Bill · H.R. 1467· House(119-HR-1467)
POLE Act
- Introduced
- 2/21/2025
- Last activity
- 2/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Andrew Garbarino
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protecting Our Local Elections Act" or "POLE Act," seeks to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002. It proposes to prohibit the use of Federal funds for administering elections for Federal, State, or local offices in certain States. Specifically, it targets States that do not have laws allowing local government units to hold elections for local office in odd-numbered years. The changes regarding Federal funding would take effect starting in fiscal year 2027.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased focus on local issues: The bill finds that holding local elections in odd-numbered years provides greater focus on local candidates and issues (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Better informed voters: According to the findings, odd-numbered year elections allow voters to make more informed decisions regarding their local representation (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Reduced ballot congestion: The bill notes that holding all elections in even-numbered years crowds the ballot, which can hinder the decision-making process for voters (Section 2(a)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Federal election funding: States that do not have laws permitting local governments to hold elections in odd-numbered years would be prohibited from receiving Federal funds to administer elections for Federal, State, or local office (Section 3(a)).
- 11/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Introduced in House
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York