on resid5tial multifamily real prop]ty design$ pr9cipally = ! occupancy ( #e or m families1 includ+ any su* secur$ loan1 ! proce$s ( :i* are us$ to prepay or pay (f an exi/+ loan secur$ by ! same prop]ty2 & 7,b7 is made 9 :ole or 9 "p1 or insur$1 gu>ante$1 supplem5t$1 or assi/$ 9 any way1 by any (fic] or ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t or "u or 9 connection ) a h\s+ or urban developm5t program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t or a h\s+ or relat$ program adm9i/]$ by any o!r su* (fic] or ag5cy1 or is pur*as$ or securitiz$ by ! ,f$]al ,home ,loan ,mortgage ,corporation or ! ,f$]al ,national ,mortgage ,association4 7#e7 ,own] ,! t]m own] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #h7;f7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,h\s+ ,act ( #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7f774 7#f7 ,public h\s+2 public h\s+ ag5cy ,! t]ms public h\s+ & public h\s+ ag5cy h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #c7;b7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,h\s+ ,act ( #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b774 7#g7 ,resid5tial mortgage loan ,! t]m resid5tial mortgage loan includes any loan t is secur$ by a fir/ or subord9ate li5 on resid5tial real prop]ty1 includ+ individual units ( condom9iums & coop]atives1 design$ pr9cipally = ! occupancy ( f #a- to #d- families4 7b7 ,uni=m /atem5t 7#a7 ,developm5t ,! ,director1 aft] consultation ) ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 %all develop a uni=m /atem5t design$ to provide recipi5ts ( ! /atem5t pursuant to ?is section ) in=mation on h[ ! recipi5t c regi/] to vote & ! vot+ rights ( ! recipi5t "u law4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,9 develop+ ! uni=m /atem5t1 ! ,director %all be responsible =-- 7,a7 e/abli%+ ! =mat ( ! /atem5t2 7,b7 consum] rese>* & te/+ ( ! /atem5t2 & 7,c7 consult+ ) & obta9+ f ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission ! cont5t reg>d+ vot] rights & regi/ration issues ne$$ to ensure ! /atem5t complies ) ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,languages 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! uni=m /atem5t requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be develop$ & made available 9 ,engli% & 9 ea* ( ! #aj languages mo/ commonly spok5 by individuals ) limit$ ,engli% pr(ici5cy1 z det]m9$ by ! ,director us+ in=mation publi%$ by ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus4 7,b7 ,publication ,! ,director %all make all translat$ v]sions ( ! uni=m /atem5t requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 publicly available 9 a c5traliz$ location on ! website ( ! ,bureau4 7c7 ,leases & v\*]s = ,f$]ally assi/$ r5tal h\s+ ,ea* ,f$]al ag5cy adm9i/]+ a ,f$]al r5tal assi/ance program %all require-- 7#a7 ea* public h\s+ ag5cy to provide a copy ( ! uni=m /atem5t develop$ pursuant to subsection 7b7 to ea* lessee ( a dwell+ unit 9 public h\s+ adm9i/]$ by ! ag5cy-- 7,a7 toge!r ) ! lease = ! dwell+ unit1 at ! same "t ! lease is sign$ by ! lessee2 & 7,b7 toge!r ) any income v]ification =m1 at ! same "t ! =m is provid$ to ! lessee2 7#b7 ea* public h\s+ ag5cy t adm9i/]s r5tal assi/ance "u ! ,h\s+ ,*oice ,v\*] program "u section #h7o7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,h\s+ ,act ( #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o771 includ+ ! program "u p>agraph 7#ac7 ( su* section #h7o71 to provide a copy ( ! uni=m /atem5t develop$ pursuant to subsection 7b7 to ea* assi/$ family or individual-- 7,a7 toge!r ) ! v\*] = ! assi/ance1 at ! "t ! v\*] is issu$ = ! family or individual2 & 7,b7 toge!r ) any income v]ification =m1 at ! "t ! v\*] is provid$ to ! applicant or assi/$ family or individual2 & 7#c7 ea* own] ( a dwell+ unit assi/$ ) ,f$]al r5tal assi/ance to provide a copy ( ! uni=m /atem5t develop$ pursuant to subsection 7b7 to ! lessee ( ! dwell+ unit-- 7,a7 toge!r ) ! lease = su* dwell+ unit1 at ! same "t ! lease is sign$ by ! lessee2 & 7,b7 toge!r ) any income v]ification =m1 at ! same "t ! =m is provid$ to ! applicant or t5ant4 7d7 ,applications = resid5tial mortgage loans ,! ,director %all require ea* cr$itor 7)9 ! mean+ ( su* t]m z us$ 9 section #ajbf4b7;a77#ag7 ( title #ab1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations7 t receives an application 7)9 ! mean+ ( su* t]m z us$ 9 section #ajbf4b7;a77#c77;ii7 ( title #ab1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations7 to provide a copy ( ! uni=m /atem5t develop$ pursuant to subsection 7b7 9 writt5 =m to ! applicant = ! resid5tial mortgage loan n lat] ?an #e bus9ess days aft] ! date ( ! application4 7e7 ,f$]ally back$ multifamily mortgage loans ,! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy insur+1 gu>antee+1 supplem5t+1 or assi/+ a ,f$]ally back$ multifamily mortgage loan1 or ! ,director ( ! ,f$]al ,h\s+ ,f9ance ,ag5cy 9 ! case ( a ,f$]ally back$ multifamily mortgage loan t is pur*as$ or securitiz$ by ! ,f$]al ,home ,loan ,mortgage ,corporation or ! ,f$]al ,national ,mortgage ,association1 %all require ! own] ( ! prop]ty secur$ by ! ,f$]ally back$ multifamily mortgage loan to provide a copy ( ! uni=m /atem5t develop$ pursuant to subsection 7b7 9 writt5 =m to ea* lessee ( a dwell+ unit assi/$ by t loan at ! "t ! lease is sign$ by ! lessee4 7f7 ,optional completion ( vot] regi/ration ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to require any individual to complete a vot] regi/ration =m4 7g7 ,regulations ,! head ( a ,f$]al ag5cy adm9i/]+ a ,f$]al r5tal assi/ance program1 ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy insur+1 gu>antee+1 supplem5t+1 or assi/+ a ,f$]ally back$ multifamily mortgage loan1 ! ,director ( ! ,f$]al ,h\s+ ,f9ance ,ag5cy1 & ! ,director may issue su* regulations z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7h7 ,no effect on o!r au?ority ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to imply t a ,f$]al ag5cy _c provide vot] regi/ration s]vices beyond ^? m9imally requir$ h]e91 or to imply t ag5cies n nam$ may n di/ribute vot] regi/ration in=mation or provide vot] regi/ration s]vices up to ! limits ( _! /atutory & fund+ au?ority4 7i7 ,designat$ vot] regi/ration ag5cies ,9 any ,/ate or o!r location 9 :i* a ,f$]al ag5cy is designat$ z a vot] regi/ration ag5cy "u section #g7;a77#c77;,b77ii7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act1 ! vot] regi/ration responsibilities incurr$ ?r\gh su* designation %all sup]s$e ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 ?is section4 #ajdc4 ,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 #bjejg71 z am5d$ by section #ajbd1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7k7 z subsection 7l72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7j7 ! 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 #bjbb4 #ajdd4 ,requir+ /ates to e/abli% & op]ate vot] privacy programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,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 & #cjg1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cjd ! foll[+ new section3 #cje4 ,vot] privacy programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate %all e/abli% & op]ate a privacy program to enable victims ( dome/ic viol5ce1 dat+ viol5ce1 /alk+1 sexual assault1 & traffick+ to h p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation t ,/ate or local election (ficials ma9ta9 ) respect to an individual vot] regi/ration /atus = purposes ( elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate1 includ+ addresses1 be kept confid5tial4 7b7 ,notice ,ea* ,/ate %all notify resid5ts ( t ,/ate ( ! in=mation t ,/ate & local election (ficials ma9ta9 ) respect to an individual vot] regi/ration /atus = purposes ( elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate1 h[ t in=mation is %>$ or sold & ) :om1 :at in=mation is automatically kept confid5tial1 :at in=mation is ne$$ to access vot] in=mation onl9e1 & ! privacy programs t are available4 7c7 ,public availability ,ea* ,/ate %all make in=mation ab\t ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 available on a publicly accessible website4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]ms dome/ic viol5ce1 /alk+1 sexual assault1 & dat+ viol5ce h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #djjjb ( ! ,viol5ce ,aga9/ ,wom5 ,act ( #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia74 7#b7 ,! t]m traffick+ means an act or practice describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#aa7 or 7#ab7 ( section #ajc ( ! ,traffick+ ,victims ,protection ,act ( #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb74 7e7 ,effective date ,ea* ,/ate & jurisdiction %all be requir$ to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section on & aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! 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 & #cjg1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjd ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cje4 ,vot] privacy programs4 4 #f ,fund+ ,support to ,/ates = ,compliance #ajea4 ,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 ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#c71 a ,/ate may use a requirem5ts paym5t to c>ry out any ( ! requirem5ts ( ! ,vot] ,regi/ration ,mod]nization ,act ( #bjba1 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 ( #bjba4 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> #bjbb & ea* succe$+ fiscal ye>4 ,b ,access to ,vot+ = ,individuals ,) ,disabilities #aaja4 ,requirem5ts = ,/ates to promote access to vot] regi/ration & vot+ = individuals ) disabilities 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,subtitle ,a ( title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq471 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;a7 & section #ajdd7;a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cjf & #cjg z sections #cjg & #cjh1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cje ! foll[+ new section3 #cjf4 ,access to vot] regi/ration & vot+ = individuals ) disabilities 7a7 ,treatm5t ( applications & ballots ,ea* ,/ate %all-- 7#a7 ensure t abs5tee regi/ration =ms1 abs5tee ballot applications1 & abs5tee ballots t are available electronically are accessible 7z def9$ 9 section #cjg72 7#b7 p]mit individuals ) disabilities to use abs5tee regi/ration proc$ures & to vote by abs5tee ballot 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice2 7#c7 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$]al law2 7#d7 9 addition to any o!r me?od ( regi/]+ to vote or apply+ = an abs5tee ballot 9 ! ,/ate1 e/abli% proc$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 7c772 & 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#e7 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#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 = vot]s ) disabilities 9 ,/ate 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate %all designate a s+le (fice :i* %all be responsible = provid+ in=mation reg>d+ vot] regi/ration proc$ures1 abs5tee ballot proc$ures1 & 9-p]son vot+ proc$ures to be us$ by individuals ) disabilities ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice to all individuals ) disabilities :o wi% to regi/] to vote or vote 9 any jurisdiction 9 ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,ea* ,/ate %all1 ?r\gh ! (fice designat$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 provide in=mation to election (ficials-- 7i7 on h[ to set up & op]ate accessible vot+ sy/ems2 & 7ii7 reg>d+ ! accessibility ( vot+ proc$ures1 includ+ guidance on compatibility ) assi/ive te*nologies su* z scre5 read]s & ballot m>k+ devices2 7,b7 integrate in=mation on accessibility1 accommodations1 disability1 & old] individuals into regul> tra9+ mat]ials = poll work]s & election adm9i/ration (ficials2 7,c7 tra9 poll work]s on h[ to make poll+ places accessible = individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals2 7,d7 promote ! hir+ ( individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals z poll work]s & election /aff2 & 7,e7 publicly po/ ! results ( any audits to det]m9e ! accessibility ( poll+ places no lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! completion ( ! audit4 7c7 ,designation ,( means ( electronic communication = individuals ) disabilities to reque/ & = /ates to s5d vot] regi/ration applications & abs5tee ballot applications1 & = o!r purposes relat$ 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 ( accessible 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#d72 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#d77;,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 ! ballot envelope1 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 ,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$]al (fice4 7f7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice held on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to issuance ( volunt>y guidance by election assi/ance commission 7#a7 ,tim+ ( issuance ,section #caa7;b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja7;b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 9 ! case ( ! recomm5dations ) respect to section #cjf1 ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 4 7#b7 ,r$esignation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,iii ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq47 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ sections #caa & #cab z sections #cba & #cbb1 respectively4 7,b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #cbb7;a7 ( su* ,act1 z r$esignat$ by subp>agraph 7,a71 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #cab & ins]t+ section #cbb4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c7 & section #ajdd7;b71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cjf & #cjg z relat+ to sections #cjg & #cjh1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cje ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,access to vot] regi/ration & vot+ = individuals ) disabilities4 4 #aajb4 ,e/abli%m5t & ma9t5ance ( ,/ate accessible election websites 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,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 #ajdd7;a71 & section #aaja7;a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cjg & #cjh z sections #cjh & #cji1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cjf ! foll[+3 #cjg4 ,e/abli%m5t & ma9t5ance ( accessible election websites 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc1 ea* ,/ate %all e/abli% a s+le election website t is accessible & meets ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7#a7 ,local election (ficials ,! website %all provide local election (ficials1 poll work]s1 & volunte]s )-- 7,a7 guidance to ensure t poll+ places are accessible = individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals 9 a mann] t provides ! same opportunity = access & p>ticipation 7includ+ privacy & indep5d5ce7 z = o!r vot]s2 & 7,b7 onl9e tra9+ & res\rces on-- 7i7 h[ be/ to promote ! access & p>ticipation ( individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals 9 elections = public (fice2 & 7ii7 ! vot+ rights & protections = individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals "u ,/ate & ,f$]al law4 7#b7 ,vot]s ,! website %all provide in=mation ab\t vot+1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! accessibility ( all poll+ places )9 ! ,/ate1 includ+ outrea* programs to in=m individuals ab\t ! availability ( accessible poll+ places2 7,b7 h[ to regi/] to vote & confirm vot] regi/ration 9 ! ,/ate2 7,c7 ! location & op]at+ h\rs ( all poll+ places 9 ! ,/ate2 7,d7 ! availability ( aid or assi/ance = individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals to ca/ _! vote 9 a mann] t provides ! same opportunity = access & p>ticipation 7includ+ privacy & indep5d5ce7 z = o!r vot]s at poll+ places2 7,e7 ! availability ( transportation aid or assi/ance to ! poll+ place = individuals ) disabilities or old] individuals2 7,f7 ! rights & protections "u ,/ate & ,f$]al law = individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals to p>ticipate 9 elections2 & 7,g7 h[ to contact ,/ate1 local1 & ,f$]al (ficials ) compla9ts or grievances if individuals ) disabilities1 old] individuals1 ,native ,am]icans1 ,alaska ,natives1 & individuals ) limit$ pr(ici5cy 9 ! ,engli% language feel _! ability to regi/] to vote or vote has be5 block$ or delay$4 7b7 ,p>tn]%ip ) outside te*nical organization ,! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ea* ,/ate1 ?r\gh ! committee ( appropriate individuals "u subsection 7c77#b71 %all p>tn] ) an outside te*nical organization ) demon/rat$ exp]i5ce 9 e/abli%+ accessible & easy to use accessible election websites to-- 7#a7 update an exi/+ election website to make x fully accessible 9 accordance ) ?is section2 or 7#b7 develop an election website t is fully accessible 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,/ate plan 7#a7 ,developm5t ,! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ea* ,/ate %all1 ?r\gh a committee ( appropriate individuals z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 develop a ,/ate plan t describes h[ ! ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts w meet ! requirem5ts "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,committee memb]%ip ,! committee %all comprise at lea/ ! foll[+ individuals3 7,a7 ,! *ief election (ficials ( ! f\r mo/ popul\s jurisdictions )9 ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,! *ief election (ficials ( ! f\r lea/ popul\s jurisdictions )9 ! ,/ate4 7,c7 ,repres5tatives f two disability advocacy gr\ps1 includ+ at lea/ "o su* repres5tative :o is an individual ) a disability4 7,d7 ,repres5tatives f two old] individual advocacy gr\ps1 includ+ at lea/ "o su* repres5tative :o is an old] individual4 7,e7 ,repres5tatives f two indep5d5t non-gov]nm5tal organizations ) exp]tise 9 e/abli%+ & ma9ta9+ accessible websites4 7,f7 ,repres5tatives f two indep5d5t non-gov]nm5tal vot+ rights organizations4 7,g7 ,repres5tatives f ,/ate protection & advocacy sy/ems z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,developm5tal ,disabilities ,assi/ance & ,bill ( ,rights ,act ( #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejjb74 7d7 ,p>tn]%ip ,to monitor & v]ify accessibility ,! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ea* eligible ,/ate1 ?r\gh ! committee ( appropriate individuals "u subsection 7c77#b71 %all p>tn] ) at lea/ two ( ! foll[+ organizations to monitor & v]ify ! accessibility ( ! election website & ! complet5ess ( ! election in=mation & ! accuracy ( ! disability in=mation provid$ on su* website3 7#a7 ,univ]sity ,c5t]s = ,excell5ce 9 ,developm5tal ,disabilities ,education1 ,rese>*1 & ,s]vices designat$ "u section #aea7;a7 ( ! ,developm5tal ,disabilities ,assi/ance & ,bill ( ,rights ,act ( #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejfa7;a774 7#b7 ,c5t]s = ,indep5d5t ,liv+1 z describ$ 9 "p ,c ( title ,,vii ( ! ,rehabilitation ,act ( #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;f et seq474 7#c7 ,a ,/ate ,c\ncil on ,developm5tal ,disabilities describ$ 9 section #abe ( ! ,developm5tal ,disabilities ,assi/ance & ,bill ( ,rights ,act ( #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejbe74 7#d7 ,/ate protection & advocacy sy/ems z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,developm5tal ,disabilities ,assi/ance & ,bill ( ,rights ,act ( #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejjb74 7#e7 ,/atewide ,indep5d5t ,liv+ ,c\ncils e/abli%$ "u section #gje ( ! ,rehabilitation ,act ( #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;d74 7#f7 ,/ate ,assi/ive ,te*nology ,act ,programs4 7#g7 ,a visual access advocacy organization4 7#h7 ,an organization = ! deaf4 7#i7 ,a m5tal heal? organization4 7e7 ,def9itions ,= purposes ( ?is section1 section #cje1 & section #cjg3 7#a7 ,accessible ,! t]m accessible means-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( ! election website "u subsection 7a7 or an electronic communication "u section #cje-- 7i7 t ! functions & cont5t ( ! website or electronic communication1 includ+ all text1 visual1 & aural cont5t1 are z accessible to p ) disabilities z to ^? )\t disabilities2 7ii7 t ! functions & cont5t ( ! website or electronic communication are accessible to individuals ) limit$ pr(ici5cy 9 ! ,engli% language2 & 7iii7 t ! website or electronic communication meets1 at a m9imum1 con=mance to ,level ,,aa ( ! ,web ,cont5t ,accessibility ,guidel9es #b4j ( ! ,web ,accessibility ,initiative 7or any successor guidel9es72 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( a facility 7includ+ a poll+ place71 t ! facility is readily accessible to & usable by individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals1 z det]m9$ "u ! #bjaj ,,ada ,/&>ds = ,accessible ,design adopt$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice 7or any successor /&>ds74 7#b7 ,individual ) a disability ,! t]m individual ) a disability means an individual ) a disability1 z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb71 & :o is o!rwise qualifi$ to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 7#c7 ,old] individual ,! t]m old] individual means an individual :o is #fj ye>s ( age or old] & :o is o!rwise qualifi$ to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 4 7b7 ,volunt>y guidance ,section #cba7;b77#d7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja7;b771 z add$ & r$esignat$ by section #aaja7;b71 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #cjf & ins]t+ sections #cjf & #cjg4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 section #ajdd7;b71 & section #aaja7;c71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cjg & #cjh z relat+ to sections #cjh & #cji1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjf ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,e/abli%m5t & ma9t5ance ( accessible election websites4 4 #aajc4 ,protections = 9-p]son vot+ = individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals 7a7 ,requirem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,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 #ajdd7;a71 section #aaja7;a71 & section #aajb7;a71 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cjh & #cji z sections #cji & #caj1 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cjg ! foll[+3 #cjh4 ,access to vot+ = individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate %all-- 7#a7 ensure all poll+ places )9 ! ,/ate are accessible1 z def9$ 9 section #cjf2 7#b7 consid] proc$ures to address long wait times at poll+ places t all[ individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals alt]nate options to ca/ a ballot 9 p]son 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 su* z ! option to ca/ a ballot outside ( ! poll+ place or f a vehicle1 or provid+ an exp$it$ vot+ l9e2 & 7#c7 consid] options to e/abli% mobile poll+ sites to all[ election (ficials or volunte]s to travel to long-t]m c>e facilities & assi/ resid5ts :o reque/ assi/ance 9 ca/+ a ballot 9 ord] to ma9ta9 ! privacy & indep5d5ce ( vot]s 9 ^! facilities4 7b7 ,cl>ification ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to alt] ! requirem5ts "u ,f$]al law t all poll+ places = ,f$]al elections are accessible to individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals4 7c7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice held on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbd4 4 7#b7 ,volunt>y guidance ,section #cba7;b77#d7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja7;b771 z add$ & r$esignat$ by section #aaja7;b7 & z am5d$ by section #aajb7;b71 is am5d$ by /rik+ & #cjg & ins]t+ 1 #cjg1 & #cjh4 7#c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 section #ajdd7;b71 section #aaja7;c71 & section #aajb7;c71 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cjh & #cji z relat+ to sections #cji & #caj1 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjg ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,access to vot+ = individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals4 4 7b7 ,revisions to ,vot+ ,accessibility = ! ,eld]ly & ,h&icapp$ ,act 7#a7 ,reports to ,election ,assi/ance ,commission ,section #c7;c7 ( ! ,vot+ ,accessibility = ! ,eld]ly & ,h&icapp$ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjajb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,f$]al ,election ,commission & ins]t+ ,election ,assi/ance ,commission2 7,b7 9 ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 by /rik+ ,f$]al ,election ,commission & ins]t+ ,election ,assi/ance ,commission2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts relat+ to ref]5ces ,! ,vot+ ,accessibility = ! ,eld]ly & ,h&icapp$ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaja et seq471 z am5d$ by p>agraph 7#a71 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ h&icapp$ & eld]ly individuals ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals2 7,b7 by /rik+ h&icapp$ & eld]ly vot]s ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ individuals ) disabilities & old] individuals2 7,c7 9 section #c7;b77#b77;,b71 by /rik+ h&icapp$ or eld]ly vot] & ins]t+ individual ) a disability or old] individual2 7,d7 9 section #e7;b71 by /rik+ h&icapp$ vot] & ins]t+ individual ) a disability2 & 7,e7 9 section #h-- 7i7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 accessible has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #cjg ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb1 z add$ by section #aajb7;a7 ( ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act2 7#b7 old] individual has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 su* section #cjg2 2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d71 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 individual ) a disability has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 su* section #cjf2 & 4 7#c7 ,%ort title am5dm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #a ( ! ,vot+ ,accessibility = ! ,eld]ly & ,h&icapp$ ,act 7,public ,law #ih-dce2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #aigc;ee note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ = ! ,eld]ly & ,h&icapp$ & ins]t+ = ,individuals ) ,disabilities & ,old] ,individuals4 7,b7 ,ref]5ces ,any ref]5ce 9 any o!r provision ( law1 regulation1 docum5t1 pap]1 or o!r record ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ! ,vot+ ,accessibility = ! ,eld]ly & ,h&icapp$ ,act %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! ,vot+ ,accessibility = ,individuals ) ,disabilities & ,old] ,individuals ,act4 7#d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subsection %all take effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjbd1 & %all apply ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice held on or aft] t date4 #aajd4 ,protections = individuals subject to gu>dian%ip 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,a ( title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq471 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;a71 section #ajdd7;a71 section #aaja7;a71 section #aajb7;a71 & section #aajc7;a77#a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cji & #caj z sections #caj & #caa1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cjh ! foll[+3 #cji4 ,protections = individuals subject to gu>dian%ip 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all n det]m9e t an individual lacks ! capacity to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice on ! gr\nd t ! individual is subject to gu>dian%ip1 unless a c\rt ( compet5t jurisdiction issues a c\rt ord] f9d+ by cle> & conv9c+ evid5ce t ! individual _c communicate1 ) or )\t accommodations1 a desire to p>ticipate 9 ! vot+ process4 7b7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice held on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 4 7b7 ,volunt>y guidance ,section #cba7;b77#d7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja7;b771 z add$ & r$esignat$ by section #aaja7;b7 & z am5d$ by sections #aajb & #aajc1 is am5d$ by /rik+ & #cjh & ins]t+ #cjh1 & #cji4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 section #ajdd7;b71 section #aaja7;c71 section #aajb7;c71 & section #aajc7;a77#c71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cji & #caj z relat+ to sections #caj & #caa1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjh ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cji4 ,protections = individuals subject to gu>dian%ip4 4 #aaje4 ,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> #bjbb & 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> #bjbb 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 #aajf4 ,fund+ = protection & advocacy sy/ems 7a7 ,inclusion ( sy/em s]v+ ,am]ican ,indian ,consortium ,section #bia7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajfa7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ( ea* ,/ate & ins]t+ ( ea* ,/ate & ! eligible sy/em s]v+ ! ,am]ican ,indian consortium 7)9 ! mean+ ( section #eji7;c77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,rehabilitation ,act ( #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid;e7c77#a77;,b7774 7b7 ,grant am\nt ,section #bia7;b7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajfa7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ z set =? 9 subsections 7c77#c7 & ins]t+ z set =? 9 subsections 7c77#a77;,b7 7reg>dless ( ! fiscal ye>71 7c77#c72 & 7#b7 by /rik+ except t & all t foll[s & ins]t+ except t ! am\nt ( ! grants to sy/ems ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7c77#c77;,b7 ( t section %all n be less ?an #gj1jjj & ! am\nt ( ! grants to sy/ems ref]r$ to 9 subsections 7c77#a77;,b7 & 7c77#d77;,b7 ( t section %all n be less ?an #ce1jjj44 #aajg4 ,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$]al (fice held 9 #bjbb1 or1 at ! option ( a ,/ate1 ) respect to o!r elections = public (fice held 9 ! ,/ate 9 #bjbb4 7e7 ,/ate def9$ ,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 #aajh4 ,,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$]al (fice4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,h\se ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,rules & ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,s5ate2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,d7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate4 ,c ,e>ly ,vot+ #abja4 ,e>ly vot+ 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,subtitle ,a ( title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq471 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;a71 section #ajdd7;a71 section #aaja7;a71 section #aajb7;a71 section #aajc7;a71 & section #aajd7;a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #caj & #caa z sections #caa & #cab1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cji ! foll[+ new section3 #caj4 ,e>ly vot+ 7a7 ,requir+ ,vot+ ,prior to ,date ( ,election ,ea* election jurisdiction %all all[ individuals to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice dur+ an e>ly vot+ p]iod :i* occurs prior to ! date ( ! election1 9 a mann] t all[s ! individual to receive1 complete1 & ca/ _! ballot 9-p]son4 7b7 ,m9imum e>ly vot+ requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,l5g? ( p]iod ,! e>ly vot+ p]iod requir$ "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 no e>li] ?an ! second day be=e ! date ( ! election4 7,b7 ,h\rs = e>ly vot+ ,ea* poll+ place :i* all[s vot+ dur+ an e>ly vot+ p]iod "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 all[ su* vot+ = no less ?an #aj h\rs on ea* day dur+ ! p]iod2 7ii7 h uni=m h\rs ea* day = :i* su* vot+ occurs2 & 7iii7 all[ su* vot+ to be held = "s p]iod ( "t prior to #i3jj a4m4 7local "t7 & "s p]iod ( "t aft] #e3jj p4m4 7local "t74 7#b7 ,requirem5ts = vote-by-mail jurisdictions ,9 ! case ( a jurisdiction t s5ds e regi/]$ vot] a ballot by mail-- 7,a7 p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply2 7,b7 su* jurisdiction %all all[ eligible individuals to vote dur+ an e>ly vot+ p]iod t ensures vot]s are provid$ ! greate/ opportunity to ca/ ballots ahead ( ,election ,day & :i* includes at lea/ "o consecutive ,saturday & ,sunday2 & 7,c7 ea* poll+ place :i* all[s vot+ dur+ an e>ly vot+ p]iod "u subp>agraph 7,b7 %all all[ su* vot+-- 7i7 dur+ ! election (fice's regul> bus9ess h\rs2 & 7ii7 = a p]iod ( n less ?an #h h\rs on ,saturdays & ,sundays includ$ 9 ! e>ly vot+ p]iod4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts = small jurisdictions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( a jurisdiction describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all n apply s long z all eligible individuals 9 ! jurisdiction h ! opportunity to vote-- 7i7 at ea* poll+ place :i* all[s vot+ dur+ ! e>ly vot+ p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,i7 dur+ ! election (fice's regul> bus9ess h\rs2 & 7,,ii7 = a p]iod ( n less ?an #h h\rs on at lea/ "o ,saturday & at lea/ "o ,sunday includ$ 9 ! e>ly vot+ p]iod2 or 7ii7 at "o or m poll+ places 9 ! c\nty 9 :i* su* jurisdiction is locat$ t all[s vot+ dur+ ! e>ly vot+ p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,jurisdiction describ$ ,a jurisdiction is describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph if su* jurisdiction-- 7i7 _h less ?an #c1jjj regi/]$ vot]s at ! "t ( ! mo/ rec5t prior election = ,f$]al (fice2 & 7ii7 consi/s ( a geographic area t is small] ?an ! jurisdiction ( ! c\nty 9 :i* su* jurisdiction is locat$4 7#d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$-- 7,a7 to limit ! availability ( additional tempor>y vot+ sites :i* provide vot]s m opportunities to ca/ _! ballots b :i* d n meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection2 7,b7 to limit a poll+ place f be+ op5 = additional h\rs outside ( ! uni=m h\rs set = ! poll+ location on any day ( ! e>ly vot+ p]iod2 or 7,c7 to limit a ,/ate or jurisdiction f (f]+ e>ly vot+ on ! ,monday be=e ,election ,day4 7c7 ,availability ( poll+ places ,to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 ea* ,/ate & jurisdiction %all-- 7#a7 ensure t !re are an appropriate numb] ( poll+ places :i* all[ vot+ dur+ an e>ly vot+ p]iod2 & 7#b7 ensure t su* poll+ places provide ! greate/ opportunity = resid5ts ( ! jurisdiction to vote4 7d7 ,location ( poll+ places 7#a7 ,proximity to public transportation ,to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 ea* ,/ate & jurisdiction %all ensure t ea* poll+ place :i* all[s vot+ dur+ an e>ly vot+ p]iod "u subsection 7b7 is locat$ )9 walk+ di/ance ( a /op on a public transportation r\te4 7#b7 ,availability 9 rural areas ,9 ! case ( a jurisdiction t includes a rural area1 ! ,/ate or jurisdiction %all-- 7,a7 ensure t an appropriate numb] ( poll+ places 7n less ?an "o7 :i* all[ vot+ dur+ an e>ly vot+ p]iod "u subsection 7b7 w be locat$ 9 su* rural areas2 & 7,b7 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 7#c7 ,campuses ( in/itutions ( high] education ,9 ! case ( a jurisdiction t is n consid]$ a vote by mail jurisdiction describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b7 or a small jurisdiction describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#c7 & t includes an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ "u section #ajb ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 includ+ a bran* campus ( su* an in/itution1 ! ,/ate or jurisdiction %all-- 7,a7 ensure t an appropriate numb] ( poll+ places 7n less ?an "o7 :i* all[ vot+ dur+ ! e>ly vot+ p]iod "u subsection 7b7 w be locat$ on ! physical campus ( ea* su* in/itution1 includ+ ea* su* bran* campus2 & 7,b7 ensure t su* poll+ places provide ! greate/ opportunity = resid5ts ( ! jurisdiction to vote4 7e7 ,/&>ds ,n lat] ?an ,june #cj1 #bjbb1 ! ,commission %all issue volunt>y /&>ds = ! adm9i/ration ( vot+ dur+ vot+ p]iods :i* occur prior to ! date ( a ,f$]al election4 ,subject to subsection 7c71 su* volunt>y /&>ds %all include ! nondiscrim9atory geographic placem5t ( poll+ places at :i* su* vot+ occurs4 7f7 ,ballot process+ & scann+ requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate or jurisdiction %all beg9 process+ & scann+ ballots ca/ dur+ 9-p]son e>ly vot+ = tabulation n lat] ?an ! date t is #ad days prior to ! date ( ! election involv$1 except t a ,/ate or jurisdiction may beg9 process+ & scann+ ballots ca/ dur+ 9-p]son e>ly vot+ = tabulation aft] su* date if ! date on :i* ! ,/ate or jurisdiction beg9s su* process+ & scann+ ensures1 to ! greate/ ext5t practical1 t ballots ca/ be=e ! date ( ! election are process$ & scann$ be=e ! date ( ! election4 7#b7 ,limitation ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$-- 7,a7 to p]mit a ,/ate or jurisdiction to tabulate ballots 9 an election be=e ! clos+ ( ! polls on ! date ( ! election unless su* tabulation is a necess>y compon5t ( preprocess+ 9 ! ,/ate or jurisdiction & is p]=m$ 9 accordance ) exi/+ ,/ate law2 or 7,b7 to p]mit an (ficial to make public any results ( tabulation & process+ be=e ! clos+ ( ! polls on ! date ( ! election4 7g7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbb & ea* succe$+ election = ,f$]al (fice4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts relat+ to issuance ( volunt>y guidance by ,election ,assi/ance ,commission ,section #cba7;b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja7;b771 z r$esignat$ & am5d$ by section #aaja7;b71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#c72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 9 ! case ( ! recomm5dations ) respect to any section add$ by ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act1 ,june #cj1 #bjbb4 4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 section #ajdd7;b71 section #aaja7;c71 section #aajb7;c71 section #aajc7;a71 & section #aajd7;c71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #caj & #caa z relat+ to sections #caa & #cab1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cji ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #caj4 ,e>ly vot+4 4 ,d ,vot+ by ,mail #acja4 ,vot+ by mail 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,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 #ajdd7;a71 section #aaja7;a71 section #aajb7;a71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;a71 & section #abja7;a71 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ sections #caa & #cab z sections #cab & #cac1 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #caj ! foll[+ new section3 #caa4 ,promot+ ability ( vot]s to vote by mail 7a7 ,uni=m availability ( abs5tee vot+ to all vot]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if an individual 9 a ,/ate is eligible to ca/ a vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,/ate may n impose any additional conditions or requirem5ts on ! eligibility ( ! individual to ca/ ! vote 9 su* election by abs5tee ballot by mail4 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration ( vot+ by mail 7,a7 ,prohibit+ id5tification requirem5t z condition ( obta9+ or ca/+ ballot ,a ,/ate may n require an individual to submit any =m ( id5tify+ docum5t z a condition ( obta9+ or ca/+ an abs5tee ballot1 except t no?+ 9 ?is subp>agraph may be con/ru$ to prev5t a ,/ate f requir+-- 7i7 ! in=mation requir$ to complete an application = vot] regi/ration = an election = ,f$]al (fice "u section #cjc7;a77#e77;,a71 provid$ t a ,/ate may n d5y a vot] a ballot or ! opportunity to ca/ x on ! gr\nds t ! vot] does n possess a curr5t & valid driv]'s lic5se numb] or a social security numb]2 or 7ii7 a signature ( ! individual or simil> affirmation z a condition ( obta9+ or ca/+ an abs5tee ballot4 7,b7 ,prohibit+ faulty mat*+ requirem5ts = id5tify+ in=mation ,a ,/ate may n d5y a vot] an abs5tee ballot or reject an abs5tee ballot ca/ by a vot]-- 7i7 on ! gr\nds t ! vot] provid$ a diff]5t =m ( id5tify+ in=mation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ?an ! vot] orig9ally provid$ :5 regi/]+ to vote or :5 reque/+ an abs5tee ballot2 or 7ii7 due to an error 91 or omission (1 id5tify+ in=mation requir$ by a ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a71 if su* error or omission is n mat]ial to an individual's eligibility to vote "u section #bjjd7;a77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja7;a77#b77;,b774 7,c7 ,prohibit+ requirem5t to provide not>ization or witness signature z condition ( obta9+ or ca/+ ballot ,a ,/ate may n require not>ization or witness signature or o!r =mal au!ntication 7o!r ?an vot] atte/ation7 z a condition ( obta9+ or ca/+ an abs5tee ballot1 except t no?+ 9 ?is subp>agraph may be con/ru$ to prohibit a ,/ate f en=c+ a law :i* has a witness signature requirem5t = a ballot :]e a vot] oa? is atte/$ to ) a m>k r ?an a vot]'s signature4 7#c7 ,no effect on id5tification requirem5ts = fir/-"t vot]s regi/]+ by mail ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection may be con/ru$ to exempt any individual describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ( section #cjc7;b7 f meet+ ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#b7 ( su* section or to exempt an individual describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a7 ( section #cjc7;b7 f meet+ ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#e77;,b74 7b7 ,due process requirem5ts = ,/ates requir+ signature v]ification 7#a7 ,requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may n impose a signature v]ification requirem5t z a condition ( accept+ & c\nt+ a mail-9 ballot or abs5tee ballot submitt$ by any individual ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice unless ! ,/ate meets ! due process requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,signature v]ification requirem5t describ$ ,9 ?is subsection1 a signature v]ification requirem5t is a requirem5t t an election (ficial v]ify ! id5tification ( an individual by comp>+ ! individual's signature on ! mail-9 ballot or abs5tee ballot ) ! individual's signature on ! (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 9 ! ,/ate or ano!r (ficial record or o!r docum5t us$ by ! ,/ate to v]ify ! signatures ( vot]s4 7#b7 ,due process requirem5ts 7,a7 ,notice & opportunity to cure discrepancy 9 signatures ,if an individual submits a mail-9 ballot or 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 ! ,/ate or o!r (ficial record or docum5t us$ by ! ,/ate to v]ify ! signatures ( vot]s1 su* election (ficial1 prior to mak+ a f9al det]m9ation z to ! validity ( su* ballot1 %all-- 7i7 z soon z practical1 b no lat] ?an ! next bus9ess day aft] su* det]m9ation is made1 make a good fai? ef=t to notify ! individual by mail1 telephone1 & 7if available7 text message & electronic mail t-- 7,i7 a discrepancy exi/s betwe5 ! signature on su* ballot & ! signature ( ! individual on ! (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 9 ! ,/ate or o!r (ficial record or docum5t us$ by ! ,/ate to v]ify ! signatures ( vot]s2 & 7,,ii7 if su* discrepancy is n cur$ prior to ! expiration ( ! ?ird day foll[+ ! ,/ate's deadl9e = receiv+ mail-9 ballots or abs5tee ballots1 su* ballot w n be c\nt$2 & 7ii7 cure su* discrepancy & c\nt ! ballot if1 prior to ! expiration ( ! ?ird day foll[+ ! ,/ate's deadl9e = receiv+ mail-9 ballots or abs5tee ballots1 ! individual provides ! (ficial ) in=mation to cure su* discrepancy1 ei!r 9 p]son1 by telephone1 or by electronic me?ods4 7,b7 ,notice & opportunity to cure miss+ signature or o!r defect ,if an individual submits a mail-9 ballot or an abs5tee ballot )\t a signature or submits a mail-9 ballot or an abs5tee ballot ) ano!r defect :i*1 if left uncur$1 w\ld cause ! ballot to n be c\nt$1 ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial1 prior to mak+ a f9al det]m9ation z to ! validity ( ! ballot1 %all-- 7i7 z soon z practical1 b no lat] ?an ! next bus9ess day aft] su* det]m9ation is made1 make a good fai? ef=t to notify ! individual by mail1 telephone1 & 7if available7 text message & electronic mail t-- 7,i7 ! ballot did n include a signature or has "s o!r defect2 & 7,,ii7 if ! individual does n provide ! miss+ signature or cure ! o!r defect prior to ! expiration ( ! ?ird day foll[+ ! ,/ate's deadl9e = receiv+ mail-9 ballots or abs5tee ballots1 su* ballot w n be c\nt$2 & 7ii7 c\nt ! ballot if1 prior to ! expiration ( ! ?ird day foll[+ ! ,/ate's deadl9e = receiv+ mail-9 ballots or abs5tee ballots1 ! individual provides ! (ficial ) ! miss+ signature on a =m proscrib$ by ! ,/ate or cures ! o!r defect4 ,?is subp>agraph does n apply ) respect to a defect consi/+ ( ! failure ( a ballot to meet ! applicable deadl9e = ! acceptance ( ! ballot1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7e74 7,c7 ,o!r requirem5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an election (ficial may n make a det]m9ation t a discrepancy exi/s betwe5 ! signature on a mail-9 ballot or an abs5tee ballot & ! signature ( ! individual on ! (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 9 ! ,/ate or o!r (ficial record or o!r docum5t us$ by ! ,/ate to v]ify ! signatures ( vot]s unless-- 7,i7 at lea/ #b election (ficials make ! det]m9ation2 7,,ii7 ea* (ficial :o makes ! det]m9ation has receiv$ tra9+ 9 proc$ures us$ to v]ify signatures2 & 7,,iii7 ( ! (ficials :o make ! det]m9ation1 at lea/ "o is affiliat$ ) ! political p>ty ^: c&idate receiv$ ! mo/ votes 9 ! mo/ rec5t /atewide election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate & at lea/ "o is affiliat$ ) ! political p>ty ^: c&idate receiv$ ! second mo/ votes 9 ! mo/ rec5t /atewide election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7ii7 ,exception ,clause 7i77,,iii7 %all n apply to any ,/ate 9 :i*1 "u a law t is 9 effect cont9u\sly on & aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 det]m9ations reg>d+ signature discrepancies are made by election (ficials :o are n affiliat$ ) a political p>ty4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! end ( a ,f$]al election cycle1 ea* *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all submit to ! ,commission a report conta9+ ! foll[+ in=mation = ! applicable ,f$]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 ,submission to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #aj days aft] receiv+ a report "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,commission %all transmit su* report to ,congress4 7,c7 ,f$]al election cycle def9$ ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,f$]al election cycle means1 ) respect to any regul>ly s*$ul$ election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! day aft] ! date ( ! prec$+ regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice & end+ on ! date ( su* regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election4 7#d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$-- 7,a7 to prohibit a ,/ate f reject+ a ballot attempt$ to be ca/ 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice by an individual :o is n eligible to vote 9 ! election2 or 7,b7 to prohibit a ,/ate f provid+ an individual ) m "t & m me?ods = cur+ a discrepancy 9 ! individual's signature1 provid+ a miss+ signature1 or cur+ any o!r defect ?an ! ,/ate is requir$ to provide "u ?is subsection4 7c7 ,applications = abs5tee ballots 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to su* o!r me?ods z ! ,/ate may e/abli% = an individual to apply = an abs5tee ballot1 ea* ,/ate %all p]mit an individual to submit an application = an abs5tee ballot onl9e4 7#b7 ,treatm5t ( websites ,a ,/ate %all be consid]$ to meet ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a7 if ! website ( ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial all[s an application = an abs5tee ballot to be complet$ & submitt$ onl9e & if ! website p]mits ! individual-- 7,a7 to pr9t ! application s t ! individual may complete ! application & return x to ! (ficial2 or 7,b7 to reque/ t a pap] copy ( ! application be transmitt$ to ! individual by mail or electronic mail s t ! individual may complete ! application & return x to ! (ficial4 7#c7 ,ensur+ deliv]y prior to election 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if an individual :o is eligible to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice submits an application = an abs5tee ballot 9 ! election & su* application is receiv$ by ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial n lat] ?an #ac days 7exclud+ ,saturdays1 ,sundays1 & legal public holidays7 be=e ! date ( ! election1 ! election (ficial %all ensure t ! ballot & relat$ vot+ mat]ials are promptly mail$ to ! individual4 7,b7 ,applications receiv$ close to election day ,if an individual :o is eligible to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice submits an application = an abs5tee ballot 9 ! election & su* application is receiv$ by ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial aft] ! date describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 b n lat] ?an #g days 7exclud+ ,saturdays1 ,sundays1 & legal public holidays7 be=e ! date ( ! election1 ! election (ficial %all1 to ! greate/ ext5t practical1 ensure t ! ballot & relat$ vot+ mat]ials are mail$ to ! individual )9 #a bus9ess day ( ! receipt ( ! application4 7,c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph %all preclude a ,/ate or local jurisdiction f all[+ = ! acceptance & process+ ( abs5tee ballot applications submitt$ or receiv$ aft] ! date describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7#d7 ,application = all future elections 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,at ! option ( an individual1 ! individual's application to vote by abs5tee ballot by mail 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice %all be treat$ z an application = an abs5tee ballot by mail 9 all subsequ5t elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,duration ( treatm5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( an individual :o is treat$ z hav+ appli$ = an abs5tee ballot = all subsequ5t elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a71 su* treatm5t %all rema9 effective until ! e>li] ( su* "t z-- 7,i7 ! individual is no long] regi/]$ to vote 9 ! ,/ate2 or 7,,ii7 ! individual provides an affirmative writt5 notice revok+ su* treatm5t4 7ii7 ,prohibition on revocation bas$ on failure to vote ,! treatm5t ( an individual z hav+ appli$ = an abs5tee ballot = all subsequ5t elections held 9 ! ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n be revok$ on ! basis t ! individual has n vot$ 9 an election4 7d7 ,accessibility = individuals ) disabilities ,ea* ,/ate %all ensure t all abs5tee ballot applications1 abs5tee ballots1 & relat$ vot+ mat]ials 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice are accessible to individuals ) disabilities 9 a mann] t provides ! same opportunity = access & p>ticipation 7includ+ ) privacy & indep5d5ce7 z = o!r vot]s4 7e7 ,uni=m deadl9e = acceptance ( mail$ ballots 7#a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,a ,/ate or local election (ficial may n refuse to accept or process a ballot submitt$ by an individual by mail ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate on ! gr\nds t ! individual did n meet a deadl9e = return+ ! ballot to ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial if-- 7,a7 ! ballot is po/m>k$ or o!rwise indicat$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,po/al ,s]vice to h be5 mail$ on or be=e ! date ( ! election2 & 7,b7 ! ballot is receiv$ by ! appropriate election (ficial prior to ! expiration ( ! #g-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! election4 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to prohibit a ,/ate f hav+ a law t all[s = c\nt+ ( ballots 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice t are receiv$ ?r\gh ! mail aft] ! date t is #g days aft] ! date ( ! election4 7f7 ,alt]native me?ods ( return+ ballots ,9 addition to p]mitt+ an individual to :om a ballot 9 an election 0 provid$ "u ?is section to return ! ballot to an election (ficial by mail1 ea* ,/ate %all p]mit ! individual to ca/ ! ballot by deliv]+ ! ballot at su* times & to su* locations z ! ,/ate may e/abli%1 includ+-- 7#a7 p]mitt+ ! individual to deliv] ! ballot to a poll+ place )9 ! jurisdiction 9 :i* ! individual is regi/]$ or o!rwise eligible to vote on any date on :i* vot+ 9 ! election is held at ! poll+ place2 & 7#b7 p]mitt+ ! individual to deliv] ! ballot to a designat$ ballot drop-(f location1 a tribally designat$ build+1 or ! (fice ( a ,/ate or local election (ficial4 7g7 ,ballot process+ & scann+ requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate or jurisdiction %all beg9 process+ & scann+ ballots ca/ by mail = tabulation n lat] ?an ! date t is #ad days prior to ! date ( ! election involv$1 except t a ,/ate may beg9 process+ & scann+ ballots ca/ by mail = tabulation aft] su* date if ! date on :i* ! ,/ate beg9s su* process+ & scann+ ensures1 to ! greate/ ext5t practical1 t ballots ca/ be=e ! date ( ! election are process$ & scann$ be=e ! date ( ! election4 7#b7 ,limitation ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$-- 7,a7 to p]mit a ,/ate to tabulate ballots 9 an election be=e ! clos+ ( ! polls on ! date ( ! election unless su* tabulation is a necess>y compon5t ( preprocess+ 9 ! ,/ate & is p]=m$ 9 accordance ) exi/+ ,/ate law2 or 7,b7 to p]mit an (ficial to make public any results ( tabulation & process+ be=e ! clos+ ( ! polls on ! date ( ! election4 7h7 ,prohibit+ re/rictions on di/ribution ( abs5tee ballot applications by ?ird p>ties ,a ,/ate may n prohibit any p]son f provid+ an application = an abs5tee ballot 9 ! election to any individual :o is eligible to vote 9 ! election4 7i7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to affect ! au?ority ( ,/ates to conduct elections = ,f$]al (fice ?r\gh ! use ( poll+ places at :i* individuals ca/ ballots4 7j7 ,no effect on ballots submitt$ 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 7k7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbb & ea* succe$+ election = ,f$]al (fice4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 section #ajdd7;b71 section #aaja7;c71 section #aajb7;c71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;c71 & section #abja7;c71 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #caa & #cab z relat+ to sections #cab & #cac1 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #caj ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #caa4 ,promot+ ability ( vot]s to vote by mail4 4 7b7 ,same-day process+ ( abs5tee ballots 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #cd ( title #ci1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cdjg4 ,same-day process+ ( ballots 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,po/al ,s]vice %all ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 t any ballot c>ri$ by ! ,po/al ,s]vice is process$ by & cle>$ f any po/al facility or po/ (fice on ! same day t ! ballot is receiv$ by t facility or po/ (fice4 7b7 ,def9itions ,z us$ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 ! t]m 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 #cdjf2 & 7#b7 ! t]m election = ,f$]al (fice means a g5]al1 special1 prim>y1 or run(f election = ! (fice ( ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t1 or ( ,s5ator or ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ! ,congress4 4 7#b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #cd ( title #ci1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cdjg4 ,same-day process+ ( ballots4 4 7#c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subsection %all apply to abs5tee ballots relat+ to an election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 7c7 ,developm5t ( alt]native v]ification me?ods 7#a7 ,developm5t ( /&>ds ,! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds1 9 consultation ) ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 %all develop /&>ds = ! use ( alt]native me?ods :i* c\ld be us$ 9 place ( signature v]ification requirem5ts = purposes ( v]ify+ ! id5tification ( an individual vot+ by mail-9 or abs5tee ballot 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 7#b7 ,public notice & comm5t ,! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds %all solicit comm5ts f ! public 9 ! developm5t ( /&>ds "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,deadl9e ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds %all publi% ! /&>ds develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 #acjb4 ,ballot+ mat]ials track+ program 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,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 #ajdd7;a71 section #aaja7;a71 section #aajb7;a71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;a71 section #abja7;a71 & section #acja7;a71 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cab & #cac z sections #cac & #cad1 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #caa ! foll[+ new section3 #cab4 ,ballot mat]ials track+ program 7a7 ,requirem5t ,ea* ,/ate %all c>ry out a program to track & confirm ! receipt ( mail-9 ballots & abs5tee ballots 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice "u :i* ! ,/ate or local election (ficial responsible = ! receipt ( su* vot$ ballots 9 ! election c>ries out proc$ures to track & confirm ! receipt ( su* ballots1 & makes in=mation on ! receipt ( su* ballots available to ! individual :o ca/ ! ballot4 7b7 ,means ( c>ry+ out program ,a ,/ate may meet ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 ?r\gh a program-- 7,a7 :i* is e/abli%$ by ! ,/ate2 7,b7 "u :i* ! ,/ate or local election (ficial responsible = ! receipt ( vot$ mail-9 ballots & vot$ abs5tee ballots 9 ! election-- 7i7 c>ries out proc$ures to track & confirm ! receipt ( su* ballots2 & 7ii7 makes in=mation on ! receipt ( su* ballots available to ! individual :o ca/ ! ballot2 & 7,c7 :i* meets ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7c72 or 7#b7 ?r\gh ! ballot mat]ials track+ s]vice e/abli%$ "u section #acjb7;b7 ( ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act4 7c7 ,/ate program requirem5ts ,! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection are z foll[s3 7#a7 ,in=mation on :e!r vote 0 accept$ ,! in=mation ref]r$ to "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b77ii7 ) respect to ! receipt ( mail-9 ballot or an abs5tee ballot %all include in=mation reg>d+ :e!r ! vote ca/ on ! ballot 0 accept$1 &1 9 ! case ( a vote :i* 0 reject$1 ! reasons !re=4 7#b7 ,availability ( in=mation ,in=mation on :e!r a ballot 0 accept$ or reject$ %all be available )9 #a bus9ess day ( ! ,/ate accept+ or reject+ ! ballot4 7#c7 ,accessibility ( in=mation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! in=mation provid$ "u ! program %all be available by means ( onl9e access us+ ! int]net site ( ! ,/ate or local election (fice4 7,b7 ,use ( ,toll-,free ,telephone ,numb] by ,(ficials ,)\t ,int]net ,site ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate or local election (ficial ^: (fice does n h an int]net site1 ! program %all require ! (ficial to e/abli% a toll-free telephone numb] t may be us$ by an individual :o ca/ an abs5tee ballot to obta9 ! in=mation requir$ "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7d7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbd & ea* succe$+ election = ,f$]al (fice4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #ajb ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & r$esignat+ subsection 7i7 z subsection 7h74 7b7 ,ballot+ mat]ials track+ s]vice 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 9 consultation ) ! ,*air ( ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 ! ,po/ma/] ,g5]al1 ! ,director ( ! ,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,presid5tial designee1 & ,/ate election (ficials1 %all e/abli% a ballot+ mat]ials track+ s]vice to be us$ by ,/ate & local jurisdictions to in=m vot]s on ! /atus ( vot] regi/ration applications1 abs5tee ballot applications1 abs5tee ballots1 & mail-9 ballots4 7#b7 ,in=mation track$ ,! ballot+ mat]ials track+ s]vice e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all provide to a vot] ! foll[+ in=mation ) respect to t vot]3 7,a7 ,9 ! case ( ballot+ mat]ials s5t by mail1 track+ in=mation f ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,po/al ,s]vice & ! ,presid5tial designee on ballot+ mat]ials s5t to ! vot] &1 to ! ext5t feasible1 return$ by ! vot]4 7,b7 ,! date on :i* any reque/ by ! vot] = an application = vot] regi/ration or an abs5tee ballot 0 receiv$4 7,c7 ,! date on :i* any su* reque/$ application 0 s5t to ! vot]4 7,d7 ,! date on :i* any su* complet$ application 0 receiv$ f ! vot] & ! /atus ( su* application4 7,e7 ,! date on :i* any mail-9 ballot or abs5tee ballot 0 s5t to ! vot]4 7,f7 ,! date on :i* any mail-9 ballot or abs5tee ballot 0 out = deliv]y to ! vot]4 7,g7 ,! date on :i* ! po/ (fice processes ! ballot4 7,h7 ,! date on :i* ! return$ ballot 0 out = deliv]y to ! election (fice4 7,i7 ,:e!r su* ballot 0 accept$ & c\nt$1 & 9 ! case ( any ballot n c\nt$1 ! reason :y ! ballot 0 n c\nt$4 ,! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,i7 %all be available n lat] ?an #a day aft] a det]m9ation is made on :e!r or n to accept & c\nt ! ballot4 7#c7 ,me?od ( provid+ in=mation ,! ballot+ mat]ials track+ s]vice e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all all[ vot]s ! option to receive ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ?r\gh email 7or o!r electronic means7 or ?r\gh ! mail4 7#d7 ,public availability ( limit$ in=mation ,in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,e71 7,g71 & 7,i7 ( p>agraph 7#b7 %all be made available to political p>ties & vot] regi/ration organizations1 at co/ to cov] ! exp5se ( provid+ su* in=mation1 = use1 9 accordance ) ,/ate guidel9es & proc$ures1 9 help+ to return or cure mail-9 ballots dur+ any p]iod 9 :i* mail-9 ballots may be return$4 7#e7 ,prohibition on fees ,! ,director may n *>ge any fee to a ,/ate or jurisdiction = use ( ! ballot+ mat]ials track+ s]vice 9 connection ) any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local election4 7#f7 ,presid5tial designee ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,presid5tial designee means ! ,presid5tial designee "u section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbja74 7#g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,director su* sums z are necess>y = purposes ( c>ry+ out ?is subsection4 7c7 ,reimbursem5t = co/s incurr$ by /ates 9 e/abli%+ program ,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 ( program ,9 accordance ) ?is section1 ! ,commission %all make a paym5t to a ,/ate to reimburse ! ,/ate = ! co/s incurr$ 9 e/abli%+ ! abs5tee ballot track+ program "u section #cab7;b77#a7 7includ+ co/s incurr$ prior to ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is "p74 7b7 ,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> #bjbb & 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$4 4 7d7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 #ajdd7;b71 section #aaja7;c71 section #aajb7;c71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;c71 section #abja7;c71 & section #acja7;a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by add+ at ! end ( ! items relat+ to subtitle ,d ( title ,,ii ! foll[+3 ,,"p #g--,paym5ts to reimburse /ates = co/s incurr$ 9 e/abli%+ program to track & confirm receipt ( abs5tee ballots ,sec4 #big4 ,paym5ts to /ates4 ,sec4 #big;,a4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cab & #cac z relat+ to sections #cac & #cad1 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #caa ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cab4 ,abs5tee ballot track+ program4 4 #acjc4 ,election mail & deliv]y improvem5ts 7a7 ,po/m>k requir$ = ballots 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #cd ( title #ci1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #acja7;b71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cdjh4 ,po/m>k requir$ = ballots 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( any abs5tee ballot c>ri$ by ! ,po/al ,s]vice1 ! ,po/al ,s]vice %all indicate on ! ballot envelope1 us+ a po/m>k or o!rwise-- 7#a7 ! fact t ! ballot 0 c>ri$ by ! ,po/al ,s]vice2 & 7#b7 ! date on :i* ! ballot 0 mail$4 7b7 ,def9itions ,z us$ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 ! 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 #cdjf2 & 7#b7 ! t]m election = ,f$]al (fice means a g5]al1 special1 prim>y1 or run(f election = ! (fice ( ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t1 or ( ,s5ator or ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ! ,congress4 4 7#b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #cd ( title #ci1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #acja7;b71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cdjh4 ,po/m>k requir$ = ballots4 4 7#c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subsection %all apply to abs5tee ballots relat+ to an election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,great] visibility = ballots 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,a ( title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq471 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;a71 section #ajdd7;a71 section #aaja7;a71 section #aajb7;a71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;a71 section #abja7;a71 section #acja7;a71 & section #acjb7;a71 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cac & #cad z sections #cad & #cae1 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cab ! foll[+ new section3 #cac4 ,ballot visibility 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate or local election (ficial %all-- 7#a7 affix ,tag #aia1 ,dome/ic & ,int]national ,mail-,9 ,ballots 7or any successor tag designat$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,po/al ,s]vice71 to any tray or sack ( (ficial ballots relat+ to an election = ,f$]al (fice t is de/9$ = a dome/ic or int]national address2 7#b7 use ! ,(ficial ,election ,mail logo to designate (ficial ballots relat+ to an election = ,f$]al (fice t is de/9$ = a dome/ic or int]national address2 & 7#c7 if an intellig5t mail b>code is utiliz$ = any (ficial ballot relat+ to an election = ,f$]al (fice t is de/9$ = a dome/ic or int]national address1 ensure ! specific ballot s]vice type id5tifi] = su* mail is visible4 7b7 ,effective date ,! requirem5ts ( ?is section %all apply to elections = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ on & aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 4 7#b7 ,volunt>y guidance ,section #cba7;b77#d7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja7;b771 z add$ & r$esignat$ by section #aaja7;b7 & z am5d$ by sections #aajb1 #aajc & #aajd1 is am5d$ by /rik+ & #cji & ins]t+ #cji1 & #cac4 7#c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 section #ajdd7;b71 section #aaja7;c71 section #aajb7;c71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;c71 section #abja7;c71 section #acja7;a71 & section #acjb7;a71 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cac & #cad z relat+ to sections #cad & #cae2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cab ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cac4 ,ballot visibility4 4 #acjd4 ,c>riage ( election mail 7a7 ,treatm5t ( election mail 7#a7 ,treatm5t z fir/-class mail2 free po/age ,*apt] #cd ( title #ci1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #acja7;b7 & section #acjc7;a71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cdji4 ,dome/ic election mail2 re/riction ( op]ational *anges prior to elections 7a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m election mail means-- 7#a7 a blank or complet$ vot] regi/ration application =m1 vot] regi/ration c>d1 or simil> mat]ials1 relat+ to an election = ,f$]al (fice2 7#b7 a blank or complet$ abs5tee & o!r mail-9 ballot application =m1 & a blank or complet$ abs5tee or o!r mail-9 ballot1 relat+ to an election = ,f$]al (fice1 & 7#c7 o!r mat]ials relat+ to an election = ,f$]al (fice t are mail$ by a ,/ate or local election (ficial to an individual :o is regi/]$ to vote4 7b7 ,c>riage ( election mail ,election mail 7o!r ?an ballot+ mat]ials cov]$ "u section #cdjf 7relat+ to ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act771 individually or 9 bulk1 %all be c>ri$ 9 accordance ) ! s]vice /&>ds e/abli%$ = fir/-class mail "u section #cfia4 7c7 ,no po/age requir$ = complet$ ballots ,complet$ abs5tee or o!r mail-9 ballots 7o!r ?an ballot+ mat]ials cov]$ "u section #cdjf 7relat+ to ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act77 %all be c>ri$ free ( po/age4 7d7 ,re/riction ( op]ational *anges ,dur+ ! #abj-;day p]iod :i* ends on ! date ( an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,po/al ,s]vice may n c>ry out any new op]ational *ange t w\ld re/rict ! prompt & reliable deliv]y ( election mail4 ,?is subsection applies to op]ational *anges :i* include-- 7#a7 remov+ or elim9at+ any mail collection box )\t imm$iately replac+ x2 & 7#b7 remov+1 decommission+1 or any o!r =m ( /opp+ ! op]ation ( mail sort+ ma*9es1 o!r ?an = r\t9e ma9t5ance4 7e7 ,election mail coord9ator ,! ,po/al ,s]vice %all appo9t an ,election ,mail ,coord9ator at ea* area (fice & di/rict (fice to facilitate relevant in=mation %>+ ) ,/ate1 t]ritorial1 local1 & ,tribal election (ficials 9 reg>ds to ! mail+ ( election mail4 4 7#b7 ,reimbursem5t ( ,po/al ,s]vice = rev5ue =gone ,section #bdja7;c7 ( title #ci1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ sections #cbag & #cdjc ?r\gh #cdjf & ins]t+ sections #cbag1 #cdjc ?r\gh #cdjf1 & #cdji4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #cd ( title #ci1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #acja7;b7 & section #acjc7;a71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cdji4 ,dome/ic election mail2 re/riction ( op]ational *anges prior to elections4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect ^u ! expiration ( ! #ahj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section4 #acje4 ,requir+ ,/ates to provide secur$ drop boxes = vot$ ballots 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice 7a7 ,requirem5t ,subtitle ,a ( title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq471 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;a71 section #ajdd7;a71 section #aaja7;a71 section #aajb7;a71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;a71 section #abja7;a71 section #acja7;a71 section #acjb7;a71 & section #acjc7;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cad & #cae z sections #cae & #caf1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cac ! foll[+ new section3 #cad4 ,use ( secur$ drop boxes = vot$ ballots 7a7 ,requir+ use ( drop boxes ,ea* jurisdiction %all provide 9-p]son1 secur$1 & cle>ly label$ drop boxes at :i* individuals may1 at any "t dur+ ! p]iod describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 drop (f vot$ ballots 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice4 7b7 ,m9imum p]iod = availability ( drop boxes ,! p]iod describ$ 9 ?is subsection is1 ) respect to an election1 ! p]iod :i* beg9s on ! fir/ day on :i* ! jurisdiction s5ds mail-9 ballots or abs5tee ballots 7o!r ?an ballots = abs5t uni=m$ ov]seas vot]s 7z def9$ 9 section #ajg7a7 ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcaj7a777 or ov]seas vot]s 7z def9$ 9 section #ajg7e7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcaj7e7777 to vot]s = su* election & :i* ends at ! "t ! polls close = ! election 9 ! jurisdiction involv$4 7c7 ,accessibility 7#a7 ,h\rs ( access 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ea* drop box provid$ "u ?is section %all be accessible to vot]s = a reasonable numb] ( h\rs ea* day4 7,b7 #bd-;h\r drop boxes 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! numb] ( drop boxes provid$ 9 any jurisdiction1 n less ! requir$ numb] %all be accessible = #bd-;h\rs p] day dur+ ! p]iod describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7ii7 ,requir$ numb] ,! requir$ numb] is ! great] (-- 7,i7 #be p]c5t ( ! drop boxes requir$ "u subsection 7d72 or 7,,ii7 #a drop box4 7#b7 ,population 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,drop boxes provid$ "u ?is section %all be accessible = use-- 7i7 by individuals ) disabilities1 z det]m9$ 9 consultation ) ! protection & advocacy sy/ems 7z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,developm5tal ,disabilities ,assi/ance & ,bill ( ,rights ,act ( #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejjb77 ( ! ,/ate2 7ii7 by individuals ) limit$ pr(ici5cy 9 ! ,engli% language2 & 7iii7 by homeless individuals 7z def9$ 9 section #ajc ( ! ,mc,kinney-,v5to ,homeless ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacjb77 )9 ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,det]m9ation ( accessibility = individuals ) disabilities ,= purposes ( ?is p>agraph1 drop boxes %all be consid]$ to be accessible = use by individuals ) disabilities if ! drop boxes meet su* crit]ia z ! ,attorney ,g5]al may e/abli% = su* purposes4 7,c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,if a drop box provid$ "u ?is section is on ! gr\nds ( or inside a build+ or facility :i* s]ves z a poll+ place = an election dur+ ! p]iod describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 no?+ 9 ?is subsection may be con/ru$ to waive any requirem5ts reg>d+ ! accessibility ( su* poll+ place = ! use ( individuals ) disabilities1 individuals ) limit$ pr(ici5cy 9 ! ,engli% language1 or homeless individuals4 7d7 ,numb] ( drop boxes ,ea* jurisdiction %all h-- 7#a7 9 ! case ( any election = ,f$]al (fice prior to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbd1 n less ?an #a drop box = e #de1jjj regi/]$ vot]s locat$ 9 ! jurisdiction2 & 7#b7 9 ! case ( ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbd & ea* election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ !reaft]1 n less ?an ! great] (-- 7,a7 #a drop box = e #de1jjj regi/]$ vot]s locat$ 9 ! jurisdiction2 or 7,b7 #a drop box = e #ae1jjj votes t 7 ca/ by mail 9 ! jurisdiction 9 ! mo/ rec5t g5]al election t includes an election = ! (fice ( ,presid5t4 ,9 no case %all a jurisdiction h less ?an #a drop box = any election = ,f$]al (fice4 7e7 ,location ( drop boxes ,! ,/ate %all det]m9e ! location ( drop boxes provid$ "u ?is section 9 a jurisdiction on ! basis ( crit]ia :i* ensure t ! drop boxes are-- 7#a7 available to all vot]s on a non-discrim9atory basis2 7#b7 accessible to vot]s ) disabilities 79 accordance ) subsection 7c772 7#c7 accessible by public transportation to ! greate/ ext5t possible2 7#d7 available dur+ all h\rs ( ! day2 7#e7 suffici5tly available 9 all communities 9 ! jurisdiction1 includ+ rural communities & on ,tribal l&s )9 ! jurisdiction 7subject to subsection 7f772 & 7#f7 geographically di/ribut$ to provide a reasonable opportunity = vot]s to submit _! vot$ ballot 9 a timely mann]4 7f7 ,tim+ ( scann+ & process+ ( ballots ,= purposes ( section #caa7;g7 7relat+ to ! tim+ ( ! process+ & scann+ ( ballots = tabulation71 a vote ca/ us+ a drop box provid$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ 9 ! same mann] z a ballot ca/ by mail4 7g7 ,po/+ ( in=mation ,on or adjac5t to ea* drop box provid$ "u ?is section1 ! ,/ate %all po/ in=mation on ! requirem5ts t vot$ abs5tee ballots mu/ meet 9 ord] to be c\nt$ & tabulat$ 9 ! election4 7h7 ,remote surveillance ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all prohibit a ,/ate f provid+ = ! security ( drop boxes ?r\gh remote or electronic surveillance4 7i7 ,rules = drop boxes on tribal l&s ,9 apply+ ?is section ) respect to ,tribal l&s 9 a jurisdiction1 ! appropriate ,/ate & local election (ficials %all meet ! applicable requirem5ts ( ! ,frank ,h>rison1 ,elizabe? ,p]atrovi*1 & ,miguel ,trujillo ,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #bjba4 7j7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbb & ea* succe$+ election = ,f$]al (fice4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 section #ajdd7;b71 section #aaja7;c71 section #aajb7;c71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;c71 section #abja7;c71 section #acja7;c71 section #acjb7;a71 & section #acjc7;b71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cad & #cae z relat+ to sections #cae & #caf1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cac ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cad4 ,use ( secur$ drop boxes = vot$ abs5tee ballots4 4 ,e ,abs5t ,uni=m$ ,s]vices ,vot]s & ,ov]seas ,vot]s #adja4 ,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$]al (fice1 ea* ,/ate %all submit a report to ! ,attorney ,g5]al c]tify+ t abs5tee ballots = ! election are or w be available = transmission to abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot]s & ov]seas vot]s by n lat] ?an #df days be=e ! election4 ,! report %all be 9 a =m prescrib$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al & %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 ballots transmitt$ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #dc days be=e any election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 a ,/ate1 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( su* ,/ate %all submit a report conta9+ ! in=mation 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 to ! ,attorney ,g5]al4 7,b7 ,in=mation report$ ,! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all consi/ ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,! total numb] ( abs5tee ballots validly reque/$ by abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot]s & ov]seas vot]s ^: reque/s 7 receiv$ by ! #dg? day be=e ! election by ea* unit ( local gov]nm5t )9 ! ,/ate t w transmit abs5tee ballots4 7ii7 ,! total numb] ( ballots transmitt$ to su* vot]s by ! #df? day be=e ! election by ea* unit ( local gov]nm5t )9 ! ,/ate t w adm9i/] ! election4 7iii7 ,specific in=mation ab\t any late transmitt$ ballots4 7,c7 ,requirem5t to supplem5t incomplete in=mation ,if ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 has incomplete in=mation on any items requir$ to be includ$ 9 ! report1 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all make all reasonable ef=ts to exp$iti\sly supplem5t ! report ) complete in=mation4 7,d7 ,=mat ,! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be 9 a =mat prescrib$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al 9 consultation ) ! *ief ,/ate election (ficials ( ea* ,/ate4 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 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission 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 #adjb4 ,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 ,! ,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 7b7 ,private "r ( action ,a p]son :o is aggriev$ by a 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 #adjc4 ,transmission requirem5ts2 repeal ( waiv] provision 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraph 7#h7 ( section #ajb7;a7 ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb7;a77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#h7 transmit a validly reque/$ abs5tee ballot to an abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot] or ov]seas vot] by ! date & 9 ! mann] det]m9$ "u subsection 7g72 4 7b7 ,ballot transmission requirem5ts & repeal ( waiv] provision ,subsection 7g7 ( section #ajb ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb7;g77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7g7 ,ballot transmission requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( subsection 7a77#h71 9 ! case 9 :i* a valid reque/ = an abs5tee ballot is receiv$ at lea/ #dg days be=e an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! foll[+ rules %all apply3 7,a7 ,transmission deadl9e ,! ,/ate %all transmit ! abs5tee ballot n lat] ?an #df days be=e ! election4 7,b7 ,special rules 9 case ( failure to transmit on "t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,/ate fails to transmit any abs5tee ballot by ! #df? day be=e ! election z requir$ by subp>agraph 7,a7 & ! abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot] or ov]seas vot] did n reque/ electronic ballot transmission pursuant to subsection 7f71 ! ,/ate %all transmit su* ballot by express deliv]y4 7ii7 ,ext5d$ failure ,if ! ,/ate fails to transmit any abs5tee ballot by ! #da/ day be=e ! election1 9 addition to transmitt+ ! ballot z provid$ 9 clause 7i71 ! ,/ate %all-- 7,i7 9 ! case ( abs5tee ballots reque/$ by abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot]s ) respect to regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al elections1 notify su* vot]s ( ! proc$ures e/abli%$ "u section #ajc;,a = ! collection & deliv]y ( m>k$ abs5tee ballots2 & 7,,ii7 9 any o!r case1 provide = ! return ( su* ballot by express deliv]y4 7iii7 ,co/ ( express deliv]y ,9 any case 9 :i* express deliv]y is requir$ "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! co/ ( su* express deliv]y-- 7,i7 %all n be paid by ! vot]2 & 7,,ii7 if det]m9$ appropriate by ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial1 may be requir$ by ! ,/ate to be paid by a local jurisdiction4 7iv7 ,exception ,clause 7ii77,,ii7 %all n apply :5 an abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot] or ov]seas vot] indicates ! pref]5ce to return ! late s5t abs5tee ballot by electronic transmission 9 a ,/ate t p]mits return ( an abs5tee ballot by electronic transmission4 7v7 ,en=cem5t ,a ,/ate's compliance ) ?is subp>agraph does n b> ! ,attorney ,g5]al f seek+ additional rem$ies necess>y to fully resolve or prev5t ongo+1 future1 or sy/ematic violations ( ?is provision or to effectuate ! purposes ( ?is ,act4 7,c7 ,special proc$ure 9 ev5t ( disa/] ,if a disa/] 7hurricane1 tornado1 e>?quake1 /orm1 volcanic eruption1 l&slide1 fire1 flood1 or explosion71 or an act ( t]rorism prev5ts ! ,/ate f transmitt+ any abs5tee ballot by ! #df? day be=e ! election z requir$ by subp>agraph 7,a71 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all notify ! ,attorney ,g5]al z soon z practicable & take all actions necess>y1 includ+ seek+ any necess>y judicial relief1 to ensure t affect$ abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot]s & ov]seas vot]s are provid$ a reasonable opportunity to receive & return _! abs5tee ballots 9 "t to be c\nt$4 7#b7 ,reque/s receiv$ aft] #dg? day be=e election ,= purposes ( subsection 7a77#h71 9 ! case 9 :i* a valid reque/ = an abs5tee ballot is receiv$ less ?an #dg days b n less ?an #cj days be=e an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,/ate %all transmit ! abs5tee ballot )9 "o bus9ess day ( receipt ( ! reque/4 4 #adjd4 ,use ( s+le abs5tee ballot application = subsequ5t elections 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajd ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjf7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ajd4 ,treatm5t ( ballot reque/s 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$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate ?r\gh ! end ( ! cal5d> ye> foll[+ ! next regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,/ate %all provide an abs5tee ballot to ! vot] = ea* su* subsequ5t election4 7b7 ,exception = vot]s *ang+ regi/ration ,subsection 7a7 %all n apply ) respect to a vot] regi/]$ 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 ,requirem5t = revision to po/c>d =m 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,presid5tial designee %all ensure t ! (ficial po/c>d =m prescrib$ "u section #aja7;b77#b7 ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja7;b77#b77 enables a vot] us+ ! =m to-- 7,a7 reque/ an abs5tee ballot = ea* election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 a ,/ate ?r\gh ! end ( ! cal5d> ye> foll[+ ! next regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice2 or 7,b7 reque/ an abs5tee ballot = a specific election or elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 a ,/ate dur+ ! p]iod describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,presid5tial designee ,= purposes ( ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m ,presid5tial designee means ! individual designat$ "u section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja7;a774 7c7 ,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 #adje4 ,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 #bjcjb71 z am5d$ by section #acjb1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7i7 ,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 #adjf4 ,te*nical cl>ifications to con=m to ,milit>y & ,ov]seas ,vot] ,emp[]m5t ,act am5dm5ts relat$ to ! ,f$]al write-9 abs5tee ballot 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajb7;a77#c7 ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb7;a77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ g5]al elections & ins]t+ g5]al1 special1 prim>y1 & run(f elections4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ajc ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by /rik+ g5]al2 & 7#b7 9 ! head+ !re(1 by /rik+ g5]al4 #adjg4 ,treatm5t ( po/ c>d regi/ration reque/s ,section #ajb ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb71 z am5d$ by sections #acjb & #adje1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7j7 ,treatm5t ( po/ c>d regi/rations ,a ,/ate %all n remove any abs5t uni=m$ s]vices vot] or ov]seas vot] :o has regi/]$ to vote us+ ! (ficial po/ c>d =m 7prescrib$ "u section #aja7 f ! (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s except 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( section #h7;a77#c7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejg74 4 #adjh4 ,presid5tial designee report on vot] dis5fran*isem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,presid5tial designee %all submit to ,congress a report on ! impact ( wide-spread mail-9 vot+ on ! ability ( active duty milit>y s]vicememb]s to vote1 h[ quickly _! votes are c\nt$1 & :e!r high] volumes ( mail-9 votes makes x h>d] = su* individuals to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al elections4 7b7 ,presid5tial designee ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m ,presid5tial designee means ! individual designat$ "u section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja7;a774 #adji4 ,effective date ,except z provid$ 9 section #adjb7;b7 & section #adjd7;c71 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle %all apply ) respect to elections occurr+ on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 ,f ,enhancem5t ( ,en=cem5t #aeja4 ,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 ,a p]son :o is aggriev$ by a violation ( title ,,iii t impairs _! ability to ca/ a ballot or a provisional ballot1 to regi/] or ma9ta9 "o's regi/ration to vote1 or to vote on a vot+ sy/em meet+ ! requirem5ts ( su* title1 :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$4 7c7 ,availability ( private "r ( action ,any p]son :o is au?oriz$ to file a compla9t "u subsection 7b7 7includ+ any individual :o seeks to en=ce ! individual's "r to a vot]-v]ifiable pap] ballot1 ! "r to h ! vot]-v]ifiable 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$]al (fice held 9 #bjbb or any succe$+ ye>4 ,g ,promot+ ,vot] ,access ,?r\gh ,election ,adm9i/ration ,mod]nization ,improvem5ts #a ,promot+ ,vot] ,access #afja4 ,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 #bajhb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7e72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7d7 ,m9imum notification requirem5ts = vot]s affect$ by poll+ place *anges 7#a7 ,requirem5t = prec9ct-bas$ poll+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if an applicable individual has be5 assign$ to a poll+ place t is diff]5t ?an ! poll+ place t su* individual 0 assign$ ) respect to ! mo/ rec5t pa/ election = ,f$]al (fice 9 :i* ! individual 0 eligible to vote-- 7i7 ! appropriate election (ficial %all1 n lat] ?an #b days be=e ! beg9n+ ( an e>ly vot+ p]iod-- 7,i7 notify ! individual ( ! location ( ! poll+ place2 & 7,,ii7 po/ a g5]al notice on ! website ( ! ,/ate or jurisdiction1 on social m$ia plat=ms 7if available71 & on signs at ! prior poll+ place2 & 7ii7 if su* assignm5t is made aft] ! date :i* is #b days be=e ! beg9n+ ( an e>ly vot+ p]iod & ! individual appe>s on ! date ( ! election at ! poll+ place to :i* ! individual 0 previ\sly assign$1 ! jurisdiction %all make e reasonable ef=t to enable ! individual to vote a ballot on ! date ( ! election )\t ! use ( a provisional ballot4 7,b7 ,applicable individual ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ! t]m applicable individual means1 ) respect to any election = ,f$]al (fice1 any individual-- 7i7 :o is regi/]$ to vote 9 a jurisdiction = su* election & 0 regi/]$ to vote 9 su* jurisdiction = ! mo/ rec5t pa/ election = ,f$]al (fice2 & 7ii7 ^: vot] regi/ration address has n *ang$ s9ce su* mo/ rec5t pa/ election = ,f$]al (fice4 7,c7 ,me?ods ( notification ,! appropriate election (ficial %all notify an individual "u clause 7i77,i7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 by mail1 telephone1 & 7if available7 text message & electronic mail4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts = vote c5t]s ,9 ! case ( a jurisdiction 9 :i* individuals are n assign$ to specific poll+ places1 n lat] ?an #b days be=e ! beg9n+ ( an e>ly vot+ p]iod1 ! appropriate election (ficial %all notify ea* individual eligible to vote 9 su* jurisdiction ( ! location ( all poll+ places at :i* ! individual may vote4 7#c7 ,notice ) respect to clos$ poll+ places 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a location :i* s]v$ z a poll+ place = an election = ,f$]al (fice 9 a ,/ate does n s]ve z a poll+ place 9 ! next election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate1 ! ,/ate %all ensure t signs are po/$ at su* location on ! date ( ! election & dur+ any e>ly vot+ p]iod = ! election conta9+ ! foll[+ in=mation3 7i7 ,a /atem5t t ! location is n s]v+ z a poll+ place 9 ! election4 7ii7 ,! locations s]v+ z poll+ places 9 ! election 9 ! jurisdiction involv$4 7iii7 ,! "n & address ( any sub/itute poll+ place s]v+ ! same prec9ct & directions f ! =m] poll+ place to ! new poll+ place4 7iv7 ,contact in=mation1 includ+ a telephone numb] & website1 = ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial ?r\gh :i* an individual may f9d ! poll+ place to :i* ! individual is assign$ = ! election4 7,b7 ,int]net po/+ ,ea* ,/ate :i* is requir$ to po/ signs "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all also provide su* in=mation ?r\gh a website & ?r\gh social m$ia 7if available74 7#d7 ,l+ui/ic pref]5ce ,! notices requir$ "u ?is subsection %all comply ) ! requirem5ts ( section #bjc ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejc74 7#e7 ,effective date ,?is subsection %all apply ) respect to elections held on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #cjb7;e7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhb7;e771 z r$esignat$ by subsection 7a71 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,ea* ,/ate & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7d77#d71 ea* ,/ate4 #afjb4 ,applicability to ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s ,p>agraphs 7#f7 & 7#h7 ( section #ajg ( ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcaj7 are ea* am5d$ by /rik+ & ,am]ican ,samoa & ins]t+ ,am]ican ,samoa1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 #afjc4 ,elim9ation ( #ad-;day "t p]iod betwe5 g5]al election & run(f election = ,f$]al elections 9 ! ,virg9 ,isl&s & ,guam ,section #b ( ! ,act entitl$ ,an ,act to provide t ! un9corporat$ t]ritories ( ,guam & ! ,virg9 ,isl&s %all ea* be repres5t$ 9 ,congress by a ,delegate to ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 approv$ ,april #aj1 #aigb 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #agab71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ 7a7 ,! ,delegate & ins]t+ ,! ,delegate2 7#b7 by /rik+ on ! f\rte5? day foll[+ su* an election 9 ! f\r? s5t5ce ( subsection 7a72 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7b74 #afjd4 ,application ( ,f$]al election adm9i/ration laws to t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 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? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & ! ,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 #afje4 ,application ( ,f$]al vot] protection laws to t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7a7 ,intimidation ( vot]s ,section #eid ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,delegate f ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 or ,resid5t ,commission]1 & ins]t+ or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to ! ,congress4 7b7 ,int]f]5ce by gov]nm5t employees ,section #eie ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,delegate f ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 or ,resid5t ,commission]1 & ins]t+ or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to ! ,congress4 7c7 ,vot+ by noncitiz5s ,section #faa7;a7 ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,delegate f ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 or ,resid5t ,commission]1 & ins]t+ or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to ! ,congress4 #afjf4 ,ensur+ equitable & effici5t op]ation ( poll+ places 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,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 #ajdd7;a71 section #aaja7;a71 section #aajb7;a71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;a71 section #abja7;a71 section #acja7;a71 section #acjb7;a71 section #acjc7;b71 & section #acje7;a71 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cae & #caf z sections #caf & #cag1 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cad ! foll[+ new section3 #cae4 ,ensur+ equitable & effici5t op]ation ( poll+ places 7a7 ,prev5t+ unreasonable wait+ times = vot]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate or jurisdiction %all take reasonable ef=ts to provide a suffici5t numb] ( vot+ sy/ems1 poll work]s1 & o!r election res\rces 7includ+ physical res\rces7 at a poll+ place us$ 9 any election = ,f$]al (fice1 includ+ a poll+ place at :i* individuals may ca/ ballots prior to ! date ( ! election1 to ensure-- 7,a7 a fair & equitable wait+ "t = all vot]s 9 ! ,/ate or jurisdiction2 & 7,b7 t no individual w be requir$ to wait long] ?an #cj m9utes to ca/ a ballot at ! poll+ place4 7#b7 ,crit]ia ,9 det]m9+ ! numb] ( vot+ sy/ems1 poll work]s1 & o!r election res\rces provid$ at a poll+ place = purposes ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,/ate or jurisdiction %all take into acc\nt ! foll[+ factors3 7,a7 ,! vot+ age population4 7,b7 ,vot] turn\t 9 pa/ elections4 7,c7 ,! numb] ( vot]s regi/]$4 7,d7 ,! numb] ( vot]s :o h regi/]$ s9ce ! mo/ rec5t ,f$]al election4 7,e7 ,c5sus data = ! population s]v$ by ! poll+ place1 su* z ! proportion ( ! vot+-age population :o are "u #be ye>s ( age or :o are naturaliz$ citiz5s4 7,f7 ,! ne$s & numb]s ( vot]s ) disabilities & vot]s ) limit$ ,engli% pr(ici5cy4 7,g7 ,! type ( vot+ sy/ems us$4 7,h7 ,! l5g? & complexity ( initiatives1 ref]5da1 & o!r que/ions on ! ballot4 7,i7 ,su* o!r factors1 includ+ relevant demographic factors relat+ to ! population s]v$ by ! poll+ place1 z ! ,/ate consid]s appropriate4 7#c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection may be con/ru$-- 7,a7 to au?orize a ,/ate or jurisdiction to meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection by clos+ any poll+ place1 prohibit+ an individual f ent]+ a l9e at a poll+ place1 or refus+ to p]mit an individual :o has arriv$ at a poll+ place prior to clos+ "t f vot+ at ! poll+ place2 or 7,b7 to limit ! use ( mobile vot+ c5t]s4 7b7 ,limit+ v>iations on numb] ( h\rs ( op]ation ( poll+ places )9 a ,/ate 7#a7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 & p>agraph 7#b71 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 ,subp>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$4 7#b7 ,exceptions = poll+ places ) h\rs e/abli%$ by units ( local gov]nm5t ,p>agraph 7#a7 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%$4 7c7 ,ensur+ access to poll+ places = vot]s 7#a7 ,proximity to public transportation ,to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 ea* ,/ate & jurisdiction %all ensure t ea* poll+ place us$ on ! date ( ! election is locat$ )9 walk+ di/ance ( a /op on a public transportation r\te4 7#b7 ,availability 9 rural areas ,9 ! case ( a jurisdiction t includes a rural area1 ! ,/ate or jurisdiction %all-- 7,a7 ensure t an appropriate numb] ( poll+ places 7n less ?an "o7 us$ on ! date ( ! election w be locat$ 9 su* rural areas2 & 7,b7 ensure t su* poll+ places are locat$ 9 communities :i* w provide ! greate/ opportunity = resid5ts ( rural areas to vote on ,election ,day4 7#c7 ,campuses ( in/itutions ( high] education ,9 ! case ( a jurisdiction t is n consid]$ a vote by mail jurisdiction describ$ 9 section #caj7;b77#b7 or a small jurisdiction describ$ 9 section #caj7;b77#c7 & t includes an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ "u section #ajb ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 includ+ a bran* campus ( su* an in/itution1 ! ,/ate or jurisdiction %all-- 7,a7 ensure t an appropriate numb] ( poll+ places 7n less ?an "o7 us$ on ! date ( ! election w be locat$ on ! physical campus ( ea* su* in/itution1 includ+ ea* su* bran* campus2 & 7,b7 ensure t su* poll+ places provide ! greate/ opportunity = resid5ts ( ! jurisdiction to vote4 7d7 ,effective date ,?is section %all take effect ^u ! expiration ( ! #ahj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subsection4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts relat+ to issuance ( volunt>y guidance by ,election ,assi/ance ,commission ,section #cba7;b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja7;b771 z r$esignat$ & am5d$ by section #aaja7;b7 & z am5d$ by sections1 #aajb1 #aajc1 #aajd1 & #abja1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#d72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#f72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#d7 or 7#e72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 9 ! case ( ! recomm5dations ) respect to section #cae1 #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( su* section2 & 4 7#c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 section #ajdd7;b71 section #aaja7;c71 section #aajb7;c71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;c71 section #abja7;c71 section #acja7;a71 section #acjb7;a71 section #acjc7;b71 & section #acje7;b71 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cae & #caf z relat+ to sections #caf & #cag1 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cad ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cae4 ,ensur+ equitable & effici5t op]ation ( poll+ places4 4 7b7 ,/udy ( me?ods to en=ce fair & equitable wait+ times 7#a7 ,/udy ,! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission & ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct a jo9t /udy ( ! effectiv5ess ( v>i\s me?ods ( en=c+ ! requirem5ts ( section #cae7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb1 z add$ by subsection 7a71 includ+ me?ods ( be/ allocat+ res\rces to jurisdictions :i* h _h ! mo/ difficulty 9 provid+ a fair & equitable wait+ "t at poll+ places to all vot]s1 & to communities ( color 9 p>ticul>4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission & ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all publi% & submit to ,congress a report on ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 #afjg4 ,prohibit+ ,/ates f re/rict+ curbside vot+ 7a7 ,requirem5t ,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 #ajdd7;a71 section #aaja7;a71 section #aajb7;a71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;a71 section #abja7;a71 section #acja7;a71 section #acjb7;a71 section #acjc7;b71 section #acje7;a71 & section #afjf7;a77#a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #caf & #cag z sections #cag & #cah1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cae ! foll[+ new section3 #caf4 ,prohibit+ ,/ates f re/rict+ curbside vot+ 7a7 ,prohibition ,a ,/ate may n-- 7#a7 prohibit any jurisdiction adm9i/]+ an election = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate f utiliz+ curbside vot+ z a me?od by :i* individuals may ca/ ballots 9 ! election2 or 7#b7 impose any re/rictions :i* w\ld exclude any individual :o is eligible to vote 9 su* an election 9 a jurisdiction :i* utilizes curbside vot+ f ca/+ a ballot 9 ! election by su* me?od4 7b7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbb & ea* succe$+ election = ,f$]al (fice4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 section #ajdd7;b71 section #aaja7;c71 section #aajb7;c71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;c71 section #abja7;c71 section #acja7;a71 section #acjb7;a71 section #acjc7;b71 section #acje7;a71 & section #afjf7;a77#c71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #caf & #cag z relat+ to sections #cag & #cah1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cae ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #caf4 ,prohibit+ ,/ates f re/rict+ curbside vot+4 4 #b ,improvem5ts 9 ,op]ation ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission #afaa4 ,reau?orization ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission ,section #baj ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjicj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ = ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjjc ?r\gh #bjje & ins]t+ = fiscal ye> #bjbb & ea* succe$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ 7b n to exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* su* ye>74 #afab4 ,recomm5dations to improve op]ations ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission 7a7 ,assessm5t ( in=mation te*nology & cyb]security ,n lat] ?an ,june #cj1 #bjbb1 ! ,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$ures ,n lat] ?an ,june #cj1 #bjbb1 ! ,commission %all submit to ,congress a report on ! review c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#a71 & %all include 9 ! report su* recomm5dations z ! ,commission consid]s appropriate to /reaml9e & improve ! proc$ures :i* are ! subject ( ! review4 #afac4 ,repeal ( exemption ( ,election ,assi/ance ,commission f c]ta9 gov]nm5t contract+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bje ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjibe7 is am5d$ 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 #afba4 ,def9ition ( election = ,f$]al (fice 7a7 ,def9ition ,title ,,ix ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baada et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #ijg4 ,election = ,f$]al (fice def9$ ,= purposes ( titles ,i ?r\gh ,,iii1 ! t]m election = ,f$]al (fice means a g5]al1 special1 prim>y1 or run(f election = ! (fice ( ,presid5t or ,vice ,presid5t1 or ( ,s5ator or ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ! ,congress4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ( ! items relat+ to title ,,ix ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #ijg4 ,election = ,f$]al (fice def9$4 4 #afbb4 ,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 #afbc4 ,cl>ification ( exemption = ,/ates )\t vot] regi/ration ,to ! ext5t t any provision ( ?is title or any am5dm5t made by ?is title imposes a requirem5t on a ,/ate relat+ to regi/]+ individuals to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice1 su* provision %all n apply 9 ! case ( any ,/ate 9 :i*1 "u law t is 9 effect cont9u\sly on & aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 !re is no vot] regi/ration requirem5t = any vot] 9 ! ,/ate ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice4 #afbd4 ,cl>ification ( exemption = ,/ates :i* d n collect telephone in=mation 7a7 ,am5dm5t to ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb ,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 #ajdd7;a71 section #aaja7;a71 section #aajb7;a71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;a71 section #abja7;a71 section #acja7;a71 section #acjb7;a71 section #acjc7;b71 section #acje7;a71 section #afjf7;a77#a71 & section #afjg7;a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cag & #cah z sections #cah & #cai1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #caf ! foll[+ new section3 #cag4 ,application ( c]ta9 provisions to ,/ates :i* d n collect telephone in=mation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,to ! ext5t t any provision ( ?is title imposes a requirem5t on a ,/ate or jurisdiction relat+ to contact+ vot]s by telephone1 su* provision %all n apply 9 ! case ( any ,/ate :i* cont9u\sly on & aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 does n collect telephone numb]s = vot]s z "p ( vot] regi/ration 9 ! ,/ate ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 %all n apply 9 any case 9 :i* ! vot] has volunt>ily provid$ telephone in=mation4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 section #ajdd7;b71 section #aaja7;c71 section #aajb7;c71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;c71 section #abja7;c71 section #acja7;a71 section #acjb7;a71 section #acjc7;b71 section #acje7;a71 section #afjf7;a77#c71 & section #afjg7;b71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cag & #cah z relat+ to sections #cah & #cai1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #caf ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cag4 ,application ( c]ta9 provisions to ,/ates :i* d n collect telephone in=mation4 4 ,h ,democracy ,re/oration #agja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,democracy ,re/oration ,act ( #bjba4 #agjb4 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,! "r to vote is ! mo/ basic con/itutive act ( citiz5%ip4 ,rega9+ ! "r to vote re9tegrates individuals ) crim9al convictions into free society1 help+ to enhance public safety4 7#b7 ,article ,i1 section #d1 ( ! ,con/itution grants ,congress ultimate sup]visory p[] ov] ,f$]al elections1 an au?ority :i* has repeat$ly be5 upheld by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,supreme ,c\rt4 7#c7 ,basic con/itutional pr9ciples ( fairness & equal protection require an equal opportunity = citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to vote 9 ,f$]al elections4 ,! "r to vote may n be abridg$ or d5i$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates or by any ,/ate on acc\nt ( race1 color1 g5d]1 or previ\s condition ( s]vitude4 ,! #ac?1 #ad?1 #ae?1 #ai?1 #bd?1 & #bf? ,am5dm5ts to ! ,con/itution emp[] ,congress to enact measures to protect ! "r to vote 9 ,f$]al elections4 ,! #h? ,am5dm5t to ! ,con/itution provides = no excessive bail to be requir$1 nor excessive f9es impos$1 nor cruel & unusual puni%m5ts inflict$4 7#d7 ,!re are #c areas 9 :i* discrepancies 9 ,/ate laws reg>d+ crim9al convictions lead to unfairness 9 ,f$]al elections-- 7,a7 ! lack ( a uni=m /&>d = vot+ 9 ,f$]al elections leads to an unfair disp>ity & unequal p>ticipation 9 ,f$]al elections bas$ solely on :]e a p]son lives2 7,b7 laws gov]n+ ! re/oration ( vot+ rights aft] a crim9al conviction v>y ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry & p]sons 9 "s ,/ates c easily rega9 _! vot+ rights :ile 9 o!r ,/ates p]sons effectively lose _! "r to vote p]man5tly2 & 7,c7 ,/ate dis5fran*isem5t laws disproportionately impact racial & e?nic m9orities4 7#e7 ,/ate dis5fran*isem5t laws v>y widely4 ,two ,/ates 7,ma9e & ,v]mont7 & ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico d n dis5fran*ise individuals ) crim9al convictions at all4 ,9 #bjbj1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia re-enfran*is$ its citiz5s :o are "u ! sup]vision ( ! ,f$]al ,bureau ( ,prisons4 ,tw5ty-eight /ates dis5fran*ise c]ta9 individuals on felony probation or p>ole4 ,9 #aa ,/ates1 a conviction = c]ta9 (f5ses c result 9 lifetime dis5fran*isem5t4 7#f7 ,sev]al ,/ates d5y ! "r to vote to individuals convict$ ( c]ta9 misdemeanors4 7#g7 ,9 #bjbj1 an e/imat$ #e1bjj1jjj citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or ab\t #a 9 #dd adults 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 c\ld n vote z a result ( a felony conviction4 ,( ! #e1bjj1jjj citiz5s b>r$ f vot+ !n1 only #bd p]c5t 7 9 prison4 ,by contra/1 #ge p]c5t ( p]sons dis5fran*is$ !n resid$ 9 _! communities :ile on probation or p>ole or aft] hav+ complet$ _! s5t5ces4 ,approximately #b1bjj1jjj citiz5s :o _h complet$ _! s5t5ces 7 dis5fran*is$ due to re/rictive ,/ate laws4 ,z ( ,novemb] #bjah1 ! lifetime ban = p]sons ) c]ta9 felony convictions 0 elim9at$ ?r\gh a ,florida ballot initiative4 ,z a result1 z _m z #a1djj1jjj p are n[ eligible to h _! vot+ rights re/or$4 ,9 #d ,/ates--,alabama1 ,florida1 ,mississippi1 & ,t5nessee--m ?an #g p]c5t ( ! total population is dis5fran*is$4 7#h7 ,9 ^? ,/ates t dis5fran*ise individuals po/-s5t5ce1 ! "r to vote c be rega9$ 9 !ory1 b 9 practice ?is possibility is (t5 grant$ 9 a non-uni=m & pot5tially discrim9atory mann]4 ,dis5fran*is$ individuals sometimes mu/ ei!r obta9 a p>don or an ord] f ! ,gov]nor or an action by ! p>ole or p>don bo>d1 dep5d+ on ! (f5se & ,/ate4 ,individuals convict$ ( a ,f$]al (f5se (t5 h additional b>ri]s to rega9+ vot+ rights4 7#i7 ,_m felony dis5fran*isem5t laws today d]ive directly f po/-,civil ,w> ef=ts to /ifle ! ,f\rte5? & ,fifte5? ,am5dm5ts4 ,betwe5 #ahfe & #ahhj1 at lea/ #ad /ates--,alabama1 ,arkansas1 ,colorado1 ,florida1 ,georgia1 ,ill9ois1 ,mississippi1 ,miss\ri1 ,nebraska1 ,new ,york1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 ,t5nessee1 & ,texas--enact$ or exp&$ _! felony dis5fran*isem5t laws4 ,"o ( ! prim>y goals ( ^! laws 0 to prev5t ,african ,am]icans f vot+4 ,( ! /ates t enact$ or exp&$ _! felony dis5fran*isem5t laws dur+ ?is po/-,civil ,w> p]iod1 at lea/ #aa cont9ue to preclude p]sons on felony probation or p>ole f vot+4 7#aj7 ,/ate dis5fran*isem5t laws disproportionately impact racial & e?nic m9orities4 ,9 rec5t ye>s1 ,african ,am]icans h be5 imprison$ at ov] #e times ! rate ( ,:ites4 ,m ?an #f p]c5t ( ! vot+-age ,african-,am]ican population1 or #a1hjj1jjj ,african ,am]icans1 are dis5fran*is$ due to a felony conviction4 ,9 #i ,/ates--,alabama 7#af p]c5t71 ,arizona 7#ac p]c5t71 ,florida 7#ae p]c5t71 ,k5tucky 7#ae p]c5t71 ,mississippi 7#af p]c5t71 ,s\? ,dakota 7#ad p]c5t71 ,t5nessee 7#ba p]c5t71 ,virg9ia 7#af p]c5t71 & ,wyom+ 7#cf p]c5t7--m ?an #a 9 #h ,african ,am]icans are unable to vote because ( a felony conviction1 twice ! national av]age = ,african ,am]icans4 7#aa7 ,lat9o citiz5s are also disproportionately dis5fran*is$ bas$ ^u _! disproportionate repres5tation 9 ! crim9al ju/ice sy/em4 ,9 rec5t ye>s1 ,lat9os h be5 imprison$ at #b4e times ! rate ( ,:ites4 ,m ?an #b p]c5t ( ! vot+-age ,lat9o population1 or #efj1jjj ,lat9os1 are dis5fran*is$ due to a felony conviction4 ,9 #cd /ates ,lat9os are dis5fran*is$ at a high] rate ?an ! g5]al population4 ,9 #aa /ates #d p]c5t or m ( ,lat9o adults are dis5fran*is$ due to a felony conviction 7,alabama1 #d p]c5t2 ,arizona1 #g p]c5t2 ,arkansas1 #d p]c5t2 ,idaho1 #d p]c5t2 ,i[a1 #d p]c5t2 ,k5tucky1 #f p]c5t2 ,m9nesota1 #d p]c5t2 ,mississippi1 #e p]c5t2 ,nebraska1 #f p]c5t2 ,t5nessee1 #aa p]c5t2 ,wyom+1 #d p]c5t71 twice ! national av]age = ,lat9os4 7#ab7 ,dis5fran*is+ citiz5s :o h be5 convict$ ( a crim9al (f5se & :o are liv+ & work+ 9 ! community s]ves no compell+ ,/ate int]e/ & h9d]s _! rehabilitation & re9tegration into society4 7#ac7 ,/ate dis5fran*isem5t laws c suppress electoral p>ticipation among eligible vot]s by disc\rag+ vot+ among family & community memb]s ( dis5fran*is$ p]sons4 ,future electoral p>ticipation by ! *ildr5 ( dis5fran*is$ p>5ts may be impact$ z well4 ,models ( successful re-entry = p]sons convict$ ( a crime emphasize ! importance ( community ties1 feel+ ve/$ & integrat$1 & prosocial attitudes4 ,individuals ) crim9al convictions :o succe$ 9 avoid+ recidivism are typically m likely to see !mselves z law-abid+ memb]s ( ! community4 ,re/oration ( vot+ rights builds ^? qualities & facilitates re9tegration into ! community4 ,t is :y all[+ citiz5s ) crim9al convictions :o are liv+ 9 a community to vote is correlat$ ) a l[] likelihood ( recidivism4 ,re/oration ( vot+ rights ?us r$uces viol5ce & protects public safety4 7#ad7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates is "o ( ! only ,we/]n democracies t p]mits ! p]man5t d5ial ( vot+ rights = individuals ) felony convictions4 7#ae7 ,! ,eigh? ,am5dm5t's prohibition on cruel & unusual puni%m5ts gu>antees individuals ! "r n to be subject$ to excessive sanctions4 7,rop] v4 ,simmons1 #edc ,u4,s4 #eea1 #efj 7#bjje774 ,t "r /ems f ! basic precept ( ju/ice t puni%m5t = crime %\ld be graduat$ & proportion$ to ! (f5se4 ,id4 7quot+ ,weems v4 ,unit$ ,/ates1 #bag ,u4,s4 #cdi1 #cfg 7#aiaj774 ,z ! ,supreme ,c\rt has long recogniz$1 the concept ( proportionality is c5tral to ! ,eigh? ,am5dm5t4 7,graham v4 ,florida1 #efj ,u4,s4 #dh1 #ei 7#bjaj774 ,_m ,/ate dis5fran*isem5t laws are grossly disproportional to ! (f5ses t lead to dis5fran*isem5t & ?us violate ! b> on cruel & unusual puni%m5ts4 ,= example1 a numb] ( /ates m&ate lifetime dis5fran*isem5t = a s+le felony conviction or j two felony convictions1 ev5 :]e ! convictions 7 = non-viol5t (f5ses4 ,9 num]\s o!r ,/ates1 dis5fran*isem5t c la/ ye>s or ev5 decades :ile individuals rema9 on probation or p>ole1 (t5 only because a p]son _c pay _! legal f9ancial obligations4 ,^! k9ds ( extreme vot+ bans run af\l ( ! ,eigh? ,am5dm5t4 7#af7 ,! ,tw5ty-,f\r? ,am5dm5t provides t ! "r to vote %all n be d5i$ or abridg$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates or any ,/ate by reason ( failure to pay any poll tax or o!r tax44 ,section #b ( ! ,tw5ty-,f\r? ,am5dm5t gives ,congress ! p[] to en=ce ?is article by appropriate legislation4 ,c\rt f9es & fees t individuals mu/ pay to h _! vot+ rights re/or$ con/itute an o!r tax = purposes ( ! ,tw5ty-,f\r? ,am5dm5t4 ,at lea/ five ,/ates explicitly require ! paym5t ( f9es & fees be=e individuals ) felony convictions c h _! vot+ rights re/or$4 ,m ?an #bj o!r /ates effectively tie ! "r to vote to ! paym5t ( f9es & fees1 by requir+ t individuals complete _! probation or p>ole be=e _! rights are re/or$4 ,9 ^! ,/ates1 ! non-paym5t ( f9es & fees is a basis on :i* probation or p>ole c be ext5d$4 ,moreov]1 ^! /ates sometimes d n record ! basis on :i* an individual's probation or p>ole 0 ext5d$1 mak+ x impossible to det]m9e f ! ,/ate's records :e!r non-paym5t ( f9es & fees is ! reason t an individual rema9s on probation or p>ole4 ,= ^! reasons1 ! only way to ensure t ,/ates d n d5y ! "r to vote bas$ solely on non-paym5t ( f9es & fees is to prev5t ,/ates f condition+ vot+ rights on ! completion ( probation or p>ole4 #agjc4 ,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 #agjd4 ,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 #agje4 ,notification ( re/oration ( vot+ rights 7a7 ,/ate notification 7#a7 ,notification ,on ! date det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ea* ,/ate %all-- 7,a7 notify 9 writ+ any individual :o has be5 convict$ ( a crim9al (f5se "u ! law ( t ,/ate t su* individual-- 7i7 has ! "r to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice pursuant to ! ,democracy ,re/oration ,act ( #bjba2 & 7ii7 may regi/] to vote 9 any su* election2 & 7,b7 provide su* individual ) any mat]ials t are necess>y to regi/] to vote 9 any su* election4 7#b7 ,date ( notification 7,a7 ,felony conviction ,9 ! case ( su* an individual :o has be5 convict$ ( 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$]al law-- 7,a7 %all be notifi$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b7 t su* individual-- 7i7 has ! "r to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice pursuant to ! ,democracy ,re/oration ,act ( #bjba2 & 7ii7 may regi/] to vote 9 any su* election2 & 7,b7 %all be provid$ ) 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 #agjf4 ,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$om ( movem5t2 7,b7 ! paym5t ( damages by ! individual2 7,c7 p]iodic report+ by ! individual to an (fic] ( ! c\rt2 or 7,d7 sup]vision ( ! individual by an (fic] ( ! c\rt4 #agjg4 ,relation to o!r laws 7a7 ,/ate laws relat+ to vot+ rights ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle may be con/ru$ 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-- 7#a7 are 9 addition to all o!r rights & rem$ies provid$ by law1 & 7#b7 %all n sup]s$e1 re/rict1 or limit ! application ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq47 or ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq474 #agjh4 ,f$]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$1 ^u release f su* inc>c]ation1 ( t individual's rights "u section #agjc4 #agji4 ,effective date ,?is subtitle %all apply to citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates vot+ 9 any election = ,f$]al (fice held aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,i ,vot] ,id5tification & ,all[able ,alt]natives #ahja4 ,requirem5ts = vot] id5tification 7a7 ,requirem5t to provide id5tification z condition ( receiv+ ballot ,section #cjc ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 & 7d7 z subsections 7d7 & 7e71 respectively1 & by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,vot] ,id5tification requirem5ts 7#a7 ,vot] id5tification requirem5t def9$ ,= purposes ( ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m vot] id5tification requirem5t means any requirem5t t an individual desir+ to vote 9 p]son 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice pres5t id5tification z a requirem5t to receive or ca/ a ballot 9 p]son 9 su* election4 7,b7 ,exception ,su* t]m does n include any requirem5t describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 z appli$ ) respect to an individual describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,9 g5]al ,if a ,/ate or local jurisdiction has a vot] id5tification requirem5t1 ! ,/ate or local jurisdiction-- 7,a7 %all treat any applicable id5tify+ docum5t z meet+ su* vot] id5tification requirem5t2 7,b7 not)/&+ ! failure to pres5t an applicable id5tify+ docum5t1 %all treat an individual desir+ to vote 9 p]son 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice z meet+ su* vot] id5tification requirem5t if-- 7i7 ! individual pres5ts ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial ) a sworn writt5 /atem5t1 sign$ 9 ! pres5ce ( ! (ficial by an adult :o has kn[n ! individual = at lea/ six mon?s "u p5alty ( p]jury1 atte/+ to ! individual's id5tity2 7ii7 ! (ficial has kn[n ! individual = at lea/ six mon?s2 or 7iii7 9 ! case ( a resid5t ( a ,/ate-lic5s$ c>e facility1 an employee ( ! facility confirms ! individual's id5tity2 & 7,c7 %all p]mit any individual desir+ to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice :o does n pres5t an applicable id5tify+ docum5t requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or qualify = an exception "u subp>agraph 7,b7 to ca/ a provisional ballot ) respect to ! election "u section #cjb 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,rules = provisional ballot 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an individual may ca/ a provisional ballot pursuant to p>agraph 7#b77;,c7 s long z ! individual pres5ts ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial ) a sworn writt5 /atem5t1 sign$ by ! individual "u p5alty ( p]jury1 atte/+ to ! individual's id5tity4 7,b7 ,prohibition on o!r requirem5ts ,except z o!rwise provid$ ?is p>agraph1 a ,/ate or local jurisdiction may n impose any o!r additional requirem5t or condition ) respect to ! ca/+ ( a provisional ballot by an individual describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c74 7,c7 ,c\nt+ ( provisional ballot ,9 ! case ( a provisional ballot ca/ pursuant to p>agraph 7#b77;,c71 ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial %all n make a det]m9ation "u section #cjb7;a77#d7 t ! individual is eligible "u ,/ate law to vote 9 ! election unless-- 7i7 ! (ficial det]m9es t ! signature on su* /atem5t mat*es ! signature ( su* individual on ! (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 9 ! ,/ate or o!r (ficial record or docum5t us$ by ! ,/ate to v]ify ! signatures ( vot]s2 or 7ii7 n lat] ?an #aj days aft] ca/+ ! provisional ballot1 ! individual pres5ts an applicable id5tify+ docum5t1 ei!r 9 p]son or by electronic me?ods1 to ! (ficial & ! (ficial confirms ! individual is ! p]son id5tifi$ on ! applicable id5tify+ docum5t4 7,d7 ,notice & opportunity to cure discrepancy 9 signatures or o!r defects on provisional ballots 7i7 ,notice & opportunity to cure discrepancy 9 signatures ,if an individual ca/s a provisional ballot "u ?is p>agraph & ! 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 ! ,/ate or o!r (ficial record or docum5t us$ by ! ,/ate to v]ify ! signatures ( vot]s1 su* election (ficial1 prior to mak+ a f9al det]m9ation z to ! validity ( su* ballot1 %all-- 7,i7 z soon z practical1 b no lat] ?an ! next bus9ess day aft] su* det]m9ation is made1 make a good fai? ef=t to notify ! individual by mail1 telephone1 & 7if available7 text message & electronic mail t-- 7aa7 a discrepancy exi/s betwe5 ! signature on su* ballot & ! signature ( ! individual on ! (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 9 ! ,/ate or o!r (ficial record or docum5t us$ by ! ,/ate to v]ify ! signatures ( vot]s2 & 7bb7 if su* discrepancy is n cur$ prior to ! expiration ( ! ?ird day foll[+ ! ,/ate's deadl9e = receiv+ mail-9 ballots or abs5tee ballots1 su* ballot w n be c\nt$2 & 7,,ii7 cure su* discrepancy & c\nt ! ballot if1 prior to ! expiration ( ! ?ird day foll[+ ! ,/ate's deadl9e = receiv+ mail-9 ballots or abs5tee ballots1 ! individual provides ! (ficial ) in=mation to cure su* discrepancy1 ei!r 9 p]son1 by telephone1 or by electronic me?ods4 7ii7 ,notice & opportunity to cure o!r defects ,if an individual ca/s a provisional ballot "u ?is p>agraph ) a defect :i*1 if left uncur$1 w\ld cause ! ballot to n be c\nt$1 ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial1 prior to mak+ a f9al det]m9ation z to ! validity ( ! ballot1 %all-- 7,i7 z soon z practical1 b no lat] ?an ! next bus9ess day aft] su* det]m9ation is made1 make a good fai? ef=t to notify ! individual by mail1 telephone1 & 7if available7 text message & electronic mail t-- 7aa7 ! ballot has "s defect2 & 7bb7 if ! individual does n cure ! o!r defect prior to ! expiration ( ! ?ird day foll[+ ! ,/ate's deadl9e = receiv+ mail-9 ballots or abs5tee ballots1 su* ballot w n be c\nt$2 & 7,,ii7 c\nt ! ballot if1 prior to ! expiration ( ! ?ird day foll[+ ! ,/ate's deadl9e = receiv+ mail-9 ballots or abs5tee ballots1 ! individual cures ! defect4 7,e7 ,no exemption ,not)/&+ section #cjb7;a71 ,/ates describ$ 9 section #d7;b7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic %all be requir$ to meet ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#b77;,c74 7,f7 ,rule ( con/ruction 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,no?+ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c7 or ?is p>agraph %all be con/ru$ to prev5t a ,/ate f p]mitt+ an individual :o provides a sworn /atem5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to ca/ a regul> ballot 9 lieu ( a provisional ballot4 7ii7 ,regul> ballot ,= purpose ( ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m regul> ballot means a ballot :i* is ca/ & c\nt$ 9 same mann] z ballots ca/ by individuals meet+ ! vot] id5tification requirem5t 7& all o!r applicable requirem5ts ) respect to vot+ 9 ! election74 7#d7 ,developm5t & use ( pre-pr9t$ v]sion ( /atem5t by commission 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission %all develop pre-pr9t$ v]sions ( ! /atem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b77;,b77i7 & 7#c77;,a7 :i* include appropriate blank spaces = ! provision ( names & signatures4 7,b7 ,provid+ pre-pr9t$ copy ( /atem5t ,ea* ,/ate & jurisdiction t has a vot] id5tification requirem5t %all make copies ( ! pre-pr9t$ v]sion ( ! /atem5t develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 available at poll+ places = use by individuals vot+ 9 p]son4 7#e7 ,requir$ provision ( id5tify+ docum5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate & jurisdiction t has a vot] id5tification requirem5t %all-- 7i7 = ea* individual :o1 on or aft] ! applicable date1 is regi/]$ to vote 9 su* ,/ate or jurisdiction 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice1 provide ! individual ) a gov]nm5t-issu$ id5tification t meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection )\t *>ge2 7ii7 = ea* individual :o1 be=e ! applicable date1 0 regi/]$ to vote 9 su* ,/ate or jurisdiction 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice b does n o!rwise possess an id5tify+ docum5t1 provide ! individual ) a gov]nm5t-issu$ id5tification t meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection )\t *>ge1 s long z ! ,/ate provides ! individual ) reasonable opportunities to obta9 su* id5tification prior to ! date ( ! election2 & 7iii7 = ea* individual :o is provid$ ) an id5tification "u clause 7i7 or clause 7ii71 provide ! individual ) su* assi/ance )\t *>ge ^u reque/ z may be necess>y to enable ! individual to obta9 & process any docum5tation necess>y to obta9 ! id5tification4 7,b7 ,applicable date ,= purposes ( ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m applicable date means ! lat] (-- 7i7 ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb1 or 7ii7 ! fir/ date aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subsection = :i* ! ,/ate or local jurisdiction has 9 effect a vot] id5tification requirem5t4 7#f7 ,applicable id5tify+ docum5t ,= purposes ( ?is subsection-- 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m applicable id5tify+ docum5t means1 ) respect to any individual1 any docum5t issu$ to su* individual conta9+ ! individual's "n4 7,b7 ,includ$ docum5ts ,! t]m applicable id5tify+ docum5t %all include any ( ! foll[+ 7s long z su* docum5t is n expir$1 z indicat$ by an expiration date includ$ on ! docum5t73 7i7 ,a valid driv]'s lic5se or an id5tification c>d issu$ by a ,/ate1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 or a ,/ate or f$]ally recogniz$ ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7ii7 ,a ,/ate-issu$ id5tification describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d74 7iii7 ,a valid ,unit$ ,/ates passport or passport c>d4 7iv7 ,a valid employee id5tification c>d issu$ by-- 7,i7 any bran*1 dep>tm5t1 ag5cy1 or entity ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t or ( any ,/ate1 7,,ii7 any ,/ate or f$]ally recogniz$ ,tribal gov]nm5t1 or 7,,iii7 any c\nty1 municipality1 bo>d1 au?ority1 or o!r political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 7v7 ,a valid /ud5t id5tification c>d issu$ by an in/itution ( high] education1 or a valid high s*ool id5tification c>d issu$ by a ,/ate-accr$it$ high s*ool4 7vi7 ,a valid milit>y id5tification c>d issu$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7vii7 ,a valid gun lic5se or conceal$ c>ry p]mit4 7viii7 ,a valid ,m$ic>e c>d or ,social ,security c>d4 7ix7 ,a valid bir? c]tificate4 7x7 ,a valid vot] regi/ration c>d4 7xi7 ,a valid hunt+ or fi%+ lic5se issu$ by a ,/ate4 7xii7 ,a valid id5tification c>d issu$ to ! individual by ! ,supplem5tal ,nutrition ,assi/ance 7,,snap7 program4 7xiii7 ,a valid id5tification c>d issu$ to ! individual by ! ,tempor>y ,assi/ance = ,ne$y ,families 7,,tanf7 program4 7xiv7 ,a valid id5tification c>d issu$ to ! individual by ,m$icaid4 7xv7 ,a valid bank c>d or valid debit c>d4 7xvi7 ,a valid utility bill issu$ )9 six mon?s ( ! date ( ! election4 7xvii7 ,a valid lease or mortgage docum5t issu$ )9 six mon?s ( ! date ( ! election4 7xviii7 ,a valid bank /atem5t issu$ )9 six mon?s ( ! date ( ! election4 7xix7 ,a valid heal? insurance c>d issu$ to ! vot]4 7xx7 ,any o!r docum5t conta9+ ! individual's "n issu$ by-- 7,i7 any bran*1 dep>tm5t1 ag5cy1 or entity ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t or ( any ,/ate2 7,,ii7 any ,/ate or f$]ally recogniz$ tribal gov]nm5t2 or 7,,iii7 any c\nty1 municipality1 bo>d1 au?ority1 or o!r political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 7,c7 ,copies & electronic docum5ts accept$ ,! t]m applicable id5tify+ docum5t includes-- 7i7 any copy ( a docum5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 & 7ii7 any docum5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 :i* is pres5t$ 9 electronic =mat4 4 7b7 ,paym5ts to ,/ates to cov] co/s ( requir$ id5tification docum5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all make paym5ts to ,/ates to cov] ! co/s incurr$ 9 provid+ id5tifications "u section #cjc7;c77#e7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb1 z am5d$ by ?is section4 7#b7 ,am\nt ( paym5t ,! am\nt ( ! paym5t made to a ,/ate "u ?is subsection = any ye> %all be equal to ! am\nt ( fees :i* w\ld h be5 collect$ by ! ,/ate dur+ ! ye> 9 provid+ ! id5tifications requir$ "u section #cjc7;c77#e7 ( su* ,act if ! ,/ate _h *>g$ ! usual & cu/om>y rates = su* id5tifications1 z det]m9$ on ! basis ( in=mation furni%$ to ! ,commission by ! ,/ate at su* "t & 9 su* =m z ! ,commission may require4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = paym5ts "u ?is subsection an aggregate am\nt ( #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb & ea* ( ! #d succe$+ fiscal ye>s4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #cjc7;b77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7;b77#b77;,a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ 9 p]son & all t foll[s & ins]t+ 9 p]son1 pres5ts to ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial an applicable id5tify+ docum5t 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7c77#f772 or2 & 7#b7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ by mail & all t foll[s & ins]t+ by mail1 submits ) ! ballot an applicable id5tify+ docum5t 7z s def9$744 7d7 ,def9ition ,= ! purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7e7 ,effective date ,section #cjc7;e7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhc7;d77#b771 z r$esignat$ by subsection 7a71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,vot] id5tification requirem5ts ,ea* ,/ate & jurisdiction %all be requir$ to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7c7 ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice held on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 4 ,j ,vot] ,li/ ,ma9t5ance ,proc$ures #a ,vot] ,cag+ ,prohibit$ #aija4 ,vot] cag+ prohibit$ 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section-- 7#a7 ! t]m vot] cag+ docum5t means-- 7,a7 a non-=w>dable docum5t s5t by any p]son o!r ?an a ,/ate or local election (ficial 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 s5t by any p]son o!r ?an a ,/ate or local election (ficial ) 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 applicant2 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 any 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!rwise1 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 #bjjd7;a77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 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 ,en=cem5t 7#a7 ,civil en=cem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,attorney ,g5]al may br+ a civil action 9 an appropriate di/rict c\rt = su* decl>atory or injunctive relief z is necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7,b7 ,private "r ( action 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a p]son :o is aggriev$ by a violation ( ?is section may provide writt5 notice ( ! violation to ! *ief election (ficial ( ! ,/ate involv$4 7ii7 ,relief ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7iii71 if ! violation is n correct$ )9 #ij days aft] receipt ( a notice "u clause 7i71 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 7iii7 ,exception ,if ! violation occurr$ )9 #cj days be=e ! date ( an election = ,f$]al (fice1 on ! date ( ! election1 or aft] ! date ( ! election b prior to ! completion ( ! canvass1 ! aggriev$ p]son ne$ n provide notice "u clause 7i7 be=e br++ a civil action to obta9 decl>atory or injunctive relief ) respect to ! violation4 7#b7 ,crim9al p5alty ,: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 title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or imprison$ n m ?an #a ye>1 or bo?1 = ea* su* violation4 ,ea* violation %all be a sep>ate (f5se4 7d7 ,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 #b ,sav+ ,eligible ,vot]s ,f ,vot] ,purg+ #aiaa4 ,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 except z p]mitt$ "u section #h7;d7 aft] a notice describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( su* section has be5 s5t1 ! 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 election mail1 unless ! election mail 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 7#c7 ,removal bas$ on (ficial records 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all prohibit a ,/ate f remov+ a regi/rant f ! (ficial li/ ( eligible vot]s 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice if1 on ! basis ( (ficial records ma9ta9$ by ! ,/ate1 a ,/ate or local election (ficial kn[s1 on ! basis ( objective & reliable evid5ce1 t ! regi/rant has-- 7i7 di$2 or 7ii7 p]man5tly mov$ out ( ! ,/ate & is no long] eligible to vote 9 ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,opportunity to demon/rate eligibility ,! ,/ate %all provide a vot] remov$ f ! (ficial li/ ( eligible vot]s 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice "u ?is p>agraph an opportunity to demon/rate t ! regi/rant is eligible to vote & be re9/at$ on ! (ficial li/ ( eligible vot]s 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate4 7b7 ,notice aft] removal 7#a7 ,notice to individual remov$ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #dh h\rs aft] a ,/ate removes ! "n ( a regi/rant f ! (ficial li/ ( eligible vot]s1 ! ,/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 & 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+ regi/rants ! second place x appe>s & ins]t+ & 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 ,k ,sev]ability #aiba4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is title or any am5dm5t made by ?is title1 or ! application ( any su* provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ?is title1 & ! application ( su* provision or am5dm5t to any o!r p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 ,b ,election ,integrity ,,ii ,prohibit+ ,int]f]5ce ,) ,vot] ,regi/ration #bjja4 ,prohibit+ h9d]+1 int]f]+ )1 or prev5t+ vot] regi/ration 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bi ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ,code1 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 #bjjb4 ,e/abli%m5t ( be/ practices 7a7 ,be/ practices ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all develop & publi% recomm5dations = be/ practices = ,/ates to use to det] & prev5t violations ( section #fab ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by section #bjja71 & 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 ,,iii ,prev5t+ ,election ,subv]sion ,a ,re/rictions on ,removal ( ,election ,adm9i/rators #cjja4 ,re/rictions on removal ( local election adm9i/rators 9 adm9i/ration ( elections = ,f$]al (fice 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,congress has explicit & broad au?ority to regulate ! "t1 place1 & mann] ( ,f$]al elections "u ! ,elections ,clause "u article ,i1 section #d1 clause #a ( ! ,con/itution1 includ+ by e/abli%+ /&>ds = ! fair1 imp>tial1 & uni=m adm9i/ration ( ,f$]al elections by ,/ate & local (ficials4 7#b7 ,! ,elections ,clause 0 und]/ood f ! fram+ ( ! ,con/itution to conta9 8words ( great latitude10 grant+ ,congress broad p[] ov] ,f$]al elections & a pl5>y "r to preempt ,/ate regulation 9 ?is area4 ,z made cle> at ! ,con/itutional ,conv5tion & ! ,/ate ratification debates t foll[$1 ?is grant ( congressional au?ority 0 meant to 8insure free & fair elections10 promote ! uni=m adm9i/ration ( ,f$]al elections1 & 8pres]ve & re/ore to ! p _! equal & sacr$ rights ( election404 7#c7 ,9 ! f\nd+ debates on ! ,elections ,clause1 _m delegates also argu$ t a broad grant ( au?ority to ,congress ov] ,f$]al elections 0 necess>y to *eck any 8abuses t might be made ( ! discretion>y p[]0 to regulate ! "t1 place1 & mann] ( elections grant$ ! ,/ates1 includ+ attempts at p>tisan entr5*m5t1 malapportionm5t1 & ! exclusion ( political m9orities4 ,z ! ,supreme ,c\rt has recogniz$1 ! ,elections ,clause emp[]s ,congress to 8protect ! elections on :i* its exi/5ce dep5ds10 ,ex p>te ,y>br\gh1 #aaj ,u4,s4 #fea1 #feh 7#ahhd71 & 8protect ! citiz5 9 ! ex]cise ( rights conf]r$ by ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ess5tial to ! heal?y organization ( ! gov]nm5t itself10 id4 at #fff4 7#d7 ,! ,elections ,clause grants ,congress 8pl5>y & p>am\nt jurisdiction ov] ! :ole subject0 ( ,f$]al elections1 ,ex p>te ,siebold1 #ajj ,u4,s4 #cga1 #chh 7#ahgi71 all[+ ,congress to implem5t 8a complete code = congressional elections40 ,smiley v4 ,holm1 #bhe ,u4,s4 #cee1 #cff 7#aicb74 ,! ,elections ,clause1 unlike1 = example1 ! ,comm]ce ,clause1 has be5 f\nd to grant ,congress ! au?ority to compel ,/ates to alt] _! regulations z to ,f$]al elections1 id4 at id4 at #cff-fg1 ev5 if ^! alt]ations w\ld impose additional co/s on ! ,/ates to execute or en=ce4 ,association ( ,community ,organizations = ,re=m ,n[ v4 ,mill]1 #abi ,f4#c;d #hcc 7#f? ,cir4 #aiig74 7#e7 ,! phrase 8mann] ( hold+ elections0 9 ! ,elections ,clause has be5 int]pret$ by ! ,supreme ,c\rt to au?orize ,congress to regulate all aspects ( ! ,f$]al election process1 includ+ 8notices1 regi/ration1 sup]vision ( vot+1 protection ( vot]s1 prev5tion ( fraud & corrupt practices1 c\nt+ ( votes1 duties ( inspectors & canvass]s1 & ! mak+ & publication ( election returns40 ,smiley v4 ,holm1 #bhe ,u4,s4 #cee1 #cff 7#aicb74 7#f7 ,! ,supreme ,c\rt has recogniz$ ! broad 8sub/antive scope0 ( ! ,elections ,clause & upheld ,f$]al laws promulgat$ !reund] regulat+ r$i/rict+1 vot] regi/ration1 campaign f9ance1 prim>y elections1 rec\nts1 p>ty affiliation rules1 & ballot+4 7#g7 ,! au?ority ( ,congress "u ! ,elections ,clause also entails ! p[] to ensure en=cem5t ( its laws regulat+ ,f$]al elections4 8,if ,congress has ! p[] to make regulations1 x mu/ h ! p[] to en=ce !m40 ,ex p>te ,siebold1 #ajj ,u4,s4 #cga1 #chg 7#ahgi74 ,! ,supreme ,c\rt has not$ t !re c be no "q t ,congress may impose additional p5alties = (f5ses committ$ by ,/ate (fic]s 9 connection ) ,f$]al elections ev5 if !y diff] f ! p5alties prescrib$ by ,/ate law = ! same acts4 ,id4 at #chg-hh4 7#h7 ,! fair & imp>tial adm9i/ration ( ,f$]al elections by ,/ate & local (ficials is c5tral to 8! successful work+ ( ?is gov]nm5t10 ,ex p>te ,y>br\gh1 #aaj ,u4,s4 #fea1 #fff 7#ahhd71 & to 8protect ! act ( vot+ 4 4 4 & ! election itself f corruption or fraud10 id4 at #ffa-fb4 7#i7 ,! ,elections ,clause ?us grants ,congress ! au?ority to ensure t ! adm9i/ration ( ,f$]al elections is free ( political bias or discrim9ation & t election (ficials are insulat$ f political influ5ce or o!r =ms ( co]cion 9 dis*>g+ _! duties 9 connection ) ,f$]al elections4 7#aj7 ,9 "s ,/ates1 ov]sight ( local election adm9i/rators has be5 allocat$ to ,/ate ,election ,bo>ds1 or special commissions =m$ by ^? bo>ds1 t are appo9t$ by ! prevail+ political p>ty 9 a ,/ate1 z oppos$ to nonp>tisan or elect$ (fice hold]s4 7#aa7 ,9 c]ta9 newly enact$ ,/ate policies1 ^! appo9t$ /atewide election adm9i/rators h be5 grant$ wide latitude to susp5d or remove local election adm9i/rators 9 cases :]e ! /atewide election adm9i/rators id5tify :atev] ! ,/ate deems to be a violation4 ,!re is no requirem5t t !re be a f9d+ ( int5t by ! local election adm9i/rator to commit ! violation4 7#ab7 ,local election adm9i/rators across ! c\ntry c be susp5d$ or remov$ accord+ to diff]5t /&>ds1 pot5tially expos+ !m to diff]5t political pressures or biases t c\ld result 9 unev5 adm9i/ration ( ,f$]al elections4 7#ac7 ,! ,elections ,clause grants ,congress ! ultimate au?ority to ensure t ov]sight ( ,/ate & local election adm9i/rators is fair & imp>tial 9 ord] to ensure equitable & uni=m adm9i/ration ( ,f$]al elections4 7b7 ,re/riction 7#a7 ,/&>d = removal ( a local election adm9i/rator ,a /atewide election adm9i/rator may only susp5d1 remove1 or relieve ! duties ( a local election adm9i/rator 9 ! ,/ate ) respect to ! adm9i/ration ( an election = ,f$]al (fice = ineffici5cy1 neglect ( duty1 or malfeasance 9 (fice4 7#b7 ,private "r ( action 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,any local election adm9i/rator susp5d$1 remov$1 or o!rwise reliev$ ( duties 9 violation ( p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to ! adm9i/ration ( an election = ,f$]al (fice or aga9/ :om any proce$+ = susp5sion1 removal1 or relief f duty 9 violation ( p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to ! adm9i/ration ( an election = ,f$]al (fice may be p5d+1 may br+ an action 9 an appropriate di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = decl>atory or injunctive relief ) respect to ! violation4 ,any su* action %all "n z ! def5dant ! /atewide election adm9i/rator responsible = ! adv]se action4 ,! di/rict c\rt %all1 to ! ext5t practicable1 exp$ite any su* proce$+4 7,b7 ,/atute ( limitations ,any action br\ght "u ?is subsection mu/ be comm5c$ n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! susp5sion1 removal1 relief f duties1 or comm5cem5t ( ! proce$+ to remove1 susp5d1 or relieve ! duties ( a local election adm9i/rator ) respect to ! adm9i/ration ( an election = ,f$]al (fice4 7#c7 ,attorney's fees ,9 any action or proce$+ "u ?is subsection1 ! c\rt may all[ a prevail+ pla9tiff1 o!r ?an ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 reasonable attorney's fees z "p ( ! co/s1 & may include exp]t fees z "p ( ! attorney's fee4 ,! t]m 8prevail+ pla9tiff0 means a pla9tiff t sub/antially prevails pursuant to a judicial or adm9i/rative judgm5t or ord]1 or an en=ceable writt5 agreem5t4 7#d7 ,removal ( ,/ate proce$+s to ,f$]al c\rt ,a local election adm9i/rator :o is subject to an adm9i/rative or judicial proce$+ = susp5sion1 removal1 or relief f duty by a /atewide election adm9i/rator ) respect to ! adm9i/ration ( an election = ,f$]al (fice may remove ! proce$+ to an appropriate di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,any ord] rem&+ a case to ! ,/ate c\rt or ag5cy f :i* x 0 remov$ "u ?is subsection %all be reviewable by appeal or o!rwise4 7#e7 ,"r ( ,unit$ ,/ates to int]v5e 7,a7 ,notice to ,attorney ,g5]al ,:5ev] any adm9i/rative or judicial proce$+ is br\ght to susp5d1 remove1 or relieve ! duties ( any local election adm9i/rator by a /atewide election adm9i/rator ) respect to ! adm9i/ration ( an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! /atewide election adm9i/rator :o initiat$ su* proce$+ %all deliv] a copy ( ! plead+s in/itut+ ! proce$+ to ! ,assi/ant ,attorney ,g5]al = ! ,civil ,rights ,division ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice4 ,! local election adm9i/rator aga9/ :om su* proce$+ is br\ght may also deliv] su* plead+s to ! ,assi/ant ,attorney ,g5]al4 7,b7 ,"r to int]v5e ,! ,unit$ ,/ates may int]v5e 9 any adm9i/rative or judicial proce$+ br\ght to susp5d1 remove1 or relieve ! duties ( any local election adm9i/rator by a /atewide election adm9i/rator ) respect to ! adm9i/ration ( an election = ,f$]al (fice & 9 any action initiat$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#b7 or 9 any removal pursuant to p>agraph 7#d74 7#f7 ,review ,9 review+ any action br\ght "u ?is section1 a c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all n af=d any def]5ce to any ,/ate (ficial1 adm9i/rator1 or tribunal t initiat$1 approv$1 adjudicat$1 or review$ any adm9i/rative or judicial proce$+ to susp5d1 remove1 or o!rwise relieve ! duties ( a local election adm9i/rator4 7c7 ,reports to ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! susp5sion1 removal1 or relief ( ! duties ( a local election adm9i/rator by a /atewide election adm9i/rator1 ! ,/atewide election adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,assi/ant ,attorney ,g5]al = ! ,civil ,rights ,divisions ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice a report t includes ! foll[+ in=mation3 7,a7 ,a /atem5t t a local election adm9i/rator 0 susp5d$1 remov$1 or reliev$ ( _! duties4 7,b7 ,in=mation on :e!r ! local election adm9i/rator 0 det]m9$ to h engag$ 9 gross neglig5ce1 neglect ( duty1 or malfeasance 9 (fice4 7,c7 ,a description ( ! effect t ! susp5sion1 removal1 or relief ( ! duties ( ! local election adm9i/rator w h on-- 7i7 ! adm9i/ration ( elections & vot]s 9 ! election jurisdictions = :i* ! local election (ficial provid$ su* duties2 & 7ii7 ! adm9i/ration ( elections & vot]s 9 ! ,/ate at l>ge4 7,d7 ,demographic in=mation ab\t ! local election (ficial susp5d$1 remov$1 or reliev$ & ! jurisdictions = :i* su* election (ficial 0 provid+ ! duties susp5d$1 remov$1 or reliev$4 7,e7 ,su* o!r in=mation z reque/$ by ! ,assi/ant ,attorney ,g5]al = ! purposes ( det]m9+-- 7i7 :e!r su* susp5sion1 removal1 or relief ( duties 0 bas$ on unlawful discrim9ation2 & 7ii7 7:e!r su* susp5sion1 removal1 or relief ( duties 0 due to gross neglig5ce1 neglect ( duty1 or malfeasance 9 (fice4 7#b7 ,exp$it$ report+ = actions )9 #cj days ( an election 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a susp5sion1 removal1 or relief ( duties ( a local adm9i/rator describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 occurs dur+ ! p]iod describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be submitt$ n lat] ?an #dh h\rs aft] su* susp5sion1 removal1 or relief ( duties4 7,b7 ,p]iod describ$ ,! p]iod describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph is any p]iod :i* beg9s #fj days be=e ! date ( an election = ,f$]al (fice & :i* ends #fj days aft] su* election4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,election ,! t]m election has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cja7a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7a774 7#b7 ,f$]al (fice ,! t]m ,f$]al (fice has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cja7c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7c774 7#c7 ,local election adm9i/rator ,! t]m local election adm9i/rator means1 ) respect to a local jurisdiction 9 a ,/ate1 ! individual or entity responsible = ! adm9i/ration ( elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! local jurisdiction4 7#d7 ,/atewide election adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,/atewide election adm9i/rator means1 ) respect to a ,/ate-- 7,a7 ! individual or entity1 includ+ a ,/ate elections bo>d1 responsible = ! adm9i/ration ( elections = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate on a /atewide basis2 or 7,b7 a /atewide legislative or executive entity ) ! au?ority to susp5d1 remove1 or relieve a local election adm9i/rator4 7e7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to grant any additional au?ority to remove a local elections adm9i/rator beyond any au?ority provid$ "u ! law ( ! ,/ate4 ,b ,increas$ ,protections = ,election ,work]s #caja4 ,h>assm5t ( election work]s prohibit$ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bi ( title #ah1 ,unit$ #f ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bjja7;a71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #fac4 ,h>assm5t ( election relat$ (ficials 7a7 ,h>assm5t ( election work]s ,x %all be unlawful = any p]son1 :e!r act+ "u color ( law or o!rwise1 to intimidate1 ?reat51 co]ce1 or attempt to intimidate1 ?reat51 or co]ce an election work] describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 ) int5t to imp$e1 intimidate1 or int]f]e ) su* (ficial :ile engag$ 9 ! p]=mance ( (ficial duties1 or ) int5t to retaliate aga9/ su* (ficial on acc\nt ( ! p]=mance ( (ficial duties4 7b7 ,election work] describ$ ,an election work] z describ$ 9 ?is section is any individual :o is an election (ficial1 poll work]1 or an election volunte] 9 connection ) an election = a ,f$]al (fice4 7c7 ,p5alty ,any p]son :o violates subsection 7a7 %all be f9$ n m ?an #ajj1jjj1 imprison$ = n m ?an #e ye>s1 or bo?4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #bi ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bjja7;b71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 #fac4 ,h>assm5t ( election relat$ (ficials4 4 #cajb4 ,protection ( election work]s ,p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #aai7;b7 ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ or at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ or at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,d71 & by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,e7 any individual :o is an election (ficial1 a poll work]1 or an election volunte] 9 connection ) an election = a ,f$]al (fice2 4 ,c ,prohibit+ ,deceptive ,practices & ,prev5t+ ,vot] ,intimidation #cbja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,deceptive ,practices & ,vot] ,intimidation ,prev5tion ,act ( #bjba4 #cbjb4 ,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 crim9al1 civil1 or o!r legal 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#e71 includ+ by op]at+ a poll+ place or ballot box t falsely purports to be an (ficial location e/abli%$ = su* an election by a unit ( gov]nm5t4 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$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,:5ev] any p]son & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,:5ev] any p]son 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,civil action ,any p]son aggriev$ by a violation ( ?is section 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 ,section #bjjd ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#a72 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#a74 7c7 ,crim9al p5alties 7#a7 ,deceptive acts ,section #eid ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/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$1 if su* p]son-- 7i7 kn[s su* in=mation to be mat]ially false2 & 7ii7 has ! int5t to imp$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 crim9al1 civil1 or o!r legal 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 corruptly 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 ,s5ator1 ,memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to ! ,congress4 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 #cbjc4 ,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 #cbjb7;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 #cbjd4 ,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 #cbjb7;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 #cbjb7;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 #cbjb7;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 #cbje4 ,private rights ( action by election (ficials ,subsection 7c77#b7 ( section #bjjd ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja7;b771 z add$ by section #cbjb7;b71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,any p]son & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,any p]son 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,b7 ,intimidation1 etc 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a p]son aggriev$ by a violation ( subsection 7b77#a7 %all include1 )\t limitation1 an (fic] responsible = ma9ta9+ ord] & prev5t+ intimidation1 ?reats1 or co]cion 9 or ar\nd a location at :i* vot]s may ca/ _! votes4 4 7ii7 ,corrective action ,if ! ,attorney ,g5]al receives a cr$ible report t conduct t violates or w\ld be reasonably likely to violate subsection 7b77#a7 has occurr$ or is likely to occur1 & if ! ,attorney ,g5]al det]m9es t ,/ate & local (ficials h n tak5 adequate /eps to promptly communicate t su* conduct w\ld violate subsection 7b77#a7 or applicable ,/ate or local laws1 ,attorney ,g5]al %all communicate to ! public1 by any means1 includ+ by means ( writt51 electronic1 or telephonic communications1 accurate in=mation design$ to convey ! unlawfulness ( proscrib$ conduct "u subsection 7b77#a7 & ! responsibilities ( & res\rces available to ,/ate & local (ficials to prev5t or correct su* violations4 4 #cbjf4 ,mak+ intimidation ( tabulation1 canvass1 & c]tification ef=ts a crime ,section #ab7a7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeaa7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,d7 process+ or scann+ ballots1 or tabulat+1 canvass+1 or c]tify+ vot+ results2 or 4 ,d ,protection ( ,election ,records ,election ,infra/ructure #ccja4 ,/r5g!n protections = ,f$]al election records 7a7 ,f9d+ ( ,con/itutional au?ority ,congress f9ds z foll[s3 7#a7 ,congress has explicit & broad au?ority to regulate ! "t1 place1 & mann] ( ,f$]al elections "u ! ,elections ,clause "u article ,i1 section #d1 clause #a ( ! ,con/itution1 includ+ by e/abli%+ /&>ds = ! fair1 imp>tial1 & uni=m adm9i/ration ( ,f$]al elections by ,/ate & local (ficials4 7#b7 ,! ,elections ,clause grants ,congress 8pl5>y & p>am\nt jurisdiction ov] ! :ole subject0 ( ,f$]al elections1 ,ex p>te ,siebold1 #ajj ,u4,s4 #cga1 #chh 7#ahgi71 all[+ ,congress to implem5t 8a complete code = congressional elections40 ,smiley v4 ,holm1 #bhe ,u4,s4 #cee1 #cff 7#aicb74 7#c7 ,! fair & imp>tial adm9i/ration ( ,f$]al elections by ,/ate & local (ficials is c5tral to 8! successful work+ ( ?is gov]nm5t01 ,ex p>te ,y>br\gh1 #aaj ,u4,s4 #fea1 #fff 7#ahhd71 & to 8protect ! act ( vot+ 4 4 4 & ! election itself f corruption or fraud01 id4 at #ffa-fb4 7#d7 ,! ,elections ,clause ?us grants ,congress ! au?ority to /r5g!n ! protections = ,f$]al election records4 7#e7 ,congress has int]v5$ 9 ! electoral process to protect ! heal? & legitimacy ( f$]al elections1 includ+ = example1 ,congress' enactm5t ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb z a response to sev]al issues t occurr$ dur+ ! #bjjj ,presid5tial election4 ,see ,! ,elections ,clause3 ,con/itutional ,int]pretation & ,congressional ,ex]cise1 ,he>+ ,be=e ,comm4 on ,h\se ,adm9i/ration1 #aag? ,cong4 7#bjba71 writt5 te/imony ( ,vice ,dean ,franita ,tolson at #c4 7b7 ,/r5g!n+ ( protections ,section #cja ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifj 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgja7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,e (fic] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,e (fic] 2 7#b7 by /rik+ records & pap]s & ins]t+ records 7includ+ electronic records71 pap]s1 & election equipm5t ea* place ! t]m appe>s2 7#c7 by /rik+ record or pap] & ins]t+ record 7includ+ electronic record71 pap]1 or election equipm5t2 7#d7 by ins]t+ 7b only "u ! direct adm9i/rative sup]vision ( an election (fic]74 ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is section1 ! pap] record ( a vot]'s ca/ ballot %all rema9 ! (ficial record ( ! ca/ ballot = purposes ( ?is title aft] ^u su* cu/odian2 7#e7 by ins]t+ 1 or acts 9 reckless disreg>d (1 aft] fails to comply )2 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,election equipm5t ,! requirem5t 9 subsection 7a7 to pres]ve election equipm5t %all n be con/ru$ to prev5t ! reuse ( su* equipm5t 9 any election t takes place )9 tw5ty-two mon?s ( a ,f$]al election describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 provid$ t all electronic records1 files1 & data f su* equipm5t relat$ to su* ,f$]al election are reta9$ & pres]v$4 7c7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,director ( ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security1 9 consultation ) ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission & ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 %all issue guidance reg>d+ compliance ) subsections 7a7 & 7b71 includ+ m9imum /&>ds & be/ practices = reta9+ & pres]v+ records & pap]s 9 compliance ) subsection 7a74 ,su* guidance %all also include protocols = enabl+ ! obs]vation ( ! pres]vation1 security1 & transf] ( records & pap]s describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 by ! ,attorney ,g5]al & by a repres5tative ( ea* p>ty1 z def9$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al4 4 7c7 ,protect+ ! integrity ( pap] ballots 9 ,f$]al elections 7#a7 ,protocols & conditions = inspection ( ballots ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security & ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 %all promulgate regulations e/abli%+ ! election security protocols & conditions1 includ+ appropriate *a9 ( cu/ody & prop] pres]vation practices1 :i* w apply to ! inspection ( ! pap] ballots :i* are requir$ to be reta9$ & pres]v$ "u section #cja ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifj 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgja74 7#b7 ,cause ( action = injunctive & decl>atory relief ,! ,attorney ,g5]al may br+ an action 9 an appropriate di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = su* decl>atory or injunctive relief z may be necess>y to ensure compliance ) ! regulations promulgat$ "u subsection 7a74 #ccjb4 ,p5alties2 inspection2 nondisclosure2 jurisdiction 7a7 ,expansion ( scope ( p5alties = int]f]5ce ,section #cjb ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifj 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgjb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 1 or ^: reckless disreg>d ( section #cja results 9 ! !ft1 de/ruction1 concealm5t1 mutilation1 or alt]ation (1 aft] or alt]s2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ record or pap] & ins]t+ record 7includ+ electronic record71 pap]1 or election equipm5t4 7b7 ,inspection1 reproduction1 & copy+ ,section #cjc ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgjc7 is am5d$ by /rik+ record or pap] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ record 7includ+ electronic record71 pap]1 or election equipm5t4 7c7 ,nondisclosure ,section #cjd ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgjd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ record or pap] & ins]t+ record 7includ+ electronic record71 pap]1 or election equipm5t4 7d7 ,jurisdiction to compel production ,section #cje ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgje7 is am5d$ by /rik+ record or pap] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ record 7includ+ electronic record71 pap]1 or election equipm5t4 #ccjc4 ,judicial review to ensure compliance ,title ,,iii ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifj 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgja et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cjg4 ,judicial review to ensure compliance 7a7 ,cause ( action ,! ,attorney ,g5]al1 a repres5tative ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 or a c&idate 9 a ,f$]al election describ$ 9 section #cja may br+ an action 9 ! di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ! judicial di/rict 9 :i* a record or pap] is locat$1 or 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 to compel compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( section #cja4 7b7 ,duty to exp$ite ,x %all be ! duty ( ! c\rt to advance on ! docket1 & to exp$ite to ! greate/ possible ext5t ! disposition (1 ! action & any appeal "u ?is section4 4 ,e ,judicial ,protection ( ! ,"r to ,vote & ,non-p>tisan ,vote ,tabulation #a ,"r to ,vote ,act #cdja4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,"r to ,vote ,act4 #cdjb4 ,undue burd5s on ! ability to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice prohibit$ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,e citiz5 ( legal vot+ age %all h ! "r to vote & h "o's vote c\nt$ 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice free f any burd5 on ! "t1 place1 or mann] ( vot+1 z set =? 9 subsections 7b7 & 7c74 7b7 ,retrogression ,a gov]nm5t may n dim9i% ! ability to vote or to h "o's vote c\nt$ 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice unless ! law1 rule1 /&>d1 practice1 proc$ure1 or o!r gov]nm5tal action caus+ ! dim9i%m5t is ! lea/ re/rictive means ( significantly fur!r+ an important1 p>ticul>iz$ gov]nm5t int]e/4 7c7 ,sub/antial impairm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a gov]nm5t may n sub/antially impair ! ability ( an individual to vote or to h "o's vote c\nt$ 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice unless ! law1 rule1 /&>d1 practice1 proc$ure1 or o!r gov]nm5tal action caus+ ! impairm5t significantly fur!rs an important1 p>ticul>iz$ gov]nm5tal int]e/4 7#b7 ,sub/antial impairm5t ,= purposes ( ?is section1 a sub/antial impairm5t is a non-trivial impairm5t t makes x m difficult to vote or to h "o's vote c\nt$ ?an if ! law1 rule1 /&>d1 practice1 proc$ure1 or o!r gov]nm5tal action _h n be5 adopt$ or implem5t$4 ,an impairm5t may be sub/antial ev5 if ! vot] or o!r simil>ly situat$ vot]s are able to vote or to h "o's vote c\nt$ not)/&+ ! impairm5t4 #cdjc4 ,judicial review 7a7 ,civil action ,an action *all5g+ a violation ( ?is "p may be br\ght by any aggriev$ p]son or ! ,attorney ,g5]al 9 ! di/rict c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 or ! di/rict c\rt = ! di/rict 9 :i* ! violation took place or :]e any def5dant resides or does bus9ess1 at ! selection ( ! pla9tiff1 to obta9 all appropriate relief1 :e!r decl>atory or injunctive1 or facial or z-appli$4 ,process may be s]v$ 9 any di/rict :]e a def5dant resides1 does bus9ess1 or may be f\nd4 7b7 ,/&>ds to be appli$ ,a c\rts adjudicat+ an action br\ght "u ?is "p %all apply ! foll[+ /&>ds3 7#a7 ,retrogression 7,a7 ,a pla9tiff e/abli%es a prima facie case ( retrogression by demon/rat+ by a prepond]ance ( ! evid5ce t a rule1 /&>d1 practice1 proc$ure1 or o!r gov]nm5tal action dim9i%es ! ability1 or o!rwise makes x m difficult1 to vote1 or h "o's vote c\nt$4 7,b7 ,if a pla9tiff e/abli%es a prima facie case z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! gov]nm5t %all be provid$ an opportunity to demon/rate by cle> & conv9c+ evid5ce t ! dim9i%m5t is necess>y to significantly fur!r an important1 p>ticul>iz$ gov]nm5tal int]e/4 7,c7 ,if ! gov]nm5t meets its burd5 "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! *all5g$ rule1 /&>d1 practice1 proc$ure1 or o!r gov]nm5tal action %all none!less be deem$ invalid if ! pla9tiff demon/rates by a prepond]ance ( ! evid5ce t ! gov]nm5t c\ld adopt or implem5t a less-re/rictive means ( fur!r+ ! p>ticul>iz$ important gov]nm5tal int]e/4 7#b7 ,sub/antial ,impairm5t 7,a7 ,a pla9tiff e/abli%es a prima facie case ( sub/antial impairm5t by demon/rat+ by a prepond]ance ( ! evid5ce t a rule1 /&>d1 practice1 proc$ure1 or o!r gov]nm5tal action is a non-trivial impairm5t ( ! ability to vote or to h "o's vote c\nt$4 7,b7 ,if a pla9tiff e/abli%es a prima facie case z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! gov]nm5t %all be provid$ an opportunity to demon/rate by cle> & conv9c+ evid5ce t ! impairm5t significantly fur!rs an important1 p>ticul>iz$ gov]nm5tal int]e/4 7c7 ,duty to exp$ite ,x %all be ! duty ( ! c\rt to advance on ! docket & to exp$ite to ! greate/ reasonable ext5t ! disposition ( ! action & appeal "u ?is section4 7d7 ,attorney's fees ,section #gbb7;b7 ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aihh7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ or section #djcjb & ins]t+ section #djcjb2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ 1 ! c\rt & ins]t+ 1 or section #cdjb7;a7 ( ! ,fre$om to ,vote ,act1 ! c\rt4 #cdjd4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is "p-- 7#a7 ! t]m cov]$ entity means ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s2 7#b7 ! 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 #cjaja72 7#c7 ! t]m h "o's vote c\nt$ means all actions necess>y to h a vote includ$ 9 ! appropriate totals ( votes ca/ ) respect to c&idates = public (fice = :i* votes are receiv$ 9 an election & reflect$ 9 ! c]tifi$ vote totals by any gov]nm5t responsible = tally+ or c]tify+ ! results ( elections = ,f$]al (fice2 7#d7 ! t]m gov]nm5t includes a bran*1 dep>tm5t1 ag5cy1 in/rum5tality1 & (ficial 7or o!r p]son act+ "u color ( law7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ( any ,/ate1 ( any cov]$ entity1 or ( any political subdivision ( any ,/ate or cov]$ entity2 & 7#e7 ! t]m vote means all actions necess>y to make a vote effective1 includ+ regi/ration or o!r action requir$ by law z a pr]equisite to vot+1 ca/+ a ballot4 #cdje4 ,rules ( con/ruction 7a7 ,burd5s n au?oriz$ ,no?+ 9 ?is "p may be con/ru$ to au?orize a gov]nm5t to burd5 ! "r to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 7b7 ,o!r rights & rem$ies ,no?+ 9 ?is "p %all be con/ru$ to alt] any rights exi/+ "u a ,/ate con/itution or ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or to limit any rem$ies = any o!r violations ( ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local law4 7c7 ,o!r provisions ( ?is act ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle %all be con/ru$ z affect+ section #agjc ( ?is ,act 7relat+ to rights ( citiz5s74 7d7 ,o!r def9itions ,! def9itions set =? 9 section #cdjd %all apply only to ?is "p & %all n be con/ru$ to am5d or int]pret any o!r provision ( law4 #cdjf4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is "p or ! application ( su* provision to any citiz5 or circum/ance is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ?is "p & ! application ( ! provisions ( su* to any citiz5 or circum/ance %all n be affect$ !reby4 #cdjg4 ,effective date 7a7 ,actions br\ght = retrogression ,subsection 7b7 ( section #cdjb %all apply to any law1 rule1 /&>d1 practice1 proc$ure1 or o!r gov]nm5tal action t 0 n 9 effect dur+ ! ,novemb] #bjbj g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice b t w be 9 effect ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb1 ev5 if su* law1 rule1 /&>d1 practice1 proc$ure1 or o!r gov]nm5tal action is already 9 effect z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7b7 ,actions br\ght = sub/antial impairm5t ,subsection 7c7 ( section #cdjb %all apply to any law1 rule1 /&>d1 practice1 proc$ure1 or o!r gov]nm5tal action 9 effect ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 #b ,cl>ify+ ,jurisdiction ,ov] ,election ,disputes #cdaa4 ,f9d+s ,9 addition to provid+ = ! /atutory rights describ$ 9 sections "p #a1 includ+ judicial review "u section #cdjc1 ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s reg>d+ en=cem5t ( con/itutional provisions protect+ ! "r to vote3 7#a7 ,x is a priority ( ,congress to ensure t p5d+ & future disputes aris+ "u ! ,fifte5? ,am5dm5t or any o!r con/itutional provisions protect+ ! "r to vote may be he>d 9 f$]al c\rt4 7#b7 ,! ,fif? ,circuit has miscon/ru$ section #acdd ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to deprive ,f$]al c\rts ( subject matt] jurisdiction 9 c]ta9 classes ( cases t implicate vot]s' con/itutional rights1 see1 e4g41,keyes v4 ,gunn1 #hij ,f4#c;d #bcb 7#e? ,cir4 #bjah71 c]t4 d5i$1 #aci ,s4 ,ct4 #dcd 7#bjah72 ,johnson v4 ,/ev5son1 #agj ,f4#b;d #ajh 7#e? ,cir4 #aidh74 7#c7 ,section #acdd ( su* title is also sup]flu\s 9 light ( o!r broad grants ( ,f$]al jurisdiction4 ,see1 e4g41 section #acca1 section #acdc7;a77#c71 & section #acdc7;a77#d7 ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,congress !re=e f9ds t a repeal ( section #acdd is appropriate & t su* repeal w ensure t ,f$]al c\rts nationwide are emp[]$ to en=ce vot]s' con/itutional rights 9 f$]al elections & /ate legislative elections4 #cdab4 ,cl>ify+ au?ority ( ,unit$ ,/ates di/rict c\rts to he> cases 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acdd ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7b7 ,cont9u+ au?ority ( c\rts to he> cases "u o!r exi/+ au?ority ,no?+ 9 ?is "p may be con/ru$ to affect ! au?ority ( di/rict c\rts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ex]cise jurisdiction pursuant to exi/+ provisions ( law1 includ+ sections #acca1 #acdc7;a77#c71 & #acdc7;a77#d7 ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 any cases aris+ "u ! ,con/itution1 laws1 or treaties ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates conc]n+ ! adm9i/ration1 conduct1 or results ( an election = ,f$]al (fice or /ate legislative (fice4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #he ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #acdd4 #cdac4 ,effective date ,?is "p & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p %all apply to actions br\ght on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & to actions br\ght be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act :i* are p5d+ z ( su* date4 ,f ,poll ,work] ,recruitm5t & ,tra9+ #ceja4 ,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+1 & 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 assurances t ! ,/ate w d$icate poll work] recruitm5t ef=ts ) respect to-- 7i7 y\? & m9ors1 includ+ by recruit+ at in/itutions ( high] education & second>y education2 & 7ii7 div]sity1 includ+ ) respect to race1 e?nicity1 & disability2 & 7,e7 provide su* additional in=mation & c]tifications z ! ,commission det]m9es to be ess5tial to ensure compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7c7 ,am\nt ( ,grant 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am\nt ( a grant made to a ,/ate "u ?is section %all be equal to ! product (-- 7,a7 ! aggregate am\nt made available = grants to ,/ates "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 ! vot+ age population p]c5tage = ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,vot+ age population p]c5tage def9$ ,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 #cejb4 ,/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 ,g ,prev5t+ ,poll ,obs]v] ,int]f]5ce #cfja4 ,protections = vot]s on ,election ,day 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,subtitle ,a ( 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 ,vot] protection requirem5ts 7a7 ,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 ) respect to ea* individual *all5g$ 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 ! date ( ! election on gr\nds t c\ld h be5 made 9 advance ( su* date1 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 7b7 ,buff] rule 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a p]son :o is s]v+ z a poll obs]v] ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice may n come )9 #h feet (-- 7,a7 a vot] or ballot at a poll+ location dur+ any p]iod ( vot+ 7includ+ any p]iod ( e>ly vot+7 9 su* election2 or 7,b7 a ballot at any "t dur+ :i* ! process+1 scann+1 tabulat+1 canvass+1 or c]tify+ vot+ results is occurr+4 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may be con/ru$ to limit ! ability ( a ,/ate or local election (ficial to require poll obs]v]s to ma9ta9 a di/ance great] ?an #h feet4 7c7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ on & aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to volunt>y guidance ,section #cba7;b77#d7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja7;b771 z add$ & r$esignat$ by section #aaja7;b7 & z am5d$ by sections #aajb1 #aajc1 #aajd1 & #acjc1 is am5d$ by /rik+ & #cac & ins]t+ #cac1 & #cjc;,a4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjc ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #cjc;,a4 ,vot] protection requirem5ts4 4 ,h ,prev5t+ ,re/rictions on ,food & ,bev]ages #cgja4 ,%ort title2 f9d+s 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,vot]s' ,access to ,wat] ,act4 7b7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,/ates h a legitimate int]e/ 9 prohibit+ electione]+ at or ne> poll+ places1 & ea* ,/ate has "s =m ( re/riction on political activities ne> poll+ places :5 vot+ is tak+ place4 7#b7 ,9 rec5t elections1 vot]s h wait$ 9 unacceptably long l9es to ca/ _! ballot4 ,dur+ ! #bjah midt]m election1 m ?an #c1jjj1jjj vot]s 7 made to wait long] ?an ! acceptable ?re%old = wait times set by ! ,presid5tial ,commission on ,election ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ _m well-docum5t$ cases :]e vot]s 7 made to wait = sev]al h\rs4 ,a disproportionate numb] ( ^? :o _h to wait long p]iods 7 ,black or ,lat9o vot]s1 :o 7 m likely ?an ,:ite vot]s to wait 9 ! longe/ l9es on ,election ,day4 7#c7 ,all[+ volunte]s to donate food & wat] to all p wait+ 9 l9e at a poll+ place1 reg>dless ( ! vot]s' political pref]5ce & )\t engag+ 9 electione]+ activities or p>tisan advocacy1 helps ensure ,am]icans :o face long l9es at _! poll+ place c /ill ex]cise _! ,con/itutional "r to vote1 )\t risk ( dehydration1 inadequate food1 discom=t1 & risks to heal?4 #cgjb4 ,prohibit+ re/rictions on donations ( food & bev]ages at poll+ /ations 7a7 ,requirem5t ,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 #ajdd7;a71 section #aaja7;a71 section #aajb7;a71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;a71 section #abja7;a71 section #acja7;a71 section #acjb7;a71 section #acjc7;b71 section #acje7;a71 section #afjf7;a77#a71 section #afjg7;a71 & section #afbd7;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #cah & #cai z sections #cai & #cbj1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cag ! foll[+ new section3 #cah4 ,prohibit+ ,/ates f re/rict+ donations ( food & bev]ages at poll+ /ations 7a7 ,prohibition ,subject to ! exception 9 subsection 7b71 a ,/ate may n impose any re/riction on ! donation ( food & nonalcoholic bev]ages to p]sons outside ( ! entrance to ! build+ :]e a poll+ place = a ,f$]al election is locat$1 provid$ t su* food & nonalcoholic bev]ages are di/ribut$ )\t reg>d to ! electoral p>ticipation or political pref]5ces ( ! recipi5ts4 7b7 ,exception ,a ,/ate may require p]sons di/ribut+ food & nonalcoholic bev]ages outside ! entrance to ! build+ :]e a poll+ place = a ,f$]al election is locat$ to refra9 f political or electione]+ activity4 7c7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to elections = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ on & aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 4 7b7 ,volunt>y guidance ,section #cba7;b77#d7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja7;b771 z add$ & r$esignat$ by section #aaja7;b7 & z am5d$ by sections #aajb1 #aajc1 #aajd1 #acjc1 & #cfja7;b71 is am5d$ by /rik+ & #cjc;,a & ins]t+ #cjc;,a1 & #cag4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #ajca7;c71 section #ajdd7;b71 section #aaja7;c71 section #aajb7;c71 section #aajc7;a71 section #aajd7;c71 section #abja7;c71 section #acja7;a71 section #acjb7;a71 section #acjc7;b71 section #acje7;a71 section #afjf7;a77#c71 section #afjg7;b71 & section #afbd7;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! items relat+ to sections #cah & #cai z relat+ to sections #cai & #cbj1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cag ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cah4 ,prohibit+ ,/ates f re/rict+ donations ( food & bev]ages at poll+ /ations4 4 ,i ,e/abli%+ ,duty to ,report ,=eign ,election ,int]f]5ce #chja4 ,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 ,s9ce ! ,supreme ,c\rt's decisions 9 ,citiz5s ,unit$ v4 ,f$]al ,election ,commission1 #eeh ,u4,s4 #caj 7#bjaj71 millions ( doll>s h fl[$ into sup] ,p,a,cs ?r\gh ,l,l,cs ^: fund]s are anonym\s or int5tionally obscur$4 ,crim9al inve/igations h uncov]$ ,l,l,cs t 7 us$ to hide illegal campaign contributions f =eign crim9al fugitives1 to advance int]national influ5ce-buy+ s*emes1 & to conceal contributions f donors :o 7 already "u inve/igation = brib]y & rackete]+4 ,vot]s h no way to "k ! true s\rces ( ! money be+ r\t$ ?r\gh ^! ,l,l,cs to influ5ce elections1 includ+ :e!r any ( ! funds come f =eign or o!r illicit s\rces4 7#d7 ,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#e7 ,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#f7 ,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 anticorruption laws & regulations4 #chjb4 ,f$]al campaign report+ ( =eign contacts 7a7 ,initial notice 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjd ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7j7 ,disclosure ( reportable =eign contacts 7#a7 ,committee obligation to notify ,n lat] ?an #a week aft] a reportable =eign contact1 ea* political committee %all notify ! ,f$]al ,bureau ( ,inve/igation & ! ,commission ( ! reportable =eign contact & provide a summ>y ( ! circum/ances ) respect to su* reportable =eign contact4 ,! ,f$]al ,bureau ( ,inve/igation1 n lat] ?an #a week aft] receiv+ a notification f a political committee "u ?is p>agraph1 %all submit to ! political committee1 ! ,p]man5t ,select ,committee on ,intellig5ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,select ,committee on ,intellig5ce ( ! ,s5ate writt5 or electronic confirmation ( receipt ( ! notification4 7#b7 ,individual obligation to notify ,n lat] ?an #c days aft] a reportable =eign contact-- 7,a7 ea* c&idate & ea* imm$iate family memb] ( a c&idate %all notify ! treasur] or o!r designat$ (ficial ( ! pr9cipal campaign committee ( su* c&idate ( ! reportable =eign contact & provide a summ>y ( ! circum/ances ) respect to su* reportable =eign contact2 & 7,b7 ea* (ficial1 employee1 or ag5t ( a political committee %all notify ! treasur] or o!r designat$ (ficial ( ! committee ( ! reportable =eign contact & provide a summ>y ( ! circum/ances ) respect to su* reportable =eign contact4 7#c7 ,reportable =eign contact ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m reportable =eign contact means any direct or indirect contact or communication t-- 7i7 is betwe5-- 7,i7 a c&idate1 an imm$iate family memb] ( ! c&idate1 a political committee1 or any (ficial1 employee1 or ag5t ( su* committee2 & 7,,ii7 an individual t ! p]son describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 kn[s1 has reason to "k1 or reasonably believes is a cov]$ =eign national2 & 7ii7 ! p]son describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i7 kn[s1 has reason to "k1 or reasonably believes involves-- 7,i7 an (f] or o!r proposal = a contribution1 donation1 exp5diture1 disbursem5t1 or solicitation describ$ 9 section #cai2 or 7,,ii7 direct or indirect coord9ation or collaboration )1 or a direct or indirect (f] or provision ( in=mation or s]vices to or f1 a cov]$ =eign national 9 connection ) an election4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,contacts 9 (ficial capacity z elect$ (ficial ,! t]m reportable =eign contact %all n include any contact or communication ) a cov]$ =eign national by an elect$ (ficial or an employee ( an elect$ (ficial solely 9 an (ficial capacity z su* an (ficial or employee4 7ii7 ,contacts = purposes ( enabl+ obs]vation ( elections by int]national obs]v]s ,! t]m reportable =eign contact %all n include any contact or communication ) a cov]$ =eign national by any p]son :i* is made = purposes ( enabl+ ! obs]vation ( elections 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by a =eign national or ! obs]vation ( elections outside ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates by a c&idate1 political committee1 or any (ficial1 employee1 or ag5t ( su* committee4 7iii7 ,exceptions n applicable if contacts or communications involve prohibit$ disbursem5ts ,a contact or communication by an elect$ (ficial or an employee ( an elect$ (ficial %all n be consid]$ to be made solely 9 an (ficial capacity = purposes ( clause 7i71 & a contact or communication %all n be consid]$ to be made = purposes ( enabl+ ! obs]vation ( elections = purposes ( clause 7ii71 if ! contact or communication involves a contribution1 donation1 exp5diture1 disbursem5t1 or solicitation describ$ 9 section #cai4 7,c7 ,cov]$ =eign national def9$ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m cov]$ =eign national means-- 7,i7 a =eign pr9cipal 7z def9$ 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,=eign ,ag5ts ,regi/ration ,act ( #aich 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faa7;b77 t is a gov]nm5t ( a =eign c\ntry or a =eign political p>ty2 7,,ii7 any p]son :o acts z an ag5t1 repres5tative1 employee1 or s]vant1 or any p]son :o acts 9 any o!r capacity at ! ord]1 reque/1 or "u ! direction or control1 ( a =eign pr9cipal describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 or ( a p]son any ( ^: activities are directly or indirectly sup]vis$1 direct$1 controll$1 f9anc$1 or subsidiz$ 9 :ole or 9 major "p by a =eign pr9cipal describ$ 9 subclause 7,i72 or 7,,iii7 any p]son includ$ 9 ! li/ ( specially designat$ nationals & block$ p]sons ma9ta9$ by ! ,(fice ( ,=eign ,assets ,control ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury pursuant to au?orities relat+ to ! imposition ( sanctions relat+ to ! conduct ( a =eign pr9cipal describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7ii7 ,cl>ification reg>d+ application to citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,9 ! case ( a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 subclause 7,,ii7 ( clause 7i7 applies only to ! ext5t t ! p]son involv$ acts )9 ! scope ( t p]son's /atus z ! ag5t ( a =eign pr9cipal describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 ( clause 7i74 7#d7 ,imm$iate family memb] ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m imm$iate family memb] means1 ) respect to a c&idate1 a p>5t1 p>5t-9-law1 sp\se1 adult *ild1 or sibl+4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all apply ) respect to reportable =eign contacts :i* occur on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7b7 ,in=mation includ$ on report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjd7;b7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7;b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#g72 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#h7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#i7 = any reportable =eign contact 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7j77#c77-- 7,a7 ! date1 "t1 & location ( ! contact2 7,b7 ! date & "t ( :5 a designat$ (ficial ( ! committee 0 notifi$ ( ! contact2 7,c7 ! id5tity ( individuals involv$2 & 7,d7 a description ( ! contact1 includ+ ! nature ( any contribution1 donation1 exp5diture1 disbursem5t1 or solicitation involv$ & ! nature ( any activity describ$ 9 subsection 7j77#c77;,a77ii77,,ii7 involv$4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all apply ) respect to reports fil$ on or aft] ! expiration ( ! #fj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #chjc4 ,f$]al campaign =eign contact report+ compliance sy/em 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjb ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7j7 ,reportable =eign contacts compliance policy 7#a7 ,report+ ,ea* political committee %all e/abli% a policy t requires all (ficials1 employees1 & ag5ts ( su* committee 7&1 9 ! case ( an au?oriz$ committee1 ! c&idate & ea* imm$iate family memb] ( ! c&idate7 to notify ! treasur] or o!r appropriate designat$ (ficial ( ! committee ( any reportable =eign contact 7z def9$ 9 section #cjd7;j77 n lat] ?an #c days aft] su* contact 0 made4 7#b7 ,ret5tion & pres]vation ( records ,ea* political committee %all e/abli% a policy t provides = ! ret5tion & pres]vation ( records & in=mation relat$ to reportable =eign contacts 7z s def9$7 = a p]iod ( n less ?an #c ye>s4 7#c7 ,c]tification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,^u fil+ its /atem5t ( organization "u section #cjc7;a71 & ) ea* report fil$ "u section #cjd7;a71 ! treasur] ( ea* political committee 7o!r ?an an au?oriz$ committee7 %all c]tify t-- 7i7 ! committee has 9 place policies t meet ! requirem5ts ( p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b72 7ii7 ! committee has designat$ an (ficial to monitor compliance ) su* policies2 & 7iii7 n lat] ?an #a week aft] ! beg9n+ ( any =mal or in=mal affiliation ) ! committee1 all (ficials1 employees1 & ag5ts ( su* committee w-- 7,i7 receive notice ( su* policies2 7,,ii7 be in=m$ ( ! prohibitions "u section #cai2 & 7,,iii7 sign a c]tification affirm+ _! und]/&+ ( su* policies & prohibitions4 7,b7 ,au?oriz$ committees ,) respect to an au?oriz$ committee1 ! c&idate %all make ! c]tification requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 4 7b7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to political committees :i* file a /atem5t ( organization "u section #cjc7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajc7;a77 on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,transition rule = exi/+ committees ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ea* political committee "u ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga %all file a c]tification ) ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission t ! committee is 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( section #cjb7;j7 ( su* ,act 7z add$ by subsection 7a774 #chjd4 ,crim9al p5alties ,section #cji7;d77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7;d77#a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraphs3 7,e7 ,any p]son :o kn[+ly & willfully commits a violation ( subsection 7j7 or 7b77#i7 ( section #cjd or section #cjb7;j7 %all be f9$ n m ?an #ejj1jjj1 imprison$ n m ?an #e ye>s1 or bo?4 7,f7 ,any p]son :o kn[+ly & willfully conceals or de/roys any mat]ials relat+ to a reportable =eign contact 7z def9$ 9 section #cjd7;j77 %all be f9$ n m ?an #a1jjj1jjj1 imprison$ n m ?an #e ye>s1 or bo?4 4 #chje4 ,report to congressional intellig5ce committees 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,director ( ! ,f$]al ,bureau ( ,inve/igation %all submit to ! congressional intellig5ce committees a report relat+ to notifications receiv$ by ! ,f$]al ,bureau ( ,inve/igation "u section #cjd7;j77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7z add$ by section #dijb7;a7 ( ?is ,act74 7b7 ,elem5ts ,ea* report "u subsection 7a7 %all include1 at a m9imum1 ! foll[+ ) respect to notifications describ$ 9 subsection 7a73 7#a7 ,! numb] ( su* notifications receiv$ f political committees dur+ ! ye> cov]$ by ! report4 7#b7 ,a description ( protocols & proc$ures develop$ by ! ,f$]al ,bureau ( ,inve/igation relat+ to receipt & ma9t5ance ( records relat+ to su* notifications4 7#c7 ,) respect to su* notifications receiv$ dur+ ! ye> cov]$ by ! report1 a description ( any subsequ5t actions tak5 by ! ,director result+ f ! receipt ( su* notifications4 7c7 ,congressional intellig5ce committees def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m congressional intellig5ce committees has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,national ,security ,act ( #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 #chjf4 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle %all be con/ru$-- 7#a7 to imp$e legitimate j\rnali/ic activities2 or 7#b7 to impose any additional limitation on ! "r to express political views or to p>ticipate 9 public disc\rse ( any individual :o-- 7,a7 resides 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 is n a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or a national ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a77#bb7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bb772 & 7,c7 is n lawfully admitt$ = p]man5t resid5ce1 z def9$ by section #aja7;a77#bj7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bj774 ,j ,promot+ ,accuracy1 ,integrity1 & ,security ,?r\gh ,vot]-,v]ifiable ,p]man5t ,pap] ,ballot #cija4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,vot] ,confid5ce & ,increas$ ,accessibility ,act ( #bjba4 #cijb4 ,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]ifiable pap] ballots 7i7 ,! vot+ sy/em %all require ! use ( an individual1 durable1 vot]-v]ifiable pap] ballot ( ! vot]'s vote selections t %all be m>k$ by ! vot] & pres5t$ to ! vot] = v]ification be=e ! vot]'s ballot is pres]v$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b71 & :i* %all be c\nt$ by h& or o!r c\nt+ device or read by a ballot tabulation device4 ,= purposes ( ?is subclause1 ! t]m individual1 durable1 vot]-v]ifiable 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 at e 9-p]son vot+ location to m>k by h& a pr9t$ ballot t includes all relevant conte/s & c&idates4 7ii7 ,! vot+ sy/em %all provide ! vot] ) an opportunity to correct any error on ! pap] ballot be=e ! p]man5t vot]-v]ifiable pap] ballot is pres]v$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7iii7 ,! vot+ sy/em %all n pres]ve ! vot]-v]ifiable 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 selections4 7iv7 ,! vot+ sy/em %all prev5t1 ?r\gh me*anical means or ?r\gh indep5d5tly v]ifi$ protections1 ! modification or addition ( vote selections on a pr9t$ or m>k$ ballot at any "t aft] ! vot] has be5 provid$ an opportunity to correct errors on ! ballot pursuant to clause 7ii74 7,b7 ,pres]vation z (ficial record ,! individual1 durable1 vot]-v]ifiable pap] ballot us$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a7 %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$4 7,c7 ,manual c\nt+ requirem5ts = rec\nts & audits 7i7 ,ea* pap] ballot us$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be suitable = a manual audit1 & su* ballots1 or at lea/ ^? ballots ! ma*9e c\ld n c\nt1 %all be c\nt$ by h& 9 any rec\nt or audit conduct$ ) respect to any election = ,f$]al (fice4 7ii7 ,9 ! ev5t ( any inconsi/5cies or irregul>ities betwe5 any electronic vote tallies & ! vote tallies det]m9$ by c\nt+ by h& ! individual1 durable1 vot]-v]ifiable pap] ballots us$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a71 ! individual1 durable1 vot]-v]ifiable pap] ballots %all be ! true & correct record ( ! votes ca/4 7,d7 ,s5se ( congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t z innovation occurs 9 ! election infra/ructure sector1 ,congress %\ld ensure t ?is ,act & o!r ,f$]al requirem5ts = vot+ sy/ems are updat$ to keep pace ) be/ practices & recomm5dations = security & accessibility4 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$1 9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c74 #cijc4 ,accessibility & ballot v]ification = individuals ) disabilities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraph 7#c7 ( section #cja7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;a77#c77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#c7 ,accessibility = individuals ) disabilities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! vot+ sy/em %all-- 7i7 be accessible = individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ nonvisual accessibility = ! bl9d & visually impair$1 9 a mann] t provides ! same opportunity = access & p>ticipation 7includ+ privacy & indep5d5ce7 z = o!r vot]s2 7ii7 7,i7 ensure t individuals ) disabilities & o!rs are giv5 an equival5t opportunity to vote1 includ+ ) privacy & indep5d5ce1 9 a mann] t produces a vot]-v]ifiable pap] ballot2 & 7,,ii7 satisfy ! requirem5t ( clause 7i7 ?r\gh ! use at 9-p]son poll+ locations ( a suffici5t numb] 7n less ?an "o7 ( vot+ sy/ems equipp$ to s]ve individuals ) & )\t disabilities1 includ+ nonvisual & enhanc$ visual accessibility = ! bl9d & visually impair$1 & nonmanual & enhanc$ manual accessibility = ! mobility & dext]ity impair$2 & 7iii7 if pur*as$ ) funds made available "u title ,,ii on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjjg1 meet ! vot+ sy/em /&>ds = disability access 7z outl9$ 9 ?is p>agraph74 7,b7 ,means ( meet+ requirem5ts ,a vot+ sy/em may meet ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a77i7 & p>agraph 7#b7 by-- 7i7 all[+ ! 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 tabulation or audit+2 7ii7 all[+ ! vot] to privately & indep5d5tly v]ify & ca/ ! p]man5t pap] ballot )\t requir+ ! vot] to manually h&le ! pap] ballot2 7iii7 m>k+ ballots t are id5tical 9 size1 ink1 & pap] /ock to ^? ballots t w\ld ei!r be m>k$ by h& or be m>k$ by a ballot m>k+ device made g5]ally available to vot]s2 or 7iv7 comb9+ ballots produc$ by any ballot m>k+ devices res]v$ = individuals ) disabilities ) ballots t h ei!r be5 m>k$ by vot]s by h& or m>k$ by ballot m>k+ devices made g5]ally available to vot]s1 9 a way t prev5ts id5tification ( ! ballots t 7 ca/ us+ any ballot m>k+ device t 0 res]v$ = individuals ) disabilities4 7,c7 ,suffici5t numb] ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,,ii71 ! suffici5t numb] ( vot+ sy/ems = any 9-p]son poll+ location %all be det]m9$ bas$ on guidance f ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 9 consultation ) ! ,ar*itectural & ,transportation ,b>ri]s ,compliance ,bo>d e/abli%$ "u section #ejb7;a77#a7 ( ! ,rehabilitation ,act ( #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gib7;a77#a77 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,access ,bo>d7 & ! ,commission4 4 7b7 ,specific requirem5t ( /udy1 te/+1 & developm5t ( accessible vot+ options 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 #bdg ! foll[+ new section3 #bdh4 ,/udy & report on accessible vot+ options 7a7 ,grants to /udy & report ,! ,commission1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,access ,bo>d & ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy1 %all make grants to n few] ?an #b eligible entities to /udy1 te/1 & develop-- 7#a7 accessible & secure remote vot+ sy/ems2 7#b7 vot+1 v]ification1 & ca/+ devices to enhance ! accessibility ( vot+ & v]ification = individuals ) disabilities2 or 7#c7 bo? ( ! matt]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & 7#b74 7b7 ,eligibility ,an entity is eligible to receive a grant "u ?is "p if x submits to ! ,commission 7at su* "t & 9 su* =m z ! ,commission may require7 an application conta9+-- 7#a7 a c]tification t ! entity %all complete ! activities c>ri$ out ) ! grant n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbd2 & 7#b7 su* o!r in=mation & c]tifications z ! ,commission 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 ,! ,commission %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 ! ,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 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ ! item relat+ to section #bdg z relat+ to section #bdh2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bdg ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #bdh4 ,/udy & report on accessible vot+ options4 4 7c7 ,cl>ification ( accessibility /&>ds "u volunt>y vot+ sy/em guidance ,9 adopt+ any volunt>y guidance "u subtitle ,b ( title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ) respect to ! accessibility ( ! pap] ballot v]ification requirem5ts = individuals ) disabilities1 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all include & apply ! same accessibility /&>ds applicable "u ! volunt>y guidance adopt$ = 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 #cijd4 ,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]ifiable 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]ifiable 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 a ballot tabulation device or o!r device equipp$ = individuals ) disabilities4 4 #cije4 ,/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 "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all submit to ,congress a report on ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 #cijf4 ,ballot m>k+ device cyb]security requirem5ts ,section #cja7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;a771 z am5d$ by section #ciad1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#h7 ,prohibition ( use ( wireless communications devices 9 sy/ems or devices ,no sy/em or device ^u :i* ballot m>k+ devices or ballot tabulation devices are configur$1 ^u :i* ballots are m>k$ by vot]s at a poll+ place 7except z necess>y = individuals ) disabilities to use ballot m>k+ devices t meet ! accessibility requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#c771 or ^u :i* votes are ca/1 tabulat$1 or aggregat$ %all conta91 use1 or be accessible by any wireless1 p[]-l9e1 or conceal$ communication device4 7#i7 ,prohibit+ connection ( sy/em to ! int]net ,no sy/em or device ^u :i* ballot m>k+ devices or ballot tabulation devices are configur$1 ^u :i* ballots are m>k$ by vot]s at a vot+ place1 or ^u :i* votes are ca/1 tabulat$1 or aggregat$ %all be connect$ to ! int]net or any non-local comput] sy/em via telephone or o!r communication network at any "t4 4 #cijg4 ,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 subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 ! requirem5ts ( ?is section :i* are fir/ impos$ on a ,/ate or jurisdiction pursuant to ! am5dm5ts made by ! ,vot] ,confid5ce & ,increas$ ,accessibility ,act ( #bjba %all apply ) respect to vot+ sy/ems us$ = any election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 #bjbb or any succe$+ ye>4 7,b7 ,special rule = jurisdictions us+ c]ta9 pap] record pr9t]s or c]ta9 sy/ems us+ or produc+ vot]-v]ifiable pap] records 9 #bjbj 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( a jurisdiction describ$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! requirem5ts ( p>agraphs 7#b77;,a77i7 & 7#g7 ( subsection 7a7 7z am5d$ or add$ by ! ,vot] ,confid5ce & ,increas$ ,accessibility ,act ( #bjba7 %all n apply be=e ! date on :i* ! jurisdiction replaces ! pr9t]s or sy/ems describ$ 9 clause 7ii77,i7 = use 9 ! adm9i/ration ( elections = ,f$]al (fice4 7ii7 ,jurisdictions describ$ ,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;,a77i7 & 7#g7 ( subsection 7a7 7z am5d$ or add$ by ! ,vot] ,confid5ce & ,increas$ ,accessibility ,act ( #bjba71 = ! adm9i/ration ( ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbj2 & 7,,ii7 :i* w cont9ue to use su* pr9t]s or sy/ems = ! adm9i/ration ( elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ye>s be=e ! applicable ye>4 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$]al (fice %all (f] ea* individual :o is eligible to ca/ a vote 9 ! election at ! poll+ place ! opportunity to ca/ ! vote us+ a blank pr9t$ 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 pr9t$ blank pap] ballot4 ,! notice %all comply ) ! requirem5ts ( section #bjc ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejc74 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 pr9t$ pap] ballot4 7,v7 ,p]iod ( applicability ,! requirem5ts ( ?is clause apply only dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb1 & end+ on ! date on :i* ! :i* ! jurisdiction replaces ! pr9t]s or sy/ems describ$ 9 clause 7ii77,i7 = use 9 ! adm9i/ration ( elections = ,f$]al (fice4 7,c7 ,delay = c]ta9 jurisdictions us+ vot+ sy/ems ) wireless communication devices or int]net connections 7i7 ,delay ,9 ! case ( a jurisdiction describ$ 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 #bjbb 7 a ref]5ce to ! applicable ye>1 b only ) respect to ! foll[+ requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7,i7 ,p>agraph 7#h7 ( subsection 7a7 7relat+ to prohibition ( wireless communication devices7 7,,ii7 ,p>agraph 7#i7 ( subsection 7a7 7relat+ to prohibition ( connect+ sy/ems to ! int]net7 7ii7 ,jurisdictions describ$ ,a jurisdiction describ$ 9 ?is clause is a jurisdiction-- 7,i7 :i* us$ a vot+ sy/em :i* is n 9 compliance ) p>agraphs 7#h7 or 7#i7 ( subsection 7a7 7z am5d$ or add$ by ! ,vot] ,confid5ce & ,increas$ ,accessibility ,act ( #bjba7 = ! adm9i/ration ( ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbj2 7,,ii7 :i* 0 n able1 to all ext5t practicable1 to comply ) p>agraph 7#h7 & 7#i7 ( subsection 7a7 be=e ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb2 & 7,,iii7 :i* w cont9ue to use su* pr9t]s or sy/ems = ! adm9i/ration ( elections = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ye>s be=e ! applicable ye>4 7iii7 ,applicable ye> 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii71 ! t]m applicable ye> means #bjbf4 7,,ii7 ,ext5sion ,if a ,/ate or jurisdiction c]tifies to ! ,commission n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbf1 t ! ,/ate or jurisdiction w n meet ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 ( clause 7i7 by su* date because x w\ld be impractical to d s & includes 9 ! c]tification ! reasons = ! failure to meet ! deadl9e1 ! t]m applicable ye> means #bjcj4 4 #cijh4 ,grants = obta9+ compliant pap] ballot vot+ sy/ems & c>ry+ out vot+ sy/em security improvem5ts 7a7 ,availability ( grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,d ( title ,,ii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajja et seq471 z am5d$ by section #acjb7;c71 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 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission %all make a grant to ea* eligible ,/ate-- 7,a7 to replace a vot+ sy/em-- 7i7 :i* does n meet ! requirem5ts :i* are fir/ impos$ on ! ,/ate pursuant to ! am5dm5ts made by ! ,vot] ,confid5ce & ,increas$ ,accessibility ,act ( #bjba ) a vot+ sy/em :i*-- 7,i7 does meet su* requirem5ts2 & 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( a gr&fa!r$ vot+ sy/em 7z def9$ 9 p>agraph 7#b771 is 9 compliance ) ! mo/ rec5t volunt>y vot+ sy/em guidel9es2 or 7ii7 :i* does meet su* requirem5ts b :i* is n 9 compliance ) ! mo/ rec5t volunt>y vot+ sy/em guidel9es ) 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 election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbb & ea* succe$+ election = ,f$]al (fice2 7,c7 to implem5t & model be/ practices = ballot design1 ballot in/ructions1 & ! te/+ ( ballots2 & 7,d7 to pur*ase or acquire accessible vot+ sy/ems t meet ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#b7 & p>agraph 7#c77;,a77i7 ( section #cja7;a7 by ! means describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7 ( su* section4 7#b7 ,def9ition ( gr&fa!r$ vot+ sy/em ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m gr&fa!r$ vot+ sy/em means a vot+ sy/em t is us$ by a jurisdiction describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 or 7,c77ii7 ( section #cja7;d77#b74 7b7 ,am\nt ( paym5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am\nt ( paym5t made to an eligible ,/ate "u ?is section %all be ! m9imum paym5t am\nt describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 plus ! vot+ age population proportion am\nt describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,m9imum paym5t am\nt ,! m9imum paym5t am\nt describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph is-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( any ( ! sev]al ,/ates or ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 "o-half ( #a p]c5t ( ! aggregate am\nt made available = paym5ts "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 or ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 "o-t5? ( #a p]c5t ( su* aggregate am\nt4 7#c7 ,vot+ age population proportion am\nt ,! vot+ age population proportion am\nt describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph is ! product (-- 7,a7 ! aggregate am\nt made available = paym5ts "u ?is section m9us ! total ( all ( ! m9imum paym5t am\nts det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 ! vot+ age population proportion = ! ,/ate 7z def9$ 9 p>agraph 7#d774 7#d7 ,vot+ age population proportion def9$ ,! t]m vot+ age population proportion means1 ) respect to a ,/ate1 ! am\nt equal to ! quoti5t (-- 7,a7 ! vot+ age population ( ! ,/ate 7z report$ 9 ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus72 & 7,b7 ! total vot+ age population ( all ,/ates 7z report$ 9 ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus74 7#e7 ,requirem5t relat+ to pur*ase ( accessible vot+ sy/ems ,an eligible ,/ate %all use n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( funds receiv$ by ! ,/ate "u ?is section to pur*ase accessible vot+ sy/ems describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,d74 #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 7z def9$ 9 section #cijh7;b7 ( ! ,vot] ,confid5ce & ,increas$ ,accessibility ,act ( #bjba7 :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 ( infra/ructure us$ = elections1 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 n a prim>y provid] ( in=mation te*nology s]vices = ! adm9i/ration ( elections1 & :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 7z s def9$7 or designates z critical to ! op]ation ( ! ,/ate's election infra/ructure 7z s def9$74 7#f7 ,enhanc+ ! cyb]security & op]ations ( ! in=mation te*nology infra/ructure describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d74 7#g7 ,enhanc+ ! cyb]security ( vot] regi/ration sy/ems4 7b7 ,qualifi$ election infra/ructure v5dors describ$ ,= 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 7z def9$ 9 section #cijh7;b7 ( ! ,vot] ,confid5ce & ,increas$ ,accessibility ,act ( #bjba7 on behalf ( a ,/ate1 unit ( local gov]nm5t1 or election ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #cijh7;b7 ( su* ,act7 :o meets ! crit]ia describ$ 9 section #cijh7;b7 ( su* ,act4 #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 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 ! ,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 #b1djj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 7#b7 #age1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjbd1 #bjbf1 #bjbh1 & #bjcj4 7b7 ,cont9u+ availability ( am\nts ,any am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to ! au?orization ( ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #adjb7;c71 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$4 ,sec4 #bih;,b4 ,eligibility ( ,/ates4 ,sec4 #bih;,c4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #bih;,d4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 7b7 ,qualifi$ election infra/ructure v5dors 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,*air1 %all e/abli% & publi% crit]ia = qualifi$ election infra/ructure v5dors = purposes ( section #bih;,a ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7z add$ by ?is ,act74 7#b7 ,crit]ia ,! crit]ia e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ea* ( ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7,a7 ,! v5dor %all-- 7i7 be own$ & controll$ by a citiz5 or p]man5t resid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or a memb] ( ! ,five ,eyes intellig5ce-%>+ alliance2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( any election infra/ructure :i* is a vot+ ma*9e1 ensure t su* vot+ ma*9e is assembl$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,! v5dor %all disclose to ! ,secret>y & ! ,*air1 & to ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( any ,/ate to :i* ! v5dor provides any goods & s]vices ) funds provid$ "u "p #h ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,ii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7z add$ by ?is ,act71 ( any s\rc+ outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates = p>ts ( ! election infra/ructure4 7,c7 ,! v5dor %all disclose to ! ,secret>y & ! ,*air1 & to ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( any ,/ate to :i* ! v5dor provides any goods & s]vices ) funds provid$ "u su* "p #h1 ! id5tification ( any entity or individual ) a m ?an #e p]c5t own]%ip int]e/ 9 ! v5dor4 7,d7 ,! 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 ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security4 7,e7 ,! v5dor agrees to ma9ta9 its in=mation te*nology infra/ructure 9 a mann] t is consi/5t ) ! cyb]security be/ practices issu$ by ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security4 7,f7 ,! v5dor agrees to ensure t ! election infra/ructure w be develop$ & ma9ta9$ 9 a mann] t is consi/5t ) ! supply *a9 be/ practices issu$ by ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security4 7,g7 ,! v5dor agrees to ensure t x has p]sonnel policies & practices 9 place t are consi/5t ) p]sonnel be/ practices1 includ+ cyb]security tra9+ & backgr\nd *ecks1 issu$ by ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security4 7,h7 ,! v5dor agrees to ensure t ! election infra/ructure w be develop$ & ma9ta9$ 9 a mann] t is consi/5t ) data integrity be/ practices1 includ+ requirem5ts = encrypt$ transf]s & validation1 te/+ & *eck+ pr9t$ mat]ials = accuracy1 & disclosure ( quality control incid5ts1 issu$ by ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security4 7,i7 ,! 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 "p #h ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,ii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7z add$ by ?is ,act74 7,j7 ,! v5dor agrees to p]mit indep5d5t security te/+ by ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission 79 accordance ) section #bca7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjiga77 & by ! ,secret>y ( ! goods & s]vices provid$ by ! v5dor pursuant to a grant "u "p #h ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,ii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7z add$ by ?is ,act74 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 "p #h ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,ii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7z add$ by ?is ,act7-- 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 & ! ,*air ( ! 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 7,c7 ,developm5t ( crit]ia = report+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy %all1 9 consultation ) ! ,election ,infra/ructure ,sector ,coord9at+ ,c\ncil1 develop crit]ia = incid5ts :i* are requir$ to be report$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,*air ,! t]m ,*air means ! ,*air ( ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission4 7,b7 ,*ief ,/ate election (ficial ,! 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 ,election ag5cy ,! 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$]al (fice 9 ! ,/ate4 7,d7 ,election infra/ructure ,! t]m election infra/ructure means /orage facilities1 poll+ places1 & c5traliz$ 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 7,e7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security4 7,f7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ija ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #baada74 ,k ,provisional ,ballots #ciaa4 ,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 #bajhb71 z am5d$ by section #afja7;a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7h72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+ new subsections3 7e7 ,c\nt+ ( provisional ballots 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,= purposes ( subsection 7a77#d71 if a provisional ballot is ca/ )9 ! same c\nty 9 :i* ! vot] is regi/]$ or o!rwise eligible to vote1 !n not)/&+ ! prec9ct or poll+ place at :i* a provisional ballot is ca/ )9 ! c\nty1 ! appropriate election (ficial ( ! jurisdiction 9 :i* ! individual is regi/]$ or o!rwise eligible to vote %all c\nt ea* vote on su* ballot = ea* election 9 :i* ! individual :o ca/ su* ballot is eligible to vote4 7,b7 ,9 addition to ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7a71 = ea* ,/ate or political subdivision t provides vot]s provisional ballots1 *all5ge ballots1 or affidavit ballots "u ! ,/ate's applicable law gov]n+ ! vot+ processes = ^? vot]s ^: eligibility to vote is det]m9$ to be unc]ta9 by election (ficials1 election (ficials %all-- 7i7 provide cle> writt5 in/ructions indicat+ ! reason ! vot] 0 giv5 a provisional ballot1 ! in=mation or docum5ts ! vot] ne$s to prove eligibility1 ! location at :i* ! vot] mu/ appe> to submit ^! mat]ials or alt]native me?ods1 includ+ email or facsimile1 t ! vot] may use to submit ^! mat]ials1 & ! deadl9e = submitt+ ^! mat]ials2 7ii7 provide a v]bal translation ( any writt5 in/ructions to ! vot] if necess>y2 7iii7 p]mit any vot] :o votes provisionally at any poll+ place on ,indian l&s to appe> at any poll+ place or at a c5tral location = ! election bo>d to submit ! docum5tation or in=mation to prove eligibility2 & 7iv7 notify ! vot] z to :e!r ! vot]'s provisional ballot 0 c\nt$ or reject$ & provide ! reason = rejection if ! vot]'s provisional ballot 0 reject$ aft] ! vot] provid$ ! requir$ in=mation or docum5tation on eligibility4 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all prohibit a ,/ate or jurisdiction f c\nt+ a provisional ballot :i* is ca/ 9 a diff]5t c\nty )9 ! ,/ate ?an ! c\nty 9 :i* ! vot] is regi/]$ or o!rwise eligible to vote4 7f7 ,due process requirem5ts = /ates requir+ signature v]ification 7#a7 ,requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may n impose a signature v]ification requirem5t z a condition ( accept+ & c\nt+ a provisional ballot submitt$ by any individual ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice unless ! ,/ate meets ! due process requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,signature v]ification requirem5t describ$ ,9 ?is subsection1 a signature v]ification requirem5t is a requirem5t t an election (ficial v]ify ! id5tification ( an individual by comp>+ ! individual's signature on ! provisional ballot ) ! individual's signature on ! (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 9 ! ,/ate or ano!r (ficial record or o!r docum5t us$ by ! ,/ate to v]ify ! signatures ( vot]s4 7#b7 ,due process requirem5ts 7,a7 ,notice & opportunity to cure discrepancy 9 signatures ,if an individual submits a provisional 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 ! ,/ate or o!r (ficial record or docum5t us$ by ! ,/ate to v]ify ! signatures ( vot]s1 su* election (ficial1 prior to mak+ a f9al det]m9ation z to ! validity ( su* ballot1 %all-- 7i7 z soon z practical1 b no lat] ?an ! next bus9ess day aft] su* det]m9ation is made1 make a good fai? ef=t to notify ! individual by mail1 telephone1 & 7if available7 text message & electronic mail t-- 7,i7 a discrepancy exi/s betwe5 ! signature on su* ballot & ! signature ( ! individual on ! (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 9 ! ,/ate or o!r (ficial record or docum5t us$ by ! ,/ate to v]ify ! signatures ( vot]s2 & 7,,ii7 if su* discrepancy is n cur$ prior to ! expiration ( ! ?ird day foll[+ ! ,/ate's deadl9e = receiv+ mail-9 ballots or abs5tee ballots1 su* ballot w n be c\nt$ 2 & 7ii7 cure su* discrepancy & c\nt ! ballot if1 prior to ! expiration ( ! ?ird day foll[+ ! ,/ate's deadl9e = receiv+ mail-9 ballots or abs5tee ballots1 ! individual provides ! (ficial ) in=mation to cure su* discrepancy1 ei!r 9 p]son1 by telephone1 or by electronic me?ods4 7,b7 ,notice & opportunity to cure miss+ signature or o!r defect ,if an individual submits a provisional ballot )\t a signature or submits a provisional ballot ) ano!r defect :i*1 if left uncur$1 w\ld cause ! ballot to n be c\nt$1 ! appropriate ,/ate or local election (ficial1 prior to mak+ a f9al det]m9ation z to ! validity ( ! ballot1 %all-- 7i7 z soon z practical1 b no lat] ?an ! next bus9ess day aft] su* det]m9ation is made1 make a good fai? ef=t to notify ! individual by mail1 telephone1 & 7if available7 text message & electronic mail t-- 7,i7 ! ballot did n include a signature or has "s o!r defect2 & 7,,ii7 if ! individual does n provide ! miss+ signature or cure ! o!r defect prior to ! expiration ( ! ?ird day foll[+ ! ,/ate's deadl9e = receiv+ mail-9 ballots or abs5tee ballots1 su* ballot w n be c\nt$2 & 7ii7 c\nt ! ballot if1 prior to ! expiration ( ! ?ird day foll[+ ! ,/ate's deadl9e = receiv+ mail-9 ballots or abs5tee ballots1 ! individual provides ! (ficial ) ! miss+ signature on a =m proscrib$ by ! ,/ate or cures ! o!r defect4 7,c7 ,o!r requirem5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an election (ficial may n make a det]m9ation t a discrepancy exi/s betwe5 ! signature on a provisional ballot & ! signature ( ! individual on ! (ficial li/ ( regi/]$ vot]s 9 ! ,/ate or o!r (ficial record or o!r docum5t us$ by ! ,/ate to v]ify ! signatures ( vot]s unless-- 7,i7 at lea/ #b election (ficials make ! det]m9ation2 7,,ii7 ea* (ficial :o makes ! det]m9ation has receiv$ tra9+ 9 proc$ures us$ to v]ify signatures2 & 7,,iii7 ( ! (ficials :o make ! det]m9ation1 at lea/ "o is affiliat$ ) ! political p>ty ^: c&idate receiv$ ! mo/ votes 9 ! mo/ rec5t /atewide election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate & at lea/ "o is affiliat$ ) ! political p>ty ^: c&idate receiv$ ! second mo/ votes 9 ! mo/ rec5t /atewide election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7ii7 ,exception ,clause 7i77,,iii7 %all n apply to any ,/ate 9 :i*1 "u a law t is 9 effect cont9u\sly on & aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 det]m9ations reg>d+ signature discrepancies are made by election (ficials :o are n affiliat$ ) a political p>ty4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! end ( a ,f$]al election cycle1 ea* *ief ,/ate election (ficial %all submit to ! ,commission a report conta9+ ! foll[+ in=mation = ! applicable ,f$]al election cycle 9 ! ,/ate3 7i7 ,! numb] ( provisional 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] ( provisional ballots det]m9$ valid z a result ( su* process4 7,b7 ,submission to congress ,n lat] ?an #aj days aft] receiv+ a report "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,commission %all transmit su* report to ,congress4 7,c7 ,f$]al election cycle def9$ ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,f$]al election cycle means1 ) respect to any regul>ly s*$ul$ election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! day aft] ! date ( ! prec$+ regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice & end+ on ! date ( su* regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election4 7#d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$-- 7,a7 to prohibit a ,/ate f reject+ a ballot attempt$ to be ca/ 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice by an individual :o is n eligible to vote 9 ! election2 or 7,b7 to prohibit a ,/ate f provid+ an individual ) m "t & m me?ods = cur+ a discrepancy 9 ! individual's signature1 provid+ a miss+ signature1 or cur+ any o!r defect ?an ! ,/ate is requir$ to provide "u ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,effective date ,?is subsection %all apply ) respect to elections held on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 7g7 ,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 #bjbb4 7h7 ,additional conditions prohibit$ ,if an individual 9 a ,/ate is eligible to ca/ a provisional ballot z provid$ "u ?is section1 ! ,/ate may n impose any additional conditions or requirem5ts 7includ+ conditions or requirem5ts reg>d+ ! timeframe 9 :i* a provisional ballot may be ca/7 on ! eligibility ( ! individual to ca/ su* provisional ballot4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #cjb7;h7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhb7;g771 z am5d$ by section #afja7;a7 & r$esignat$ by subsection 7a71 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7d77#d7 & ins]t+ subsections 7d77#d71 7e77#c71 & 7f77#b74 ,,iv ,vot+ ,sy/em ,security #djja4 ,po/-election audit requirem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,iii ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha et seq471 z am5d$ by section #cfja1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cjc;,a ! foll[+ new section3 #cjc;,b4 ,po/-election audits 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,po/-election audit ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,b71 ! t]m po/-election audit means1 ) respect to any election conte/1 a po/-election process t-- 7,a7 has a probability ( at lea/ #ie p]c5t ( correct+ ! report$ outcome if ! report$ outcome is n ! correct outcome2 7,b7 w n *ange ! outcome if ! report$ outcome is ! correct outcome2 & 7,c7 involves a manual adjudication ( vot] int5t f "s or all ( ! ballots validly ca/ 9 ! election conte/4 7#b7 ,report$ outcome2 correct outcome2 outcome 7,a7 ,report$ outcome ,! t]m report$ outcome means ! outcome ( an election conte/ :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 7,b7 ,correct outcome ,! t]m correct outcome means ! outcome t w\ld be det]m9$ by a manual adjudication ( vot] int5t = all votes validly ca/ 9 ! election conte/4 7,c7 ,outcome ,! t]m outcome means ! w9n] or set ( w9n]s ( an election conte/4 7#c7 ,manual adjudication ( vot] int5t ,! t]m manual adjudication ( vot] int5t means direct inspection & det]m9ation by humans1 )\t assi/ance f electronic or me*anical tabulation devices1 ( ! ballot *oices m>k$ by vot]s on ea* vot]-v]ifiable pap] record4 7#d7 ,ballot manife/ ,! t]m ballot manife/ means a record ma9ta9$ by ea* jurisdiction t-- 7,a7 is creat$ )\t reliance on any "p ( ! vot+ sy/em us$ to tabulate votes2 7,b7 functions z a sampl+ frame = conduct+ a po/-election audit2 & 7,c7 acc\nts = all ballots validly ca/ reg>dless ( h[ !y 7 tabulat$ & includes a precise description ( ! mann] 9 :i* ! ballots are physically /or$1 includ+ ! total numb] ( physical gr\ps ( ballots1 ! numb]+ sy/em = ea* gr\p1 a unique label = ea* gr\p1 & ! numb] ( ballots 9 ea* su* gr\p4 7b7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,audits 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate & jurisdiction %all adm9i/] po/-election audits ( ! results ( all election conte/s = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 %all n apply to any election conte/ = :i* ! ,/ate or jurisdiction conducts a full rec\nt ?r\gh a manual adjudication ( vot] int5t4 7,b7 ,full manual tabulation ,if a po/-election audit conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 corrects ! report$ outcome ( an election conte/1 ! ,/ate or jurisdiction %all use ! results ( ! manual adjudication ( vot] int5t conduct$ z "p ( ! po/-election audit z ! (ficial results ( ! election conte/4 7#b7 ,audit requirem5ts 7,a7 ,rules & proc$ures 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ! ,/ate %all e/abli% rules & proc$ures = conduct+ po/-election audits4 7ii7 ,matt]s includ$ ,! rules & proc$ures e/abli%$ "u clause 7i7 %all include ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,rules & proc$ures = ensur+ ! security ( ballots & docum5t+ t prescrib$ proc$ures 7 foll[$4 7,,ii7 ,rules & proc$ures = ensur+ ! accuracy ( ballot manife/s produc$ by jurisdictions4 7,,iii7 ,rules & proc$ures = gov]n+ ! =mat ( ballot manife/s & o!r data involv$ 9 po/-election audits4 7,,iv7 ,me?ods to ensure t any ca/ vote records us$ 9 a po/-election audit are ^? us$ by ! vot+ sy/em to tally ! results ( ! election conte/ s5t to ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ! ,/ate & made public4 7,v7 ,rules & proc$ures = ! r&om selection ( ballots to be inspect$ manually dur+ ea* audit4 7,,vi7 ,rules & proc$ures = ! calculations & o!r me?ods to be us$ 9 ! audit & to det]m9e :e!r & :5 ! audit ( ea* election conte/ is complete4 7,,vii7 ,rules & proc$ures = te/+ any s(tw>e us$ to conduct po/-election audits4 7,b7 ,public report 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] ! completion ( ! po/-election audit & at lea/ #e days be=e ! election conte/ is c]tifi$ by ! ,/ate1 ! ,/ate %all make public & submit to ! ,commission a report on ! results ( ! audit1 toge!r ) su* in=mation z necess>y to confirm t ! audit 0 conduct$ prop]ly4 7ii7 ,=mat ( data ,all data publi%$ ) ! report "u clause 7i7 %all be publi%$ 9 ma*9e-readable1 op5 data =mats4 7iii7 ,protection ( anonymity ( votes ,in=mation & data publi%$ by ! ,/ate "u ?is subp>agraph %all n compromise ! anonymity ( votes4 7iv7 ,report made available by ,commission ,aft] receiv+ any report submitt$ "u clause 7i71 ! ,commission %all make su* report available on its website4 7#c7 ,effective date2 waiv] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 ea* ,/ate & jurisdiction %all be requir$ to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection = ! fir/ regul>ly s*$ul$ election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 #bjcb & = ea* subsequ5t election = ,f$]al (fice4 7,b7 ,waiv] ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 if a ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,commission n lat] ?an ! fir/ regul>ly s*$ul$ election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 #bjcb1 t ! ,/ate w n meet ! deadl9e describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 because x w\ld be impracticable to d s & includes 9 ! c]tification ! reasons = ! failure to meet su* deadl9e1 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( ?is subsection & subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 %all apply to ! ,/ate z if ! ref]5ce 9 su* subsections to #bjcb 7 a ref]5ce to #bjcd4 7,c7 ,additional waiv] p]iod ,if a ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,commission n lat] ?an ! fir/ regul>ly s*$ul$ election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 #bjcd1 t ! ,/ate w n meet ! deadl9e describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 because x w\ld be impracticable to d s & includes 9 ! c]tification ! reasons = ! failure to meet su* deadl9e1 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is subsection & subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 %all apply to ! ,/ate z if ! ref]5ce 9 su* subsections to #bjcd 7 a ref]5ce to #bjcf4 7c7 ,phas$ implem5tation 7#a7 ,po/-election audits 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! regul>ly s*$ul$ elections = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 #bjbd & #bjbf1 ea* ,/ate %all adm9i/] a po/-election audit ( ! result ( at lea/ "o /atewide election conte/ = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate1 or if no su* /atewide conte/ is on ! ballot1 "o election conte/ = ,f$]al (fice *os5 at r&om4 7,b7 ,po/-election audit def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m po/-election audit means a po/-election process t involves a manual adjudication ( vot] int5t f a sample ( ballots validly ca/ 9 ! election conte/4 7#b7 ,po/-election audits = select conte/s ,subject to subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 ( subsection 7b77#c71 = ! regul>ly s*$ul$ elections = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 #bjbh & = ea* subsequ5t election = ,f$]al (fice t occurs prior to ! fir/ regul>ly s*$ul$ election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 #bjcb1 ea* ,/ate %all adm9i/] a po/-election audit ( ! result ( at lea/ "o /atewide election conte/ = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate1 or if no su* /atewide conte/ is on ! ballot1 "o election conte/ = ,f$]al (fice *os5 at r&om4 7#c7 ,/ates t adm9i/] po/-election audits = all conte/s ,a ,/ate %all be exempt f ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection = any regul>ly s*$ul$ election = ,f$]al (fice 9 :i* ! ,/ate meets ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7b74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = su* ,act1 z am5d$ by section #cfja1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjc;,a ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cjc;,b4 ,po/-election audits4 4 7c7 ,/udy on po/-election audit be/ practices 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology %all e/abli% an advisory committee to /udy po/-election audits & e/abli% be/ practices = po/-election audit me?odologies & proc$ures4 7#b7 ,advisory committee ,! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology %all appo9t individuals to ! advisory committee & secure ! repres5tation (-- 7,a7 ,/ate & local election (ficials2 7,b7 individuals ) exp]i5ce & exp]tise 9 election security2 7,c7 individuals ) exp]i5ce & exp]tise 9 po/-election audit proc$ures2 & 7,d7 individuals ) exp]i5ce & exp]tise 9 /ati/ical me?ods4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is subsection4 #djjb4 ,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 #djjc4 ,guidel9es & c]tification = electronic poll books & remote ballot m>k+ sy/ems 7a7 ,inclusion "u volunt>y vot+ sy/em guidel9es ,section #bbb ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjifb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 7d71 & 7e7 z subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 7e71 & 7f72 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! section head+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,volunt>y vot+ sy/em guidel9es ,! ,commission %all adopt volunt>y vot+ sy/em guidel9es t describe functionality1 accessibility1 & security pr9ciples = ! design1 developm5t1 & op]ation ( vot+ sy/ems1 electronic poll books1 & remote ballot m>k+ sy/ems4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsections3 7g7 ,initial guidel9es = electronic poll books & remote ballot m>k+ sy/ems 7#a7 ,adoption date ,! ,commission %all adopt initial volunt>y vot+ sy/em guidel9es = electronic poll books & remote ballot m>k+ sy/ems n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act4 7#b7 ,special rule = initial guidel9es ,! ,commission may adopt initial volunt>y vot+ sy/em guidel9es = electronic poll books & remote ballot m>k+ sy/ems )\t modify+ ! mo/ rec5tly adopt$ volunt>y vot+ sy/em guidel9es = vot+ sy/ems4 7h7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,electronic poll book ,! 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 7#b7 ,remote ballot m>k+ sy/em ,! t]m remote ballot m>k+ sy/em means an election sy/em t-- 7,a7 is us$ by a vot] to m>k _! ballots outside ( a vot+ c5t] or poll+ place2 & 7,b7 all[s a vot] to receive a blank ballot to m>k electronically1 pr9t1 & !n ca/ by return+ ! pr9t$ ballot to ! elections (fice or o!r designat$ location4 4 7b7 ,provid+ = c]tification ( electronic poll books & remote ballot m>k+ sy/em ,section #bca7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjiga7;a77 is am5d$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ 1 electronic poll books1 & remote ballot m>k+ sy/ems aft] s(tw>e4 #djjd4 ,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 ,if a jurisdiction acquires & implem5ts a new vot+ sy/em )9 ! #abj days be=e ! date ( ! election1 x %all notify ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ! ,/ate1 :o %all submit to ! ,commission 9 a timely mann] an updat$ report "u ! prec$+ s5t5ce4 7b7 ,effective date ,subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ,novemb] #bjbb & ea* succe$+ regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( su* ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cja ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #cja;,a4 ,pre-election reports on vot+ sy/em usage4 4 #djje4 ,use ( vot+ ma*9es manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7a7 ,requirem5t ,section #cja7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;a771 z am5d$ by section #cijd & section #cijf1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#aj7 ,vot+ ma*9e requirem5ts 7,a7 ,manufactur+ requirem5ts ,by n lat] ?an ! date ( ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 ,novemb] #bjbd1 ea* ,/ate %all seek to ensure to ! ext5t practicable t any vot+ ma*9e us$ 9 su* election & 9 any subsequ5t election = ,f$]al (fice is manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,assembly requirem5ts ,by n lat] ?an ! date ( ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 ,novemb] #bjbd1 ea* ,/ate %all seek to ensure t any vot+ ma*9e pur*as$ or acquir$ = su* election & 9 any subsequ5t election = ,f$]al (fice is assembl$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,c7 ,s(tw>e & code requirem5ts ,by n lat] ?an ! date ( ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice occurr+ 9 ,novemb] #bjbd1 ea* ,/ate %all seek to ensure t any s(tw>e or code develop$ = any vot+ sy/em pur*as$ or acquir$ = su* election & 9 any subsequ5t election = ,f$]al (fice is develop$ & /or$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t relat+ to effective date ,section #cja7;d77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;d77#a771 z am5d$ by section #cijg1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#aj7 & p>agraph 7#b74 #djjf4 ,use ( political p>ty headqu>t]s build+ fund = te*nology or cyb]security-relat$ purposes 7a7 ,p]mitt+ use ( fund ,section #cae7;a77#i77;,b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;a77#i77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 1 & to defray te*nology or cyb]security-relat$ exp5ses44 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to cal5d> ye> #bjbb & ea* succe$+ cal5d> ye>4 #djjg4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is title or any am5dm5t made by ?is title1 or ! application ( any su* provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ?is title1 & ! application ( su* provision or am5dm5t to any o!r p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 ,c ,civic ,p>ticipation & ,emp[]m5t ,v ,nonp>tisan ,r$i/rict+ ,re=m #ejja4 ,f9d+ ( con/itutional au?ority ,congress f9ds t x has ! au?ority to e/abli% ! t]ms & conditions ,/ates mu/ foll[ 9 c>ry+ out congressional r$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 ( ! #ad? 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]2 7#c7 ! au?ority grant$ to ,congress "u section #e ( ! #ad? am5dm5t to ! ,con/itution gives ,congress ! p[] to enact laws to en=ce section #a ( su* am5dm5t1 includ+ protections aga9/ excessive p>tisan g]rym&]+ t ,f$]al c\rts h n en=c$ because !y und]/& su* en=cem5t to be committ$ to ,congress by ! ,con/itution2 7#d7 ( ! au?ority grant$ to ,congress to en=ce article ,,iv1 section #d1 ( ! ,con/itution1 & ! gu>antee ( a ,republican ,=m ( ,gov]nm5t to e ,/ate1 :i* ,f$]al c\rts h n en=c$ because !y und]/& su* en=cem5t to be committ$ to ,congress by ! ,con/itution2 7#e7 requir+ ,/ates to use uni=m r$i/rict+ crit]ia is an appropriate & important ex]cise ( su* au?ority2 & 7#f7 p>tisan g]rym&]+ dilutes citiz5s' votes because p>tisan g]rym&]+ injures vot]s & political p>ties by infr++ on _! ,fir/ ,am5dm5t "r to associate freely & _! ,f\rte5? ,am5dm5t "r to equal protection ( ! laws4 #ejjb4 ,ban on mid-decade r$i/rict+ ,a ,/ate t has be5 r$i/rict$ 9 accordance ) ?is title 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 ! t]ms or conditions ( ?is title1 or applicable ,/ate law4 #ejjc4 ,crit]ia = r$i/rict+ 7a7 ,requir+ plans to meet crit]ia ,a ,/ate may n use a congressional r$i/rict+ plan enact$ foll[+ ! notice ( apportionm5t transmitt$ to ! ,presid5t on ,april #bf1 #bjba1 or any subsequ5t notice ( apportionm5t1 if su* plan is n 9 compliance ) ?is section1 )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! plan 0 enact$ by ! ,/ate be=e1 on1 or aft] ! effective date ( ?is title4 7b7 ,rank$ crit]ia ,"u ! r$i/rict+ plan ( a ,/ate1 !re %all be e/abli%$ 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 sub/antially equalize total population1 )\t reg>d to age1 citiz5%ip /atus1 or immigration /atus4 7#b7 ,di/ricts %all comply ) ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq471 includ+ by creat+ any di/ricts :]e1 if bas$ ^u ! totality ( ! circum/ances1 #b or m politically cohesive gr\ps protect$ by su* ,act are able to elect repres5tatives ( *oice 9 coalition ) "o ano!r1 & all applicable ,f$]al laws4 7#c7 7,a7 ,di/ricts %all be drawn1 to ! ext5t t ! totality ( ! circum/ances w>rant1 to ensure ! practical ability ( a gr\p protect$ "u ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq47 to p>ticipate 9 ! political process & to nom9ate c&idates & to elect repres5tatives ( *oice is n dilut$ or dim9i%$1 reg>dless ( :e!r or n su* protect$ gr\p con/itutes a majority ( a di/rict's population1 vot+ age population1 or citiz5 vot+ age population4 7,b7 ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ! assessm5t ( :e!r a protect$ gr\p has ! practical ability to nom9ate c&idates & to elect repres5tatives ( *oice %all require ! consid]ation ( ! foll[+ factors3 7i7 ,:e!r ! gr\p is politically cohesive4 7ii7 ,:e!r !re is racially pol>iz$ vot+ 9 ! relevant geographic region4 7iii7 ,if !re is racially pol>iz$ vot+ 9 ! relevant geographic region1 :e!r ! pref]r$ c&idates ( ! gr\p nev]!less receive a suffici5t am\nt ( consi/5t crossov] support f o!r vot]s su* t ! gr\p is a functional majority ) ! ability to bo? nom9ate c&idates & elect repres5tatives ( *oice4 7#d7 7,a7 ,di/ricts %all be drawn to respect communities ( int]e/ & neighborhoods to ! ext5t practicable aft] compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c74 ,a community ( int]e/ is def9$ z an area = :i* ! record be=e ! entity responsible = develop+ & adopt+ ! r$i/rict+ plan demon/rates ! exi/5ce ( broadly %>$ int]e/s & repres5tational ne$s1 includ+ %>$ int]e/s & repres5tational ne$s root$ 9 common e?nic1 racial1 economic1 ,indian1 social1 cultural1 geographic1 or hi/oric id5tities1 or aris+ f simil> socioeconomic conditions4 ,! t]m communities ( int]e/ may1 if ! record w>rants1 include political subdivisions su* z c\nties1 municipalities1 ,indian l&s1 or s*ool di/ricts1 b %all n include common relation%ips ) political p>ties or political c&idates4 7,b7 ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 9 consid]+ ! ne$s ( multiple1 ov]lapp+ communities ( int]e/1 ! entity responsible = develop+ & adopt+ ! r$i/rict+ plan %all give great] weight to ^? communities ( int]e/ ^: repres5tational ne$s w\ld mo/ b5efit f ! community's inclusion 9 a s+le congressional di/rict4 7c7 ,no favor+ or disfavor+ ( political p>ties 7#a7 ,prohibition ,a ,/ate may n use a r$i/rict+ plan to conduct an election if ! plan's congressional di/ricts1 :5 consid]$ cumulatively on a /atewide basis1 h be5 drawn ) ! int5t or h ! effect ( mat]ially favor+ or disfavor+ any political p>ty4 7#b7 ,det]m9ation ( effect ,! det]m9ation ( :e!r a r$i/rict+ plan has ! effect ( mat]ially favor+ or disfavor+ a political p>ty %all be bas$ on an evaluation ( ! totality ( circum/ances :i*1 at a m9imum1 %all involve consid]ation ( ea* ( ! foll[+ factors3 7,a7 ,comput] model+ bas$ on relevant /atewide g5]al elections = ,f$]al (fice held ov] ! #h ye>s prec$+ ! adoption ( ! r$i/rict+ plan sett+ =? ! probable electoral outcomes = ! plan "u a range ( reasonably =eseeable conditions4 7,b7 ,an analysis ( :e!r ! r$i/rict+ plan is /ati/ically likely to result 9 p>tisan advantage or disadvantage on a /atewide basis1 ! degree ( any su* advantage or disadvantage1 & :e!r su* advantage or disadvantage is likely to be pres5t "u a range ( reasonably =eseeable electoral conditions4 7,c7 ,a comp>ison ( ! model$ electoral outcomes = ! r$i/rict+ plan to ! model$ electoral outcomes = alt]native plans t demon/rably comply ) ! requirem5ts ( p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7b7 9 ord] to det]m9e :e!r reasonable alt]natives exi/ t w\ld result 9 mat]ially l[] levels ( p>tisan advantage or disadvantage on a /atewide basis4 ,= purposes ( ?is subp>agraph1 alt]native plans consid]$ may include bo? actual plans propos$ dur+ ! r$i/rict+ process & o!r plans prep>$ = purposes ( comp>ison4 7,d7 ,any o!r relevant in=mation1 includ+ h[ broad support = ! r$i/rict+ plan 0 among memb]s ( ! entity responsible = develop+ & adopt+ ! plan & :e!r ! processes lead+ to ! developm5t & adoption ( ! plan 7 transp>5t & equally op5 to all memb]s ( ! entity & to ! public4 7#c7 ,rebuttable presumption 7,a7 ,trigg] ,9 any civil action br\ght "u section #ejjf 9 :i* a p>ty ass]ts a claim t a ,/ate has enact$ a r$i/rict+ plan :i* is 9 violation ( ?is subsection1 a p>ty may file a motion n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! enactm5t ( ! plan 7or1 9 ! case ( a plan enact$ be=e ! effective date ( ?is ,act1 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! effective date ( ?is ,act7 reque/+ t ! c\rt det]m9e :e!r a presumption ( su* a violation exi/s4 ,if su* a motion is timely fil$1 ! c\rt %all hold a he>+ n lat] ?an #ae days aft] ! date ! motion is fil$ to assess :e!r a presumption ( su* a violation exi/s4 7,b7 ,assessm5t ,to conduct ! assessm5t requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! c\rt %all d ! foll[+3 7i7 ,det]m9e ! numb] ( congressional di/ricts "u ! plan t w\ld h be5 c>ri$ by ea* political p>ty's c&idates = ! (fice ( ,presid5t & ! (fice ( ,s5ator 9 ! #b mo/ rec5t g5]al elections = ! (fice ( ,presid5t & ! #b mo/ rec5t g5]al elections = ! (fice ( ,s5ator 7o!r ?an special g5]al elections7 imm$iately prec$+ ! enactm5t ( ! plan1 except t if a ,/ate conducts a prim>y election = ! (fice ( ,s5ator :i* is op5 to c&idates ( all political p>ties1 ! prim>y election %all be us$ in/ead ( ! g5]al election & ! numb] ( di/ricts c>ri$ by a p>ty's c&idates = ! (fice ( ,s5ator %all be det]m9$ on ! basis ( ! comb9$ vote %>e ( all c&idates 9 ! election :o are affiliat$ ) su* p>ty4 7ii7 ,det]m9e1 = ea* ( ! #d elections assess$ "u clause 7i71 :e!r ! numb] ( di/ricts t w\ld h be5 c>ri$ by any p>ty's c&idate z det]m9$ "u clause 7i7 results 9 p>tisan advantage or disadvantage 9 excess ( ! applicable ?re%old describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c74 ,! degree ( p>tisan advantage or disadvantage %all be det]m9$ by "o or m /&>d quantitative measures ( p>tisan fairness t-- 7,i7 use a p>ty's %>e ( ! /atewide vote to calculate a correspond+ b5*m>k %>e ( seats2 & 7,,ii7 measure ! am\nt by :i* ! %>e ( seats ! p>ty's c&idates w\ld h won 9 ! election involv$ exce$s t b5*m>k %>e ( seats4 7,c7 ,applicable ?re%old describ$ ,! applicable ?re%old describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph is1 ) respect to a ,/ate & a numb] ( seats1 ! great] (-- 7i7 an am\nt equal to #g p]c5t ( ! numb] ( congressional di/ricts 9 ! ,/ate2 or 7ii7 "o congressional di/rict4 7,d7 ,description ( quantitative measures2 prohibit+ r\nd+ ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection-- 7i7 ! /&>d quantitative measures ( p>tisan fairness us$ by ! c\rt may include ! simplifi$ effici5cy gap b may n include /rict proportionality2 & 7ii7 ! c\rt may n r\nd any numb]4 7,e7 ,presumption ( violation ,a plan is presum$ to violate p>agraph 7#a7 if1 on ! basis ( at lea/ "o /&>d quantitative measure ( p>tisan fairness1 x exce$s ! applicable ?re%old describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 ) respect to #b or m ( ! #d elections assess$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,f7 ,/ay ( use ( plan ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is title1 9 any action "u ?is p>agraph1 ! foll[+ rules %all apply3 7i7 ,^u fil+ ( a motion "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a ,/ate's use ( ! plan :i* is ! subject ( ! motion %all be automatically /ay$ p5d+ resolution ( su* motion4 7ii7 ,if aft] consid]+ ! motion1 ! c\rt rules t ! plan is presum$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 to violate p>agraph 7#a71 a ,/ate may n use su* plan until & unless ! c\rt :i* is c>ry+ out ! det]m9ation ( ! effect ( ! plan "u p>agraph 7#b7 det]m9es t1 not)/&+ ! presumptive violation1 ! plan does n violate p>agraph 7#a74 7,g7 ,no effect on o!r assessm5ts ,! abs5ce ( a presumption ( a violation ) respect to a r$i/rict+ plan z det]m9$ "u ?is p>agraph %all n affect ! det]m9ation ( ! effect or int5t ( ! plan "u ?is section4 7#d7 ,det]m9ation ( int5t ,a c\rt may rely on all available evid5ce :5 det]m9+ :e!r a r$i/rict+ plan 0 drawn ) ! int5t to mat]ially favor or disfavor a political p>ty1 includ+ evid5ce ( ! p>tisan effects ( a plan1 ! degree ( support ! plan receiv$ f memb]s ( ! entity responsible = develop+ & adopt+ ! plan1 & :e!r ! processes lead+ to developm5t & adoption ( ! plan 7 transp>5t & equally op5 to all memb]s ( ! entity & to ! public4 7#e7 ,no violation bas$ on c]ta9 crit]ia ,no r$i/rict+ plan %all be f\nd to be 9 violation ( p>agraph 7#a7 because ( ! prop] application ( ! crit]ia set =? 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 ( subsection 7b71 unless "o or m alt]native plans c\ld h compli$ ) su* p>agraphs )\t hav+ ! effect ( mat]ially favor+ or disfavor+ a political p>ty4 7d7 ,factors prohibit$ f consid]ation ,9 develop+ ! r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate1 ! ,/ate may n take into consid]ation any ( ! foll[+ factors1 except z necess>y to comply ) ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 ( subsection 7b71 to a*ieve p>tisan fairness & comply ) subsection 7b71 & to enable ! r$i/rict+ plan to be measur$ aga9/ ! ext]nal metrics describ$ 9 section #ejjd7;c73 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 7e7 ,additional crit]ia ,a ,/ate may n rely ^u crit]ia1 di/rict+ pr9ciples1 or o!r policies ( ! ,/ate :i* are n set =? 9 ?is section to ju/ify non-compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7f7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,?is section applies to any au?ority1 :e!r appo9t$1 elect$1 judicial1 or o!rwise1 responsible = enact+ ! congressional r$i/rict+ plan ( a ,/ate4 7#b7 ,date ( enactm5t ,?is section applies to any congressional r$i/rict+ plan enact$ foll[+ ! notice ( apportionm5t transmitt$ to ! ,presid5t on ,april #bf1 #bjba1 reg>dless ( ! date ( enactm5t by ! ,/ate ( ! congressional r$i/rict+ plan4 7g7 ,sev]ability ( crit]ia ,if any provision ( ?is section or any am5dm5t made by ?is section1 or ! application ( any su* provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional1 ! rema9d] ( ?is section1 & ! application ( su* provision or am5dm5t to any o!r p]son or circum/ance1 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 #ejjd4 ,developm5t ( plan 7a7 ,public notice & input 7#a7 ,use ( op5 & transp>5t process ,! entity responsible = develop+ & adopt+ ! congressional r$i/rict+ plan ( a ,/ate %all solicit & take into consid]ation comm5ts f ! public ?r\gh\t ! process ( develop+ ! plan1 & %all c>ry out its duties 9 an op5 & transp>5t mann] :i* provides = ! wide/ public dissem9ation reasonably possible ( its propos$ & f9al r$i/rict+ plans4 7#b7 ,website 7,a7 ,features ,! entity %all ma9ta9 a public ,int]net site :i* is n affiliat$ ) or ma9ta9$ by ! (fice ( any elect$ (ficial & :i* includes ! foll[+ features3 7i7 ,all propos$ r$i/rict+ plans & ! f9al r$i/rict+ plan1 includ+ ! accompany+ writt5 evaluation "u subsection 7c74 7ii7 ,all comm5ts receiv$ f ! public submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7iii7 ,access 9 an easily usable =mat to ! demographic & o!r data us$ by ! entity to develop & analyze ! propos$ r$i/rict+ plans1 toge!r ) any reports analyz+ & evaluat+ su* plans & access to s(tw>e t memb]s ( ! public may use to draw maps ( propos$ di/ricts4 7iv7 ,a me?od by :i* memb]s ( ! public may submit comm5ts directly to ! entity4 7,b7 ,se>*able =mat ,! entity %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 ,multiple language requirem5ts = all notices ,! entity responsible = develop+ & adopt+ ! plan %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 ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejc74 7b7 ,developm5t ( plan 7#a7 ,he>+s ,! entity responsible = develop+ & adopt+ ! congressional r$i/rict+ plan %all hold he>+s bo? be=e & aft] releas+ propos$ plans 9 ord] to solicit public input on ! cont5t ( su* plans4 ,^! he>+s %all-- 7,a7 be held 9 diff]5t regions ( ! ,/ate & /ream$ live on ! public ,int]net site ma9ta9$ "u subsection 7a77#b72 7,b7 be suffici5t 9 numb]1 s*$ul$ at times & places1 & notic$ & conduct$ 9 a mann] to ensure t all memb]s ( ! public1 includ+ memb]s ( racial1 e?nic1 & language m9orities protect$ "u ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife1 h a mean+ful opportunity to att5d & provide input bo? be=e & aft] ! entity releases propos$ plans4 7#b7 ,po/+ ( maps ,! entity responsible = develop+ & adopt+ ! congressional r$i/rict+ plan %all make propos$ plans1 am5dm5ts to propos$ plans1 & ! data ne$$ to analyze su* plans = compliance ) ! crit]ia ( ?is title available = public review1 includ+ on ! public ,int]net site requir$ "u subsection 7a77#b71 = a p]iod ( n less ?an #e days be=e any vote or he>+ is held on any su* plan or any am5dm5t to su* a plan4 7c7 ,release ( writt5 evaluation ( plan aga9/ ext]nal metrics requir$ prior to vote ,! entity responsible = develop+ & adopt+ ! congressional r$i/rict+ plan = a ,/ate may n hold a vote on a propos$ r$i/rict+ plan1 includ+ a vote 9 a committee1 unless at lea/ #dh h\rs prior to hold+ ! vote ! ,/ate has releas$ a writt5 evaluation t measures ea* su* plan aga9/ ext]nal metrics :i* cov] ! crit]ia set =? 9 section #ejjc7;b71 includ+ ! impact ( ! plan on ! ability ( memb]s ( a class ( citiz5s protect$ by ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq47 to elect c&idates ( *oice1 ! degree to :i* ! plan pres]ves or divides communities ( int]e/1 & any analysis us$ by ! ,/ate to assess compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( section #ejjc7;b7 & 7c74 7d7 ,public input & comm5ts ,! entity responsible = develop+ & adopt+ ! congressional r$i/rict+ plan = a ,/ate %all make all public comm5ts receiv$ ab\t pot5tial plans1 includ+ alt]native plans1 available to ! public on ! ,int]net site requir$ "u subsection 7a77#b71 at no co/1 n lat] ?an #bd h\rs prior to hold+ a vote on f9al adoption ( a plan4 #ejje4 ,failure by ,/ate to enact plan 7a7 ,deadl9e = enactm5t ( plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ea* ,/ate %all enact a f9al congressional r$i/rict+ plan foll[+ transmission ( a notice ( apportionm5t to ! ,presid5t by ! e>lie/ (-- 7,a7 ! deadl9e set =? 9 ,/ate law1 includ+ any ext5sion to ! deadl9e provid$ 9 accordance ) ,/ate law2 7,b7 ,febru>y #ae ( ! ye> 9 :i* regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al elections = ,f$]al (fice are held 9 ! ,/ate2 or 7,c7 #ij days be=e ! date ( ! next regul>ly s*$ul$ prim>y election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,special rule = plans enact$ prior to effective date ( title ,if a ,/ate enact$ a f9al congressional r$i/rict+ plan prior to ! effective date ( ?is title & ! plan is n 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is title1 ! ,/ate %all enact a f9al r$i/rict+ plan :i* is 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is title n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! effective date ( ?is title4 7b7 ,developm5t ( plan by c\rt 9 case ( miss$ deadl9e ,if a ,/ate has n enact$ a f9al congressional r$i/rict+ plan by ! applicable deadl9e "u subsection 7a71 or x appe>s reasonably likely t a ,/ate w fail to enact a f9al congressional r$i/rict+ plan by su* deadl9e-- 7#a7 any citiz5 ( ! ,/ate may file an action 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates di/rict c\rt = ! applicable v5ue ask+ ! di/rict c\rt to assume jurisdiction2 7#b7 ! ,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 h ! exclusive au?ority to develop & publi% ! congressional r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate2 & 7#c7 ! f9al congressional r$i/rict+ plan develop$ & publi%$ by ! c\rt "u ?is section %all be deem$ to be enact$ on ! date on :i* ! c\rt publi%es ! f9al congressional r$i/rict+ plan1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7e74 7c7 ,applicable v5ue ,= 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 t a ,/ate has fail$ to1 or is reasonably likely to fail to1 enact a f9al r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate prior to ! expiration ( ! applicable deadl9e set =? 9 subsection 7a74 7d7 ,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 ! ,/ate "u section #ejjc4 7#b7 ,access to in=mation & records ,! 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 ! ,/ate 9 c>ry+ out its duties "u ?is title4 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 7e7 ,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$ to develop ! plans & a writt5 evaluation ( ! plans aga9/ ext]nal metrics 7z describ$ 9 section #ejjd7;c774 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 7f7 ,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+ ! discretion to make any *anges ! c\rt deems necess>y to an int]im r$i/rict+ plan4 7g7 ,appeals ,review on appeal ( any f9al or int]im plan adopt$ by ! c\rt 9 accordance ) ?is section %all be gov]n$ by ! appellate process 9 section #ejjf4 7h7 ,/ay ( ,/ate proce$+s ,! fil+ ( an action "u ?is section %all act z a /ay ( any proce$+s 9 ,/ate c\rt ) respect to ! ,/ate's congressional r$i/rict+ plan unless o!rwise ord]$ by ! c\rt4 #ejjf4 ,civil en=cem5t 7a7 ,civil ,en=cem5t 7#a7 ,actions by ,attorney ,g5]al ,! ,attorney ,g5]al may br+ a civil action = su* relief z may be appropriate to c>ry out ?is title4 7#b7 ,availability ( private "r ( action 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,any p]son resid+ or domicil$ 9 a ,/ate :o is aggriev$ by ! failure ( ! ,/ate to meet ! requirem5ts ( ! ,con/itution or ,f$]al law1 includ+ ?is title1 ) respect to ! ,/ate's congressional r$i/rict+1 may br+ a civil action 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates di/rict c\rt = ! applicable v5ue = su* relief z may be appropriate to rem$y ! failure4 7,b7 ,special rule = claims relat+ to p>tisan advantage ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 a p]son :o is aggriev$ by ! failure ( a ,/ate to meet ! requirem5ts ( section #ejjc7;c7 may include-- 7i7 any political p>ty or committee 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7ii7 any regi/]$ vot] 9 ! ,/ate :o resides 9 a congressional di/rict t ! vot] alleges 0 drawn 9 a mann] t contributes to a violation ( su* section4 7,c7 ,no aw>d+ ( damages to prevail+ p>ty ,except = an aw>d ( attorney's fees "u subsection 7d71 a c\rt 9 a civil action "u ?is section %all n aw>d ! prevail+ p>ty any monet>y damages1 comp5satory1 punitive1 or o!rwise4 7#c7 ,deliv]y ( compla9t to ,h\se & ,s5ate ,9 any action br\ght "u ?is section1 a copy ( ! compla9t %all be deliv]$ promptly to ! ,cl]k ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,s5ate4 7#d7 ,exclusive jurisdiction & applicable v5ue ,! di/rict c\rts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all h exclusive jurisdiction to he> & det]m9e claims ass]t+ t a congressional r$i/rict+ plan violates ! requirem5ts ( ! ,con/itution or ,f$]al law1 includ+ ?is title4 ,! applicable v5ue = su* an action %all be ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia or = ! judicial di/rict 9 :i* ! capital ( ! ,/ate is locat$1 z select$ by ! p]son br++ ! action4 ,9 a civil action t includes a claim t a r$i/rict+ plan is 9 violation ( section #ejjc7;b7 or 7c71 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia %all h jurisdiction ov] any def5dant :o has be5 s]v$ 9 any ,unit$ ,/ates judicial di/rict 9 :i* ! def5dant resides1 is f\nd1 or has an ag5t1 or 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates judicial di/rict 9 :i* ! capital ( ! ,/ate is locat$4 ,process may be s]v$ 9 any ,unit$ ,/ates judicial di/rict :]e a def5dant resides1 is f\nd1 or has an ag5t1 or 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates judicial di/rict 9 :i* ! capital ( ! ,/ate is locat$4 7#e7 ,use ( #c-;judge c\rt ,if an action "u ?is section raises /atewide claims "u ! ,con/itution or ?is title1 ! action %all be he>d by a #c-;judge c\rt conv5$ pursuant to section #bbhd ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#f7 ,review ( f9al decision ,a f9al decision 9 an action br\ght "u ?is section %all be reviewable on appeal by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,c\rt ( ,appeals = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia ,circuit1 :i* %all he> ! matt] sitt+ en banc4 ,!re %all be no "r ( appeal 9 su* proce$+s to any o!r c\rt ( appeals4 ,su* appeal %all be tak5 by ! fil+ ( a notice ( appeal )9 #aj days ( ! entry ( ! f9al decision4 ,a f9al decision by ! ,c\rt ( ,appeals may be review$ by ! ,supreme ,c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates by writ ( c]tior>i4 7b7 ,exp$it$ ,consid]ation ,9 any action br\ght "u ?is section1 x %all be ! duty ( ! di/rict c\rt1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,c\rt ( ,appeals = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia ,circuit1 & ! ,supreme ,c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7if x *ooses to he> ! action7 to advance on ! docket & to exp$ite to ! greate/ possible ext5t ! disposition ( ! action & appeal4 7c7 ,rem$ies 7#a7 ,adoption ( replacem5t plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! di/rict c\rt 9 an action "u ?is section f9ds t ! congressional r$i/rict+ plan ( a ,/ate violates1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 ! requirem5ts ( ?is title-- 7i7 ! c\rt %all adopt a replacem5t congressional r$i/rict+ plan = ! ,/ate 9 accordance ) ! process set =? 9 section #ejje2 or 7ii7 if circum/ances w>rant & no delay to an upcom+ regul>ly s*$ul$ election = ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 9 ! ,/ate w\ld result1 ! di/rict c\rt1 9 its discretion1 may all[ a ,/ate to develop & propose a rem$ial congressional r$i/rict+ plan = review by ! c\rt to det]m9e :e!r ! plan is 9 compliance ) ?is title1 except t-- 7,i7 ! ,/ate may n develop & propose a rem$ial plan "u ?is clause if ! c\rt det]m9es t ! congressional r$i/rict+ plan ( ! ,/ate 0 enact$ ) discrim9atory int5t 9 violation ( ! ,con/itution or section #ejjc7;b72 & 7,,ii7 no?+ 9 ?is clause may be con/ru$ to p]mit a ,/ate to use su* a rem$ial plan :i* has n be5 approv$ by ! c\rt4 7,b7 ,prohibit+ use ( plans 9 violation ( requirem5ts ,no c\rt %all ord] a ,/ate to use a congressional r$i/rict+ plan :i* violates1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 ! requirem5ts ( ?is title1 or to conduct an election "u t]ms & conditions :i* violate1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 ! requirem5ts ( ?is title4 7,c7 ,special rule 9 case f9al adjudication n expect$ )9 #c mon?s ( election 7i7 ,duty ( c\rt ,if f9al adjudication ( an action "u ?is section is n reasonably expect$ to be complet$ at lea/ #c mon?s prior to ! next regul>ly s*$ul$ prim>y election = ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 9 ! ,/ate1 ! di/rict c\rt %all-- 7,i7 develop1 adopt1 & ord] ! use ( an int]im congressional r$i/rict+ plan 9 accordance ) section #ejje7;f7 to address any claims "u ?is title = :i* a p>ty seek+ relief has demon/rat$ a sub/antial likelihood ( success2 or 7,,ii7 ord] adju/m5ts to ! tim+ ( prim>y elections = ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & o!r relat$ deadl9es1 z ne$$1 to all[ suffici5t opportunity = adjudication ( ! matt] & adoption ( a rem$ial or replacem5t plan = use 9 ! next regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al elections = ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7ii7 ,prohibit+ failure to act on gr\nds ( p5d5cy ( election ,! c\rt may n refuse to take any action describ$ 9 clause 7i7 on ! gr\nds ( ! p5d5cy ( ! next election held 9 ! ,/ate or ! pot5tial = disruption1 confusion1 or additional burd5s ) respect to ! adm9i/ration ( ! election 9 ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,no /ay p5d+ appeal ,not)/&+ ! appeal ( an ord] f9d+ t a congressional r$i/rict+ plan ( a ,/ate violates1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 ! requirem5ts ( ?is title1 no /ay %all issue :i* %all b> ! developm5t or adoption ( a replacem5t or rem$ial plan "u ?is subsection1 z may be direct$ by ! di/rict c\rt1 p5d+ su* appeal4 ,if su* a replacem5t or rem$ial plan has be5 adopt$1 no appellate c\rt may /ay or o!rwise enjo9 ! use ( su* plan dur+ ! p5d5cy ( an appeal1 except ^u an ord] hold+1 bas$ on ! record1 t adoption ( su* plan 0 an abuse ( discretion4 7#c7 ,special au?ority ( ,c\rt ( ,appeals 7,a7 ,ord]+ ( new rem$ial plan ,if1 ^u consid]ation ( an appeal "u ?is title1 ! ,c\rt ( ,appeals det]m9es t a plan does n comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is title1 x %all direct t ! ,di/rict ,c\rt promptly develop a new rem$ial plan ) assi/ance ( a special ma/] = consid]ation by ! ,c\rt ( ,appeals4 7,b7 ,failure ( di/rict c\rt to take timely action ,if1 at any po9t dur+ ! p5d5cy ( an action "u ?is section1 ! ,di/rict ,c\rt fails to take action necess>y to p]mit resolution ( ! case prior to ! next regul>ly s*$ul$ election = ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 9 ! ,/ate or fails to grant ! relief describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 any p>ty may seek a writ ( m&amus f ! ,c\rt ( ,appeals = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia ,circuit4 ,! ,c\rt ( ,appeals %all h jurisdiction ov] ! motion = a writ ( m&amus & %all e/abli% an exp$it$ brief+ & he>+ s*$ule = resolution ( ! motion4 ,if ! ,c\rt ( ,appeals det]m9es t a writ %\ld be grant$1 ! ,c\rt ( ,appeals %all take any action necess>y1 includ+ develop+ a congressional r$i/rict+ plan ) assi/ance ( a special ma/] to ensure t a rem$ial plan is adopt$ 9 "t = use 9 ! next regul>ly s*$ul$ election = ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 9 ! ,/ate4 7#d7 ,effect ( enactm5t ( replacem5t plan ,a ,/ate's enactm5t ( a r$i/rict+ plan :i* replaces a plan :i* is ! subject ( an action "u ?is section %all n be con/ru$ to limit or o!rwise affect ! au?ority ( ! c\rt to adjudicate or grant relief ) respect to any claims or issues n address$ by ! replacem5t plan1 includ+ claims t ! plan :i* is ! subject ( ! action 0 enact$1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 ) discrim9atory int5t1 or claims to consid] :e!r relief %\ld be grant$ "u section #c7;c7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjb7;c77 bas$ on ! plan :i* is ! subject ( ! action4 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,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 title %all sup]s$e1 re/rict1 or limit ! application ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq474 7#b7 ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife ,no?+ 9 ?is title au?orizes or requires conduct t is prohibit$ by ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq474 7f7 ,legislative privilege ,no p]son1 legislature1 or ,/ate may claim legislative privilege "u ei!r ,/ate or ,f$]al law 9 a civil action br\ght "u ?is section or 9 any o!r legal *all5ge1 "u ei!r ,/ate or ,f$]al law1 to a r$i/rict+ plan enact$ "u ?is title4 7g7 ,removal 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,at any "t1 a civil action br\ght 9 a ,/ate c\rt :i* ass]ts a claim = :i* ! di/rict c\rts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates h exclusive jurisdiction "u ?is title may be remov$ by any p>ty 9 ! case1 includ+ an int]v5or1 by fil+1 9 ! di/rict c\rt = an applicable v5ue "u ?is section1 a notice ( removal sign$ pursuant to ,rule #aa ( ! ,f$]al ,rules ( ,civil ,proc$ure conta9+ a %ort & pla9 /atem5t ( ! gr\nds = removal4 ,cons5t ( p>ties %all n be requir$ = removal4 7#b7 ,claims n )9 ! orig9al or supplem5tal jurisdiction ,if a civil action remov$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a7 conta9s claims n )9 ! orig9al or supplem5tal jurisdiction ( ! di/rict c\rt1 ! di/rict c\rt %all sev] all su* claims & rem& !m to ! ,/ate c\rt f :i* ! action 0 remov$4 #ejjg4 ,no effect on elections = ,/ate & local (fice ,no?+ 9 ?is title or 9 any am5dm5t made by ?is title may be con/ru$ 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 #ejjh4 ,effective date 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title %all apply on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is title4 7b7 ,application to ,congressional r$i/rict+ plans result+ f #bjbj dec5nial c5sus ,not)/&+ subsection 7a71 ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 o!r ?an section #ejjd1 %all apply ) respect to ea* congressional r$i/rict+ plan enact$ pursuant to ! notice ( apportionm5t transmitt$ to ! ,presid5t on ,april #bf1 #bjba1 )\t reg>d to :e!r or n a ,/ate enact$ su* a plan prior to ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,,vi ,campaign ,f9ance ,transp>5cy ,a ,,disclose ,act #fjja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,democracy ,is ,/r5g!n$ by ,ca/+ ,light ,on ,sp5d+ 9 ,elections ,act ( #bjba or ! ,,disclose ,act ( #bjba4 #fjjb4 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,campaign f9ance disclosure is a n>r[ly tailor$ & m9imally re/rictive means to advance sub/antial gov]nm5t int]e/s1 includ+ fo/]+ an in=m$ electorate capable ( engag+ 9 self-gov]nm5t & hold+ _! elect$ (ficials acc\ntable1 detect+ & det]r+ quid pro quo corruption1 & id5tify+ in=mation necess>y to en=ce o!r campaign f9ance laws1 includ+ campaign contribution limits & ! prohibition on =eign money 9 ,u4,s4 campaigns4 ,to fur!r ^! sub/antial int]e/s1 campaign f9ance disclosure mu/ be timely & complete1 & mu/ disclose ! true & orig9al s\rce ( money giv51 transf]r$1 & sp5t to influ5ce ,f$]al elections4 ,curr5t law does n meet ?is objective because corporations & o!r entities t ! ,supreme ,c\rt has p]mitt$ to sp5d money to influ5ce ,f$]al elections are subject to few if any transp>5cy requirem5ts4 7#b7 ,z ! ,supreme ,c\rt recogniz$ 9 its p] curiam op9ion 9 ,buckley v4 ,valeo1 #dbd ,u4,s4 #a1 7#aigf71 disclosure requirem5ts c]ta9ly 9 mo/ applications appe> to be ! lea/ re/rictive means ( curb+ ! evils ( campaign ignorance & corruption t ,congress f\nd to exi/4,buckley1 #dbd ,u4,s4 at #fh4 ,9 ,citiz5s ,unit$ v4 ,,fec1 ! ,c\rt reit]at$ t disclosure is a less re/rictive alt]native to m compreh5sive regulations ( spee*4 #eeh ,u4,s4 #caj1 #cfi 7#bjaj74 7#c7 ,no subsequ5t decision has call$ ^! hold+s into "q1 includ+ ! ,c\rt's decision 9 ,am]icans = ,prosp]ity ,f\ndation v4 ,bonta1 #ada ,s4 ,ct4 #bcgc 7#bjba74 ,t case did n involve campaign f9ance disclosure1 & ! ,c\rt did n ov]turn its long/&+ recognition ( ! sub/antial int]e/s fur!r$ by su* disclosure4 7#d7 ,campaign f9ance disclosure is also ess5tial to en=ce ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act's prohibition on contributions by & solicitations ( =eign nationals4 ,see section #cai ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaba74 7#e7 ,congress %\ld close loopholes all[+ sp5d+ by =eign nationals 9 dome/ic elections4 ,= example1 9 #bjba1 ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission1 ! indep5d5t ,f$]al ag5cy *>g$ ) protect+ ! integrity ( ! ,f$]al campaign f9ance process1 f\nd reason to believe & conciliat$ a matt] :]e an exp]i5c$ political consultant kn[+ly & willfully violat$ ,f$]al law by solicit+ a contribution f a =eign national by (f]+ to transmit a #b1jjj1jjj contribution to a sup] ,,pac ?r\gh 8 company & two #eja7;c77#d7 organizations1 to conceal ! orig9 ( ! funds4 ,?is s*eme 0 only unveil$ aft] appe>+ 9 a ,! ,telegraph ,,uk article & video captur+ ! solicitation4 ,see ,conciliation ,agreem5t1 ,m,u,rs #gafe #gaif 7,great ,am]ica ,,pac1 et al471 date ,june #bh1 #bjba2 ,factual & ,legal ,analysis1 ,m,u,rs #gafe #gaif 7,jesse ,b5ton71 dat$ ,m>4 #b1 #bjba4 #a ,clos+ ,loopholes ,all[+ ,sp5d+ by ,=eign ,nationals 9 ,elections #fjjc4 ,cl>ification ( application ( =eign money ban to c]ta9 disbursem5ts & activities ,section #cai7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaba7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 & by mov+ su* subp>agraphs #b ems to ! "r2 7#b7 by /rik+ ,z us$ 9 ?is section1 ! t]m & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,def9itions4--,= purposes ( ?is section-- 7#a7 ,=eign national ,! t]m 2 7#c7 by mov+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 two ems to ! "r & r$esignat+ !m z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,contribution & donation ,= purposes ( p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7a71 ! t]m contribution or donation includes any disbursem5t to a political committee :i* accepts donations or contributions t d n comply ) any ( ! limitations1 prohibitions1 & report+ requirem5ts ( ?is ,act 7or any disbursem5t to or on behalf ( any acc\nt ( a political committee :i* is e/abli%$ = ! purpose ( accept+ su* donations or contributions71 or to any o!r p]son = ! purpose ( fund+ an exp5diture1 indep5d5t exp5diture1 or electione]+ communication 7z def9$ 9 section #cjd7;f77#c774 4 #fjjd4 ,/udy & report on illicit =eign money 9 ,f$]al elections 7a7 ,/udy ,= ea* #d-ye> election cycle 7beg9n+ ) ! #d-ye> election cycle end+ 9 #bjbj71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all conduct a /udy on ! incid5ce ( illicit =eign money 9 all elections = ,f$]al (fice held dur+ ! prec$+ #d-ye> election cycle1 includ+ :at in=mation is kn[n ab\t ! pres5ce ( su* money 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ! applicable date ) respect to any #d-ye> election cycle1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees a report on ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,matt]s includ$ ,! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include a description ( ! ext5t to :i* illicit =eign money 0 us$ to t>get p>ticul> gr\ps1 includ+ rural communities1 ,african-,am]ican & o!r m9ority communities1 & milit>y & vet]an communities1 bas$ on su* t>get+ in=mation z is available & accessible to ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al4 7#c7 ,applicable date ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! t]m applicable date means-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( ! #d-ye> election cycle end+ 9 #bjbj1 ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( any o!r #d-ye> election cycle1 ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* su* #d-ye> election cycle ends4 7c7 ,def9itions ,z us$ 9 ?is section3 7#a7 #d-ye> election cycle ,! t]m #d-ye> election cycle means ! #d-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date ( ! g5]al election = ! (fices ( ,presid5t & ,vice ,presid5t4 7#b7 ,illicit =eign money ,! t]m illicit =eign money means any contribution1 donation1 exp5diture1 or disbursem5t by a =eign national 7z def9$ 9 section #cai7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4#cjaba7;b777 prohibit$ "u su* section4 7#c7 ,election2 ,f$]al (fice ,! t]ms election & ,f$]al (fice h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms "u section #cja ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#ec ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja74 7#d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,! t]m appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,h\se ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,rules & ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,s5ate2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ! ,judici>y ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,d7 ! ,committee on ! ,judici>y ( ! ,s5ate4 7d7 ,sunset ,?is section %all n apply to any #d-ye> election cycle beg9n+ aft] ! election = ! (fices ( ,presid5t & ,vice ,presid5t 9 #bjcb4 #fjje4 ,prohibition on contributions & donations by =eign nationals 9 connection ) ballot initiatives & ref]5da 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cai7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaba7;b771 z am5d$ by section #fjjc1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local election ,! t]m ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local election includes a ,/ate or local ballot initiative or ref]5dum1 b only 9 ! case (-- 7,a7 a cov]$ =eign national describ$ 9 section #cjd7;j77#c77;,c72 7,b7 a =eign pr9cipal describ$ 9 section #a7;b77#b7 or #a7;b77#c7 ( ! ,=eign ,ag5t ,regi/ration ,act ( #aich1 z am5d$ 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faa7;b77#b7 or 7b77#c77 or an ag5t ( su* a =eign pr9cipal "u su* ,act4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to elections held 9 #bjbb or any succe$+ ye>4 #fjjf4 ,disbursem5ts & activities subject to =eign money ban 7a7 ,disbursem5ts describ$ ,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 communication :i* is plac$ or promot$ = a fee on a website1 web application1 or digital application 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 by a cov]$ =eign national describ$ 9 section #cjd7;j77#c77;,c7 = a broadca/1 cable or satellite communication1 or = a communication :i* is plac$ or promot$ = a fee on a website1 web application1 or digital application1 t promotes1 supports1 attacks or opposes ! election ( a cle>ly id5tifi$ c&idate = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local (fice 7reg>dless ( :e!r ! communication conta9s express advocacy or ! functional equival5t ( express advocacy72 7,h7 a disbursem5t = a broadca/1 cable1 or satellite communication1 or = any communication :i* is plac$ or promot$ = a fee on an onl9e plat=m 7z def9$ 9 section #cjd7k77#c771 t discusses a national legislative issue ( public importance 9 a ye> 9 :i* a regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice is held1 b only if ! disbursem5t is made by a cov]$ =eign national describ$ 9 section #cjd7;j77#c77;,c72 7,i7 a disbursem5t by a cov]$ =eign national describ$ 9 section #cjd7;j77#c77;,c7 to comp5sate any p]son = int]net activity t promotes1 supports1 attacks or opposes ! election ( a cle>ly id5tifi$ c&idate = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local (fice 7reg>dless ( :e!r ! activity conta9s express advocacy or ! functional equival5t ( express advocacy72 or 7,j7 a disbursem5t by a cov]$ =eign national describ$ 9 section #cjd7;j77#c77;,c7 = a ,f$]al judicial nom9ation communication 7z def9$ 9 section #cbd7;g77#b772 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to disbursem5ts made on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #fjjg4 ,prohibit+ e/abli%m5t ( corporation to conceal election contributions & donations by =eign nationals 7a7 ,prohibition ,*apt] #bi ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bjja7;a7 & section #caja7;a71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fad4 ,e/abli%m5t ( corporation to conceal election contributions & donations by =eign nationals 7a7 ,(f5se ,x %all be unlawful = an own]1 (fic]1 attorney1 or incorporation ag5t ( a corporation1 company1 or o!r entity to e/abli% or use ! corporation1 company1 or o!r entity ) ! int5t to conceal an activity ( a =eign national 7z def9$ 9 section #cai ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaba77 prohibit$ "u su* section #cai4 7b7 ,p5alty ,any p]son :o violates subsection 7a7 %all be imprison$ = n m ?an #e ye>s1 f9$ "u ?is title1 or bo?4 4 7b7 ,table ( sections ,! table ( sections = *apt] #bi ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bjja7;b7 & section #caja7;b71 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #fab ! foll[+3 #fad4 ,e/abli%m5t ( corporation to conceal election contributions & donations by =eign nationals4 4 #b ,report+ ( ,campaign-,relat$ ,disbursem5ts #fjaa4 ,report+ ( campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts 7a7 ,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] #bjbb1 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 cal5d> ye> #bjbb4 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] #bjbb1 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 cal5d> ye> #bjbb4 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$]al (fice4 7,b7 ,an applicable public communication4 7,c7 ,an electione]+ communication1 z def9$ 9 section #cjd7;f77#c74 7,d7 ,a cov]$ transf]4 7#b7 ,applicable public communications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m applicable public communication means any public communication t ref]s to a cle>ly id5tifi$ c&idate = election = ,f$]al (fice & :i* promotes or supports ! election ( a c&idate = t (fice1 or attacks or opposes ! election ( a c&idate = t (fice1 )\t reg>d to :e!r ! communication expressly advocates a vote = or aga9/ a c&idate = t (fice4 7,b7 ,exception ,su* t]m %all n include any news /ory1 comm5t>y1 or editorial di/ribut$ ?r\gh ! facilities ( any broadca/+ /ation or any pr9t1 onl9e1 or digital newspap]1 magaz9e1 publication1 or p]iodical1 unless su* facilities are own$ or controll$ by any political p>ty1 political committee1 or c&idate4 7#c7 ,int5t n requir$ ,a disbursem5t = an item describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c7 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 or 7,d7 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 ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 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 7b7 ,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 7c7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all promulgate regulations relat+ ! application ( ! exemption "u section #cbd7;a77#c77;,c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7z add$ by p>agraph 7#a774 ,su* regulations-- 7#a7 %all require t ! legal burd5 ( e/abli%+ eligibility = su* exemption is ^u ! organization requir$ to make ! report requir$ "u section #cbd7;a77#a7 ( su* ,act 7z add$ by p>agraph 7#a771 & 7#b7 %all be consi/5t ) ! pr9ciples appli$ 9 ,citiz5s ,unit$ v4 ,f$]al ,election ,commission1 #eeh ,u4,s4 #caj 7#bjaj74 #fjab4 ,report+ ( ,f$]al judicial nom9ation disbursem5ts 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,a fair & imp>tial judici>y is critical = our democracy & crucial to ma9ta9 ! fai? ( ! p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! ju/ice sy/em4 ,z ! ,supreme ,c\rt held 9 ,cap]ton v4 ,massey1 !re is a s]i\s risk ( actual bias--bas$ on objective & reasonable p]ceptions--:5 a p]son ) a p]sonal /ake 9 a p>ticul> case _h a significant & disproportionate influ5ce 9 plac+ ! judge on ! case4 7,cap]ton v4 ,a4 ,t4 ,massey ,coal ,co41 #eef ,u4,s4 #hfh1 #hhd 7#bjji774 7#b7 ,public tru/ 9 gov]nm5t is at a hi/oric l[4 ,accord+ to poll+1 mo/ ,am]icans believe t corporations h too mu* p[] & influ5ce 9 politics & ! c\rts4 7#c7 ,! preval5ce & p]vasiv5ess ( d>k money drives public conc]n ab\t corruption 9 politics & ! c\rts4 ,d>k money is fund+ = organizations & political activities t _c be trac$ to actual donors4 ,x is made possible by loopholes 9 our tax laws & regulations1 weak ov]sight by ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice1 & donor-fri5dly c\rt decisions4 7#d7 ,"u curr5t law1 social welf>e organizations & bus9ess leagues c use funds to influ5ce elections s long z political activity is n _! prim>y activity4 ,sup] ,p,a,cs c accept & sp5d unlimit$ contributions f any non-=eign s\rce4 ,^! gr\ps c sp5d t5s ( millions ( doll>s on political activities4 ,su* d>k money gr\ps sp5t an e/imat$ #a1jej1jjj1jjj 9 ! #bjbj election cycle4 7#e7 ,d>k money is us$ to %ape judicial decision-mak+4 ,?is c take _m =ms1 ak9 to ag5cy capture3 influ5c+ judicial selection by controll+ :o gets nom9at$ & fund+ c&idate adv]tisem5ts2 creat+ public relations campaigns aim$ at mobiliz+ ! judici>y ar\nd p>ticul> issues2 & draft+ law review articles1 amicus briefs1 & o!r products :i* tell judges h[ to decide a giv5 case & provide ready-made argum5ts = will+ judges to adopt4 7#f7 ,ov] ! pa/ decade1 nonpr(it organizations t d n disclose _! donors h sp5t hundr$s ( millions ( doll>s to influ5ce ! nom9ation & confirmation process = ,f$]al judges4 ,"o organization alone has sp5t ne>ly #dj1jjj1jjj on adv]tisem5ts support+ or oppos+ ,supreme ,c\rt nom9ees s9ce #bjaf4 7#g7 ,anonym\s money sp5t on judicial nom9ations is n subject to any disclosure requirem5ts4 ,f$]al election laws only regulate contributions & exp5ditures relat+ to electoral politics2 ?us1 exp5ditures1 contributions1 & advocacy ef=ts = ,f$]al judge%ips are n cov]$ "u ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga4 ,)\t m disclosure1 ! public has no way ( kn[+ :e!r ! p sp5d+ money support+ or oppos+ judicial nom9ations h bus9ess be=e ! c\rts4 7#h7 ,congress & ! ,am]ican p h a compell+ int]e/ 9 kn[+ :o is fund+ ^! campaigns to select & confirm judges to lifetime appo9tm5ts on ! ,f$]al b5*4 7b7 ,report+ ,section #cbd ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabf71 z am5d$ by section #fjaa1 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ subsection 7g7 z subsection 7h7 & by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7f7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7g7 ,application to ,f$]al judicial nom9ations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( ?is section-- 7,a7 a disbursem5t by a cov]$ organization = a ,f$]al judicial nom9ation communication %all be treat$ z a campaign-relat$ disbursem5t2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts :i* are = ,f$]al judicial nom9ation communications-- 7i7 ! doll> am\nts 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7a7 %all be appli$ sep>ately ) respect to su* disbursem5ts & o!r campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts2 7ii7 ! election report+ cycle %all be ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* ! disbursem5t = ! ,f$]al judicial nom9ation communication is made2 7iii7 ref]5ces to a c&idate 9 subsections 7a77#b77;,c71 7a77#b77;,d71 & 7a77#c77;,c7 %all be treat$ z ref]5ces to a nom9ee = a ,f$]al judge or ju/ice2 7iv7 ! ref]5ce to an election 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,c7 %all be treat$ z a ref]5ce to ! nom9ation ( su* nom9ee4 7#b7 ,f$]al judicial nom9ation communication 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ,f$]al judicial nom9ation communication means any communication-- 7i7 t is by means ( any broadca/1 cable1 or satellite1 paid int]net1 or paid digital communication1 paid promotion1 newspap]1 magaz9e1 outdoor adv]tis+ facility1 mass mail+1 telephone bank1 telephone messag+ ef=t ( m ?an #ejj sub/antially simil> calls or electronic messages )9 a #cj-;day p]iod1 or any o!r =m ( g5]al public political adv]tis+2 & 7ii7 :i* promotes1 supports1 attacks1 or opposes ! nom9ation or ,s5ate confirmation ( an individual z a ,f$]al judge or ju/ice4 7,b7 ,exception ,su* t]m %all n include any news /ory1 comm5t>y1 or editorial di/ribut$ ?r\gh ! facilities ( any broadca/+ /ation or any pr9t1 onl9e1 or digital newspap]1 magaz9e1 publication1 or p]iodical1 unless su* facilities are own$ or controll$ by any political p>ty1 political committee1 or c&idate4 7,c7 ,int5t n requir$ ,a disbursem5t = an item describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be treat$ z a disbursem5t = a ,f$]al judicial nom9ation communication reg>dless ( ! int5t ( ! p]son mak+ ! disbursem5t4 4 #fjac4 ,coord9ation ) ,fin,c,e,n 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director ( ! ,f9ancial ,crimes ,en=cem5t ,network ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury %all provide ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission ) su* in=mation z necess>y to assi/ 9 adm9i/]+ & en=c+ section #cbd ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga1 z am5d$ by ?is "p4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*airman ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,f9ancial ,crimes ,en=cem5t ,network ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury1 %all submit to ,congress a report ) recomm5dations = provid+ fur!r legislative au?ority to assi/ 9 ! adm9i/ration & en=cem5t ( su* section #cbd4 #fjad4 ,application ( =eign money ban to disbursem5ts = campaign-relat$ disbursem5ts consi/+ ( cov]$ transf]s ,section #cai7;b77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaba7;a77#a77;,a771 z am5d$ by section #fjjc1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ includes any disbursem5t & ins]t+ includes-- 7,a7 any disbursem5t 2 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &1 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,b7 any disbursem5t1 o!r ?an a disbursem5t describ$ 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 ( ! disbursem5t4 4 #fjae4 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p %all apply ) respect to disbursem5ts made on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb1 & %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 #fjba4 ,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$+ be=e ! ,supreme ,c\rt on c]tior>i7 aft] appeal4 #fjbb4 ,judicial review ( actions relat$ 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 ,if any action is br\ght = decl>atory or injunctive relief to *all5ge1 :e!r facially or z-appli$1 ! con/itutionality or lawfulness ( any provision ( ?is ,act1 includ+ title ,v1 or ( *apt] #ie or #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 or is br\ght to ) respect to any action ( ! ,commission "u *apt] #ie or #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 ! foll[+ rules %all apply3 7#a7 ,! action %all be fil$ 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 provision1 ! p>ty fil+ ! action %all concurr5tly deliv] a copy ( ! compla9t to ! ,cl]k ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,s5ate4 7#c7 ,x %all be ! duty ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia & ! ,c\rt ( ,appeals = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia ,circuit to advance on ! docket & to exp$ite to ! greate/ possible ext5t ! disposition ( ! action & appeal4 7b7 ,cl>ify+ scope ( jurisdiction ,if an action at ! "t ( its comm5cem5t is n subject to subsection 7a71 b an am5dm5t1 c\nt]claim1 cross-claim1 affirmative def5se1 or any o!r plead+ or motion is fil$ *all5g+1 :e!r facially or z-appli$1 ! con/itutionality or lawfulness ( ?is ,act or ( *apt] #ie or #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 or is br\ght to ) respect to any action ( ! ,commission "u *apt] #ie or #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 ! di/rict c\rt %all transf] ! action to ! ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! action %all !reaft] be conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,int]v5tion by ,memb]s ( ,congress ,9 any action describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 relat+ to decl>atory or injunctive relief to *all5ge ! con/itutionality ( a provision1 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 7d7 ,*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 *all5ge1 :e!r facially or z-appli$1 ! con/itutionality ( any provision ( ?is ,act or *apt] #ie or #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #ijaa ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ 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$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga4 4 7#c7 ,section #caj ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaj7 is repeal$4 7#d7 ,section #djc ( ! ,bip>tisan ,campaign ,re=m ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaj note7 is repeal$4 #fjbc4 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle %all take effect & apply on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission has promulgat$ regulations to c>ry out ?is subtitle & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle4 ,b ,hone/ ,ads #faja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,hone/ ,ads ,act4 #fajb4 ,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 ! 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locat$ outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 c evade disclosure requirem5ts4 ,requir+ l>ge onl9e plat=ms to ma9ta9 public files ( in=mation ab\t ! onl9e political ads !y dissem9ate is ! be/ & lea/ re/rictive means to ensure ! vot+ public has complete in=mation ab\t :o is try+ to influ5ce _! votes & to aid en=cem5t ( o!r laws1 includ+ ! prohibition on =eign money 9 dome/ic campaigns4 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]ican 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 oppon5ts4 ,?is creates /rong dis9c5tives = a c&idate to dissem9ate mat]ially false1 inflammatory1 or contradictory messages to ! public4 ,social m$ia plat=ms1 9 contra/1 c t>get portions ( ! electorate ) direct1 ephem]al adv]tisem5ts (t5 on ! basis ( private in=mation ! plat=m has on individuals1 enabl+ political adv]tisem5ts t are contradictory1 racially or socially inflammatory1 or mat]ially false4 7#i7 ,accord+ to comscore1 #b companies own #h ( ! #aj mo/ popul> sm>t phone applications z ( ,june #bjag1 includ+ ! mo/ popul> social m$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 ,l>ge social m$ia plat=ms are ! only entities 9 possession ( c]ta9 key data relat$ to paid onl9e ads1 includ+ ! exact audi5ce t>get$ by ^? ads & _! numb] ( impressions4 ,su* in=mation1 :i* _c be reliably disclos$ by ! pur*as]s ( ads1 is extremely useful = in=m+ ! electorate1 gu>d+ aga9/ corruption1 & aid+ 9 ! en=cem5t ( exi/+ campaign f9ance regulations4 7#aa7 ,paid adv]tisem5ts on social m$ia plat=ms h s]v$ z critical tools = =eign onl9e influ5ce campaigns--ev5 ^? t rely on l>ge am\nts ( unpaid cont5t--because su* ads all[ =eign actors to te/ ! effectiv5ess ( diff]5t messages1 expose _! messages to audi5ces :o h n s\ght out su* cont5t1 & recruit audi5ces = future campaigns & po/s4 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? 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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#ag7 #bjah report+ by ! ,wa%+ton ,po/ e/imat$ t paid ,russian ads receiv$ m ?an #cg1jjj1jjj impressions 9 #bjaf & #bjag4 7#ah7 ,a #bjai ,s5ate ,select ,committee on ,intellig5ce's ,report on ,russian ,active ,measures ,campaigns & ,int]f]5ce 9 ! #bjaf ,u4,s4 ,election ,volume #b3 ,russia's ,use ( ,social ,m$ia ) ,additional ,views1 ! ,committee recomm5d$ t ,congress exam9e legislative approa*es to ensur+ ,am]icans "k ! s\rces ( onl9e political adv]tisem5ts4 ,! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga requires political adv]tisem5ts on television1 radio & satellite to disclose ! sponsor ( ! adv]tisem5t4 ,! same requirem5ts %\ld apply onl9e4 ,?is w also help to ensure t ! ,,ira or any simil>ly situat$ actors _c use paid adv]tisem5ts = purposes ( =eign int]f]5ce44 7#ai7 ,a #bjbj /udy by rese>*]s at ,new ,york ,univ]sity f\nd undisclos$ political adv]tisem5t pur*ases on a l>ge social m$ia plat=m by a ,*9ese /ate m$ia company 9 violation ( t plat=m's suppos$ prohibitions on =eign sp5d+ on ads ( social1 national1 or electoral importance4 7#bj7 ,! same /udy also f\nd t !re are p]si/5t issues ) adv]tis]s fail+ to disclose political ads & t 9 "o social m$ia plat=m's political ad ar*ive1 #fh1hgi pages 7#ed4f p]c5t ( pages ) political ads includ$ 9 ! ar*ive7 nev] provid$ a disclosure4 ,ov]all1 !re 7 #ceg1jii ads run on t plat=ms )\t a disclosure1 acc\nt+ = at lea/ #cg1jjj1jjj 9 sp5d+ on political ads4 7#ba7 ,a #bjbj report by ! bip>tisan & bicam]al ,u4,s4 ,cyb]space ,sol>ium ,commission f\nd t ,al?\gh =eign nationals are bann$ f contribut+ to ,u4,s4 political campaigns1 !y are /ill all[$ to pur*ase ,u4,s4 political adv]tisem5ts onl9e1 mak+ ! int]net a f]tile environm5t = conduct+ a malign influ5ce campaign to und]m9e ,am]ican elections4 ,! ,commission conclud$ t ,russian int]f]5ce 9 ! #bjaf election 0 & /ill is possible1 because ! ,,feca1 :i* e/abli%es rules = transp>5cy 9 television1 radio1 & pr9t m$ia political adv]tis+1 has n be5 am5d$ to ext5d ! same political adv]tis+ requirem5ts to int]net plat=ms1 & t apply+ ^! /&>ds across all m$ia ( communication w\ld1 among o!r ?+s1 increase transp>5cy ( fund+ = political adv]tisem5ts1 :i* w\ld 9 turn /r5g!n regulators' ability to r$uce improp] =eign influ5ce 9 our elections4 7#bb7 ,on ,m>* #af1 #bjba1 ! ,(fice ( ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce releas$ ! declassifi$ ,intellig5ce ,community assessm5t ( =eign ?reats to ! #bjbj ,u4,s4 ,f$]al elections4 ,! declassifi$ report f\nd3 ,?r\gh\t ! election cycle1 ,russia's onl9e influ5ce actors s\ght to affect ,u4,s4 public p]ceptions ( ! c&idates1 z well z advance ,mosc['s long/&+ goals ( und]m9+ confid5ce 9 ,,u election processes & increas+ sociopolitical divisions among ! ,am]ican p4 ,! report also det]m9$ t ,iran s\ght to influ5ce ! election by creat+ & amplify+ social m$ia cont5t t criticiz$ c&idates4 7#bc7 ,accord+ to a ,wall ,/reet ,j\rnal report 9 ,april #bjba1 volunt>y ad libr>ies op]at$ by major plat=ms rely on =eign gov]nm5ts to self-report political ad pur*ases4 ,^! ad-buys1 includ+ ^? dim9i%+ major human rights violations l ! ,uighur g5ocide1 are "u-report$ by =eign gov]nm5t pur*as]s1 ) no sub/antial ov]sight or rep]cussions f ! plat=ms4 7#bd7 ,multiple reports h indicat$ t onl9e ads h become a key vector = /rategic influ5ce by ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a4 ,an ,april #bjba ,wall ,/reet ,j\rnal report not$ t ! ,*9ese gov]nm5t & ,*9ese /ate-own$ ent]prises are major pur*as]s ( ads on ! ,u4,s4's l>ge/ social m$ia plat=m1 includ+ to advance ,*9ese propag&a4 7#be7 ,l>ge onl9e plat=ms h made *anges to _! policies int5d$ to make x h>d] = =eign actors to pur*ase political ads4 ,h[ev]1 ^! private actions h n be5 tak5 by all plat=ms1 h n be5 reliably en=c$1 & are subject to imm$iate *ange at ! discretion ( ! plat=ms4 7#bf7 ,! ,f$]al ,election ,commission has fail$ to take action to address onl9e political adv]tisem5ts & 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 #fajd4 ,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$]al ,election ,commission to take mean+ful action to ensure t laws & regulations provide ! acc\ntability & transp>5cy t is fundam5tal to our democracy2 7#b7 free & fair elections require bo? transp>5cy & acc\ntability :i* give ! public a "r to "k ! true s\rces ( fund+ = political adv]tisem5ts1 be !y =eign or dome/ic1 9 ord] to make in=m$ 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 #faje4 ,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$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ f9anc+ any communication ?r\gh any broadca/+ /ation1 newspap]1 magaz9e1 outdoor adv]tis+ facility1 mail+1 or any o!r type ( g5]al public political adv]tis+ & ins]t+ f9anc+ any public communication2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ solicits any contribution ?r\gh any broadca/+ /ation1 newspap]1 magaz9e1 outdoor adv]tis+ facility1 mail+1 or any o!r type ( g5]al public political adv]tis+ & ins]t+ solicits any contribution ?r\gh any public communication4 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & %all take effect )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! ,f$]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 7e74 7e7 ,regulation ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all promulgate regulations on :at con/itutes a paid int]net or paid digital communication = purposes ( p>agraph 7#bb7 ( section #cja ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga7eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7bb771 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 except t su* regulation %all n def9e a paid int]net or paid digital communication to include communications = :i* ! only paym5t consi/s ( int]nal res\rces1 su* z employee comp5sation1 ( ! entity pay+ = ! communication4 #fajf4 ,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 7k77#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 #bjbb & %all take effect )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission has promulgat$ regulations to c>ry out su* am5dm5ts4 #fajg4 ,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 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & %all take effect )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission has promulgat$ regulations to c>ry out su* am5dm5ts4 #fajh4 ,political record requirem5ts = onl9e plat=ms 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjd ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd71 z am5d$ by section #chjb1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7k7 ,disclosure ( c]ta9 onl9e adv]tisem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,requirem5ts = onl9e plat=ms 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,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$s #ejj4 7ii7 ,requirem5t relat+ to political ads sold by ?ird p>ty adv]tis+ v5dors ,an onl9e plat=m t displays a qualifi$ political adv]tisem5t sold by a ?ird p>ty adv]tis+ v5dor z def9$ 9 7#c77;,c71 %all include on its own plat=m an easily accessible & id5tifiable l9k to ! records ma9ta9$ by ! ?ird-p>ty adv]tis+ v5dor "u clause 7i7 reg>d+ su* qualifi$ political adv]tisem5t4 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$2 & 7,c7 in=mation reg>d+-- 7i7 ! total co/ ( ! adv]tisem5t2 7ii7 ! "n ( ! c&idate to :i* ! adv]tisem5t ref]s & ! (fice to :i* ! c&idate is seek+ election1 ! election to :i* ! adv]tisem5t ref]s1 or ! national legislative issue to :i* ! adv]tisem5t ref]s 7z applicable72 7iii7 9 ! case ( a reque/ made by1 or on behalf (1 a c&idate1 ! "n ( ! c&idate1 ! au?oriz$ 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 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! 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*-- 7i7 7,i7 sells qualifi$ political adv]tisem5ts2 & 7,,ii7 has #ej1jjj1jjj or m unique mon?ly ,unit$ ,/ates visitors or us]s = a majority ( mon?s dur+ ! prec$+ #ab mon?s2 or 7ii7 is a ?ird-p>ty adv]tis+ v5dor t has #ej1jjj1jjj or m unique mon?ly ,unit$ ,/ates visitors 9 ! aggregate on any adv]tisem5t space t x has sold or b\ght = a majority ( mon?s dur+ ! prec$+ #ab mon?s1 z measur$ by an indep5d5t digital rat+s s]vice accr$it$ by ! ,m$ia ,rat+s ,c\ncil 7or its successor74 7,b7 ,exemption ,su* t]m %all n include any onl9e plat=m t is a di/ribution facility ( any broadca/+ /ation or newspap]1 magaz9e1 blog1 publication1 or p]iodical4 7,c7 ,?ird-p>ty adv]tis+ v5dor def9$ ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m ?ird-p>ty adv]tis+ v5dor includes1 b is n limit$ to1 any ?ird-p>ty adv]tis+ v5dor network1 adv]tis+ ag5cy1 adv]tis]1 or ?ird-p>ty adv]tisem5t s]v+ company t buys & sells adv]tisem5t space on behalf ( unaffiliat$ ?ird-p>ty websites1 se>* eng9es1 digital applications1 or social m$ia sites4 7#d7 ,qualifi$ 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 ,special rule ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 multiple v]sions ( an adv]tisem5t t conta9 no mat]ial diff]5ces 7su* z v]sions t diff] only because !y conta9 a recipi5t's "n1 or diff] only 9 size1 color1 font1 or lay\t7 may be treat$ z a s+le qualifi$ political adv]tisem5t4 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 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & %all take effect )\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 7c74 7c7 ,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 #cjd7k7 ( ! ,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 & date4 7d7 ,report+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & biannually !reaft]1 ! ,*airman ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all submit a report to ,congress on-- 7#a7 matt]s relat+ to compliance ) & ! en=cem5t ( ! requirem5ts ( section #cjd7k7 ( ! ,f$]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 #faji4 ,prev5t+ contributions1 exp5ditures1 indep5d5t exp5ditures1 & disbursem5ts = electione]+ communications by =eign nationals 9 ! =m ( onl9e adv]tis+ ,section #cai ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaba7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,responsibilities ( broadca/ /ations1 provid]s ( cable & satellite television1 & onl9e plat=ms 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* television or radio broadca/ /ation1 provid] ( cable or satellite television1 or onl9e plat=m 7z def9$ 9 section #cjd7k77#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 7#b7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,commission %all promulgate regulations on :at con/itutes reasonable ef=ts "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 #faaj4 ,requir+ onl9e plat=ms to display notices id5tify+ sponsors ( political adv]tisem5ts & to ensure notices cont9ue to be pres5t :5 adv]tisem5ts are %>$ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjd ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd71 z am5d$ by section #chjb & section #fajh7;a71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7l7 ,ensur+ display & %>+ ( sponsor id5tification 9 onl9e political adv]tisem5ts 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,an onl9e plat=m display+ a qualifi$ political adv]tisem5t %all-- 7,a7 display ) ! adv]tisem5t a visible notice id5tify+ ! sponsor ( ! adv]tisem5t 7or1 if x is n practical = ! plat=m to display su* a notice1 a notice t ! adv]tisem5t is sponsor$ by a p]son o!r ?an ! plat=m72 & 7,b7 ensure t ! notice w cont9ue to be display$ if a view] ( ! adv]tisem5t %>es ! adv]tisem5t ) o!rs on t plat=m4 7#b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 ! t]m onl9e plat=m has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 subsection 7k77#c72 & 7,b7 ! t]m #8qualifi$ political adv]tisem5t has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 subsection 7k77#d74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to adv]tisem5ts display$ on or aft] ! #abj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & %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 ,spotlight ,act #fbja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,spotlight ,act4 #fbjb4 ,inclusion ( contributor in=mation on annual returns ( c]ta9 organizations 7a7 ,repeal ( regulations ,! f9al regulations ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury relat+ to guidance "u section #fjcc reg>d+ ! report+ requirem5ts ( exempt organizations 7publi%$ at #he ,f$4 ,reg4 #caiei 7,may #bh1 #bjbj77 %all h no =ce & effect4 7b7 ,inclusion ( contributor in=mation 7#a7 ,social welf>e organizations ,section #fjcc7;f77#a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7#e71 aft] p>agraphs4 7#b7 ,labor organizations & bus9ess leagues ,section #fjcc ( su* ,code is am5d$ by r$esignat+ subsection 7o7 z subsection 7p7 & by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7n7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7o7 ,additional requirem5ts = organizations describ$ 9 subsections 7c77#e7 & 7c77#f7 ( section #eja ,e organization :i* is describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e7 or 7#f7 ( section #eja7;c7 & :i* is subject to ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a7 %all include on ! return requir$ "u subsection 7a7 ! in=mation ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b77#e74 4 7#c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subsection %all apply to returns requir$ to be fil$ = taxable ye>s end+ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,modification to discretion>y exceptions ,section #fjcc7;a77#c77;,b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,discretion>y exceptions 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to any organization if ! ,secret>y made a det]m9ation "u ?is subp>agraph be=e ,july #af1 #bjah1 t su* fil+ is n necess>y to ! effici5t adm9i/ration ( ! int]nal rev5ue laws4 7ii7 ,recomm5dations = o!r exceptions ,! ,secret>y may recomm5d to ,congress t ,congress relieve any organization requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to file an in=mation return f fil+ su* a return if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* fil+ does n advance a national security1 law en=cem5t1 or tax adm9i/ration purpose4 4 ,,vii ,campaign ,f9ance ,ov]sight ,a ,/opp+ ,sup] ,,pac-,c&idate ,coord9ation #gjja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,/op ,sup] ,,pac-,c&idate ,coord9ation ,act4 #gjjb4 ,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 #cbe7 :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 seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #cbe4 ,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 7e77 %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 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 7e71 is a coord9at$ sp5d] "u p>agraph 7#b7 ) respect to ! c&idate z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! 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 unless ! p]son provid+ ! pr(essional s]vices us$ a firewall or simil> proc$ure 9 accordance ) subsection 7d74 ,= 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$iate family has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ijjd7;e7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7d7 ,use ( firewall z safe h>bor 7#a7 ,no coord9ation if firewall applies ,a p]son %all n be det]m9$ to h made a paym5t 9 coop]ation1 consultation1 or conc]t )1 or at ! reque/ or sugge/ion (1 a c&idate or committee 9 accordance ) ?is section if ! p]son e/abli%$ & us$ a firewall or simil> proc$ure to re/rict ! %>+ ( in=mation betwe5 individuals :o are employ$ by or :o are s]v+ z ag5ts = ! p]son mak+ ! paym5t1 b only if ! firewall or simil> proc$ures meet ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,requirem5ts describ$ ,! requirem5ts describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph ) respect to a firewall or simil> proc$ure are z foll[s3 7,a7 ,! firewall or proc$ure is design$ & implem5t$ to prohibit ! fl[ ( in=mation betwe5 employees & consultants provid+ s]vices = ! p]son pay+ = ! communication & ^? employees or consultants provid+1 or :o previ\sly provid$1 s]vices to a c&idate :o is cle>ly id5tifi$ 9 ! communication or an au?oriz$ committee ( ! c&idate1 ! c&idate's oppon5t or an au?oriz$ committee ( ! c&idate's oppon5t1 or a committee ( a political p>ty4 7,b7 ,! firewall or proc$ure mu/ be describ$ 9 a writt5 policy t is di/ribut$1 sign$1 & dat$ by all relevant employees1 consultants1 & cli5ts subject to ! policy4 7,c7 ,! policy mu/ be pres]v$ & reta9$ by ! p]son = at lea/ #e ye>s foll[+ any t]m9ation or cessation ( repres5tation by employees1 consultants1 & cli5ts :o are subject to ! policy4 7,d7 ,! policy mu/ prohibit any employees1 consultants1 & cli5ts :o are subject to ! policy f att5d+ meet+s1 tra9+s1 or o!r discussions :]e nonpublic plans1 projects1 activities1 or ne$s ( c&idates = election = ,f$]al (fice or political committees are discuss$4 7,e7 ,! policy mu/ prohibit ea* own] ( an organization1 & ea* executive1 manag]1 & sup]visor )9 an organization1 f simultane\sly ov]see+ ! "w ( employees & consultants :o are subject to ! firewall or proc$ure4 7,f7 ,! policy mu/ place re/rictions on int]nal & ext]nal communications1 includ+ by e/abli%+ sep>ate email+ li/s1 = employees1 consultants1 & cli5ts :o are subject to ! firewall or proc$ure & ^? :o are n subject to ! firewall or proc$ure4 7,g7 ,! policy mu/ require ! p]son to e/abli% sep>ate files1 includ+ electronic file fold]s-- 7i7 = employees1 consultants1 & cli5ts :o are subject to ! firewall or proc$ure & to prohibit access to su* files by employees1 consultants1 & cli5ts :o are n subject to ! firewall or proc$ure2 & 7ii7 = employees1 consultants1 & cli5ts :o are n subject to ! firewall or proc$ure & to prohibit access to su* files by employees1 consultants1 & cli5ts :o are subject to ! firewall or proc$ure4 7,h7 ,! p]son mu/ conduct a tra9+ on ! applicable requirem5ts & obligations ( ?is ,act & ! policy = all employees1 consultants1 & cli5ts4 7#c7 ,exception if in=mation is %>$ reg>dless ( firewall ,a p]son :o e/abli%$ & us$ a firewall or simil> proc$ure :i* meets ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#b7 %all be det]m9$ to h made a paym5t 9 coop]ation1 consultation1 or conc]t )1 or at ! reque/ or sugge/ion (1 a c&idate or committee 9 accordance ) ?is section if specific in=mation indicates t1 not)/&+ ! e/abli%m5t & use ( ! firewall or simil> proc$ure1 in=mation ab\t ! c&idate's or committee's campaign plans1 projects1 activities1 or ne$s t is mat]ial to ! creation1 production1 or di/ribution ( ! cov]$ communication 0 us$ or convey$ to ! p]son pay+ = ! communication4 7#d7 ,use z def5se to en=cem5t action ,if1 9 a proc$ure or action br\ght by ! ,commission "u section #cji1 a p]son :o is alleg$ to h committ$ a violation ( ?is ,act :i* involves ! mak+ ( a contribution :i* consi/s ( a paym5t = a coord9at$ exp5diture raises ! use ( a firewall or simil> proc$ure z a def5se1 ! p]son %all provide ! ,commission )-- 7,a7 a copy ( ! sign$ & dat$ firewall or proc$ure policy :i* appli$ to ! p]son's employees1 consultants1 or cli5ts ^: conduct is at issue 9 ! proc$ure or action2 & 7,b7 a sworn1 writt5 affidavit ( ! employees1 consultants1 or cli5ts :o 7 subject to ! policy t ! t]ms1 conditions1 & requirem5ts ( ! policy 7 met4 7e7 ,cov]$ 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 7f7 ,p5alty 7#a7 ,det]m9ation ( am\nt ,any p]son :o kn[+ly & willfully commits a violation ( ?is ,act :i* involves ! 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$]al ,election ,commission :i* are 9 effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act 7z set =? "u ! head+ ,coord9ation 9 subp>t ,c ( "p #aji ( title #aa1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations7 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 ,b ,re/or+ ,integrity to ,am]ica's ,elections #gaja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,re/or+ ,integrity to ,am]ica's ,elections ,act4 #gajb4 ,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 make a det]m9ation z to :e!r or n !re is 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 promptly submit su* det]m9ation to ! ,commission1 & %all include ) ! det]m9ation a brief /at+ ! position ( ! g5]al c\nsel on ! legal & factual issues ( ! case4 7,b7 ,at ! "t ! g5]al c\nsel submits to ! ,commission ! det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! g5]al c\nsel %all simultane\sly notify ! respond5t ( su* det]m9ation & ! 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 ,^u ! expiration ( ! #cj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ! g5]al c\nsel submits ! det]m9ation to ! ,commission "u subp>agraph 7,a7 7or1 if ! respond5t submits a brief "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ^u ! expiration ( ! #cj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ! g5]al c\nsel submits ! respond5t's brief to ! ,commission "u su* subp>agraph71 ! 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 !re is probable cause to believe t a p]son has committ$1 or is ab\t to commit1 a violation ( ?is ,act or *apt] #ie or *apt] #if ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 or if ! det]m9ation by ! g5]al c\nsel t !re is n probable cause t a p]son has committ$ or is ab\t to commit su* a violation is ov]rul$ z provid$ "u ! previ\s s5t5ce1 = purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! ,commission %all be deem$ to h det]m9$ t !re is probable cause t ! p]son has committ$ or is ab\t to commit su* a violation4 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 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 act on su* compla9t1 may file a petition ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 7ii7 ,9 any proce$+ "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! c\rt %all det]m9e by de novo review :e!r ! ag5cy's failure to act on ! compla9t is contr>y to law4 7,c7 ,9 any proce$+ "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 7c7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all promulgate new regulations on ! en=cem5t process "u section #cji ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7 to take into acc\nt ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 #gajc4 ,(ficial ex]cis+ ! responsibilities ( ! g5]al c\nsel ,section #cjf7;f77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajf7;f77#a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new s5t5ce3 ,9 ! ev5t ( a vacancy 9 ! position ( ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel1 ! mo/ s5ior attorney employ$ )9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel at ! "t ! vacancy arises %all ex]cise all ! responsibilities ( ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel until ! vacancy is fill$44 #gajd4 ,p]mitt+ appe>ance at he>+s on reque/s = advisory op9ions by p]sons oppos+ ! reque/s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjh ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajh7 is am5d$ 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$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga :i* are made on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #gaje4 ,p]man5t ext5sion ( adm9i/rative p5alty au?ority ,section #cji7;a77#d77;,c77v7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7;a77#d77;,c77v77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 1 & t end on or be=e ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbc4 #gajf4 ,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 #gajg4 ,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 #gajh4 ,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 #gaji4 ,ext5sion ( ! /atutes ( limitations = (f5ses "u ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7a7 ,civil (f5ses ,section #cji7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7;a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#aj7 ,no p]son %all be subject to a civil p5alty "u ?is subsection ) respect to a violation ( ?is ,act unless a compla9t is fil$ ) ! ,commission ) respect to ! violation "u p>agraph 7#a71 or ! ,commission responds to in=mation ) respect to ! violation :i* is asc]ta9$ 9 ! normal c\rse ( c>ry+ out its sup]visory responsibilities "u p>agraph 7#b71 n lat] ?an #aj ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! violation occurr$4 4 7b7 ,crim9al (f5ses ,section #djf7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjade7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #e ye>s & ins]t+ #aj ye>s4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to violations occurr+ on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #gaaj4 ,effective date2 transition 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$1 ?is subtitle & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle %all take effect & apply on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission has promulgat$ regulations to c>ry out ?is subtitle & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle4 7b7 ,transition 7#a7 ,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$]al ,election ,commission prior to ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 includ+ any inve/igation initiat$ by ! ,commission prior to su* date or any proce$+ 7includ+ any en=cem5t action7 p5d+ z ( su* date4 7#b7 ,treatm5t ( c]ta9 compla9ts ,if1 z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission has n made any recomm5dation to ! ,commission "u section #cji7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaji7 ) respect to a compla9t fil$ prior to ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ?is subtitle & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle %all apply ) respect to ! compla9t 9 ! same mann] z ?is subtitle & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle apply ) respect to a compla9t fil$ on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,c ,imposition ( ,fee = ,reports ,fil$ by ,pap] #gbja4 ,imposition ( fee = reports fil$ by pap] ,section #cjd7;a77#aa77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjajd7;a77#aa77;,a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( clause 7i72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new clause3 7iii7 %all be assess$ a #bj4jj fil+ fee = any designation1 /atem5t1 or report "u ?is ,act fil$ by pap]1 ) ! fees receiv$ by ! ,commission "u ?is clause deposit$ into ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury = ! purposes ( deficit r$uction4 4 ,,viii ,citiz5 ,emp[]m5t ,a ,fund+ to ,promote ,democracy #a ,paym5ts & ,allocations to ,/ates #hjja4 ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ a program to be kn[n z ! ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation ,program "u :i* ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation %all make allocations to ea* ,/ate = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out democracy promotion activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7b7 ,democracy promotion activities describ$ ,! democracy promotion activities describ$ 9 ?is subsection are z foll[s3 7#a7 ,activities to promote innovation to improve effici5cy & smoo? function+ 9 ! adm9i/ration ( elections = ,f$]al (fice & to secure ! infra/ructure us$ 9 ! adm9i/ration ( su* elections1 includ+ mak+ upgrades to vot+ equipm5t & vot] regi/ration sy/ems1 secur+ vot+ locations1 exp&+ poll+ places & ! availability ( e>ly & mail vot+1 recruit+ & tra9+ nonp>tisan election (ficials1 & promot+ cyb]security4 7#b7 ,activities to ensure equitable access to democracy1 includ+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,enabl+ c&idates :o seek (fice 9 ! ,/ate to receive paym5ts z p>ticipat+ c&idates "u title ,v ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga 7z add$ by subtitle ,b71 b only if ! ,/ate w enable c&idates to receive su* paym5ts dur+ an entire election cycle4 7,b7 ,op]at+ a ,democracy ,cr$it ,program "u "p #a ( subtitle ,b1 b only if ! ,/ate w op]ate ! program dur+ an entire election cycle4 7,c7 ,o!r activities to ensure equitable access to democracy1 includ+ adm9i/]+ a rank$-*oice vot+ sy/em & c>ry+ out ,congressional r$i/rict+ ?r\gh indep5d5t commissions4 7#c7 ,activities to increase access to vot+ 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice by und]s]v$ communities1 individuals ) disabilities1 racial & language m9ority gr\ps1 individuals entitl$ to vote by abs5tee ballot "u ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act1 & vot]s resid+ 9 ,indian l&s4 7c7 ,p]mitt+ ,/ates to reta9 & res]ve allocations = future use ,a ,/ate may reta9 & res]ve an allocation receiv$ = a fiscal ye> to c>ry out democracy promotion activities 9 any subsequ5t fiscal ye>4 7d7 ,requir+ submission & approval ( ,/ate plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all receive an allocation "u ! ,program = a fiscal ye> if-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #ij days be=e ! fir/ day ( ! fiscal ye>1 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ! ,/ate submits to ! ,director ! ,/ate plan describ$ 9 section #hjjb2 & 7,b7 n lat] ?an #de days be=e ! fir/ day ( ! fiscal ye>1 ! ,director1 9 consultation ) ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission & ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 det]m9es t ! ,/ate plan w enable ! ,/ate to c>ry out democracy promotion activities & approves ! plan4 7#b7 ,submission & approval ( revis$ plan ,if ! ,director does n approve ! ,/ate plan z submitt$ by ! ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to a fiscal ye>1 ! ,/ate %all receive a paym5t "u ! ,program = ! fiscal ye> if1 at any "t prior to ! end ( ! fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ! ,/ate submits a revis$ v]sion ( ! ,/ate plan2 & 7,b7 ! ,director1 9 consultation ) ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission & ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 det]m9es t ! revis$ v]sion ( ! ,/ate plan w enable ! ,/ate to c>ry out democracy promotion activities & approves ! plan4 7#c7 ,election ,assi/ance ,commission & ,f$]al ,election ,commission consultation ,) respect to a ,/ate plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 or a revis$ plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 ! ,director %all1 prior to mak+ a det]m9ation on approval ( ! plan1 consult ) ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission ) respect to ! propos$ ,/ate activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a7 & ) ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission ) respect to ! propos$ ,/ate activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 & 7b77#b77;,b72 & 7,b7 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission & ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all submit to ! ,director a writt5 assessm5t ) respect to :e!r ! propos$ activities ( ! plan satisfy ! requirem5ts ( ?is ,act4 7#d7 ,consultation ) legislature ,! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ! ,/ate %all develop ! ,/ate plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! revis$ plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 9 consultation ) ! majority p>ty & m9ority p>ty lead]s ( ea* h\se ( ! ,/ate legislature4 7e7 ,/ate report on use ( allocations ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! la/ day ( a fiscal ye> = :i* an allocation 0 made to ! ,/ate "u ! ,program1 ! *ief ,/ate election (ficial ( ! ,/ate %all submit a report to ! ,director describ+ h[ ! ,/ate us$ ! allocation1 includ+ a description ( ! democracy promotion activities ! ,/ate c>ri$ out ) ! allocation4 7f7 ,public availability ( in=mation 7#a7 ,publicly available website ,! ,director %all make available on a publicly accessible website ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,/ate plans submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( subsection 7d7 & revis$ plans submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 ( subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,! ,director's notifications ( det]m9ations ) respect to su* plans "u subsection 7d74 7,c7 ,reports submitt$ by ,/ates "u subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,r$action ,! ,director may r$act in=mation requir$ to be made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 if ! in=mation w\ld be prop]ly )held f disclosure "u section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or if ! public disclosure ( ! in=mation is o!rwise prohibit$ by law4 7g7 ,effective date ,?is section %all apply ) respect to fiscal ye> #bjbc & ea* succe$+ fiscal ye>4 #hjjb4 ,/ate plan 7a7 ,cont5ts ,a ,/ate plan "u ?is section ) respect to a ,/ate is a plan conta9+ ea* ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a description ( ! democracy promotion activities ! ,/ate w c>ry out ) ! paym5t made "u ! ,program4 7#b7 ,a /atem5t ( :e!r or n ! ,/ate int5ds to reta9 & res]ve ! paym5t = future democracy promotion activities4 7#c7 ,a description ( h[ ! ,/ate int5ds to allocate funds to c>ry out ! propos$ activities1 :i* %all include ! am\nt ! ,/ate int5ds to allocate to ea* su* activity1 includ+ 7if applicable7 a specific allocation =-- 7,a7 activities describ$ 9 subsection #hjja7;b77#a7 7relat+ to election adm9i/ration72 7,b7 activities describ$ 9 section #hjja7;b77#b77;,a7 7relat+ to paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates 9 ! ,/ate "u title ,v ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga71 toge!r ) ! in=mation requir$ "u subsection 7c72 7,c7 activities describ$ 9 section #hjja7;b77#b77;,b7 7relat+ to ! op]ation ( a ,democracy ,cr$it ,program "u "p #a ( subtitle ,b72 7,d7 activities describ$ 9 section #hjja7;b77#b77;,c7 7relat+ to o!r activities to ensure equitable access to democracy2 & 7,e7 activities describ$ 9 section #hjja7;b77#c7 7relat+ to activities to increase access to vot+ 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice by c]ta9 communities74 7#d7 ,a description ( h[ ! ,/ate w e/abli% ! fund describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 = purposes ( adm9i/]+ ! democracy promotion activities :i* ! ,/ate w c>ry out ) ! paym5t1 includ+ in=mation on fund managem5t4 7#e7 ,a description ( ! ,/ate-bas$ adm9i/rative compla9t proc$ures e/abli%$ = purposes ( section #hjjc7;b74 7#f7 ,a /atem5t reg>d+ :e!r ! propos$ activities to be fund$ are p]mitt$ "u ,/ate law1 or :e!r ! (ficial int5ds to seek legal au?orization = su* activities4 7b7 ,requirem5ts = fund 7#a7 ,fund describ$ ,= purposes ( subsection 7a77#d71 a fund describ$ 9 ?is subsection ) respect to a ,/ate is a fund :i* is e/abli%$ 9 ! treasury ( ! ,/ate gov]nm5t1 :i* is us$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b71 & :i* consi/s ( ! foll[+ am\nts3 7,a7 ,am\nts appropriat$ or o!rwise made available by ! ,/ate = c>ry+ out ! democracy promotion activities = :i* ! paym5t is made to ! ,/ate "u ! ,program4 7,b7 ,! paym5t made to ! ,/ate "u ! ,program4 7,c7 ,su* o!r am\nts z may be appropriat$ "u law4 7,d7 ,int]e/ e>n$ on deposits ( ! fund4 7#b7 ,use ( fund ,am\nts 9 ! fund %all be us$ by ! ,/ate exclusively to c>ry out democracy promotion activities = :i* ! paym5t is made to ! ,/ate "u ! ,program4 7#c7 ,treatm5t ( ,/ates t require *anges to /ate law ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate t requires ,/ate legislation to e/abli% ! fund describ$ 9 ?is subsection1 ! ,director %all def] disbursem5t ( ! paym5t to su* ,/ate "u ! ,program until su* "t z legislation e/abli%+ ! fund is enact$4 7c7 ,specific in=mation on use ( funds to enable c&idates to p>ticipate 9 mat*+ funds program ,if ! ,/ate plan "u ?is section includes an allocation = activities describ$ 9 section #hjja7;b77#b77;,a7 7relat+ to paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates 9 ! ,/ate "u title ,v ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga71 ! ,/ate %all include 9 ! plan specific in=mation on h[ ! am\nt ( ! allocation w enable ! ,/ate to provide = ! viable p>ticipation ( c&idates 9 ! ,/ate "u su* title1 includ+ ! assumptions made by ! ,/ate 9 det]m9+ ! am\nt ( ! allocation4 #hjjc4 ,prohibit+ r$uction 9 access to p>ticipation 9 elections 7a7 ,prohibit+ use ( paym5ts ,a ,/ate may n use a paym5t made "u ! ,program to c>ry out any activity :i* has ! purpose or effect ( dim9i%+ ! ability ( any citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to p>ticipate 9 ! electoral process4 7b7 ,/ate-bas$ adm9i/rative compla9t proc$ures 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,a ,/ate receiv+ a paym5t "u ! ,program %all e/abli% uni=m & nondiscrim9atory ,/ate-bas$ adm9i/rative compla9t proc$ures "u :i* any p]son :o believes t a violation ( subsection 7a7 has occurr$1 is occurr+1 or is ab\t to occur may file a compla9t4 7#b7 ,notification to ,director ,! ,/ate %all transmit to ! ,director a description ( ea* compla9t fil$ "u ! proc$ures1 toge!r )-- 7,a7 if ! ,/ate provides a rem$y ) respect to ! compla9t1 a description ( ! rem$y2 or 7,b7 if ! ,/ate dismisses ! compla9t1 a /atem5t ( ! reasons = ! dismissal4 7#c7 ,review by ,director 7,a7 ,reque/ = review ,any p]son :o is dissatisfi$ ) ! f9al decision "u a ,/ate-bas$ adm9i/rative compla9t proc$ure "u ?is subsection may1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! decision is made1 file a reque/ ) ! ,director to review ! decision4 7,b7 ,action by ,director ,^u receiv+ a reque/ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,director %all review ! decision &1 9 accordance ) su* proc$ures z ! ,director may e/abli%1 includ+ proc$ures to provide notice & an opportunity = a he>+1 may uphold ! decision or rev]se ! decision & provide an appropriate rem$y4 7,c7 ,public availability ( mat]ial ,! ,director %all make available on a publicly accessible website all mat]ial relat+ to a reque/ = review & det]m9ation by ! ,director "u ?is p>agraph1 %all be made available on a publicly accessible website1 except t ! ,director may r$act mat]ial requir$ to be made available "u ?is subp>agraph if ! mat]ial w\ld be prop]ly )held f disclosure "u section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or if ! public disclosure ( ! mat]ial is o!rwise prohibit$ by law4 7#d7 ,"r to petition = review 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,any p]son aggriev$ by an action ( ! ,director "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c7 may file a petition ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 7,b7 ,deadl9e to file petition ,any petition "u ?is subp>agraph %all be fil$ n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! action tak5 by ! ,director "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c74 7,c7 ,/&>d ( review ,9 any proce$+ "u ?is p>agraph1 ! c\rt %all det]m9e :e!r ! action ( ! ,director 0 arbitr>y1 caprici\s1 an abuse ( discretion1 or o!rwise n 9 accordance ) law "u section #gjf ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & may direct ! ,(fice to con=m ) any su* det]m9ation )9 #cj days4 7c7 ,action by ,attorney ,g5]al = decl>atory & injunctive relief ,! ,attorney ,g5]al may br+ a civil action aga9/ any ,/ate 9 an appropriate ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = su* decl>atory & injunctive relief 7includ+ a tempor>y re/ra9+ ord]1 a p]man5t or tempor>y injunction1 or o!r ord]7 z may be necess>y to en=ce subsection 7a74 #hjjd4 ,am\nt ( ,/ate allocation 7a7 ,/ate-specific am\nt ,! am\nt ( ! allocation made to a ,/ate "u ! ,program = a fiscal ye> %all be equal to ! product (-- 7#a7 ! ,congressional di/rict allocation am\nt 7det]m9$ "u subsection 7b772 & 7#b7 ! numb] ( ,congressional di/ricts 9 ! ,/ate = ! next regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 ! ,/ate4 7b7 ,congressional di/rict allocation am\nt ,= purposes ( subsection 7a71 ! ,congressional di/rict allocation am\nt ) respect to a fiscal ye> is equal to ! quoti5t (-- 7#a7 ! aggregate am\nt available = allocations to ,/ates "u ! ,program = ! fiscal ye>1 z det]m9$ by ! ,director "u subsection 7c72 divid$ by 7#b7 ! total numb] ( ,congressional di/ricts 9 all ,/ates4 7c7 ,det]m9ation ( aggregate am\nt available = allocations2 notification to ,/ates ,n lat] ?an #abj days be=e ! fir/ day ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,director-- 7#a7 %all1 9 accordance ) section #hjab1 det]m9e & e/abli% ! aggregate am\nt available = allocations to ,/ates "u ! ,program = ! fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 %all notify ea* ,/ate ( ! am\nt ( ! ,/ate's allocation "u ! ,program = ! fiscal ye>4 7d7 ,s\rce ( paym5ts ,! am\nts us$ to make allocations & paym5ts "u ! ,program %all be d]iv$ solely f ! ,tru/ ,fund4 #hjje4 ,proc$ures = disbursem5ts ( paym5ts & allocations 7a7 ,direct paym5ts to ,/ates = c]ta9 activities "u ,/ate plan 7#a7 ,direct paym5t ,if ! approv$ ,/ate plan ( a ,/ate includes activities = :i* allocations are n made "u subsections 7b71 7c71 or 7d71 ^u approv+ ! ,/ate plan "u section #hjjb1 ! ,director %all direct ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury to disburse am\nts f ! ,tru/ ,fund = paym5t to ! ,/ate 9 ! aggregate am\nt provid$ "u ! plan = su* activities4 7#b7 ,tim+ ,z soon z practicable aft] ! ,director directs ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury to disburse am\nts = paym5t to a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all make ! paym5t to ! ,/ate "u su* p>agraph4 7#c7 ,cont9u+ availability ( funds aft] appropriation ,a paym5t made to a ,/ate "u ?is subsection %all be available )\t fiscal ye> limitation4 7b7 ,allocation to ,election ,assi/ance ,commission = paym5ts to ,/ates = c]ta9 election adm9i/ration activities 7#a7 ,allocation ,if ! approv$ ,/ate plan ( a ,/ate includes activities describ$ 9 section #hjja7;b77#a71 ^u approv+ ! ,/ate plan "u section #hjjb1 ! ,director %all direct ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury to allocate to ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission ! am\nt provid$ = su* activities "u ! plan4 7#b7 ,paym5t to ,/ate ,z soon z practicable aft] receiv+ an allocation "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to a ,/ate1 ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission %all make a paym5t to ! ,/ate 9 ! am\nt ( ! ,/ate's allocation4 7#c7 ,cont9u+ availability ( funds aft] appropriation ,a paym5t made to a ,/ate by ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission "u ?is subsection %all be available )\t fiscal ye> limitation4 7c7 ,allocation to ,f$]al ,election ,commission = paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates f ,/ate ,if ! approv$ ,/ate plan ( a ,/ate includes activities describ$ 9 section #hjja7;b77#b77;,a71 relat+ to paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates 9 ! ,/ate "u title ,v ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga1 ^u approv+ ! ,/ate plan "u section #hjjb1 ! ,director %all direct ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury to allocate to ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission ! am\nt provid$ = su* activities "u ! plan4 7d7 ,allocation to ,f$]al ,election ,commission = paym5ts = ,democracy ,cr$it ,program ,if ! approv$ ,/ate plan ( a ,/ate includes activities describ$ 9 section #hjja7;b77#b77;,b71 relat+ to paym5ts to ! ,/ate = ! op]ation ( a ,democracy ,cr$it ,program "u "p #a ( subtitle ,b1 ^u approv+ ! ,/ate plan "u section #hjjb1 ! ,director %all direct ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury to allocate to ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission ! am\nt provid$ = su* activities "u ! plan4 7e7 ,c]ta9 paym5ts made directly to local election adm9i/rators ,"u rules e/abli%$ by ! ,director n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 portions ( am\nts disburs$ to ,/ates by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury "u subsection 7a7 & paym5ts made to ,/ates by ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission "u subsection 7b7 may be provid$ directly to local election adm9i/rators c>ry+ out activities 9 ! ,/ate plan :i* may be c>ri$ out ) su* am\nts & paym5ts4 #hjjf4 ,(fice ( ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ z an indep5d5t e/abli%m5t 9 ! executive bran* ! ,(fice ( ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation4 7b7 ,director 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,(fice %all be head$ by a ,director1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate4 7#b7 ,t]m ( s]vice ,! ,director %all s]ve = a t]m ( #f ye>s & may be reappo9t$ to an additional t]m1 & may cont9ue s]v+ z ,director until a replacem5t is appo9t$4 ,a vacancy 9 ! position ( ,director %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] z ! orig9al appo9tm5t4 7#c7 ,comp5sation ,! ,director %all be paid at an annual rate ( pay equal to ! annual rate 9 effect = level ,,ii ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule4 7#d7 ,removal ,! ,director may be remov$ f (fice by ! ,presid5t4 ,if ! ,presid5t removes ! ,director1 ! ,presid5t %all communicate 9 writ+ ! reasons = ! removal to bo? ,h\ses ( ,congress n lat] ?an #cj days be=eh&4 ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph %all be con/ru$ to prohibit a p]sonnel action o!rwise au?oriz$ by law4 7c7 ,g5]al c\nsel & o!r /aff 7#a7 ,g5]al c\nsel ,! ,director %all appo9t a g5]al c\nsel :o %all be paid at an annual rate ( pay equal to ! annual rate 9 effect = level ,,iii ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule4 ,9 ! ev5t ( a vacancy 9 ! position ( ! ,director1 ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel %all ex]cise all ! responsibilities ( ! ,director until su* vacancy is fill$4 7#b7 ,s5ior /aff ,! ,director may appo9t & fix ! pay ( /aff designat$ z ,s5ior /aff1 su* z a ,deputy ,director1 :o may be paid at an annual rate ( pay equal to ! annual rate 9 effect = level ,,iv ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule4 7#c7 ,o!r /aff ,9 addition to ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel & ,s5ior /aff1 ! ,director may appo9t & fix ! pay ( su* o!r /aff z ! ,director consid]s necess>y to c>ry out ! duties ( ! ,(fice1 except t no su* /aff may be comp5sat$ at an annual rate exce$+ ! daily equival5t ( ! annual rate ( basic pay 9 effect = grade ,,gs-#ae ( ! ,g5]al ,s*$ule4 7d7 ,duties ,! duties ( ! ,(fice are z foll[s3 7#a7 ,adm9i/ration ( ,program ,! ,director %all adm9i/] ! ,program1 9 consultation ) ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission & ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission1 includ+ by hold+ qu>t]ly meet+s ( repres5tatives f su* ,commissions4 7#b7 ,ov]sight ( ,tru/ ,fund ,! ,director %all ov]see ! op]ation ( ! ,tru/ ,fund & monitor its balances1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury4 ,! ,director may hold funds 9 res]ve to cov] ! exp5ses ( ! ,(fice & to pres]ve ! solv5cy ( ! ,tru/ ,fund4 7#c7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice held 9 #bjbd & ea* succe$+ regul>ly s*$ul$ g5]al election = ,f$]al (fice !reaft]1 ! ,director %all submit to ! ,committee on ,h\se ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,rules & ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! ,program & ! am\nts deposit$ into & paid f ! ,tru/ ,fund dur+ ! two mo/ rec5t fiscal ye>s4 7e7 ,cov]age "u ,inspector ,g5]al ,act ( #aigh = conduct+ audits & inve/igations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #h;,g7a77#b7 ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ ! ,(fice ( ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation1 aft] ,election ,assi/ance ,commission14 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all take effect #ahj days aft] ! appo9tm5t ( ! ,director4 7f7 ,cov]age "u ,hat* ,act ,clause 7i7 ( section #gcbc7;b77#b77;,b7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ or at ! end ( subclause 7,,xiii72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subclause3 7,,xv7 ! ,(fice ( ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation2 or 4 7g7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director %all promulgate su* rules & regulations z ! ,director consid]s necess>y & appropriate to c>ry out ! duties ( ! ,(fice "u ?is ,act & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,/ate plan submission & approval & di/ribution ( funds ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director %all promulgate su* rules & regulations z ! ,director consid]s necess>y & appropriate to c>ry out ! requirem5ts ( ?is "p & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p4 7#c7 ,comm5ts by ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission & ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission ,! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission & ! ,f$]al ,election ,assi/ance %all timely submit comm5ts ) respect to any propos$ regulations promulgat$ by ! ,director "u ?is subsection4 7h7 ,int]im au?ority p5d+ appo9tm5t & confirmation ( ,director 7#a7 ,au?ority ( ,director ( ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget ,not)/&+ subsection 7b71 dur+ ! transition p]iod1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget is au?oriz$ to p]=m ! functions ( ! ,(fice "u ?is title1 & %all act = all purposes z1 & ) ! full p[]s (1 ! ,director4 7#b7 ,int]im adm9i/rative s]vices 7,a7 ,au?ority ( ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget ,dur+ ! transition p]iod1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget may provide adm9i/rative s]vices necess>y to support ! ,(fice4 7,b7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority2 p]mitt+ ext5sion ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all cease provid+ int]im adm9i/rative s]vices "u ?is p>agraph ^u ! expiration ( ! transition p]iod1 except t ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget may cont9ue to provide su* s]vices aft] ! expiration ( ! transition p]iod if ! ,director & ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget jo9tly transmit to ! ,committee on ,h\se ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,rules & ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,s5ate-- 7i7 a writt5 det]m9ation t an ord]ly implem5tation ( ?is title is n feasible by ! expiration ( ! transition p]iod2 7ii7 an explanation ( :y an ext5sion is necess>y = ! ord]ly implem5tation ( ?is title2 7iii7 a description ( ! p]iod dur+ :i* ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all cont9ue provid+ s]vices "u ! au?ority ( ?is subp>agraph2 & 7iv7 a description ( ! /eps t w be tak5 to ensure an ord]ly & timely implem5tation ( ?is title dur+ ! p]iod describ$ 9 clause 7iii74 7#c7 ,transition p]iod def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! transition p]iod is ! p]iod :i* beg9s on ! effective date ( ?is ,act & ends on ! date on :i* ! ,director is appo9t$ & confirm$4 7#d7 ,limit on l5g? ( p]iod ( int]im au?orities ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is subsection1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget may n ex]cise any au?ority "u ?is subsection aft] ! expiration ( ! #bd-mon? p]iod :i* beg9s on ! effective date ( ?is ,act4 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,tru/ ,fund su* sums z may be necess>y to c>ry out ! activities ( ! ,(fice = fiscal ye> #bjbc & ea* succe$+ fiscal ye>4 #b ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund #hjaa4 ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,treasury a fund to be kn[n z ! ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! ,tru/ ,fund %all consi/ solely (-- 7#a7 am\nts transf]r$ "u section #cjae ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 section #igjf ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #fgfa ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf 7z add$ by section #hjac72 & 7#b7 gifts or beque/s deposit$ pursuant to subsection 7d74 7c7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts 9 ! ,tru/ ,fund %all be us$ to make paym5ts & allocations "u ! ,program 7z describ$ 9 section #hjab7;a77 & to c>ry out ! activities ( ! ,(fice4 7d7 ,acceptance ( gifts ,! ,(fice may accept gifts or beque/s = deposit into ! ,tru/ ,fund4 7e7 ,no taxpay] funds p]mitt$ ,no taxpay] funds may be deposit$ into ! ,tru/ ,fund4 ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m taxpay] funds means rev5ues receiv$ by ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice f tax liabilities4 7f7 ,effective date ,?is section %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subtitle4 #hjab4 ,uses ( ,fund 7a7 ,paym5ts & allocations describ$ ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 am\nts 9 ! ,fund %all be us$ z foll[s3 7#a7 ,paym5ts to ,/ates "u ! ,program1 z describ$ 9 section #hjje7;a74 7#b7 ,allocations to ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 to be us$ = paym5ts = c]ta9 election adm9i/ration activities1 z describ$ 9 section #hjje7;b74 7#c7 ,allocations to ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission1 to be us$ = paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates "u title ,v ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga1 z describ$ 9 section #hjje7;c74 7#d7 ,allocations to ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission1 to be us$ = paym5ts to ,/ates op]at+ a ,democracy ,cr$it ,program "u "p #a ( subtitle ,b1 z describ$ 9 section #hjje7;d74 7b7 ,det]m9ation ( aggregate am\nt ( ,/ate allocations ,! ,director %all det]m9e & e/abli% ! aggregate am\nt ( ,/ate allocations = ea* fiscal ye>1 tak+ into acc\nt ! anticipat$ balances ( ! ,tru/ ,fund4 ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,director %all consult ) ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission & ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 b %all be solely responsible = mak+ ! f9al det]m9ations "u ?is subsection4 #hjac4 ,assessm5ts aga9/ f9es & p5alties 7a7 ,assessm5ts relat+ to crim9al (f5ses 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bja ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #cjae4 ,special assessm5ts = ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,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$]al law an am\nt equal to #d4ge p]c5t ( any f9e impos$ 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$]al law an am\nt equal to #d4ge p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! settlem5t4 7b7 ,mann] ( collection ,an am\nt assess$ "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 ! ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund "u section #hjaa ( ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! assessm5ts collect$ "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 = ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,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 #igjf4 ,special assessm5ts = ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,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 #d4ge 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 #d4ge 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 #d4ge 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 ! ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund "u section #hjaa ( ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! assessm5ts collect$ "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 = ! ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,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 #igjf4 ,special assessm5ts = ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,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 = ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund #fgfa4 ,special assessm5ts = ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* p]son requir$ to pay a cov]$ p5alty %all pay an additional am\nt equal to #d4ge 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$4 7#b7 ,exempt taxpay] ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 a taxpay] is an exempt taxpay] = any taxable ye> if ! taxable income ( su* taxpay] = su* taxable ye> does n exce$ ! 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 ,/ate ,election ,adm9i/ration & ,innovation ,tru/ ,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 ! ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund "u section #hjaa ( ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act an am\nt equal to ! am\nts s deposit$ 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 = ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,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 #c ,g5]al ,provisions #hjba4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,! t]m *ief ,/ate election (ficial has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #bec7;e7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajjc7;e774 7#b7 ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,(fice4 7#c7 ,! 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$]al (fice4 7#d7 ,! t]m ,indian l&s includes-- 7,a7 ,indian c\ntry1 z def9$ "u section #aaea ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 any l& 9 ,alaska own$1 pursuant to ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq471 by an ,indian ,tribe t is a ,native village 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb77 or by a ,village ,corporation t is associat$ ) an ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb772 7,c7 any l& on :i* ! seat ( ! ,tribal gov]nm5t is locat$2 & 7,d7 any l& t is "p or all ( a ,tribal designat$ /ati/ical area associat$ ) an ,indian ,tribe1 or is "p or all ( an ,alaska ,native village /ati/ical area associat$ ) an ,indian ,tribe1 z def9$ by ! ,c5sus ,bureau = ! purposes ( ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus4 7#e7 ,! t]m ,(fice means ! ,(fice ( ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation e/abli%$ "u section #hjje4 7#f7 ,! t]m ,program means ! ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation ,program e/abli%$ "u section #hjja4 7#g7 ,! 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 7#h7 ,! t]m ,tru/ ,fund means ! ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #hjaa4 #hjbb4 ,rule ( con/ruction reg>d+ calculation ( deadl9es 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,) respect to ! calculation ( any p]iod ( "t = ! purposes ( a deadl9e 9 ?is subtitle1 ! la/ day ( ! p]iod %all be includ$ 9 su* calculation1 unless su* day is a ,saturday1 a ,sunday1 or a legal public holiday1 9 :i* case ! p]iod ( su* deadl9e %all be ext5d$ until ! end ( ! next day :i* is n a ,saturday1 a ,sunday1 a legal public holiday4 7b7 ,legal public holiday def9$ ,= ! purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m legal public holiday means a day describ$ 9 section #fajc7;a7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,b ,elections = ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives #haja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,gov]nm5t ,by ! ,p ,act ( #bjba4 #a ,optional ,democracy ,cr$it ,program #hajb4 ,e/abli%m5t ( program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,f$]al ,election ,commission 7h]eaft] 9 ?is "p ref]r$ to z ! ,commission7 %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,commission %all make paym5ts to ,/ates to op]ate a cr$it program :i* is describ$ 9 section #hajc dur+ an election cycle4 7b7 ,requirem5ts = program ,a ,/ate is eligible to op]ate a cr$it program "u ?is "p ) respect to an election cycle if1 n lat] ?an #abj days be=e ! cycle beg9s1 ! ,/ate submits to ! ,commission a /atem5t conta9+-- 7#a7 in=mation & assurances t ! ,/ate w op]ate a cr$it program :i* conta9s ! elem5ts describ$ 9 section #hajc7;a72 7#b7 in=mation & assurances t ! ,/ate w e/abli% fraud prev5tion me*anisms describ$ 9 section #hajc7;b72 7#c7 in=mation & assurances t ! ,/ate w e/abli% a commission to ov]see & implem5t ! program z describ$ 9 section #hajc7;c72 7#d7 in=mation & assurances t ! ,/ate w c>ry out a public in=mation campaign z describ$ 9 section #hajc7;d72 7#e7 in=mation & assurances t ! ,/ate w submit reports z requir$ "u section #hajd2 7#f7 in=mation & assurances t1 n lat] ?an #fj days be=e ! beg9n+ ( ! cycle1 ! ,/ate w complete any actions necess>y to op]ate ! program dur+ ! cycle2 & 7#g7 su* o!r in=mation & assurances z ! ,commission may require4 7c7 ,reimbursem5t ( ,co/s 7#a7 ,reimbursem5t ,^u receiv+ ! report submitt$ by a ,/ate "u section #hajd7;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+ ! cr$it program "u ?is "p dur+ ! cycle4 7#b7 ,s\rce ( funds ,paym5ts to a ,/ate "u ! program %all be made us+ am\nts allocat$ to ! ,commission = purposes ( mak+ paym5ts "u ?is "p ) respect to ! ,/ate f ! ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund 7h]eaft] ref]r$ to z ! ,fund7 "u section #hjab1 9 ! am\nt allocat$ ) respect to ! ,/ate "u section #hjje7;d74 7#c7 ,cap on am\nt ( paym5t ,! aggregate am\nt ( paym5ts made to any ,/ate ) respect to two consecutive election cycles p]iod may n exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj4 ,if ! ,/ate det]m9es t ! maximum paym5t am\nt "u ?is p>agraph ) respect to su* cycles is n1 or may n be1 suffici5t to cov] ! reasonable co/s incurr$ by ! ,/ate 9 op]at+ ! program "u ?is "p = su* cycles1 ! ,/ate %all r$uce ! am\nt ( ! cr$it 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* cycles4 7d7 ,cont9u+ availability ( funds aft] appropriation ,a paym5t made to a ,/ate "u ?is "p %all be available )\t fiscal ye> limitation4 #hajc4 ,cr$it program describ$ 7a7 ,g5]al elem5ts ( program 7#a7 ,elem5ts describ$ ,! elem5ts ( a cr$it program op]at$ by a ,/ate "u ?is "p are z foll[s3 7,a7 ,! ,/ate %all provide ea* qualifi$ individual ^u ! individual's reque/ ) a cr$it wor? #be to be kn[n z a ,democracy ,cr$it 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 ! ,democracy ,cr$it1 ! individual may submit ! ,democracy ,cr$it 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 ( ! ,democracy ,cr$it 9 increm5ts ( #e z ! individual may select to any su* c&idate4 7,c7 ,if ! c&idate transmits ! ,democracy ,cr$it to ! ,commission1 ! ,commission %all pay ! c&idate ! portion ( ! value ( ! ,democracy ,cr$it t ! individual allocat$ 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 ,democracy ,cr$it2 & 7,c7 :o is n prohibit$ "u ,f$]al law f mak+ contributions to c&idates = election = ,f$]al (fice4 7#c7 ,treatm5t z contribution to c&idate ,= purposes ( ! ,f$]al ,election ,campaign ,act ( #aiga1 ! submission ( a ,democracy ,cr$it to a c&idate by an individual %all be treat$ z a contribution to ! c&idate by ! individual 9 ! am\nt ( ! portion ( ! value ( ! ,cr$it t ! individual allocat$ to ! c&idate4 7b7 ,fraud prev5tion me*anism ,9 addition to ! elem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 a ,/ate op]at+ a cr$it program "u ?is "p %all p]mit an individual to revoke a ,democracy ,cr$it n lat] ?an #b days aft] submitt+ ! ,democracy ,cr$it to a c&idate4 7c7 ,ov]sight commission ,9 addition to ! elem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 a ,/ate op]at+ a cr$it program "u ?is "p %all e/abli% a commission or designate an exi/+ entity to ov]see & implem5t ! program 9 ! ,/ate1 except t no su* commission or entity may be compris$ ( elect$ (ficials4 7d7 ,public in=mation campaign ,9 addition to ! elem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 a ,/ate op]at+ a cr$it program "u ?is "p %all c>ry out a public in=mation campaign to dissem9ate aw>5ess ( ! program among qualifi$ individuals4 7e7 ,no taxpay] funds p]mitt$ to c>ry out program ,no taxpay] funds %all be us$ to c>ry out ! cr$it program "u ?is "p4 ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m taxpay] funds means rev5ues receiv$ by ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice f tax liabilities4 #hajd4 ,reports 7a7 ,/ate reports ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ea* fir/ election cycle dur+ :i* ! ,/ate op]ates a program "u ?is "p1 ! ,/ate %all submit a report to ! ,commission & ! ,(fice ( ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation analyz+ ! op]ation & effectiv5ess ( ! program dur+ ! cycle & includ+ su* o!r in=mation z ! ,commission may require4 7b7 ,/udy & report on impact & effectiv5ess ( cr$it programs 7#a7 ,/udy ,! ,commission %all conduct a /udy on ! efficacy ( political cr$it programs1 includ+ ! program "u ?is "p & o!r simil> programs1 9 exp&+ & div]sify+ ! pool ( individuals :o p>ticipate 9 ! electoral process1 includ+ ^? :o p>ticipate z donors & ^? :o p>ticipate z c&idates4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! fir/ election cycle = :i* ,/ates op]ate ! program "u ?is "p1 ! ,commission %all publi% & submit to ,congress a report on ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 #haje4 ,election cycle def9$ ,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$]al (fice4 #b ,optional ,small ,doll> ,f9anc+ ( ,elections = ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives #haaa4 ,b5efits & eligibility requirem5ts = c&idates ,! ,f$]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+ ( ,elections = ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ,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 7d7 ,no taxpay] funds p]mitt$ ,no taxpay] funds %all be us$ to make paym5ts "u ?is title4 ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m taxpay] funds means rev5ues receiv$ by ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice f tax liabilities4 #ejb4 ,proc$ures = mak+ paym5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,division ,director %all make a paym5t "u section #eja to a c&idate :o is c]tifi$ 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 ! ,division ,director 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 ,! ,division ,director %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 ( democracy cr$its ,any paym5t receiv$ by a c&idate & ! au?oriz$ committees ( a c&idate :i* consi/s ( a ,democracy ,cr$it "u ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act %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 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$4 ,su* am\nt %all be us$ to supplem5t ! allocation made to ! ,commission ) respect to c&idates f ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! c&idate seeks (fice1 z describ$ 9 section #eda7;a74 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 7#e7 ,! c&idate files ) ! ,commission a c]tification t ! c&idate w n use any allocation f ! ,fund to directly or indirectly pay sal>ies1 fees1 consult+ exp5ses1 or any o!r comp5sation = s]vices r5d]$ to !mselves1 family memb]s 7includ+ sp\ses z well z *ildr51 p>5ts1 sibl+s1 or any ( _! sp\ses71 or any entity or organization 9 :i* !y h an own]%ip int]e/4 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 ! ,division ,director2 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 7#a7 ,proc$ures ,! ,division ,director %all e/abli% proc$ures = ! audit+ & v]ification ( ! contributions receiv$ & exp5ditures made by p>ticipat+ c&idates "u ?is title1 includ+ proc$ures = r&om audits1 to ensure t su* contributions & exp5ditures meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is title4 7#b7 ,au?ority ( ,commission to revise proc$ures ,! ,commission1 by a vote ( n few] ?an f\r ( its memb]s1 may revise ! proc$ures e/abli%$ by ! ,division ,director "u ?is subsection4 #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 ! ,division ,director %all-- 7,a7 det]m9e :e!r or n ! c&idate meets ! requirem5ts = c]tification z a p>ticipat+ c&idate2 7,b7 if ! ,division ,director det]m9es t ! c&idate meets su* requirem5ts1 c]tify ! c&idate z a p>ticipat+ c&idate2 & 7,c7 notify ! c&idate ( ! ,division ,director's det]m9ation4 7#b7 ,deem$ c]tification = all elections 9 election cycle ,if ! ,division ,director c]tifies a c&idate z a p>ticipat+ c&idate ) respect to ! fir/ election ( ! election cycle involv$1 ! ,division ,director %all be deem$ to h c]tifi$ ! c&idate z a p>ticipat+ c&idate ) respect to all subsequ5t elections ( ! election cycle4 7#c7 ,au?ority ( ,commission to rev]se det]m9ation by ,division ,director ,dur+ ! #aj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ! ,division ,director makes a det]m9ation "u ?is subsection1 ! ,commission1 by a vote ( n few] ?an f\r ( its memb]s1 may review & rev]se ! det]m9ation4 ,if ! ,commission rev]ses ! det]m9ation1 ! ,commission %all promptly notify ! c&idate involv$4 7b7 ,revocation ( c]tification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,division ,director %all revoke a c]tification "u subsection 7a7 if-- 7,a7 a c&idate fails to qualify to appe> on ! ballot at any "t aft] ! date ( c]tification 7o!r ?an a c&idate c]tifi$ 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 ,! ,division ,director %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 ! ,commission 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$1 :i* %all be us$ by ! ,commission to supplem5t ! allocation made to ! ,commission ) respect to ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! c&idate seeks (fice1 z describ$ 9 section #eda7;a72 & 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 ! ,division ,director 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 7#e7 ,au?ority ( ,commission to rev]se revocation by ,division ,director ,dur+ ! #aj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ! ,division ,director makes a det]m9ation "u ?is subsection1 ! ,commission1 by a vote ( n few] ?an f\r ( its memb]s1 may review & rev]se ! det]m9ation4 ,if ! ,commission rev]ses ! det]m9ation1 ! ,commission %all promptly notify ! c&idate involv$4 7c7 ,volunt>y )drawal f p>ticipat+ dur+ qualify+ p]iod ,at any "t dur+ ! ,small ,doll> ,democracy qualify+ p]iod describ$ 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 ! ,commission1 to be us$ to supplem5t ! allocation made to ! ,commission ) respect to ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! c&idate seeks (fice1 z describ$ 9 section #eda7;a72 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 %all1 9 accordance ) section #cjd7;b77#c77;,a71 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+ ( mat*+ 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$1 su* p>ticipat+ c&idate %all remit to ! ,commission an am\nt equal to ! balance ( ! paym5ts receiv$ "u ?is title by ! au?oriz$ committees ( ! c&idate :i* rema9 unexp5d$ z ( su* date1 :i* %all be us$ to supplem5t ! allocation made to ! ,commission ) respect to ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! c&idate seeks (fice1 z describ$ 9 section #eda7;a74 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 ! ,division ,director %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 ! ,division ,director 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 ! ,division ,director 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 ,s\rce ( paym5ts 7a7 ,allocations f ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund ,! am\nts us$ to make paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates "u ?is title :o seek (fice 9 a ,/ate %all be d]iv$ f ! allocations made to ! ,commission ) respect to ! ,/ate f ! ,/ate ,election ,assi/ance & ,innovation ,tru/ ,fund 7h]eaft] ref]r$ to z ! ,fund7 "u section #hjab ( ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act1 z provid$ "u section #hjje7;c7 ( su* ,act4 7b7 ,use ( allocations to make paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates 7#a7 ,paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates ,! allocations made to ! ,commission z describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %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 ,ongo+ review to det]m9e suffici5cy ( ,/ate allocations 7,a7 ,ongo+ review ,n lat] ?an #ij days be=e ! fir/ day ( ea* election cycle 7beg9n+ ) ! fir/ election cycle t beg9s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is title71 & on an ongo+ basis until ! end ( ! election cycle1 ! ,division ,director1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation1 %all det]m9e :e!r ! am\nt ( ! allocation made to ! ,commission ) respect to c&idates :o seek (fice 9 a ,/ate z describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 w be suffici5t to make paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates 9 ! ,/ate 9 ! am\nts provid$ 9 ?is title dur+ su* election cycle4 7,b7 ,opportunity = ,/ate to increase allocation ,if1 at any "t ! ,division ,director det]m9es "u subp>agraph 7,a7 t ! am\nt anticipat$ to be available 9 ! ,fund = paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates 9 a ,/ate ) respect to ! election cycle involv$ is n1 or may n be1 suffici5t to satisfy ! full entitlem5ts ( p>ticipat+ c&idates 9 ! ,/ate to paym5ts "u ?is title = su* election cycle-- 7i7 ! ,division ,director %all notify ! ,/ate & ,congress2 & 7ii7 ! ,/ate may direct ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation to direct ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury to use ! funds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 9 su* am\nts z ! ,/ate may direct1 z an additional allocation to ! ,commission ) respect to ! ,/ate = purposes ( subsection 7a71 9 accordance ) section #hjab ( ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act4 7,c7 ,funds describ$ ,! funds describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph are funds :i* 7 allocat$ to ! ,/ate "u ! ,democracy ,advancem5t & ,innovation ,program "u subtitle ,a ( title ,,viii ( ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act :i*1 "u ! ,/ate plan "u section #hjjb ( su* ,act1 7 to be us$ = democracy promotion activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 7#b77;,b71 7#b77;,c71 or 7#c7 ( section #hjja7;b7 ( su* ,act b :i* rema9 unobligat$4 7#c7 ,elim9ation ( limit ( am\nt ( qualifi$ small donor contributions 7,a7 ,elim9ation ( limit ,if1 aft] notify+ ! ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,b77i7 & 7if ! ,/ate s elects7 ! ,/ate directs an additional allocation to ! ,commission z provid$ "u su* subp>agraph1 ! ,division ,director det]m9es t ! am\nt anticipat$ to be available 9 ! ,fund = paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates 9 ! ,/ate ) respect to ! election cycle involv$ is /ill n1 or may /ill n be1 suffici5t to satisfy ! full entitlem5ts ( p>ticipat+ c&idates 9 ! ,/ate to paym5ts "u ?is title = su* election cycle1 ! limit on ! am\nt ( a qualifi$ small donor contribution "u section #ejd7;a77#a77;,b7 %all n apply ) respect to a p>ticipat+ c&idate 9 ! ,/ate "u ?is title4 ,no?+ 9 ?is subp>agraph may be con/ru$ to waive ! limit on ! aggregate am\nt ( contributions a p>ticipat+ c&idate may accept f any individual "u section #eba7;a77#e74 7,b7 ,det]m9ation ( am\nt ( paym5t to c&idate ,9 det]m9+ "u section #eja7;b7 ! am\nt ( ! paym5t made to a p>ticipat+ c&idate = :om ! limit on ! am\nt ( a qualifi$ small donor contribution does n apply pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a71 !re %all be exclud$ any qualifi$ small donor contribution to ! ext5t t ! am\nt contribut$ by ! individual involv$ exce$s ! limit on ! am\nt ( su* a contribution "u section #ejd7;a77#a77;,b74 7,c7 ,no use ( am\nts f o!r s\rces ,9 any case 9 :i* ! ,division ,director det]m9es t ! allocation made to ! ,commission ) respect to c&idates 9 a ,/ate z describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 is insuffici5t to make paym5ts to p>ticipat+ c&idates 9 ! ,/ate "u ?is title 7tak+ into acc\nt any increase 9 ! allocation "u p>agraph 7#b771 moneys %all n be made available f any o!r s\rce = ! purpose ( mak+ su* paym5ts4 7c7 ,effective date ,?is section %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is title1 )\t reg>d to :e!r or n regulations h be5 promulgat$ to c>ry out ?is section4 #edb4 ,adm9i/ration ?r\gh d$icat$ division )9 ,commission 7a7 ,adm9i/ration ?r\gh d$icat$ division 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,commission %all e/abli% a sep>ate division )9 ! ,commission :i* is d$icat$ to issu+ regulations to c>ry out ?is title & to o!rwise c>ry+ out ! op]ation ( ?is title4 7#b7 ,appo9tm5t ( director & /aff 7,a7 ,appo9tm5t ,n lat] ?an ,june #a1 #bjbb1 ! ,commission %all appo9t a director to head ! division e/abli%$ "u ?is section 7to be kn[n z ! ,division ,director7 & su* o!r /aff z ! ,commission consid]s appropriate to enable ! division to c>ry out its duties4 7,b7 ,role ( ,g5]al ,c\nsel ,if1 at any "t aft] ! date ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 !re is a vacancy 9 ! position ( ! ,division ,director1 ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel ( ! ,commission %all s]ve z ! act+ ,division ,director until ! ,commission appo9ts a ,division ,director "u ?is p>agraph4 7#c7 ,private "r ( action ,any p]son aggriev$ by ! failure ( ! ,commission to meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection may file an action 9 an appropriate di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = su* relief1 includ+ decl>atory & injunctive relief1 z may be appropriate4 7b7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an ! deadl9e set =? 9 section #haad ( ! ,fre$om to ,vote3 ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,act1 ! ,commission1 act+ ?r\gh ! d$icat$ division e/abli%$ "u ?is section1 %all prescribe regulations to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is title1 includ+ regulations-- 7#a7 to e/abli% proc$ures = v]ify+ ! am\nt ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions ) respect to a c&idate2 7#b7 to e/abli% proc$ures = effectively & effici5tly monitor+ & en=c+ ! limits on ! rais+ ( qualifi$ small doll> contributions2 7#c7 to e/abli% proc$ures = effectively & effici5tly monitor+ & en=c+ ! limits on ! use ( p]sonal funds by p>ticipat+ c&idates2 7#d7 to e/abli% proc$ures = monitor+ ! use ( paym5ts made f ! allocation made to ! ,commission z describ$ 9 section #eda7;a7 & 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*anisms2 7#e7 to e/abli% proc$ures = c>ry+ out audits "u section #eda7;b7 & p]mitt+ ,/ates to make additional allocations z provid$ "u section #eda7;b77#b77;,b72 & 7#f7 to e/abli% rules = prev5t+ fraud 9 ! op]ation ( ?is title :i* supplem5t simil> rules :i* apply "u ?is ,act4 #edc4 ,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 us$ to supplem5t ! allocation made to ! ,commission ) respect to ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! c&idate seeks (fice1 z describ$ 9 section #eda7;a74 7b7 ,repaym5t = improp] use ( paym5ts 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 ! ,commission an am\nt :i* %all be us$ to supplem5t ! allocation made to ! ,commission ) respect to ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! c&idate seeks (fice1 z describ$ 9 section #eda7;a7 & :i* %all be 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 #edd4 ,index+ ( am\nts 7a7 ,index+ ,9 any cal5d> ye> aft] #bjbf1 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 #bjbf4 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 #ede4 ,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 #edf4 ,division ,director def9$ ,9 ?is title1 ! t]m ,division ,director means ! individual s]v+ z ! director ( ! division e/abli%$ "u section #edb4 4 #haab4 ,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#aj72 & 7,b7 ! exp5ditures are ! sole s\rce ( fund+ provid$ by ! committee to ! c&idate4 4 #haac4 ,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 #haad4 ,deadl9e = regulations ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjbb1 ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission %all promulgate su* regulations z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is "p & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p4 ,?is "p & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p %all take effect on su* date )\t reg>d to :e!r ! ,commission has promulgat$ ! regulations requir$ "u ! previ\s s5t5ce by su* date4 ,c ,p]sonal ,use ,s]vices z ,au?oriz$ ,campaign ,exp5ditures #hbja4 ,%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 p]c5t ( ! ,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 #hbjb4 ,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 #haac1 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,d7 ( 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 ,act & %all take effect )\t reg>d to :e!r or n ! ,f$]al ,election ,commission has promulgat$ regulations to c>ry out su* am5dm5ts4 ,d ,emp[]+ ,small ,doll> ,donations #hcja4 ,p]mitt+ political p>ty committees to provide enhanc$ support = ,h\se 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 #haab7;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 congressional campaign committee ( a political p>ty :i*-- 7,a7 supports only c&idates = election = ! (fice ( ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ! ,congress2 & 7,b7 consi/s 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 ,act & %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 ,sev]ability #hdja4 ,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 ,d ,,vot+ ,,rights ,,ix ,,vot+ ,,rights #ijjj4 ,%ort title ,?is division may be cit$ z ! ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,vot+ ,rights ,advancem5t ,act ( #bjba4 ,a ,am5dm5ts to ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act #ijja4 ,vote dilution1 d5ial1 & abridgm5t claims 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #b7;a7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ aft] appli$ by any ,/ate or political subdivision ! foll[+3 = ! purpose (1 or2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ z provid$ 9 subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 7c71 7d71 or 7e74 7b7 ,vote dilution ,section #b ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja71 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 is fur!r am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,a violation ( subsection 7a7 = vote dilution is e/abli%$ if1 bas$ on ! totality ( circum/ances1 x is %[n t ! political processes lead+ to nom9ation or election 9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision are n equally op5 to p>ticipation by memb]s ( a class ( citiz5s protect$ by subsection 7a7 9 t its memb]s h less opportunity ?an o!r memb]s ( ! electorate to p>ticipate 9 ! political process & to elect repres5tatives ( _! *oice4 ,! ext5t to :i* memb]s ( a protect$ class h be5 elect$ to (fice 9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision is "o circum/ance :i* may be consid]$3 ,provid$1 ,t no?+ 9 ?is section e/abli%es a "r to h memb]s ( a protect$ class elect$ 9 numb]s equal to _! proportion 9 ! population4 ,! legal /&>d articulat$ 9 ,?ornburg v4 ,g+les1 #dgh ,u4,s4 #cj 7#aihf71 gov]ns claims "u ?is subsection4 ,= purposes ( ?is subsection a class ( citiz5s protect$ by subsection 7a7 may include a cohesive coalition ( memb]s ( diff]5t racial or language m9ority gr\ps4 4 7c7 ,vote d5ial or abridgem5t ,section #b ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja71 z am5d$ by subsections 7a7 & 7b71 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 7#a7 ,a violation ( subsection 7a7 = vote d5ial or abridgm5t is e/abli%$ if ! *all5g$ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure imposes a discrim9atory burd5 on memb]s ( a class ( citiz5s protect$ by subsection 7a71 mean+ t-- 7,a7 memb]s ( ! protect$ class face disproportionate co/s or burd5s 9 comply+ ) ! qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure1 consid]+ ! totality ( ! circum/ances2 & 7,b7 su* disproportionate co/s or burd5s are1 at lea/ 9 "p1 caus$ by or l9k$ to social & hi/orical conditions t h produc$ or curr5tly produce discrim9ation aga9/ memb]s ( ! protect$ class4 7#b7 ,! *all5g$ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure ne$ only be a b-= cause ( ! discrim9atory burd5 or p]petuate a pre-exi/+ discrim9atory burd54 7#c7 7,a7 ,! totality ( ! circum/ances = consid]ation relative to a violation ( subsection 7a7 = vote d5ial or abridgm5t %all include ! foll[+ factors1 :i*1 individually & collectively1 %[ h[ a vot+ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure c function to amplify ! effects ( pa/ or pres5t racial discrim9ation3 7i7 ,! hi/ory ( (ficial vot+-relat$ discrim9ation 9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision4 7ii7 ,! ext5t to :i* vot+ 9 ! elections ( ! ,/ate or political subdivision is racially pol>iz$4 7iii7 ,! ext5t to :i* memb]s ( ! protect$ class be> ! effects ( discrim9ation 9 areas su* z education1 employm5t1 & heal?1 :i* h9d] ! ability ( ^? memb]s to p>ticipate effectively 9 ! political process4 7iv7 ,! use ( ov]t or subtle racial appeals ei!r 9 political campaigns or surr\nd+ ! adoption or ma9t5ance ( ! *all5g$ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure4 7v7 ,! ext5t to :i* memb]s ( ! protect$ class h be5 elect$ to public (fice 9 ! jurisdiction1 except t ! fact t ! protect$ class is too small to elect c&idates ( its *oice %all n defeat a claim ( vote d5ial or abridgm5t "u ?is section4 7vi7 ,:e!r !re is a significant lack ( responsiv5ess on ! "p ( elect$ (ficials to ! p>ticul>iz$ ne$s ( memb]s ( ! protect$ class4 7vii7 ,:e!r ! policy und]ly+ ! ,/ate or political subdivision's use ( ! *all5g$ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure has a t5u\s connection to t qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure4 ,9 mak+ a det]m9ation "u ?is clause1 a c\rt %all consid] :e!r ! qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure 9 "q 0 design$ to advance & mat]ially advances a valid & sub/antiat$ ,/ate int]e/4 7,b7 ,a p>ticul> comb9ation or numb] ( factors "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n be requir$ to e/abli% a violation ( subsection 7a7 = vote d5ial or abridgm5t4 ,additionally1 a litigant c %[ a v>iety ( factors to e/abli% a violation ( subsection 7a71 & is n limit$ to ^? factors li/$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,9 evaluat+ ! totality ( ! circum/ances = consid]ation relative to a violation ( subsection 7a7 = vote d5ial or abridgm5t1 ! foll[+ factors %all n weigh aga9/ a f9d+ ( a violation3 7i7 ,! total numb] or %>e ( memb]s ( a protect$ class on :om a *all5g$ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure does n impose a mat]ial burd54 7ii7 ,! degree to :i* ! *all5g$ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure has a long p$igree or 0 9 widespread use at "s e>li] date4 7iii7 ,! use ( an id5tical or simil> qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure 9 o!r ,/ates or political subdivisions4 7iv7 ,! availability ( o!r =ms ( vot+ unimpact$ by ! *all5g$ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure to all memb]s ( ! electorate1 includ+ memb]s ( ! protect$ class1 unless ! ,/ate or political subdivision is simultane\sly exp&+ ^? o!r qualifications1 pr]equisites1 /&>ds1 practices1 or proc$ures to elim9ate any disproportionate burd5 impos$ by ! *all5g$ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure4 7v7 ,a prophylactic impact on pot5tial crim9al activity by individual vot]s1 if su* crimes h n occurr$ 9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision 9 sub/antial numb]s4 7vi7 ,m]e invocation ( int]e/s 9 vot] confid5ce or prev5tion ( fraud4 4 7d7 ,int5d$ vote dilution or vote d5ial or abridgm5t ,section #b ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja71 z am5d$ by subsections 7a71 7b71 & 7c7 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 7#a7 ,a violation ( subsection 7a7 is also e/abli%$ if a *all5g$ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure is int5d$1 at lea/ 9 "p1 to dilute ! vot+ /r5g? ( a protect$ class or to d5y or abridge ! "r ( any citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to vote on acc\nt ( race1 color1 or 9 contrav5tion ( ! gu>antees set =? 9 section #d7;f77#b74 7#b7 ,discrim9ation on acc\nt ( race or color1 or 9 contrav5tion ( ! gu>antees set =? 9 section #d7;f77#b71 ne$ only be "o purpose ( a qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure 9 ord] to e/abli% a violation ( subsection 7a71 z describ$ 9 ?is subsection4 ,a qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure int5d$ to dilute ! vot+ /r5g? ( a protect$ class or to make x m difficult = memb]s ( a protect$ class to ca/ a ballot t w be c\nt$ con/itutes a violation ( subsection 7a71 z describ$ 9 ?is subsection1 ev5 if an additional purpose ( ! qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure is to b5efit a p>ticul> political p>ty or gr\p4 7#c7 ,rec5t context1 includ+ actions by (ficial decisionmak]s 9 prior ye>s or 9 o!r contexts prec$+ ! decision responsible = ! *all5g$ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure1 & includ+ actions by pr$ecessor gov]nm5t actors or individual memb]s ( a decisionmak+ body1 may be relevant to mak+ a det]m9ation ab\t a violation ( subsection 7a71 z describ$ "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,a claim t a violation ( subsection 7a7 has occurr$1 z describ$ "u ?is subsection1 %all require pro( ( a discrim9atory impact b %all n require pro( ( violation ( subsection 7b7 or 7c74 4 #ijjb4 ,retrogression ,section #b ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq471 z am5d$ by section #ijja ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,a violation ( subsection 7a7 is e/abli%$ :5 a ,/ate or political subdivision enacts or seeks to adm9i/] any qualification or pr]equisite to vot+ or /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure ) respect to vot+ 9 any election t has ! purpose ( or w h ! effect ( dim9i%+ ! ability ( any citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates on acc\nt ( race or color1 or 9 contrav5tion ( ! gu>antees set =? 9 section #d7;f77#b71 to p>ticipate 9 ! electoral process or elect _! pref]r$ c&idates ( *oice4 ,?is subsection applies to any action tak5 on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjba1 by a ,/ate or political subdivision to enact or seek to adm9i/] any su* qualification or pr]equisite to vot+ or /&>d1 practice or proc$ure4 7f7 ,not)/&+ ! provisions ( subsection 7e71 f9al decisions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia on applications or petitions by ,/ates or political subdivisions = precle>ance "u section #e ( any *anges 9 vot+ pr]equisites1 /&>ds1 practices1 or proc$ures1 sup]s$e ! provisions ( subsection 7e74 4 #ijjc4 ,violations trigg]+ au?ority ( c\rt to reta9 jurisdiction 7a7 ,types ( ,violations ,section #c7;c7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjb7;c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ violations ( ! f\rte5? or fifte5? am5dm5t & ins]t+ violations ( ! #ad? or #ae? ,am5dm5t1 violations ( ?is ,act1 or violations ( any ,f$]al law t prohibits discrim9ation 9 vot+ on ! basis ( race1 color1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p14 7b7 ,con=m+ ,am5dm5t ,section #c7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjb7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ violations ( ! f\rte5? or fifte5? am5dm5t & ins]t+ violations ( ! #ad? or #ae? ,am5dm5t1 violations ( ?is ,act1 or violations ( any ,f$]al law t prohibits discrim9ation 9 vot+ on ! basis ( race1 color1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p14 #ijjd4 ,crit]ia = cov]age ( ,/ates & political subdivisions 7a7 ,det]m9ation ( ,/ates & ,political ,subdivisions ,subject to ,section #d7;a7 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #d7;b7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,det]m9ation ( ,/ates & ,political ,subdivisions ,subject to ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,exi/5ce ( vot+ rights violations dur+ previ\s #be ye>s 7,a7 ,/atewide application ,subsection 7a7 applies ) respect to a ,/ate & all political subdivisions )9 ! ,/ate dur+ a cal5d> ye> if-- 7i7 fifte5 or m vot+ rights violations occurr$ 9 ! ,/ate dur+ ! previ\s #be cal5d> ye>s2 or 7ii7 t5 or m vot+ rights violations occurr$ 9 ! ,/ate dur+ ! previ\s #be cal5d> ye>s1 at lea/ "o ( :i* 0 committ$ by ! ,/ate itself 7z oppos$ to a political subdivision )9 ! ,/ate74 7,b7 ,application to specific political subdivisions ,subsection 7a7 applies ) respect to a political subdivision z a sep>ate unit dur+ a cal5d> ye> if ?ree or m vot+ rights violations occurr$ 9 ! subdivision dur+ ! previ\s #be cal5d> ye>s4 7#b7 ,p]iod ( application 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 if1 pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 subsection 7a7 applies ) respect to a ,/ate or political subdivision dur+ a cal5d> ye>1 subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to su* ,/ate or political subdivision = ! p]iod-- 7i7 t beg9s on ,janu>y #a ( ! ye> 9 :i* subsection 7a7 applies2 & 7ii7 t ends on ! date :i* is #aj ye>s aft] ! date describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,b7 ,no fur!r application aft] decl>atory judgm5t 7i7 ,/ates ,if a ,/ate obta9s a decl>atory judgm5t "u subsection 7a71 & ! judgm5t rema9s 9 effect1 subsection 7a7 %all no long] apply to su* ,/ate & all political subdivisions 9 ! ,/ate pursuant to p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 unless1 aft] ! issuance ( ! decl>atory judgm5t1 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 applies to ! ,/ate solely on ! basis ( vot+ rights violations occurr+ aft] ! issuance ( ! decl>atory judgm5t1 or p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 applies to ! political subdivision solely on ! basis ( vot+ rights violations occurr+ aft] ! issuance ( ! decl>atory judgm5t4 7ii7 ,political subdivisions ,if a political subdivision obta9s a decl>atory judgm5t "u subsection 7a71 & ! judgm5t rema9s 9 effect1 subsection 7a7 %all no long] apply to su* political subdivision pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 7relat+ to ! /atewide application ( subsection 7a771 unless1 aft] ! issuance ( ! decl>atory judgm5t1 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 applies to ! political subdivision solely on ! basis ( vot+ rights violations occurr+ aft] ! issuance ( ! decl>atory judgm5t4 7#c7 ,det]m9ation ( vot+ rights violation ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a71 a vot+ rights violation occurr$ 9 a ,/ate or political subdivision if any ( ! foll[+ applies3 7,a7 ,judicial relief2 violation ( ! #ad? or #ae? ,am5dm5t ,any f9al judgm5t 7t has n be5 rev]s$ on appeal7 occurr$1 9 :i* ! pla9tiff prevail$ & 9 :i* any c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates det]m9$ t a d5ial or abridgem5t ( ! "r ( any citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to vote on acc\nt ( race1 color1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p occurr$1 t a vot+ qualification or pr]equisite to vot+ or /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure ) respect to vot+ creat$ an undue burd5 on ! "r to vote 9 connection ) a claim t ! law unduly burd5$ vot]s ( a p>ticul> race1 color1 or language m9ority gr\p1 or t race 0 ! pr$om9ant factor motivat+ ! decision to place a significant numb] ( vot]s )9 or outside ( a p>ticul> di/rict1 unless n>r[ly tailor$ 9 s]vice ( a compell+ int]e/ or 9 response to an objection int]pos$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice1 9 violation ( ! #ad? or #ae? ,am5dm5t to ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 any:]e )9 ! ,/ate or subdivision4 7,b7 ,judicial relief2 violations ( ?is ,act ,any f9al judgm5t 7t has n be5 rev]s$ on appeal7 occurr$ 9 :i* ! pla9tiff prevail$ & 9 :i* any c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates det]m9$ t a vot+ qualification or pr]equisite to vot+ or /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure ) respect to vot+ 0 impos$ or appli$ or w\ld h be5 impos$ or appli$ any:]e )9 ! ,/ate or subdivision 9 a mann] t result$ or w\ld h result$ 9 a d5ial or abridgem5t ( ! "r ( any citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to vote on acc\nt ( race1 color1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p1 9 violation ( subsection 7e7 or 7f7 or section #b1 #bja1 or #bjc1 or any f9al judgm5t 7t has n be5 rev]s$ on appeal7 occurr$ 9 :i* a c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates f\nd a ,/ate or political subdivision fail$ to comply ) section #e7;a73 ,provid$1 ,t if ! vot+ qualifications or pr]equisites to vot+ or /&>ds1 practices1 or proc$ures t ! c\rt f9ds requir$ compliance ) section #e7;a7 subsequ5tly g into effect 7)\t alt]ation or am5dm5t7 9 accordance ) ! proc$ures 9 section #e7;a71 !n su* f9d+ %all n c\nt z a violation4 7,c7 ,f9al judgm5t2 ,d5ial ( decl>atory judgm5t ,9 a f9al judgm5t 7t has n be5 rev]s$ on appeal71 any c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates has d5i$ ! reque/ ( ! ,/ate or subdivision = a decl>atory judgm5t "u section #c7;c7 or section #e1 & !reby prev5t$ a vot+ qualification or pr]equisite to vot+ or /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure ) respect to vot+ f be+ en=c$ any:]e )9 ! ,/ate or subdivision4 7,d7 ,objection by ! ,attorney ,g5]al ,! ,attorney ,g5]al has int]pos$ an objection "u section #c7;c7 or section #e1 & !reby prev5t$ a vot+ qualification or pr]equisite to vot+ or /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure ) respect to vot+ f be+ en=c$ any:]e )9 ! ,/ate or subdivision4 ,a violation "u ?is subp>agraph has n occurr$ :]e an objection has be5 )drawn by ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 unless ! )drawal 0 9 response to a *ange 9 ! law or practice t s]v$ z ! basis ( ! objection4 ,a violation "u ?is subp>agraph has n occurr$ :]e ! objection is bas$ solely on a ,/ate or political subdivision's failure to comply ) a proc$ural process t w\ld n o!rwise c\nt z an indep5d5t violation ( ?is ,act4 7,e7 ,cons5t decree1 settlem5t1 or o!r agreem5t 7i7 ,agreem5t ,a cons5t decree1 settlem5t1 or o!r agreem5t 0 adopt$ or ent]$ by a c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t conta9s an admission ( liability by ! def5dants1 :i* result$ 9 ! alt]ation or ab&onm5t ( a vot+ practice any:]e 9 ! t]ritory ( su* ,/ate or subdivision t 0 *all5g$ on ! gr\nd t ! practice d5i$ or abridg$ ! "r ( any citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to vote on acc\nt ( race1 color1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p 9 violation ( subsection 7e7 or 7f7 or section #b1 #bja1 or #bjc1 or ! #ad? or #ae? ,am5dm5t4 7ii7 ,indep5d5t violations ,a volunt>y ext5sion or cont9uation ( a cons5t decree1 settlem5t1 or agreem5t describ$ 9 clause 7i7 %all n c\nt z an indep5d5t violation "u ?is subp>agraph4 ,any o!r ext5sion or modification ( su* a cons5t decree1 settlem5t1 or agreem5t1 if ! cons5t decree1 settlem5t1 or agreem5t has be5 9 place = t5 ye>s or long]1 %all c\nt z an indep5d5t violation "u ?is subp>agraph4 ,if a c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates f9ds t a cons5t decree1 settlem5t1 or agreem5t describ$ 9 clause 7i7 itself d5i$ or abridg$ ! "r ( any citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to vote on acc\nt ( race1 color1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p1 violat$ subsection 7e7 or 7f7 or section #b1 #bja1 or #bjc1 or creat$ an undue burd5 on ! "r to vote 9 connection ) a claim t ! cons5t decree1 settlem5t1 or o!r agreem5t unduly burd5$ vot]s ( a p>ticul> race1 color1 or language m9ority gr\p1 t f9d+ %all c\nt z an indep5d5t violation "u ?is subp>agraph4 7,f7 ,multiple violations ,ea* in/ance 9 :i* a vot+ qualification or pr]equisite to vot+ or /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure ) respect to vot+1 includ+ ea* r$i/rict+ plan1 is f\nd to be a violation by a c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 or prev5t$ f be+ en=c$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,c7 or 7,d71 or alt]$ or ab&on$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,e7 %all c\nt z an indep5d5t violation "u ?is p>agraph4 ,)9 a r$i/rict+ plan1 ea* violation "u ?is p>agraph f\nd to violate ! rights ( any gr\p ( vot]s )9 an individual di/rict bas$ on race1 color1 or language m9ority gr\p %all c\nt z an indep5d5t violation "u ?is p>agraph4 7#d7 ,tim+ ( det]m9ations 7,a7 ,det]m9ations ( vot+ rights violations ,z e>ly z practicable dur+ ea* cal5d> ye>1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all make ! det]m9ations requir$ by ?is subsection1 includ+ updat+ ! li/ ( vot+ rights violations occurr+ 9 ea* ,/ate & political subdivision = ! previ\s cal5d> ye>4 7,b7 ,effective ^u publication 9 ,f$]al ,regi/] ,a det]m9ation or c]tification ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al "u ?is section or "u section #h or #ac %all be effective ^u publication 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #d7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce ( ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ any ,/ate ) respect to :i* & all t foll[s ?r\gh unless & ins]t+ any ,/ate to :i* ?is subsection applies dur+ a cal5d> ye> pursuant to det]m9ations made "u subsection 7b71 or 9 any political subdivision ( su* ,/ate 7z su* subdivision exi/$ on ! date su* det]m9ations 7 made ) respect to su* ,/ate71 ?\gh su* det]m9ations 7 n made ) respect to su* subdivision z a sep>ate unit1 or 9 any political subdivision ) respect to :i* ?is subsection applies dur+ a cal5d> ye> pursuant to det]m9ations made ) respect to su* subdivision z a sep>ate unit "u subsection 7b71 unless2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ 79 ! case ( a ,/ate or subdivision seek+ a decl>atory judgm5t "u ! second s5t5ce ( ?is subsection72 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ 79 ! case ( a ,/ate or subdivision seek+ a decl>atory judgm5t "u ! second s5t5ce ( ?is subsection72 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ 79 ! case ( a ,/ate or subdivision seek+ a decl>atory judgm5t "u ! second s5t5ce ( ?is subsection72 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ 79 ! case ( a ,/ate or subdivision :i* s\ght a decl>atory judgm5t "u ! second s5t5ce ( ?is subsection72 7,g7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#g7 & 7#h72 & 7,h7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#i7 z p>agraph 7#g74 7b7 ,cl>ification ( ,treatm5t ( ,memb]s ( ,language ,m9ority ,gr\ps ,section #d7;a77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;a77#a771 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 is fur!r am5d$1 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ race or color1 & ins]t+ race or color1 or 9 contrav5tion ( ! gu>antees ( subsection 7f77#b714 7c7 ,facilitat+ bail\t ,section #d7;a7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;a771 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,c72 7#b7 by ins]t+ at ! beg9n+ ( p>agraph 7#g71 z r$esignat$ by subsection 7a77#b77;,h71 ! foll[+3 ,any pla9tiff seek+ a decl>atory judgm5t "u ?is subsection on ! gr\nds t ! pla9tiff meets ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a7 may reque/ t ! ,attorney ,g5]al cons5t to entry ( judgm5t42 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,if a political subdivision is subject to ! application ( ?is subsection1 due to ! applicability ( subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 ! political subdivision may seek a decl>atory judgm5t "u ?is section if ! subdivision demon/rates t ! subdivision meets ! crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! subp>agraphs ( p>agraph 7#a71 = ! #aj ye>s prec$+ ! date on :i* subsection 7a7 appli$ to ! political subdivision "u subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7#i7 ,if a political subdivision 0 n subject to ! application ( ?is subsection by reason ( a decl>atory judgm5t ent]$ prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,vot+ ,rights ,advancem5t ,act ( #bjba1 & is n1 subsequ5t to t date ( enactm5t1 subject to ! application ( ?is subsection "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 !n t political subdivision %all n be subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection4 4 #ijje4 ,det]m9ation ( ,/ates & ,political ,subdivisions ,subject to ,precle>ance = ,cov]$ ,practices ,! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq47 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #d ! foll[+3 #d;,a4 ,det]m9ation ( ,/ates & ,political ,subdivisions ,subject to ,precle>ance = ,cov]$ ,practices 7a7 ,practice-,bas$ precle>ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate & ea* political subdivision %all-- 7,a7 id5tify any *ange to a law1 regulation1 or policy t includes a vot+ qualification or pr]equisite to vot+1 or a /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure ) respect to vot+1 t is a cov]$ practice describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7,b7 ensure t no su* cov]$ practice is implem5t$ unless or until ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 z ! case may be1 complies ) subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,det]m9ations ( *>act]i/ics ( vot+-age population 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,z e>ly z practicable dur+ ea* cal5d> ye>1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus & ! heads ( o!r relevant (fices ( ! gov]nm5t1 %all make ! det]m9ations requir$ by ?is section reg>d+ vot+-age populations & ! *>act]i/ics ( su* populations1 & %all publi% a li/ ( ! ,/ates & political subdivisions to :i* a vot+-age population *>act]i/ic describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 applies4 7,b7 ,publication 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,a det]m9ation 7includ+ a c]tification7 ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al "u ?is p>agraph %all be effective ^u publication 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 7b7 ,cov]$ practices ,to assure t ! "r ( citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to vote is n d5i$ or abridg$ on acc\nt ( race1 color1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p z a result ( ! implem5tation ( c]ta9 qualifications or pr]equisites to vot+1 or /&>ds1 practices1 or proc$ures ) respect to vot+ 9 a ,/ate or political subdivision1 ! foll[+ %all be cov]$ practices subject to ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7a73 7#a7 ,*anges to me?od ( election ,any *ange to ! me?od ( election-- 7,a7 to add seats elect$ at-l>ge 9 a ,/ate or political subdivision :]e-- 7i7 two or m racial gr\ps or language m9ority gr\ps ea* repres5t #bj p]c5t or m ( ! vot+-age population 9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 respectively2 or 7ii7 a s+le language m9ority gr\p repres5ts #bj p]c5t or m ( ! vot+-age population on ,indian l&s locat$ 9 :ole or 9 "p 9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision2 or 7,b7 to conv]t "o or m seats elect$ f a s+le-memb] di/rict to "o or m at-l>ge seats or seats f a multi-memb] di/rict 9 a ,/ate or political subdivision :]e-- 7i7 two or m racial gr\ps or language m9ority gr\ps ea* repres5t #bj p]c5t or m ( ! vot+-age population 9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 respectively2 or 7ii7 a s+le language m9ority gr\p repres5ts #bj p]c5t or m ( ! vot+-age population on ,indian l&s locat$ 9 :ole or 9 "p 9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision4 7#b7 ,*anges to political subdivision b\nd>ies ,any *ange or s]ies ( *anges )9 a ye> to ! b\nd>ies ( a political subdivision t r$uces by #c or m p]c5tage po9ts ! p]c5tage ( ! political subdivision's vot+-age population t is compris$ ( memb]s ( a s+le racial gr\p or language m9ority gr\p 9 ! political subdivision :]e-- 7,a7 two or m racial gr\ps or language m9ority gr\ps ea* repres5t #bj p]c5t or m ( ! political subdivision's vot+-age population2 or 7,b7 a s+le language m9ority gr\p repres5ts #bj p]c5t or m ( ! vot+-age population on ,indian l&s locat$ 9 :ole or 9 "p 9 ! political subdivision4 7#c7 ,*anges ?r\gh r$i/rict+ ,any *ange to ! apportionm5t or b\nd>ies ( di/ricts = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local elections 9 a ,/ate or political subdivision :]e any racial gr\p or language m9ority gr\p t is n ! l>ge/ racial gr\p or language m9ority gr\p 9 ! jurisdiction & t repres5ts #ae p]c5t or m ( ! ,/ate or political subdivision's vot+-age population exp]i5ces a population increase ( at lea/ #bj p]c5t ( its vot+-age population1 ov] ! prec$+ decade 7z calculat$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus "u ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus71 9 ! jurisdiction4 7#d7 ,*anges 9 docum5tation or qualifications to vote ,any *ange to requirem5ts = docum5tation or pro( ( id5tity to vote or regi/] to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local (fices t w exce$ or be m /r+5t ?an su* requirem5ts "u ,/ate law on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,vot+ ,rights ,advancem5t ,act ( #bjba4 7#e7 ,*anges to multil+ual vot+ mat]ials ,any *ange t r$uces multil+ual vot+ mat]ials or alt]s ! mann] 9 :i* su* mat]ials are provid$ or di/ribut$1 :]e no simil> r$uction or alt]ation occurs 9 mat]ials provid$ 9 ,engli% = su* election4 7#f7 ,*anges t r$uce1 consolidate1 or relocate vot+ locations1 or r$uce vot+ opportunities ,any *ange t r$uces1 consolidates1 or relocates vot+ locations 9 elections = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local (fice1 includ+ e>ly1 abs5tee1 & election-day vot+ locations1 or r$uces days or h\rs ( 9-p]son vot+ on any ,sunday dur+ a p]iod occurr+ prior to ! date ( an election = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local (fice dur+ :i* vot]s may ca/ ballots 9 su* election1 if ! location *ange1 or r$uction 9 days or h\rs1 applies-- 7,a7 9 "o or m c5sus tracts 9 :i* two or m language m9ority gr\ps or racial gr\ps ea* repres5t #bj p]c5t or m ( ! vot+-age population2 or 7,b7 on ,indian l&s 9 :i* at lea/ #bj p]c5t ( ! vot+-age population belongs to a s+le language m9ority gr\p4 7#g7 ,new li/ ma9t5ance process ,any *ange to ! ma9t5ance process = vot] regi/ration li/s t adds a new basis = removal f ! li/ ( active vot]s regi/]$ to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local (fice1 or t incorporates new s\rces ( in=mation 9 det]m9+ a vot]'s eligibility to vote 9 elections = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local (fice1 if su* a *ange w\ld h a /ati/ically significant disp>ate impact1 conc]n+ ! removal f vot] rolls1 on memb]s ( racial gr\ps or language m9ority gr\ps t con/itute great] ?an #e p]c5t ( ! vot+-age population-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a political subdivision impos+ su* *ange if-- 7i7 two or m racial gr\ps or language m9ority gr\ps ea* repres5t #bj p]c5t or m ( ! vot+-age population ( ! political subdivision2 or 7ii7 a s+le language m9ority gr\p repres5ts #bj p]c5t or m ( ! vot+-age population on ,indian l&s locat$ 9 :ole or 9 "p 9 ! political subdivision2 or 7,b7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate impos+ su* *ange1 if two or m racial gr\ps or language m9ority gr\ps ea* repres5t #bj p]c5t or m ( ! vot+-age population (-- 7i7 ! ,/ate2 or 7ii7 a political subdivision 9 ! ,/ate1 except t ! requirem5ts "u subsections 7a7 & 7c7 %all apply only ) respect to ea* su* political subdivision individually4 7c7 ,precle>ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,action ,:5ev] a ,/ate or political subdivision ) respect to :i* ! requirem5ts set =? 9 subsection 7a7 are 9 effect %all enact1 adopt1 or seek to implem5t any cov]$ practice describ$ "u subsection 7b71 su* ,/ate or subdivision may in/itute an action 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia = a decl>atory judgm5t t su* cov]$ practice nei!r has ! purpose nor w h ! effect ( d5y+ or abridg+ ! "r to vote on acc\nt ( race1 color1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p1 & unless & until ! c\rt ent]s su* judgm5t su* cov]$ practice %all n be implem5t$4 7,b7 ,submission to attorney g5]al 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 su* cov]$ practice may be implem5t$ )\t su* proce$+ if ! cov]$ practice has be5 submitt$ by ! *ief legal (fic] or o!r appropriate (ficial ( su* ,/ate or subdivision to ! ,attorney ,g5]al & ! ,attorney ,g5]al has n int]pos$ an objection )9 #fj days aft] su* submission1 or ^u good cause %[n1 to facilitate an exp$it$ approval )9 #fj days aft] su* submission1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al has affirmatively indicat$ t su* objection w n be made4 ,an exig5cy1 includ+ a natural disa/]1 inclem5t wea!r1 or o!r un=eseeable ev5t1 requir+ a *ang$ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure )9 #cj days ( a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local election %all con/itute good cause requir+ ! ,attorney ,g5]al to exp$ite consid]ation ( ! submission4 ,to ! ext5t feasible1 exp$it$ consid]ation %all consid] ! views ( individuals affect$ by ! *ang$ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure4 7ii7 ,effect ( indication ,nei!r an affirmative indication by ! ,attorney ,g5]al t no objection w be made1 nor ! ,attorney ,g5]al's failure to object1 nor a decl>atory judgm5t ent]$ "u ?is subsection %all b> a subsequ5t action to enjo9 implem5tation ( su* cov]$ practice4 ,9 ! ev5t ! ,attorney ,g5]al affirmatively indicates t no objection w be made )9 ! #fj-;day p]iod foll[+ receipt ( a submission1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al may res]ve ! "r to reexam9e ! submission if additional in=mation comes to ! ,attorney ,g5]al's att5tion dur+ ! rema9d] ( ! #fj-;day p]iod :i* w\ld o!rwise require objection 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7,c7 ,c\rt ,any action "u ?is subsection %all be he>d & det]m9$ by a c\rt ( ?ree judges 9 accordance ) ! provisions ( section #bbhd ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & any appeal %all lie to ! ,supreme ,c\rt4 7#b7 ,d5y+ or abridg+ ! "r to vote ,any cov]$ practice describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 t has ! purpose ( or w h ! effect ( dim9i%+ ! ability ( any citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates on acc\nt ( race1 color1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p1 to elect _! pref]r$ c&idates ( *oice d5ies or abridges ! "r to vote )9 ! mean+ ( p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,purpose def9$ ,! t]m purpose 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 %all include any discrim9atory purpose4 7#d7 ,purpose ( p>agraph 7#b7 ,! purpose ( p>agraph 7#b7 is to protect ! ability ( su* citiz5s to elect _! pref]r$ c&idates ( *oice4 7d7 ,en=cem5t ,! ,attorney ,g5]al or any aggriev$ citiz5 may file an action 9 a di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to compel any ,/ate or political subdivision to satisfy ! obligations set =? 9 ?is section4 ,su* an action %all be he>d & det]m9$ by a c\rt ( ?ree judges "u section #bbhd ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,9 any su* action1 ! c\rt %all provide z a rem$y t implem5tation ( any vot+ qualification or pr]equisite to vot+1 or /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure ) respect to vot+1 t is ! subject ( ! action "u ?is subsection be enjo9$ unless ! c\rt det]m9es t-- 7#a7 ! vot+ qualification or pr]equisite to vot+1 or /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure ) respect to vot+1 is n a cov]$ practice describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 or 7#b7 ! ,/ate or political subdivision has compli$ ) subsection 7c7 ) respect to ! cov]$ practice at issue4 7e7 ,c\nt+ ( racial gr\ps & language m9ority gr\ps ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! calculation ( ! population ( a racial gr\p or a language m9ority gr\p %all be c>ri$ out us+ ! me?odology 9 ! guidance ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice entitl$ ,guidance ,conc]n+ ,r$i/rict+ ,"u ,section #e ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act2 ,notice 7#gf ,f$4 ,reg4 #gdgj 7,febru>y #i1 #bjaa774 7f7 ,special rule ,= purposes ( det]m9ations "u ?is section1 any data provid$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus1 :e!r bas$ on e/imation f a sample or actual enum]ation1 %all n be subject to *all5ge or review 9 any c\rt4 7g7 ,multil+ual vot+ mat]ials ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m multil+ual vot+ mat]ials means regi/ration or vot+ notices1 =ms1 in/ructions1 assi/ance1 or o!r mat]ials or in=mation relat+ to ! electoral process1 includ+ ballots1 provid$ 9 ! language or languages ( "o or m language m9ority gr\ps4 4 #ijjf4 ,promot+ transp>5cy to en=ce ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act 7a7 ,transp>5cy ,! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #e ! foll[+3 #f4 ,transp>5cy reg>d+ *anges to protect vot+ rights 7a7 ,notice ( enact$ *anges 7#a7 ,notice ( ,*anges ,if a ,/ate or political subdivision makes any *ange 9 any qualification or pr]equisite to vot+ or /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure ) respect to vot+ 9 any election = ,f$]al (fice t w result 9 ! qualification or pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure be+ diff]5t f t :i* 0 9 effect z ( #ahj days be=e ! date ( ! election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! ,/ate or political subdivision %all provide reasonable public notice 9 su* ,/ate or political subdivision & on ! website ( ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 ( a concise description ( ! *ange1 includ+ ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! *ang$ qualification or pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure & ! qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure :i* 0 previ\sly 9 effect4 ,! public notice describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 9 su* ,/ate or political subdivision & on ! website ( a ,/ate or political subdivision1 %all be 9 a =mat t is reasonably conv5i5t & accessible to p]sons ) disabilities :o are eligible to vote1 includ+ p]sons :o h l[ vision or are bl9d4 7#b7 ,deadl9e = notice ,a ,/ate or political subdivision %all provide ! public notice requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 n lat] ?an #dh h\rs aft] mak+ ! *ange involv$4 7b7 ,transp>5cy ,reg>d+ ,poll+ ,place ,res\rces 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ord] to id5tify any *anges t may impact ! "r to vote ( any p]son1 prior to ! #cj? day be=e ! date ( an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ea* ,/ate or political subdivision ) responsibility = allocat+ regi/]$ vot]s1 vot+ ma*9es1 & (ficial poll work]s to p>ticul> prec9cts & poll+ places %all provide reasonable public notice 9 su* ,/ate or political subdivision & on ! website ( a ,/ate or political subdivision1 ( ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 = prec9cts & poll+ places )9 su* ,/ate or political subdivision4 ,! public notice describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 9 su* ,/ate or political subdivision & on ! website ( a ,/ate or political subdivision1 %all be 9 a =mat t is reasonably conv5i5t & accessible to p]sons ) disabilities :o are eligible to vote1 includ+ p]sons :o h l[ vision or are bl9d4 7#b7 ,in=mation describ$ ,! in=mation describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph ) respect to a prec9ct or poll+ place is ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! "n or numb]4 7,b7 ,9 ! case ( a poll+ place1 ! location1 includ+ ! /reet address1 & :e!r su* poll+ place is accessible to p]sons ) disabilities4 7,c7 ,! vot+-age population ( ! area s]v$ by ! prec9ct or poll+ place1 brok5 d[n by demographic gr\p if su* breakd[n is reasonably available to su* ,/ate or political subdivision4 7,d7 ,! numb] ( regi/]$ vot]s assign$ to ! prec9ct or poll+ place1 brok5 d[n by demographic gr\p if su* breakd[n is reasonably available to su* ,/ate or political subdivision4 7,e7 ,! numb] ( vot+ ma*9es assign$1 includ+ ! numb] ( vot+ ma*9es accessible to p]sons ) disabilities :o are eligible to vote1 includ+ p]sons :o h l[ vision or are bl9d4 7,f7 ,! numb] ( (ficial paid poll work]s assign$4 7,g7 ,! numb] ( (ficial volunte] poll work]s assign$4 7,h7 ,9 ! case ( a poll+ place1 ! dates & h\rs ( op]ation4 7#c7 ,updates 9 in=mation report$ ,if a ,/ate or political subdivision makes any *ange 9 any ( ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,/ate or political subdivision %all provide reasonable public notice 9 su* ,/ate or political subdivision & on ! website ( a ,/ate or political subdivision1 ( ! *ange 9 ! in=mation n lat] ?an #dh h\rs aft] ! *ange occurs or1 if ! *ange occurs few] ?an #dh h\rs be=e ! date ( ! election = ,f$]al (fice1 z soon z practicable aft] ! *ange occurs4 ,! public notice describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph & publi%$ on ! website ( a ,/ate or political subdivision %all be 9 a =mat t is reasonably conv5i5t & accessible to p]sons ) disabilities :o are eligible to vote1 includ+ p]sons :o h l[ vision or are bl9d4 7c7 ,transp>5cy ( ,*anges ,relat+ to ,demographics & ,electoral ,di/ricts 7#a7 ,requir+ public notice ( *anges ,n lat] ?an #aj days aft] mak+ any *ange 9 ! con/itu5cy t w p>ticipate 9 an election = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local (fice or ! b\nd>ies ( a vot+ unit or electoral di/rict 9 an election = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local (fice 7includ+ ?r\gh r$i/rict+1 reapportionm5t1 *ang+ f at-l>ge elections to di/rict-bas$ elections1 or *ang+ f di/rict-bas$ elections to at-l>ge elections71 a ,/ate or political subdivision %all provide reasonable public notice 9 su* ,/ate or political subdivision & on ! website ( a ,/ate or political subdivision1 ( ! demographic & electoral data describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 = ea* ( ! geographic areas describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,geographic areas describ$ ,! geographic areas describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are z foll[s3 7,a7 ,! ,/ate z a :ole1 if ! *ange applies /atewide1 or ! political subdivision z a :ole1 if ! *ange applies across ! entire political subdivision4 7,b7 ,if ! *ange includes a plan to replace or elim9ate vot+ units or electoral di/ricts1 ea* vot+ unit or electoral di/rict t w be replac$ or elim9at$4 7,c7 ,if ! *ange includes a plan to e/abli% new vot+ units or electoral di/ricts1 ea* su* new vot+ unit or electoral di/rict4 7#c7 ,demographic & electoral data ,! demographic & electoral data describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph ) respect to a geographic area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 are ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! vot+-age population1 brok5 d[n by demographic gr\p4 7,b7 ,! numb] ( regi/]$ vot]s1 brok5 d[n by demographic gr\p if su* breakd[n is reasonably available to ! ,/ate or political subdivision involv$4 7,c7 7i7 ,if ! *ange applies to a ,/ate1 ! actual numb] ( votes1 or 7if x is n reasonably practicable = ! ,/ate to asc]ta9 ! actual numb] ( votes7 ! e/imat$ numb] ( votes receiv$ by ea* c&idate 9 ea* /atewide election held dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod :i* ends on ! date ! *ange involv$ is made2 & 7ii7 if ! *ange applies to only "o political subdivision1 ! actual numb] ( votes1 or 7if x is n reasonably practicable = ! political subdivision to asc]ta9 ! actual numb] ( votes7 ! e/imat$ numb] ( votes 9 ea* subdivision-wide election held dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod :i* ends on ! date ! *ange involv$ is made4 7#d7 ,volunt>y ,compliance by small] jurisdictions ,compliance ) ?is subsection %all be volunt>y = a political subdivision ( a ,/ate unless ! subdivision is "o ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a c\nty or p>i%4 7,b7 ,a municipality ) a population great] ?an #aj1jjj1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus "u ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus4 7,c7 ,a s*ool di/rict ) a population great] ?an #aj1jjj1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus "u ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus4 ,= purposes ( ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m s*ool di/rict means ! geographic area "u ! jurisdiction ( a local educational ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #haja ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife74 7d7 ,rules ,reg>d+ ,=mat ( ,in=mation ,! ,attorney ,g5]al may issue rules specify+ a reasonably conv5i5t & accessible =mat t ,/ates & political subdivisions %all use to provide public notice ( in=mation "u ?is section4 7e7 ,no d5ial ( "r ,to vote ,! "r to vote ( any p]son %all n be d5i$ or abridg$ because ! p]son fail$ to comply ) any *ange made by a ,/ate or political subdivision to a vot+ qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure if ! ,/ate or political subdivision involv$ did n meet ! applicable requirem5ts ( ?is section ) respect to ! *ange4 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section-- 7#a7 ! t]m demographic gr\p means ea* gr\p :i* section #b protects f ! d5ial or abridgem5t ( ! "r to vote on acc\nt ( race or color1 or 9 contrav5tion ( ! gu>antees set =? 9 section #d7;f77#b72 7#b7 ! t]m election = ,f$]al (fice means any g5]al1 special1 prim>y1 or run(f election held solely or 9 "p = ! purpose ( elect+ any c&idate = ! (fice ( ,presid5t1 ,vice ,presid5t1 ,presid5tial elector1 ,s5ator1 ,memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to ! ,congress2 & 7#c7 ! t]m p]sons ) disabilities1 means individuals ) a disability1 z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij4 4 7b7 ,effective ,date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a77#a7 %all apply ) respect to *anges :i* are made on or aft] ! expiration ( ! #fj-;day p]iod :i* beg9s on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ijjg4 ,au?ority to assign obs]v]s 7a7 ,cl>ification ( ,au?ority 9 ,political ,subdivisions ,subject to ,precle>ance ,section #h7;a77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcje7;a77#b77;,b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,b7 9 ! ,attorney ,g5]al's judgm5t1 ! assignm5t ( obs]v]s is o!rwise necess>y to en=ce ! gu>antees ( ! #ad? or #ae? ,am5dm5t or any provision ( ?is ,act or any o!r ,f$]al law protect+ ! "r ( citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to vote2 or 4 7b7 ,assignm5t ( ,obs]v]s ,to ,en=ce ,bil+ual ,election ,requirem5ts ,section #h7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcje7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ or at ! end ( p>agraph 7#a72 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ! ,attorney ,g5]al c]tifies ) respect to a political subdivision t-- 7,a7 ! ,attorney ,g5]al has receiv$ writt5 m]itori\s compla9ts f resid5ts1 elect$ (ficials1 or civic p>ticipation organizations t ef=ts to violate section #bjc are likely to occur2 or 7,b7 9 ! ,attorney ,g5]al's judgm5t1 ! assignm5t ( obs]v]s is necess>y to en=ce ! gu>antees ( section #bjc2 2 & 7#c7 by mov+ ! m>g9 = ! cont9uation text foll[+ p>agraph 7#c71 z add$ by p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection1 #b ems to ! left4 7c7 ,transf]ral ( au?ority ov] obs]v]s to ! ,attorney ,g5]al 7#a7 ,en=cem5t proce$+s ,section #c7;a7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjb7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,civil ,s]vice ,commission 9 accordance ) section #f & ins]t+ ,attorney ,g5]al 9 accordance ) section #h4 7#b7 ,obs]v]s2 appo9tm5t & comp5sation ,section #h ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcje7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! flu% matt] at ! end1 by /rik+ ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t %all assign z _m obs]v]s = su* subdivision z ! ,director & ins]t+ ,attorney ,g5]al %all assign z _m obs]v]s = su* subdivision z ! ,attorney ,g5]al2 7,b7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t & ins]t+ ,attorney ,g5]al2 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t may1 ) ! cons5t ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 assi/ 9 ! selection1 recruitm5t1 hir+1 tra9+1 or deploym5t ( ^! or o!r individuals au?oriz$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al = ! purpose ( obs]v+ :e!r p]sons :o are entitl$ to vote are be+ p]mitt$ to vote & :e!r ^? votes are be+ prop]ly tabulat$44 7#c7 ,t]m9ation ( c]ta9 appo9tm5ts ( obs]v]s ,section #ac7;a77#a7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcji7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ notifies ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t1 & ins]t+ det]m9es14 #ijjh4 ,cl>ification ( au?ority to seek relief 7a7 ,poll tax ,section #aj7;b7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjf7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,attorney ,g5]al is au?oriz$ & direct$ to in/itute =?) 9 ! "n ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates su* actions1 & ins]t+ an aggriev$ p]son or 79 ! "n ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates7 ! ,attorney ,g5]al may in/itute su* actions4 7b7 ,cause ( action ,section #ab7;d7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjh7;d77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,:5ev] !re are reasonable gr\nds to believe t any p]son has engag$ 91 or is ab\t to engage 91 any act or practice t w\ld 7#a7 d5y any citiz5 ! "r to regi/]1 to ca/ a ballot1 or to h t ballot c\nt$ prop]ly & includ$ 9 ! appropriate totals ( votes ca/ 9 violation ( ! #ad?1 #ae?1 #ai?1 #bd?1 or #bf? ,am5dm5ts to ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 7#b7 violate subsection 7a7 or 7b7 ( section #aa1 or 7#c7 violate any o!r provision ( ?is ,act or any o!r ,f$]al vot+ rights law t prohibits discrim9ation on ! basis ( race1 color1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p1 an aggriev$ p]son or 79 ! "n ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates7 ! ,attorney ,g5]al may in/itute an action = prev5tive relief1 includ+ an application = a tempor>y or p]man5t injunction1 re/ra9+ ord]1 or o!r appropriate ord]4 ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to create a cause ( action = civil en=cem5t ( crim9al provisions ( ?is or any o!r ,act4 4 7c7 ,judicial relief ,section #bjd ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! fir/ s5t5ce & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,:5ev] !re are reasonable gr\nds to believe t a ,/ate or political subdivision has engag$ or is ab\t to engage 9 any act or practice prohibit$ by a provision ( ?is title1 an aggriev$ p]son or 79 ! "n ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates7 ! ,attorney ,g5]al may in/itute an action 9 a di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 = a re/ra9+ ord]1 a prelim9>y or p]man5t injunction1 or su* o!r ord] z may be appropriate44 7d7 ,en=cem5t ( tw5ty-six? am5dm5t ,section #cja7;a77#a7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgja7;a77#a77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 7#a7 ,an aggriev$ p]son or 79 ! "n ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates7 ! ,attorney ,g5]al may in/itute an action 9 a di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 = a re/ra9+ ord]1 a prelim9>y or p]man5t injunction1 or su* o!r ord] z may be appropriate to implem5t ! #bf? ,am5dm5t to ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 #ijji4 ,prev5tive relief ,section #ab7;d7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjh7;d771 z am5d$ by section #ajh1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 7,a7 ,9 consid]+ any motion = prelim9>y relief 9 any action = prev5tive relief describ$ 9 ?is subsection1 ! c\rt %all grant ! relief if ! c\rt det]m9es t ! compla9ant has rais$ a s]i\s "q z to :e!r ! *all5g$ vot+ qualification or pr]equisite to vot+ or /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure violates any ( ! provisions li/$ 9 section #aaa7;a77#a7 ( ! ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,vot+ ,rights ,advancem5t ,act &1 on balance1 ! h>d%ip impos$ on ! def5dant by ! grant ( ! relief w be less ?an ! h>d%ip :i* w\ld be impos$ on ! pla9tiff if ! relief 7 n grant$4 7,b7 ,9 mak+ its det]m9ation "u ?is p>agraph ) respect to a *ange 9 any vot+ qualification1 pr]equisite to vot+1 or /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure ) respect to vot+1 ! c\rt %all consid] all relevant factors & give due weight to ! foll[+ factors1 if !y are pres5t3 7i7 ,:e!r ! qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure 9 effect prior to ! *ange 0 adopt$ z a rem$y = a ,f$]al c\rt judgm5t1 cons5t decree1 or admission reg>d+-- 7,i7 discrim9ation on ! basis ( race or color 9 violation ( ! #ad? or #ae? ,am5dm5t to ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,ii7 a violation ( ! #ai?1 #bd?1 or #bf? ,am5dm5ts to ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,iii7 a violation ( ?is ,act2 or 7,,iv7 vot+ discrim9ation on ! basis ( race1 color1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p 9 violation ( any o!r ,f$]al or ,/ate law4 7ii7 ,:e!r ! qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure 9 effect prior to ! *ange s]v$ z a gr\nd = ! dismissal or settlem5t ( a claim alleg+-- 7,i7 discrim9ation on ! basis ( race or color 9 violation ( ! #ad? or #ae? ,am5dm5t to ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,ii7 a violation ( ! #ai?1 #bd?1 or #bf? ,am5dm5t to ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,iii7 a violation ( ?is ,act2 or 7,,iv7 vot+ discrim9ation on ! basis ( race1 color1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p 9 violation ( any o!r ,f$]al or ,/ate law4 7iii7 ,:e!r ! *ange 0 adopt$ few] ?an #ahj days be=e ! date ( ! election ) respect to :i* ! *ange is to take or takes effect4 7iv7 ,:e!r ! def5dant has fail$ to provide timely or complete notice ( ! adoption ( ! *ange z requir$ by applicable ,f$]al or ,/ate law4 7#c7 ,a jurisdiction's inability to en=ce its vot+ or election laws1 regulations1 policies1 or r$i/rict+ plans1 /&+ alone1 %all n be deem$ to con/itute irrep>able h>m to ! public int]e/ or to ! int]e/s ( a def5dant 9 an action aris+ "u ! ,con/itution or any ,f$]al law t prohibits discrim9ation on ! basis ( race1 color1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p 9 ! vot+ process1 = ! purposes ( det]m9+ :e!r a /ay ( a c\rt's ord] or an int]locutory appeal "u section #abec ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is w>rant$4 4 #ijaj4 ,bil+ual election requirem5ts ,section #bjc7;b77#a7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejc7;b77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjcb & ins]t+ #bjcg4 #ijaa4 ,relief = violations ( vot+ rights laws 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,relief = violations ( vot+ rights laws ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m prohibit$ act or practice means-- 7,a7 any act or practice-- 7i7 t creates an undue burd5 on ! fundam5tal "r to vote 9 violation ( ! #ad? ,am5dm5t to ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or violates ! ,equal ,protection ,clause ( ! #ad? ,am5dm5t to ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7ii7 t is prohibit$ by ! #ae?1 #ai?1 #bd?1 or #bf? ,am5dm5t to ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 section #bjjd ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja71 ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq471 ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq471 ! ,uni=m$ & ,ov]seas ,citiz5s ,abs5tee ,vot+ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja et seq471 ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjija et seq471 ! ,vot+ ,accessibility = ! ,eld]ly & ,h&icapp$ ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaja et seq471 or section #bjjc ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajajb72 & 7,b7 any act or practice 9 violation ( any ,f$]al law t prohibits discrim9ation ) respect to vot+1 includ+ ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to dim9i% ! au?ority or scope ( au?ority ( any p]son to br+ an action "u any ,f$]al law4 7#c7 ,attorney's fees ,section #gbb7;b7 ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aihh7;b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ a provision describ$ 9 section #aaa7;a77#a7 ( ! ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,vot+ ,rights ,advancem5t ,act ( #bjba1 aft] title ,,vi ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifd14 7b7 ,gr\nds = equitable relief ,9 any action = equitable relief pursuant to a law li/$ "u subsection 7a71 proximity ( ! action to an election %all n be a valid reason to d5y su* relief1 or /ay ! op]ation ( or vacate ! issuance ( su* relief1 unless ! p>ty oppos+ ! issuance or cont9u$ op]ation ( relief meets ! burd5 ( prov+ by cle> & conv9c+ evid5ce t ! issuance ( ! relief w\ld be s close 9 "t to ! election z to cause irrep>able h>m to ! public int]e/ or t compliance ) su* relief w\ld impose s]i\s burd5s on ! p>ty oppos+ relief4 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 consid]+ :e!r to grant1 d5y1 /ay1 or vacate any ord] ( equitable relief1 ! c\rt %all give sub/antial weight to ! public's int]e/ 9 exp&+ access to ! "r to vote4 ,a ,/ate's g5]aliz$ int]e/ 9 en=c+ its enact$ laws %all n be a relevant consid]ation 9 det]m9+ :e!r equitable relief is w>rant$4 7#b7 ,presumptive safe h>bor ,:]e equitable relief is s\ght ei!r )9 #cj days ( ! adoption or reasonable public notice ( ! *all5g$ policy or practice1 or m ?an #fj days be=e ! date ( an election to :i* ! relief be+ s\ght w apply1 proximity to ! election w be presum$ n to con/itute a h>m to ! public int]e/ or a burd5 on ! p>ty oppos+ relief4 7c7 ,gr\nds = /ay or vacatur 9 ,f$]al claims involv+ vot+ rights 7#a7 ,prospective effect ,9 review+ an application = a /ay or vacatur ( equitable relief grant$ pursuant to a law li/$ 9 subsection 7a71 a c\rt %all give sub/antial weight to ! reliance int]e/s ( citiz5s :o act$ pursuant to su* ord] "u review4 ,9 fa%ion+ a /ay or vacatur1 a review+ c\rt %all n ord] relief t has ! effect ( d5y+ or abridg+ ! "r to vote ( any citiz5 :o has act$ 9 reliance on ! ord]4 7#b7 ,writt5 explanation ,no /ay or vacatur "u ?is subsection %all issue unless ! review+ c\rt makes specific f9d+s t ! public int]e/1 includ+ ! public's int]e/ 9 exp&+ access to ! ballot1 w be h>m$ by ! cont9u+ op]ation ( ! equitable relief or t compliance ) su* relief w impose s]i\s burd5s on ! p>ty seek+ su* a /ay or vacatur su* t ^? burd5s sub/antially outweigh ! b5efits to ! public int]e/4 ,9 review+ an application = a /ay or vacatur ( equitable relief1 f9d+s ( fact made 9 issu+ ! ord] "u review %all n be set aside unless cle>ly errone\s4 #ijab4 ,protection ( tabulat$ votes ,! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #aa-- 7,a7 by am5d+ subsection 7a7 to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,no p]son act+ "u color ( law %all-- 7#a7 fail or refuse to p]mit any p]son to vote :o is entitl$ to vote "u ,f$]al law or is o!rwise qualifi$ to vote2 7#b7 willfully fail or refuse to tabulate1 c\nt1 & report su* p]son's vote2 or 7#c7 willfully fail or refuse to c]tify ! aggregate tabulations ( su* p]sons' votes or c]tify ! election ( ! c&idates receiv+ suffici5t su* votes to be elect$ to (fice4 2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ subsection 7a7 or aft] duties "u2 & 7#b7 9 section #ab-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ a ye> foll[+ an election 9 a political subdivision 9 :i* an obs]v] has be5 assign$ & ins]t+ #bb mon?s foll[+ an election = ,f$]al (fice2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,:5ev] ! ,attorney ,g5]al has reasonable gr\nds to believe t any p]son has engag$ 9 or is ab\t to engage 9 an act 9 violation ( ?is subsection1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al may in/itute 79 ! "n ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates7 a civil action 9 ,f$]al di/rict c\rt seek+ appropriate relief42 7,b7 9 subsection 7c71 by ins]t+ or solicits a violation ( aft] conspires to violate2 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ ! fir/ & second s5t5ces & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,if1 aft] ! clos+ ( ! polls 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 p]sons allege t not)/&+ 7#a7 _! regi/ration by an appropriate election (ficial & 7#b7 _! eligibility to vote 9 ! political subdivision1 _! ballots h n be5 c\nt$ 9 su* election1 & if ^u prompt receipt ( notifications ( ^! allegations1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al f9ds su* allegations to be well f\nd$1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al may =?) file ) ! di/rict c\rt an application = an ord] provid+ = ! c\nt+ & c]tification ( ! ballots ( su* p]sons & requir+ ! inclusion ( _! votes 9 ! total vote = all applicable (fices be=e ! results ( su* election %all be deem$ f9al & any =ce or effect giv5 !reto44 #ijac4 ,en=cem5t ( ,vot+ ,rights by ,attorney ,g5]al ,section #ab ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjh71 z am5d$ by ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,vot+ ,rights ,en=cem5t by ,attorney ,g5]al 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ord] to fulfill ! ,attorney ,g5]al's responsibility to en=ce ?is ,act & o!r ,f$]al laws t protect ! "r to vote1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al 7or ^u designation by ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 ! ,assi/ant ,attorney ,g5]al = ,civil ,rights7 is au?oriz$1 be=e comm5c+ a civil action1 to issue a dem& = inspection & in=mation 9 writ+ to any ,/ate or political subdivision1 or o!r gov]nm5tal repres5tative or ag5t1 ) respect to any relevant docum5t>y mat]ial t ! ,attorney ,g5]al has reason to believe is )9 _! possession1 cu/ody1 or control4 ,a dem& by ! ,attorney ,g5]al "u ?is subsection may require-- 7,a7 ! production ( su* docum5t>y mat]ial = inspection & copy+2 7,b7 answ]s 9 writ+ to writt5 que/ions ) respect to su* docum5t>y mat]ial2 or 7,c7 bo? ! production describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & ! answ]s describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,cont5ts ( an ,attorney ,g5]al dem& 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,any dem& issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 %all include a sworn c]tificate to id5tify ! vot+ qualification or pr]equisite to vot+ or /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure ) respect to vot+1 or o!r vot+ relat$ matt] or issue1 ^: lawfulness ! ,attorney ,g5]al is inve/igat+ & to id5tify ! ,f$]al law t protects ! "r to vote "u :i* ! inve/igation is be+ conduct$4 ,! dem& %all be reasonably calculat$ to lead to ! discov]y ( docum5t>y mat]ial & in=mation relevant to su* inve/igation4 ,docum5t>y mat]ial includes any mat]ial ^u :i* relevant in=mation is record$1 & includes writt5 or pr9t$ mat]ials1 photographs1 tapes1 or mat]ials ^u :i* in=mation is electronically or magnetically record$4 ,su* dem&s %all be aim$ at ! ,attorney ,g5]al hav+ ! ability to inspect & obta9 copies ( relevant mat]ials 7z well z obta9 in=mation7 relat$ to vot+ & are n aim$ at ! ,attorney ,g5]al tak+ possession ( orig9al records1 p>ticul>ly ^? t are requir$ to be reta9$ by ,/ate & local election (ficials "u ,f$]al or ,/ate law4 7,b7 ,no requirem5t = production ,any dem& issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may n require ! production ( any docum5t>y mat]ial or ! submission ( any answ]s 9 writ+ to writt5 que/ions if su* mat]ial or answ]s w\ld be protect$ f disclosure "u ! /&>ds applicable to discov]y reque/s "u ! ,f$]al ,rules ( ,civil ,proc$ure 9 an action 9 :i* ! ,attorney ,g5]al or ! ,unit$ ,/ates is a p>ty4 7,c7 ,docum5t>y mat]ial ,if ! dem& issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 requires ! production ( docum5t>y mat]ial1 x %all-- 7i7 id5tify ! class ( docum5t>y mat]ial to be produc$ ) su* def9it5ess & c]ta9ty z to p]mit su* mat]ial to be fairly id5tifi$2 & 7ii7 prescribe a return date = production ( ! docum5t>y mat]ial at lea/ #bj days aft] issuance ( ! dem& to give ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 or o!r gov]nm5tal repres5tative or ag5t1 a reasonable p]iod ( "t = assembl+ ! docum5t>y mat]ial & mak+ x available = inspection & copy+4 7,d7 ,answ]s to writt5 que/ions ,if ! dem& issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 requires answ]s 9 writ+ to writt5 que/ions1 x %all-- 7i7 set =? ) specificity ! writt5 "q to be answ]$2 & 7ii7 prescribe a date at lea/ #bj days aft] ! issuance ( ! dem& = submitt+ answ]s 9 writ+ to ! writt5 que/ions4 7,e7 ,s]vice ,a dem& issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may be s]v$ by a ,unit$ ,/ates m>%al or a deputy m>%al1 or by c]tifi$ mail1 at any place )9 ! t]ritorial jurisdiction ( any c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,responses to an ,attorney ,g5]al dem& ,a ,/ate or political subdivision1 or o!r gov]nm5tal repres5tative or ag5t1 %all1 ) respect to any docum5t>y mat]ial or any answ] 9 writ+ produc$ "u ?is subsection1 provide a sworn c]tificate1 9 su* =m z ! dem& issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 designates1 by a p]son hav+ k ( ! facts & circum/ances relat+ to su* production or writt5 answ]1 au?oriz$ to act on behalf ( ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 or o!r gov]nm5tal repres5tative or ag5t1 ^u :i* ! dem& 0 s]v$4 ,! c]tificate-- 7,a7 %all /ate t-- 7i7 all ( ! docum5t>y mat]ial requir$ by ! dem& & 9 ! possession1 cu/ody1 or control ( ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 or o!r gov]nm5tal repres5tative or ag5t1 has be5 produc$2 7ii7 ) respect to e answ] 9 writ+ to a writt5 "q1 all in=mation requir$ by ! "q & 9 ! possession1 cu/ody1 control1 or k ( ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 or o!r gov]nm5tal repres5tative or ag5t1 has be5 submitt$2 or 7iii7 ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 bo? clause 7i7 & clause 7ii7 h be5 met2 or 7,b7 provide ! basis = any objection to produc+ ! docum5t>y mat]ial or answ]+ ! writt5 "q4 ,to ! ext5t t any in=mation is n furni%$1 ! in=mation %all be id5tifi$ & reasons set =? ) p>ticul>ity reg>d+ ! reasons :y ! in=mation 0 n furni%$4 7#d7 ,judicial proce$+s 7,a7 ,petition = en=cem5t ,:5ev] any ,/ate or political subdivision1 or o!r gov]nm5tal repres5tative or ag5t1 fails to comply ) dem& issu$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,attorney ,g5]al may file1 9 a di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 :i* ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 or o!r gov]nm5tal repres5tative or ag5t1 is locat$1 a petition = a judicial ord] en=c+ ! ,attorney ,g5]al dem& issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,petition to modify 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,any ,/ate or political subdivision1 or o!r gov]nm5tal repres5tative or ag5t1 t is s]v$ ) a dem& issu$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al "u p>agraph 7#a7 may file 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia a petition = an ord] ( ! c\rt to modify or set aside ! dem& ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al4 7ii7 ,petition to modify ,any petition to modify or set aside a dem& ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 mu/ be fil$ )9 #bj days aft] ! date ( s]vice ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al's dem& or at any "t be=e ! return date specifi$ 9 ! ,attorney ,g5]al's dem&1 :i*ev] date is e>li]4 7iii7 ,cont5ts ( petition ,! petition %all specify ea* gr\nd ^u :i* ! petition] relies 9 seek+ relief "u clause 7i71 & may be bas$ ^u any failure ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al's dem& to comply ) ! provisions ( ?is section or ^u any con/itutional or o!r legal "r or privilege ( ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 or o!r gov]nm5tal repres5tative or ag5t4 ,dur+ ! p5d5cy ( ! petition 9 ! c\rt1 ! c\rt may /ay1 z x deems prop]1 ! runn+ ( ! "t all[$ = compliance ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al's dem&1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 except t ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 or o!r gov]nm5tal repres5tative or ag5t1 fil+ ! petition %all comply ) any portions ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al's dem& n s\ght to be modifi$ or set aside4 4 #ijad4 ,def9itions ,title ,i ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ba4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is ,act3 7#a7 ,indian ,! t]m ,indian has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#b7 ,indian l&s ,! t]m ,indian l&s means-- 7,a7 any ,indian c\ntry ( an ,indian tribe1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #aaea ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 any l& 9 ,alaska t is own$1 pursuant to ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act1 by an ,indian tribe t is a ,native village 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #c ( su* ,act71 or by a ,village ,corporation t is associat$ ) ! ,indian tribe 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #c ( su* ,act72 7,c7 any l& on :i* ! seat ( gov]nm5t ( ! ,indian tribe is locat$2 & 7,d7 any l& t is "p or all ( a tribal designat$ /ati/ical area associat$ ) ! ,indian tribe1 or is "p or all ( an ,alaska ,native village /ati/ical area associat$ ) ! tribe1 z def9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus = ! purposes ( ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe means ! recogniz$ gov]n+ body ( any ,indian or ,alaska ,native ,tribe1 b&1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 compon5t b&1 or compon5t res]vation1 individually id5tifi$ 7includ+ p>5!tically7 9 ! li/ publi%$ mo/ rec5tly pursuant to section #ajd ( ! ,f$]ally ,recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe ,li/ ,act ( #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 7#d7 ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,! t]m ,tribal ,gov]nm5t means ! recogniz$ gov]n+ body ( an ,indian ,tribe4 7#e7 ,vot+-age population ,! t]m vot+-age population means ! num]ical size ( ! population )9 a ,/ate1 )9 a political subdivision1 or )9 a political subdivision t conta9s ,indian l&s1 z ! case may be1 t consi/s ( p]sons age #ah or old]1 z calculat$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus "u ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus4 4 #ijae4 ,attorneys' fees ,section #ad7;c7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcaj7;c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,! t]m prevail+ p>ty means a p>ty to an action t receives at lea/ "s ( ! b5efit s\ght by su* action1 /ates a colorable claim1 & c e/abli% t ! action 0 a significant cause ( a *ange to ! /atus quo4 4 #ijaf4 ,o!r te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7a7 ,actions ,cov]$ ,"u ,section #c ,section #c7;c7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ any proce$+ in/itut$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al or an aggriev$ p]son "u any /atute to en=ce & ins]t+ any action "u any /atute 9 :i* a p>ty 7includ+ ! ,attorney ,g5]al7 seeks to en=ce2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ at ! "t ! proce$+ 0 comm5c$ & ins]t+ at ! "t ! action 0 comm5c$4 7b7 ,cl>ification ( ,treatm5t ( ,memb]s ( ,language ,m9ority ,gr\ps ,section #d7;f7 ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d74 7c7 ,p]iod ,dur+ ,:i* ,*anges 9 ,vot+ ,practices are ,subject to ,precle>ance ,"u ,section #e ,section #e ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ bas$ ^u det]m9ations made "u ! fir/ s5t5ce ( section #d7;b7 are 9 effect & ins]t+ are 9 effect dur+ a cal5d> ye>2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,novemb] #a1 #aifd & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,novemb] #a1 #aigb & ins]t+ ! applicable date ( cov]age2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7e7 ,! t]m applicable date ( cov]age means1 ) respect to a ,/ate or political subdivision-- 7#a7 ,janu>y #a1 #bjba1 if ! mo/ rec5t det]m9ation = su* ,/ate or subdivision "u section #d7;b7 0 made dur+ ! fir/ cal5d> ye> 9 :i* det]m9ations are made foll[+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,vot+ ,rights ,advancem5t ,act ( #bjba2 or 7#b7 ! date on :i* ! mo/ rec5t det]m9ation = su* ,/ate or subdivision "u section #d7;b7 0 made foll[+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,vot+ ,rights ,advancem5t ,act ( #bjba1 if ! mo/ rec5t det]m9ation = su* ,/ate or subdivision "u section #d7;b7 0 made aft] ! fir/ cal5d> ye> 9 :i* det]m9ations are made foll[+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,vot+ ,rights ,advancem5t ,act ( #bjba4 4 7d7 ,review ( precle>ance submission "u section #e due to exig5cy ,section #e ( su* ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjd7 is am5d$1 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ ,an exig5cy1 includ+ a natural disa/]1 inclem5t wea!r1 or o!r un=eseeable ev5t1 requir+ su* diff]5t qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure )9 #cj days ( a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local election %all con/itute good cause requir+ ! ,attorney ,g5]al to exp$ite consid]ation ( ! submission4 ,to ! ext5t feasible1 exp$it$ consid]ation %all consid] ! views ( individuals affect$ by ! diff]5t qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice1 or proc$ure4 aft] w n be made44 #ijag4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ! ,john ,r4 ,lewis ,vot+ ,rights ,advancem5t ,act ( #bjba or any am5dm5t made by ?is title1 or ! application ( su* a provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional or is o!rwise enjo9$ or un5=ceable1 ! rema9d] ( ?is title & am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 & ! application ( ! provisions & am5dm5ts to any o!r p]son or circum/ance1 & any rema9+ provision ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq471 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 ,9 addition1 if any provision ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq471 or any am5dm5t to ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife1 or ! application ( su* a provision or am5dm5t to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held to be uncon/itutional or is o!rwise enjo9$ or un5=ceable1 ! application ( ! provision & am5dm5t to any o!r p]son or circum/ance1 & any rema9+ provisions ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife1 %all n be affect$ by ! hold+4 #ijah4 ,grants to assi/ ) notice requirem5ts "u ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all make grants ea* fiscal ye> to small jurisdictions :o submit applications "u subsection 7b7 = purposes ( assi/+ su* small jurisdictions ) compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife to submit or publi% notice ( any *ange to a qualification1 pr]equisite1 /&>d1 practice or proc$ure affect+ vot+4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 a small jurisdiction %all submit an application to ! ,attorney ,g5]al 9 su* =m & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,attorney ,g5]al may require reg>d+ ! compliance ( su* small jurisdiction ) ! provisions ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife4 7c7 ,small jurisdiction def9$ ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m small jurisdiction means any political subdivision ( a ,/ate ) a population ( #aj1jjj or less4 ,b ,election ,work] & ,poll+ ,place ,protection #iaja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,election ,work] & ,poll+ ,place ,protection ,act4 #iajb4 ,election work] & poll+ place protection ,section #aa ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjg7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 7#a7 ,:oev]1 :e!r or n act+ "u color ( law1 by =ce or ?reat ( =ce1 or viol5ce1 or ?reat ( h>m to any p]son or prop]ty1 willfully intimidates or int]f]es )1 or attempts to intimidate or int]f]e )1 ! ability ( any p]son or any class ( p]sons to vote or qualify to vote1 or to qualify or act z a poll wat*]1 or any legally au?oriz$ election (ficial1 9 any prim>y1 special1 or g5]al election1 or any p]son :o is1 or is employ$ by1 an ag5t1 contractor1 or v5dor ( a legally au?oriz$ election (ficial assi/+ 9 ! adm9i/ration ( any prim>y1 special1 or g5]al election1 %all be f9$ n m ?an #e1jjj1 or imprison$ n m ?an "o ye>1 or bo?2 & if bodily injury results f ! acts committ$ 9 violation ( ?is p>agraph or if su* acts include ! use1 attempt$ use1 or ?reat5$ use ( a dang]\s weapon1 explosives1 or fire1 %all be f9$ n m ?an #e1jjj or imprison$ n m ?an #e ye>s1 or bo?4 7#b7 ,:oev]1 :e!r or n act+ "u color ( law1 willfully physically damages or ?reat5s to physically damage any physical prop]ty be+ us$ z a poll+ place or tabulation c5t] or o!r election infra/ructure1 ) ! int5t to int]f]e ) ! adm9i/ration ( an election or ! tabulation or c]tification ( votes1 %all be f9$ n m ?an #e1jjj1 or imprison$ n m ?an "o ye>1 or bo?2 & if bodily injury results f ! acts committ$ 9 violation ( ?is p>agraph or if su* acts include ! use1 attempt$ use1 or ?reat5$ use ( a dang]\s weapon1 explosives1 or fire1 %all be f9$ n m ?an #e1jjj or imprison$ n m ?an #e ye>s1 or bo?4 7#c7 ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 de m9imus damage or ?reats ( de m9imus damage to physical prop]ty %all n be consid]$ a violation ( ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m election infra/ructure means any (fice ( an election (ficial1 /aff1 work]1 or volunte] or any physical1 me*anical1 or electrical device1 /ructure1 or tangible item us$ 9 ! process ( creat+1 di/ribut+1 vot+1 return+1 c\nt+1 tabulat+1 audit+1 /or+1 or o!r h&l+ ( vot] regi/ration or ballot in=mation4 7g7 ,no prosecution ( any (f5se describ$ 9 ?is subsection may be und]tak5 by ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 except "u ! c]tification 9 writ+ ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 or a designee1 t-- 7#a7 ! ,/ate does n h jurisdiction2 7#b7 ! ,/ate has reque/$ t ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t assume jurisdiction2 or 7#c7 a prosecution by ! ,unit$ ,/ates is 9 ! public int]e/ & necess>y to secure sub/antial ju/ice4 4 ,c ,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,rights ,act #ibja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,frank ,h>rison1 ,elizabe? ,p]atrovi*1 & ,miguel ,trujillo ,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #bjba4 #ibjb4 ,f9d+s & purposes 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! ,con/itution explicitly & implicitly grants ,congress broad g5]al p[]s to legislate on issues relat+ to ,indian ,tribes1 p[]s consi/5tly describ$ z pl5>y & exclusive4 ,^! p[]s arise f ! grant ( au?ority 9 ! ,indian ,comm]ce ,clause & ?r\gh legislative matt]s aris+ "u ! ,treaty ,clause4 7#b7 ,! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t is responsible = uphold+ ! obligations to :i* ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t has agre$ ?r\gh treaties1 legislation1 & executive ord]s1 ref]r$ to z ! ,f$]al tru/ responsibility t[>d ,indian ,tribes & _! memb]s4 7#c7 ,! ,supreme ,c\rt has repeat$ly reli$ on ! nature ( ?is gov]nm5t to gov]nm5t relation%ip betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & sov]eign ,indian ,tribes = congressional au?ority to enact legislation t s+les out ,indians = p>ticul> & special treatm5t4 ,morton v4 ,manc>i1 #dag ,u4,s4 #ece1 #eed-eee 7#aigd74 7#d7 ,legislation remov+ b>ri]s to ,native ,am]ican vot+ is vital = ! fulfillm5t ( ,congress' unique obligation t[>d ,indians1 p>ticul>ly ensur+ t ,native ,am]ican vot]s are fully includ$ z qualifi$ memb]s ( ! mod]n body politic4 ,bo>d ( ,c\nty ,comm'rs v4 ,seb]1 #cah ,u4,s4 #gje1 #gae 7#aidc74 7#e7 ,"u ! ,elections ,clause ( article ,i1 section #d ( ! ,con/itution1 ,congress has additional p[] to regulate any election conduct$ to select ,memb]s ( ,congress4 ,tak5 toge!r1 ! ,indian ,comm]ce ,clause & ! ,election ,clause give ,congress broad au?ority to enact legislation to safegu>d ! vot+ rights ( ,native ,am]ican vot]s4 7#f7 ,despite ,congress' decision to grant ,native ,am]icans ,f$]al citiz5%ip1 & ) x ! protections ( ! ,fifte5? ,am5dm5t1 ) passage ( ! ,act ( ,june #b1 #aibd 7,*apt] #bcc2 #dc ,/at4 #bec7 7commonly kn[n z ! ,indian ,citiz5%ip ,act ( #aibd71 ,/ates cont9u$ to deploy di/9ct me?ods = dis5fran*is+ ,indians by enact+ /atutes to exclude f vot] rolls ,indians liv+ on ,indian l&s1 requir+ t ,indians fir/ t]m9ate _! relation%ip ) _! ,indian ,tribe1 re/rict+ ! "r to vote on acc\nt ( a ,tribal memb]'s gu>dian%ip /atus1 & impos+ lit]acy te/s4 7#g7 ,b>ri]s to vot] access = ,native ,am]icans p]si/ today1 & su* b>ri]s range f ob/ruct+ vot] access to vote dilution & int5tional malapportionm5t ( electoral di/ricts4 7#h7 ,! ,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,rights ,coalition's n9e field he>+s 9 ,indian ,c\ntry & f\r-,/ate survey ( vot] discrim9ation reveal$ a numb] ( additional ob/acles t ,native ,am]icans mu/ ov]come 9 "s ,/ates1 includ+-- 7,a7 a lack ( accessible regi/ration & poll+ sites1 ei!r due to conditions su* z geography1 lack ( pav$ roads1 ! abs5ce ( reliable & af=dable broadb& connectivity1 & re/rictions on ! "t1 place1 & mann] t eligible p c regi/] & vote1 includ+ unequal opportunities = abs5tee1 e>ly1 mail-91 & 9-p]son vot+2 7,b7 nontraditional or nonexi/5t addresses = resid5ts on ,indian res]vations1 lack ( resid5tial mail deliv]y & pick up1 reliance on di/ant po/ (fices ) abbreviat$ op]at+ h\rs = mail s]vices1 insuffici5t h\s+ units1 ov]cr[d$ homes1 & high incid5ce ( h\s+ insecurity & homelessness1 lack ( access to vehicles1 & disproportionate pov]ty :i* make vot] regi/ration1 acquisition & dropp+ (f ( mail-9 ballots1 receipt ( vot+ in=mation & mat]ials1 & secur+ requir$ id5tification difficult1 if n impossible2 7,c7 inadequate language assi/ance = ,tribal memb]s1 includ+ lack ( outrea* & publicity1 ! failure to provide complete1 accurate1 & uni=m translations ( all vot+ mat]ials 9 ! relevant ,native language1 & an insuffici5t numb] ( tra9$ bil+ual poll work]s2 & 7,d7 vot] id5tification laws t discrim9ate aga9/ ,native ,am]icans4 7#i7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice & c\rts also recogniz$ t "s jurisdictions h be5 unresponsive to reasonable reque/s f f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes = m accessible vot] regi/ration sites & 9-p]son vot+ locations4 7#aj7 ,accord+ to ! ,national ,congress ( ,am]ican ,indians1 !re is a wide gap betwe5 ! vot] regi/ration & turn\t rates ( eligible ,am]ican ,indians & ,alaska ,natives & ! vot] regi/ration & turn\t rates ( non-,hispanic ,:ite & o!r racial & e?nic gr\ps4 7#aa7 ,despite ^! ob/acles1 ! ,native ,am]ican vote cont9ues to play a significant role 9 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local elections4 7#ab7 ,9 ,alaska1 ,new ,mexico1 ,oklahoma1 & ,s\? ,dakota1 ,native ,am]icans1 ,am]ican ,indians1 & ,alaska ,natives comprise approximately #aj p]c5t or m ( ! vot+ population4 7#ac7 ,! ,native ,am]ican vote also holds great pot5tial1 ) ov] #a1jjj1jjj vot]s :o are eligible to vote1 b are n regi/]$ to vote4 7b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ?is title are-- 7#a7 to fulfill ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t's tru/ responsibility to protect & promote ,native ,am]icans' ex]cise ( _! con/itutionally gu>ante$ "r to vote1 includ+ ! "r to regi/] to vote & ! ability to access all me*anisms = vot+2 7#b7 to e/abli% ,tribal adm9i/rative review proc$ures = a specific subset ( ,/ate actions t h be5 us$ to re/rict access to ! polls on ,indian l&s2 7#c7 to exp& vot] regi/ration "u ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq47 to cov] ,f$]al facilities2 7#d7 to af=d equal treatm5t to =ms ( id5tification unique to ,indian ,tribes & _! memb]s2 7#e7 to ensure ,am]ican ,indians & ,alaska ,natives exp]i5c+ homelessness1 h\s+ insecurity1 or lack+ resid5tial mail pickup & deliv]y c pool res\rces to pick up & return ballots2 7#f7 to cl>ify ! obligations ( ,/ates & political subdivisions reg>d+ ! provision ( translat$ vot+ mat]ials = ,am]ican ,indians & ,alaska ,natives "u section #bjc ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejc72 7#g7 to provide ,tribal lead]s ) a direct pa?way to reque/ ,f$]al election obs]v]s & to all[ public access to ! reports ( ^? election obs]v]s2 7#h7 to /udy ! preval5ce ( nontraditional or nonexi/5t mail+ addresses 9 ,native communities & id5tify solutions to vot] access t arise f ! lack ( an address2 & 7#i7 to direct ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice to consult on an annual basis ) ,indian ,tribes on issues relat$ to vot+4 #ibjc4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is title3 7#a7 ,attorney g5]al ,! t]m ,attorney ,g5]al means ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,attorney ,g5]al4 7#b7 ,indian2 ,indian l&s2 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]ms ,indian1 ,indian l&s1 & ,indian ,tribe h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #ba ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7z add$ by section #ijad ( ?is ,act74 7#c7 ,poll+ place ,! t]m poll+ place means any location :]e a ballot is ca/ 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice1 & includes a vot] c5t]1 poll1 poll+ location1 or poll+ place1 dep5d+ on ! ,/ate nom5clature4 #ibjd4 ,e/abli%m5t ( a ,native ,am]ican vot+ task =ce grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,election ,assi/ance ,commission 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! 8,commission07 %all e/abli% & adm9i/]1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 a ,native ,am]ican vot+ task =ce grant program1 ?r\gh :i* ! ,commission %all provide f9ancial assi/ance to eligible applicants to enable ^? eligible applicants to e/abli% & op]ate a ,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,task ,=ce 9 ea* ,/ate ) a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe4 7b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! ,native ,am]ican vot+ task =ce grant program are to-- 7#a7 increase vot] outrea*1 education1 regi/ration1 & turn\t 9 ,native ,am]ican communities2 7#b7 increase access to ! ballot = ,native ,am]ican communities1 includ+ additional satellite1 e>ly vot+1 & abs5tee vot+ locations2 7#c7 /reaml9e & r$uce inconsi/5cies 9 ! vot+ process = ,native ,am]icans2 7#d7 provide1 9 ! community's dom9ant language1 educational mat]ials & classes on ,indian l&s ab\t c&idacy fil+2 7#e7 tra9 & educate ,/ate & local employees1 includ+ poll work]s1 ab\t-- 7,a7 ! language assi/ance & vot] assi/ance requirem5ts "u sections #bjc & #bjh ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejc2 #ajejh72 7,b7 vot] id5tification laws z affect$ by section #ijjh ( ?is title2 & 7,c7 ! requirem5ts ( ,tribes1 ,/ates1 & prec9cts e/abli%$ "u ?is title2 7#f7 id5tify model programs & be/ practices = provid+ language assi/ance to ,native ,am]ican communities2 7#g7 provide nonp>tisan poll wat*]s on election day 9 ,native ,am]ican communities2 7#h7 p>ticipate 9 & evaluate future r$i/rict+ ef=ts2 7#i7 address issues ( int]net connectivity z x relates to vot] regi/ration & ballot access 9 ,native ,am]ican communities2 7#aj7 "w ) ,indian ,tribes1 ,/ates1 & ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to e/abli% mail+ addresses t comply ) applicable ,/ate & ,f$]al requirem5ts = receipt ( vot+ in=mation & mat]ials2 & 7#aa7 facilitate collaboration betwe5 local election (ficials1 ,native ,am]ican communities1 & ,tribal elections (fices4 7c7 ,eligible applicant ,! t]m eligible applicant means-- 7#a7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7#b7 a ,secret>y ( ,/ate ( a ,/ate1 or ano!r (ficial ( a ,/ate entity responsible = ov]see+ elections2 7#c7 a nonpr(it organization t works1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 on vot+ issues2 or 7#d7 a consortium ( entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c74 7d7 ,application & selection process 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & foll[+ consultation ) ,indian ,tribes ab\t ! implem5tation ( ! ,native ,am]ican vot+ task =ce grant program1 %all e/abli% guidel9es = ! process by :i* eligible applicants w submit applications4 7#b7 ,applications ,ea* eligible applicant desir+ a grant "u ?is section %all submit an application1 accord+ to ! process e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 & at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,commission may require4 ,su* application %all include-- 7,a7 a c]tification t ! applicant is an eligible applicant2 7,b7 a propos$ "w plan address+ h[ ! eligible applicant w e/abli% & adm9i/] a ,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,task ,=ce t a*ieves ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 7,c7 if ! eligible applicant is a consortium z describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#d71 a description ( ! propos$ division ( responsibilities betwe5 ! p>ticipat+ entities2 7,d7 an explanation ( ! "t p]iod t ! propos$ ,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,task ,=ce w cov]1 :i* %all be a "t p]iod t is n m ?an #c ye>s2 & 7,e7 ! goals t ! eligible applicant desires to a*ieve ) ! grant funds4 7e7 ,uses ( funds ,a grantee receiv+ funds "u ?is section %all use su* funds to c>ry out "o or m ( ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ?r\gh ! grantee's ,native ,am]ican ,vot+ ,task ,=ce4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report to ! ,commission 7,a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* an eligible applicant receives grant funds "u ?is section1 & annually !reaft] = ! duration ( ! grant1 ea* eligible applicant %all prep>e & submit a writt5 report to ! ,commission describ+ ! eligible applicant's progress 9 a*iev+ ! goals outl9$ 9 ! application "u subsection 7d77#b74 7,b7 ,response ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,commission receives ! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,commission w provide fe$back1 comm5ts1 & input to ! eligible applicant 9 response to su* report4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is title1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,commission %all prep>e & submit a report to ! ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives conta9+ ! results ( ! reports describ$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7g7 ,relation%ip ) o!r laws ,no?+ 9 ?is section r$uces ,/ate or local obligations provid$ = by ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq471 ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq471 ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjija et seq471 or any o!r ,f$]al law or regulation relat$ to vot+ or ! electoral process4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjcg4 #ibje4 ,vot] regi/ration sites at ,indian s]vice provid]s & on ,indian l&s ,section #g7;a7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejf7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 any ,f$]al facility or f$]ally fund$ facility t is prim>ily engag$ 9 provid+ s]vices to an ,indian ,tribe2 & 7,d7 n less ?an "o ,f$]al facility or f$]ally fund$ facility t is locat$ )9 ! ,indian l&s ( an ,indian ,tribe1 z applicable1 7:i* may be ! ,f$]al facility or f$]ally fund$ facility describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c774 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,:]e practicable1 ea* ,f$]al ag5cy t op]ates a ,f$]al facility or a f$]ally fund$ facility t is a designat$ vot] regi/ration ag5cy 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 ( p>agraph 7#b7 %all designate "o or m special days p] ye> at a c5traliz$ location )9 ! b\nd>ies ( ! ,indian l&s ( ea* applicable ,indian ,tribe = ! purpose ( in=m+ memb]s ( ! ,indian ,tribe ( ! tim+1 regi/ration requirem5ts1 & vot+ proc$ures 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice1 at no co/ to ! ,indian ,tribe4 4 #ibjf4 ,accessible ,tribal designat$ poll+ sites 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,designation ( ,/ate (fic] ,ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates ^: t]ritory conta9s all or "p ( an ,indian ,tribe's ,indian l&s %all designate an (fic] )9 t ,/ate :o w be responsible = compliance ) ! provisions ( ?is section & :o %all p]iodically consult ) ! ,indian ,tribes locat$ :olly or p>tially )9 t ,/ate reg>d+ compliance ) ! provisions ( ?is section & coord9ation betwe5 ! ,/ate & ! ,indian ,tribe4 ,! ,/ate %all provide writt5 notice to ea* su* ,indian ,tribe ( ! (fic] s designat$4 7#b7 ,provision ( poll+ places ,= ea* ,indian ,tribe t satisfies ! obligations ( subsection 7c71 & = ea* election = a ,f$]al (ficial or ,/ate (ficial t is held #ahj days or lat] aft] ! date on :i* ! ,indian ,tribe initially satisfies su* obligations1 any ,/ate or political subdivision ^: t]ritory conta9s all or "p ( an ,indian ,tribe's ,indian l&s-- 7,a7 %all provide a m9imum ( "o poll+ place 9 ea* prec9ct 9 :i* !re are eligible vot]s :o reside on ,indian l&s1 9 a location select$ by ! ,indian ,tribe & at no co/ to ! ,indian ,tribe1 reg>dless ( ! population or numb] ( regi/]$ vot]s resid+ on ,indian l&s2 7,b7 %all n r$uce ! numb] ( poll+ locations on ,indian l&s bas$ on population numb]s2 7,c7 %all provide1 at no co/ to ! ,indian ,tribe1 additional poll+ places 9 locations on ,indian l&s select$ by an ,indian ,tribe & reque/$ "u subsection 7c7 if1 bas$ on ! totality ( circum/ances describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 x is %[n t n provid+ ^? additional poll+ places w\ld result 9 memb]s ( ! ,indian ,tribe & liv+ on ,indian l&s or o!r individuals resid+ on ! ,indian ,tribe's ,indian l&s hav+ less opportunity to vote ?an eligible vot]s 9 t ,/ate or political subdivision :o are n memb]s ( an ,indian ,tribe or d n reside on ,indian l&s2 7,d7 %all1 at ea* poll+ place locat$ on ,indian l&s & at no co/ to ! ,indian ,tribe1 make vot+ ma*9es1 tabulation ma*9es1 (ficial receptacles designat$ = ! return ( complet$ abs5tee ballots1 ballots1 provisional ballots1 & o!r vot+ mat]ials available to ! same or great] ext5t t su* equipm5t & mat]ials are made available at o!r poll+ places 9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision t are n locat$ on ,indian l&s2 7,e7 %all1 at ea* poll+ place locat$ on ,indian l&s1 conduct ! election us+ ! same vot+ proc$ures t are us$ at o!r poll+ places 9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision t are n locat$ on ,indian l&s1 or o!r vot+ proc$ures t provide great] access = vot]s2 7,f7 %all1 at ea* poll+ place locat$ on ,indian l&s & at no co/ to ! ,indian ,tribe1 make vot] regi/ration available dur+ ! p]iod ! poll+ place is op5 to ! maximum ext5t all[able "u ,/ate law2 7,g7 %all1 at ea* poll+ place locat$ on ,indian l&s1 provide tra9+1 comp5sation1 & o!r b5efits to election (ficials & poll work]s at no co/ to ! ,indian ,tribe &1 at a m9imum1 to ! same or great] ext5t t su* tra9+1 comp5sation1 & b5efits are provid$ to election (ficials & poll work]s at o!r poll+ places 9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision t are n locat$ on ,indian l&s2 7,h7 %all1 9 all cases1 provide ! ,indian ,tribe an opportunity to designate election (ficials & poll work]s to /aff poll+ places )9 ! ,indian l&s ( ! applicable ,indian ,tribe on e day t ! poll+ places w be op52 7,i7 %all all[ = any eligible vot+ memb] ( ! ,indian ,tribe or any eligible vot+ individual resid+ on ,indian l&s to vote e>ly or 9 p]son at any poll+ place on ,indian l&s1 reg>dless ( t memb] or individual's resid5ce or resid5tial address1 & %all n reject ! ballot ( any su* memb] or individual on ! gr\nds t ! ballot 0 ca/ at ! wrong poll+ place2 & 7,j7 may fulfill ! ,/ate's obligations "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,c7 by relocat+ exi/+ poll+ places1 by creat+ new poll+ places1 or bo?4 7b7 ,equitable opportunities ,to vote 7#a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,:5 assess+ ! opportunities to vote provid$ to memb]s ( an ,indian ,tribe & to o!r eligible vot]s 9 ! ,/ate resid+ on ,indian l&s 9 ord] to det]m9e ! numb] ( additional poll+ places 7if any7 t a ,/ate or political subdivision mu/ provide 9 accordance ) subsection 7a77#b77;,c71 ! ,/ate1 political subdivision1 or any c\rt apply+ ?is section1 %all consid] ! totality ( circum/ances (-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( vot+-age citiz5s assign$ to ea* poll+ place2 7,b7 ! di/ances t vot]s mu/ travel to rea* ! poll+ places2 7,c7 ! "t t vot]s mu/ sp5d travel+ to rea* ! poll+ places1 includ+ "u inclem5t wea!r conditions2 7,d7 ! modes ( transportation1 if any1 t are regul>ly & broadly available to vot]s to use to rea* ! poll+ places2 7,e7 ! exi/5ce ( & access to frequ5t & reliable public transportation to ! poll+ places2 7,f7 ! l5g? ( l9es & "t vot]s wait$ to ca/ a ballot 9 previ\s elections2 & 7,g7 any o!r factor relevant to effectuat+ ! aim ( a*iev+ equal vot+ opportunity = individuals liv+ on ,indian l&s4 7#b7 ,abs5ce ( factors ,:5 assess+ ! opportunities to vote 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,/ate1 political subdivision1 or c\rt %all ensure t ea* factor describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is consid]$ reg>dless ( :e!r any "o factor w\ld lead to a det]m9ation n to provide additional poll+ places "u subsection 7a77#b77;,c74 7c7 ,=m2 ,provision ( =m2 ,obligations ( ! ,indian ,tribe 7#a7 ,=m ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all e/abli% ! =m describ$ 9 ?is subsection ?r\gh :i* an ,indian ,tribe c fulfill its obligations "u ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,provision ( ,=m ,ea* ,/ate or political subdivision ^: t]ritory conta9s all or "p ( an ,indian ,tribe's ,indian l&s-- 7,a7 %all provide ! =m e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to ea* applicable ,indian ,tribe n less ?an #cj days prior to ! deadl9e set by ! ,/ate or political subdivision = completion ( ! obligations "u ?is subsection 7:i* deadl9e %all be n less ?an #cj days prior to a ,f$]al election7 :]eby an ,indian ,tribe c fulfill its obligations "u ?is subsection by provid+ ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 on t =m & submitt+ ! =m back to ! applicable ,/ate or political subdivision by su* deadl9e2 7,b7 %all n edit ! =m e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 or apply any additional obligations on ! ,indian ,tribe ) respect to ?is section2 & 7,c7 %all coop]ate 9 good fai? ) ! ef=ts ( ! ,indian ,tribe to satisfy ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,obligations ( ! ,indian ,tribe ,! requirem5ts = a ,/ate & political subdivision "u subsection 7a77#b7 %all apply ) respect to an ,indian ,tribe once an ,indian ,tribe meets ! foll[+ obligations by complet+ ! =m specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#a73 7,a7 ,! ,indian ,tribe specifies ! numb] & locations ( reque/$ poll+ places1 e>ly vot+ locations1 & ballot drop boxes to be provid$ on ! ,indian l&s ( t ,indian ,tribe4 7,b7 ,! ,indian ,tribe c]tifies t curbside vot+ w be available = any facilities t lack accessible entrances & exits 9 accordance ) ,f$]al & ,/ate law4 7,c7 ,! ,indian ,tribe c]tifies t ! ,indian ,tribe w ensure t ea* su* reque/$ poll+ place w be op5 & available to all eligible vot]s :o reside 9 ! prec9ct or o!r geographic area assign$ to su* poll+ place1 reg>dless ( :e!r su* eligible vot]s are memb]s ( ! ,indian ,tribe or ( any o!r ,indian ,tribe4 7,d7 ,! ,indian ,tribe reque/s t ! ,/ate or political subdivision %all designate election (ficials & poll work]s to /aff su* reque/$ poll+ places1 or c]tifies t ! ,indian ,tribe w designate election (ficials & poll work]s to /aff su* poll+ places on e day t ! poll+ places w be op54 7,e7 ,! ,indian ,tribe may reque/ t ! ,/ate or political subdivision provide abs5tee ballots )\t requir+ an excuse1 an abs5tee ballot reque/1 or resid5tial address to all eligible vot]s :o reside 9 ! prec9ct or o!r geographic area assign$ to su* poll+ place1 reg>dless ( :e!r su* eligible vot]s are memb]s ( ! ,indian ,tribe or ( any o!r ,indian ,tribe4 7#d7 ,e/abli%$ poll+ places ,once a poll+ place is e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 or subsection 7a77#b77;,c7 ! ,tribe ne$ n fill out ! =m designat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 aga9 unless or until t ,indian ,tribe reque/s modifications to ! reque/s specifi$ 9 ! mo/ rec5t =m "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,opt out ,at any "t t is #fj days or m be=e ! date ( an election1 an ,indian ,tribe t previ\sly has satisfi$ ! obligations ( p>agraph 7#c7 may notify ! ,/ate or political subdivision t ! ,indian ,tribe int5ds to opt out ( ! /&+ obligation = "o or m poll+ places t 7 e/abli%$ 9 accordance ) subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 or subsection 7a77#b77;,c7 = a p>ticul> election or = all future elections4 ,a ,tribe may opt back 9 at any "t4 7d7 ,f$]al poll+ sites ,ea* ,/ate %all designate z vot] poll+ facilities any ( ! facilities id5tifi$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 ( section #g7;a77#b7 ( ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejf7;a77#b771 at no co/ to ! ,indian ,tribe1 provid$ t ! facility meets ! requirem5ts ( ,f$]al & ,/ate law z appli$ to o!r poll+ places )9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision4 ,! applicable ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %all ensure t su* designat$ facilities are made available z poll+ places4 7e7 ,mail-,9 ballot+ ,9 ,/ates or political subdivisions t p]mit abs5tee or mail-9 ballot+1 ! foll[+ %all apply ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice3 7#a7 ,an ,indian ,tribe may designate at lea/ "o build+ p] prec9ct z a ballot pickup & collection location 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z a tribally designat$ build+s7 at no co/ to ! ,indian ,tribe4 ,! applicable ,/ate or political subdivision %all collect & timely deposit all ballots f ea* tribally designat$ build+4 7#b7 ,at ! applicable ,tribe's reque/1 ! ,/ate or political subdivision %all provide mail-9 & abs5tee ballots to ea* regi/]$ vot] resid+ on ,indian l&s 9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision )\t requir+ a resid5tial address1 a mail-9 or abs5tee ballot reque/1 or an excuse = a mail-9 or abs5tee ballot4 7#c7 ,! address ( a tribally designat$ build+ may s]ve z ! resid5tial address & mail+ address = vot]s liv+ on ,indian l&s if ! tribally designat$ build+ is 9 ! same prec9ct z t vot]4 7#d7 ,if !re is no tribally designat$ build+ )9 ! prec9ct ( a vot] resid+ on ,indian l&s 7includ+ if ! tribally designat$ build+ is on ,indian l&s b n 9 ! same prec9ct z ! vot]71 ! vot] may-- 7,a7 use ano!r tribally designat$ build+ )9 ! ,indian l&s :]e ! vot] is locat$2 or 7,b7 use su* tribally designat$ build+ z a mail+ address & may sep>ately designate ! vot]'s appropriate prec9ct ?r\gh a description ( ! vot]'s address1 z specifi$ 9 section #idbh4d7;a77#b7 ( title #aa1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#e7 ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate or political subdivision t is a cov]$ ,/ate or political subdivision "u section #bjc ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejc71 t ,/ate or political subdivision %all provide abs5tee or mail-9 vot+ mat]ials ) respect to an election = ,f$]al (fice 9 ! language ( ! applicable m9ority gr\p z well z 9 ! ,engli% language1 bil+ual election vot+ assi/ance1 & writt5 translations ( all vot+ mat]ials 9 ! language ( ! applicable m9ority gr\p1 z requir$ by section #bjc ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejc71 z am5d$ by ?is title4 7#f7 ,a ,/ate or political division %all make reasonable ef=ts to contact a vot] :o resides )9 ,indian l&s locat$ )9 its jurisdiction & (f] su* vot] a reasonable opportunity to cure any defect 9 an abs5tee ballot issu$ to & complet$ & return$ by ! vot]1 or appe>+ on or p]ta9+ to ! mat]ials provid$ = ! purpose ( return+ ! abs5tee ballot1 if ,/ate law w\ld o!rwise require ! abs5tee ballot to be reject$ due to su* defect & ! defect does n compromise ballot secrecy or involve a lack ( witness or assi/ant signature1 :]e su* signature is m&at$ by ,/ate law4 7#g7 ,9 a ,/ate or political subdivision t does n p]mit abs5tee or mail-9 ballot+ = all eligible vot]s 9 ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 t ,/ate or political subdivision %all none!less provide = abs5tee or mail-9 ballot+ = vot]s :o reside on ,indian l&s consi/5t ) ?is section if ! ,/ate1 political subdivision1 or any c\rt apply+ ?is section det]m9es t ! totality ( circum/ances describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 w>rants e/abli%m5t ( abs5tee or mail-9 ballot+ = vot]s :o reside on ,indian l&s locat$ )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! ,/ate or political subdivision4 7f7 ,ballot drop boxes ,ea* ,/ate %all-- 7#a7 provide n less ?an "o ballot drop box = ea* prec9ct on ,indian l&s1 at no co/ to ! ,indian ,tribe1 at ei!r ! tribally designat$ build+ "u subsection 7e77#b7 or an alt]native site select$ by ! applicable ,indian ,tribe2 & 7#b7 provide additional drop boxes at ei!r ! tribally designat$ build+ "u subsection 7e77#b7 or an alt]native site select$ by ! applicable ,indian ,tribe if ! ,/ate or political subdivision det]m9es t additional ballot drop boxes %\ld be provid$ bas$ on ! crit]ia consid]$ "u ! totality ( circum/ances enum]at$ "u subsection 7b74 7g7 ,e>ly vot+ 7#a7 ,e>ly vot+ locations ,9 a ,/ate or political subdivision t p]mits e>ly vot+ 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 t ,/ate or political subdivision %all provide n less ?an "o e>ly vot+ location = ea* prec9ct on ,indian l&s1 at no co/ to ! ,indian ,tribe1 at a site select$ by ! applicable ,indian ,tribe1 to all[ individuals liv+ on ,indian l&s to vote dur+ an e>ly vot+ p]iod 9 ! same mann] z e>ly vot+ is all[$ on su* date 9 ! re/ ( ! ,/ate or prec9ct4 ,additional e>ly vot+ sites %all be det]m9$ bas$ on ! crit]ia consid]$ "u ! totality ( circum/ances describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,l5g? ( p]iod ,9 a ,/ate or political subdivision t p]mits e>ly vot+ 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 t ,/ate or political subdivision %all provide an e>ly vot+ p]iod ) respect to t election t %all consi/ ( a p]iod ( consecutive days 7includ+ week5ds7 :i* beg9s on ! #ae? day be=e ! date ( ! election 7or1 at ! option ( ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 on a day prior to ! #ae? day be=e ! date ( ! election7 & ends on ! date ( ! election = all e>ly vot+ locations on ,indian l&s4 7#c7 ,m9imum e>ly vot+ requirem5ts ,ea* poll+ place t all[s vot+ dur+ an e>ly vot+ p]iod "u ?is subsection %all-- 7,a7 all[ su* vot+ = no less ?an #aj h\rs on ea* day2 7,b7 h uni=m h\rs ea* day = :i* su* vot+ occurs2 & 7,c7 all[ su* vot+ to be held = "s p]iod ( "t prior to #i3jj a4m4 7local "t7 & "s p]iod ( "t aft] #e3jj p4m4 7local "t74 7#d7 ,ballot process+ & scann+ requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 ballots ca/ dur+ ! e>ly vot+ p]iod 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice at vot+ locations & drop boxes on ,indian l&s %all be process$ & scann$ = tabulation 9 advance ( ! close ( polls on ! date ( ! election4 7,b7 ,limitation ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to p]mit a ,/ate or political subdivision to tabulate & c\nt ballots 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice be=e ! clos+ ( ! polls on ! date ( ! election4 7h7 ,provisional ballots 7#a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,9 addition to ! requirem5ts "u section #cjb7;a7 ( ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajhb7;a771 = ea* ,/ate or political subdivision t provides vot]s provisional ballots1 *all5ge ballots1 or affidavit ballots "u ! ,/ate's applicable law gov]n+ ! vot+ processes = ^? vot]s ^: eligibility to vote is det]m9$ to be unc]ta9 by election (ficials1 election (ficials %all-- 7,a7 provide cle> writt5 in/ructions indicat+ ! reason ! vot] 0 giv5 a provisional ballot1 ! in=mation or docum5ts ! vot] ne$s to prove eligibility1 ! location at :i* ! vot] mu/ appe> to submit ^! mat]ials or alt]native me?ods1 includ+ email or facsimile1 t ! vot] may use to submit ^! mat]ials1 & ! deadl9e = submitt+ ^! mat]ials2 7,b7 p]mit any vot] :o votes provisionally at any poll+ place on ,indian l&s to appe> at any poll+ place or at ! c5tral location = ! election bo>d to submit ! docum5tation or in=mation to prove eligibility2 7,c7 p]mit any vot] :o votes provisionally at any poll+ place to submit ! requir$ in=mation or docum5tation via email or facsimile1 if ! vot] pref]s to use su* me?ods z an alt]native to appe>+ 9 p]son to submit ! requir$ in=mation or docum5tation to prove eligibility2 7,d7 notify ! vot] on :e!r ! vot]'s provisional ballot 0 c\nt$ or reject$ by telephone1 email1 or po/al mail1 or any o!r available me?od1 includ+ notify+ ! vot] ( any onl9e track+ website if ,/ate law provides = su* a me*anism2 & 7,e7 provide ! reason = rejection if ! vot]'s provisional ballot 0 reject$ aft] ! vot] provid$ ! requir$ in=mation or docum5tation on eligibility4 7#b7 ,duties ( election (ficials ,a ,/ate or political subdivision describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all ensure 9 ea* case 9 :i* a provisional ballot is ca/1 t election (ficials-- 7,a7 reque/ & collect ! vot]'s email address1 if ! vot] has "o1 & transmit any writt5 in/ructions issu$ to ! vot] 9 p]son to ! vot] via email2 & 7,b7 provide a v]bal translation ( any writt5 in/ructions to ! vot]4 7i7 ,en=cem5t 7#a7 ,attorney g5]al ,! ,attorney ,g5]al may br+ a civil action 9 an appropriate di/rict c\rt = su* decl>atory or injunctive relief z is necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,private "r ( action 7,a7 ,a p]son or ,indian ,tribe :o is aggriev$ by a violation ( ?is section may provide writt5 notice ( ! violation to ! *ief election (ficial ( ! ,/ate involv$4 7,b7 ,an aggriev$ p]son or ,indian ,tribe may br+ a civil action 9 an appropriate di/rict c\rt = decl>atory or injunctive relief ) respect to a violation ( ?is section1 if-- 7i7 t p]son or ,indian ,tribe provides ! notice describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 7,i7 9 ! case ( a violation t occurs m ?an #abj days be=e ! date ( an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! violation rema9s & #ij days or m h pass$ s9ce ! date on :i* ! *ief election (ficial ( ! ,/ate receives ! notice "u subp>agraph 7,a72 or 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( a violation t occurs #abj days or less b m ?an #cj days be=e ! date ( an election = ,f$]al (fice1 ! violation rema9s & #bj days or m h pass$ s9ce ! date on :i* ! *ief election (ficial ( ! ,/ate receives ! notice "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,9 ! case ( a violation ( ?is section t occurs #cj days or less be=e ! date ( an election = ,f$]al (fice1 an aggriev$ p]son or ,indian ,tribe may br+ a civil action 9 an appropriate di/rict c\rt = decl>atory or injunctive relief ) respect to ! violation )\t provid+ notice to ! *ief election (ficial ( ! ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to prev5t a ,/ate or political subdivision f provid+ additional poll+ places or e>ly vot+ locations on ,indian l&s4 #ibjg4 ,proc$ures = removal ( poll+ places & vot] regi/ration sites on ,indian l&s 7a7 ,actions ,requir+ ,tribal ,adm9i/rative ,review ,no ,/ate or political subdivision may c>ry out any ( ! foll[+ activities 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice unless ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7b7 h be5 met3 7#a7 ,elim9at+ poll+ places or vot] regi/ration sites on ! ,indian l&s ( an ,indian ,tribe4 7#b7 ,mov+ or consolidat+ a poll+ place or vot] regi/ration site on ! ,indian l&s ( an ,indian ,tribe to a location #a mile or fur!r f ! exi/+ location ( ! poll+ place or vot] regi/ration site4 7#c7 ,mov+ or consolidat+ a poll+ place on ! ,indian l&s ( an ,indian ,tribe to a location across a riv]1 lake1 m\nta91 or o!r natural b\nd>y su* t x increases travel "t = a vot]1 reg>dless ( di/ance4 7#d7 ,elim9at+ 9-p]son vot+ on ! ,indian l&s ( an ,indian ,tribe by designat+ an ,indian res]vation z a p]man5t abs5tee vot+ location1 unless ! ,indian ,tribe reque/s su* a designation & has n lat] reque/$ t ! designation z a p]man5t abs5tee vot+ location be rev]s$4 7#e7 ,remov+ an e>ly vot+ location or o!rwise dim9i%+ e>ly vot+ opportunities on ,indian l&s4 7#f7 ,remov+ a ballot drop box or o!rwise dim9i%+ ballot drop boxes on ,indian l&s4 7#g7 ,decreas+ ! numb] ( days or h\rs t an 9-p]son or e>ly vot+ poll+ place is op5 on ,indian l&s only or *ang+ ! dates ( 9-p]son or e>ly vot+ only on ! ,indian l&s ( an ,indian ,tribe4 7b7 ,tribal adm9i/rative review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection h be5 met if-- 7,a7 ! impact$ ,indian ,tribe submits to ! ,attorney ,g5]al ! ,indian ,tribe's writt5 cons5t to ! propos$ activity describ$ 9 subsection 7a72 7,b7 ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 aft] consultation ) ! impact$ ,indian ,tribe & aft] attempt+ to h ! impact$ ,indian ,tribe give cons5t z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 in/itutes an action 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia = a decl>atory judgm5t1 & a decl>atory judgm5t is issu$ bas$ ^u affirmative evid5ce provid$ by ! ,/ate or political subdivision1 t conclusively e/abli%es t ! specifi$ activity describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 propos$ by ! ,/ate or political subdivision nei!r has ! purpose nor w h ! effect ( d5y+ or abridg+ ! "r to vote on acc\nt ( race or color1 memb]%ip 9 an ,indian ,tribe1 or memb]%ip 9 a language m9ority gr\p2 or 7,c7 ! *ief legal (fic] or o!r appropriate (ficial ( su* ,/ate or political subdivision1 aft] consultation ) ! impact$ ,indian ,tribe & aft] attempt+ to h ! impact$ ,indian ,tribe give cons5t z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 submits a reque/ to c>ry out ! specifi$ activity describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 to ! ,attorney ,g5]al & ! ,attorney ,g5]al affirmatively approves ! specifi$ activity4 7#b7 ,no limitation on future actions 7,a7 ,no b> to subsequ5t action ,nei!r an affirmative indication by ! ,attorney ,g5]al t no objection w be made1 nor ! ,attorney ,g5]al's failure to object1 nor a decl>atory judgm5t ent]$ "u ?is section1 nor a writt5 cons5t issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all b> a subsequ5t action to enjo9 en=cem5t ( an activity describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,reexam9ation ,! ,attorney ,g5]al res]ves ! "r to reexam9e any submission "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 if additional relevant in=mation comes to ! ,attorney ,g5]al's att5tion4 7,c7 ,di/rict c\rt ,any action "u ?is section %all be he>d & det]m9$ by a di/rict c\rt ( #c judges 9 accordance ) ! provisions ( section #bbhd ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & any appeal %all lie to ! ,supreme ,c\rt4 #ibjh4 ,tribal vot] id5tification 7a7 ,tribal id5tification ,if a ,/ate or political subdivision requires an individual to pres5t id5tification = ! purposes ( vot+ or regi/]+ to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 an id5tification c>d issu$ by a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe1 ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs1 ! ,indian ,heal? ,s]vice1 or any o!r ,tribal or ,f$]al ag5cy issu+ id5tification c>ds to eligible ,indian vot]s %all be treat$ z a valid =m ( id5tification = su* purposes4 7b7 ,onl9e regi/ration ,if a ,/ate or political subdivision requires an id5tification c>d = an individual to regi/] to vote onl9e or to vote onl9e1 t ,/ate or political subdivision %all annually consult ) an ,indian ,tribe to det]m9e :e!r a tribal id5tification c feasibly be us$ to regi/] to vote onl9e or vote onl9e4 7c7 ,limitation on requir+ multiple =ms ( id5tification ,if a ,/ate or political subdivision requires an individual to pres5t m ?an "o =m ( id5tification = ! purposes ( vot+ or regi/]+ to vote 9 an election = ,f$]al (fice1 or = regi/]+ to vote onl9e or to vote onl9e1 t ,/ate or political subdivision %all n require any memb] ( an ,indian ,tribe to provide m ?an "o =m ( id5tification if ! memb] provides orally or 9 writ+ t ! memb] does n possess m ?an "o =m ( id5tification4 #ibji4 ,p]mitt+ vot]s ,to designate o!r p]son to return ballot ,ea* ,/ate or political subdivision-- 7#a7 %all p]mit any family memb] 7includ+ ext5d$ family memb]1 su* z a c\s91 gr&*ild1 or relation ?r\gh m>riage71 c>egiv]1 tribal assi/ance provid]1 or h\sehold memb] to return a seal$ ballot ( a vot] t resides on ,indian l&s to a po/ (fice on ,indian l&s1 a ballot drop box location 9 a ,/ate or political subdivision t provides ballot drop boxes1 a tribally designat$ build+ "u section #ibjf7;e77#b71 or an election (fice1 s long z ! p]son designat$ to return ! ballot or ballots on behalf ( ano!r vot] does n receive any =m ( comp5sation bas$ on ! numb] ( ballots t ! p]son has return$ & no individual1 gr\p1 or organization provides comp5sation on ?is basis2 7#b7 may n put any limit on h[ _m vot$ & seal$ abs5tee ballots any designat$ p]son c return to ! po/ (fice1 ballot drop box location1 tribally designat$ build+1 or election (fice "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#c7 %all p]mit1 at a m9imum1 any family memb] 7includ+ ext5d$ family memb]1 su* z a c\s91 gr&*ild1 or relation ?r\gh m>riage71 c>egiv]1 tribal assi/ance provid]1 or h\sehold memb]1 includ+ ! vot]1 to return vot] regi/ration applications1 abs5tee ballot applications1 or abs5tee ballots to ballot drop box locations 9 a ,/ate or political subdivision t provides ballot drop boxes = ^! purposes4 #ibaj4 ,bil+ual election requirem5ts ,section #bjc ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajejc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#c77;,c71 by /rik+ #aiij & ins]t+ mo/ rec5t2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,provision ( vot+ mat]ials 9 ! language ( a m9ority gr\p 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,:5ev] any ,/ate or political subdivision subject to ! prohibition ( subsection 7b71 provides any regi/ration or vot+ notices1 =ms1 in/ructions1 assi/ance1 or o!r mat]ials or in=mation relat+ to ! electoral process1 includ+ ballots1 x %all provide !m 9 ! language ( ! applicable m9ority gr\p z well z 9 ! ,engli% language4 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,9 ! case ( a m9ority gr\p t is n ,am]ican ,indian or ,alaska ,native & ! language ( t m9ority gr\p is oral or unwritt51 ! ,/ate or political subdivision %all only be requir$ to furni%1 9 ! cov]$ language1 oral in/ructions1 assi/ance1 translation ( vot+ mat]ials1 or o!r in=mation relat+ to regi/ration & vot+4 7,b7 ,9 ! case ( a m9ority gr\p t is ,am]ican ,indian or ,alaska ,native1 ! ,/ate or political subdivision %all only be requir$ to furni% 9 ! cov]$ language oral in/ructions1 assi/ance1 or o!r in=mation relat+ to regi/ration & vot+1 includ+ all vot+ mat]ials1 if ! ,indian ,tribe ( t m9ority gr\p has c]tifi$ t ! language ( ! applicable ,am]ican ,indian or ,alaska ,native language is pres5tly unwritt5 or ! ,indian ,tribe does n want writt5 translations 9 ! m9ority language4 7#c7 ,writt5 translations = election work]s ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,/ate or political division may be requir$ to provide writt5 translations ( vot+ mat]ials1 ) ! cons5t ( any applicable ,indian ,tribe1 to election work]s to ensure t ! translations f ,engli% to ! language ( a m9ority gr\p are complete1 accurate1 & uni=m4 4 #ibaa4 ,f$]al obs]v]s to protect ,tribal vot+ rights 7a7 ,am5dm5t to ! vot+ rights act ( #aife ,section #h7;a7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcje7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ or aft] ! semicolon2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by add+ or aft] ! semicolon2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ! ,attorney ,g5]al has receiv$ a writt5 compla9t f an ,indian ,tribe t ef=ts to d5y or abridge ! "r to vote "u ! color ( law on acc\nt ( race or color1 memb]%ip 9 an ,indian ,tribe1 or 9 contrav5tion ( ! gu>antees set =? 9 section #d7;f77#b71 are likely to occur2 4 7b7 ,publicly available reports ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all make publicly available ! reports ( a ,f$]al election obs]v] appo9t$ pursuant to section 7#h77;a77#c7 ( ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcje7;a77#c771 z add$ by subsection 7a71 n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date t su* reports are submitt$ to ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 except t any p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation relat+ to a vot] or ! sub/ance ( ! vot]'s ballot %all n be made public4 #ibab4 ,tribal jurisdiction 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,tribal law en=cem5t h ! "r to ex]cise _! inh]5t au?ority to deta9 & or remove any non-,indian1 n affiliat$ ) ! ,/ate1 its political subdivision1 or ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 f ,indian l&s = intimidat+1 h>ass+1 or o!rwise imp$+ ! ability ( p to vote or ( ! ,/ate & its political subdivisions to conduct an election4 7b7 ,civil action by ,attorney ,g5]al = relief ,:5ev] any p]son has engag$ or !re are reasonable gr\nds to believe t any p]son is ab\t to engage 9 any act or practice prohibit$ by ?is section1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al may in/itute = ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or 9 ! "n ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 an action = prev5tive relief1 includ+ an application = a tempor>y or p]man5t injunction1 re/ra9+ ord]1 or o!r ord]1 & includ+ an ord] direct$ to ! ,/ate & ,/ate or local election (ficials to require !m to p]mit p]sons to vote & to c\nt su* votes4 #ibac4 ,tribal vot+ consultation ,! ,attorney ,g5]al %all consult annually ) ,indian ,tribes reg>d+ issues relat$ to vot+ 9 elections = ,f$]al (fice4 #ibad4 ,attorneys' fees1 exp]t fees1 & litigation exp5ses ,9 a civil action "u ?is title1 ! c\rt %all aw>d ! prevail+ p>ty1 o!r ?an ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 reasonable attorney fees1 includ+ litigation exp5ses1 reasonable exp]t fees1 & co/s4 #ibae4 ,,gao /udy & report ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all /udy ! preval5ce ( nontraditional or nonexi/5t mail+ addresses among ,indians1 ^? :o are memb]s ( ,indian ,tribes1 & ^? resid+ on ,indian l&s & id5tify alt]natives to remove b>ri]s to vot] regi/ration1 receipt ( vot] in=mation & mat]ials1 & receipt ( ballots4 ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all report ! results ( t /udy to ,congress n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is title4 #ibaf4 ,unit$ ,/ates ,po/al ,s]vice consultation ,! ,po/ma/] ,g5]al %all consult ) ,indian ,tribes1 on an annual basis1 reg>d+ issues relat+ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,po/al ,s]vice t pres5t b>ri]s to vot+ = eligible vot]s liv+ on ,indian l&s4 #ibag4 ,sev]ability2 relation%ip to o!r laws2 ,tribal sov]eign immunity 7a7 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is title1 or ! application ( su* a provision to any p]son1 entity1 or circum/ance1 is held to be invalid1 ! rema9+ provisions ( ?is title & ! application ( all provisions ( ?is title to any o!r p]son1 entity1 or circum/ance %all n be affect$ by ! invalidity4 7b7 ,relation%ip to o!r laws ,no?+ 9 ?is title %all invalidate1 or limit ! rights1 rem$ies1 or proc$ures available "u1 or sup]s$e1 re/rict1 or limit ! application (1 ! ,vot+ ,rights ,act ( #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja et seq471 ! ,national ,vot] ,regi/ration ,act ( #aiic 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq471 ! ,help ,am]ica ,vote ,act ( #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjija et seq471 or any o!r ,f$]al law or regulation relat$ to vot+ or ! electoral process4 ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! provisions ( ?is title1 & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 %all be applicable )9 ! ,/ate ( ,ma9e4 7c7 ,tribal sov]eign immunity ,no?+ 9 ?is title %all be con/ru$ z-- 7#a7 affect+1 modify+1 dim9i%+1 or o!rwise impair+ ! sov]eign immunity f suit enjoy$ by an ,indian ,tribe2 or 7#b7 au?oriz+ or requir+ ! t]m9ation ( any exi/+ tru/ responsibility ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) respect to ,indian p4 #ibah4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is title4 ,cl]k4