Bill · H.R. 2694· House(119-HR-2694)

Election Results Accountability Act

Age: 56 years

California

Introduced: 4/7/2025
Last activity: 4/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsored by: Jay Obernolte
Cosponsors: - 12 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Election Results Accountability Act aims to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002. It establishes specific deadlines for States to count ballots and certify results for Federal elections. States would be required to count at least 90 percent of ballots within 72 hours of polls closing. Furthermore, all ballots must be counted and results officially certified within two weeks. The bill includes several exceptions for emergencies, technical difficulties, or new procedures. Failure to meet these deadlines could result in the withholding of election administration funds.

Yes

Does this make elections run better?+5
The bill enhances electoral transparency and speed by requiring strict deadlines for counting and certifying results.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill improves transparency by requiring states to make preliminary count results public within 72 hours.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill increases federal oversight by establishing mandatory deadlines and potential fund withholding for states.