Bill · H.R. 2803· House(119-HR-2803)
Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Marc Veasey
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2025," aims to enhance the protections for election records, papers, and equipment. It amends the Civil Rights Act of 1960 to include electronic records and election equipment under preservation requirements. The bill adds penalties for those who act with reckless disregard regarding these items and allows for the reuse of equipment under specific conditions. Additionally, it establishes a new right of action for the Attorney General or Federal election candidates to compel compliance through the courts. Finally, it updates the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to include specific activities related to voting results.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this make elections run better?+7
The bill significantly strengthens the integrity of the electoral process through mandatory record preservation and enhanced accountability.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill increases transparency by allowing for the observation of the preservation and transfer of election records.
Does this protect the right to vote?+5
The bill enhances the protection and preservation of election records and equipment, which bolsters the integrity of the voting process.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2
The bill imposes stricter federal mandates and judicial review on state-level election administration.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Preservation of Election Materials: By expanding the definition of what must be preserved to include electronic records and election equipment, the bill seeks to ensure that more than just paper is kept safe (Section 2(a)).
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Accountability for Negligence: The bill introduces penalties for officials who act with "reckless disregard" for the preservation of election materials, which could hold officials more accountable for how they handle sensitive data (Section 2(a) and 2(b)).
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Clearer Standards and Oversight: The requirement for the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to issue guidance and protocols provides a framework for the security, transfer, and observation of election materials (Section 2(a)).
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Ability to Enforce Compliance: The bill creates a legal pathway for the Attorney General or Federal election candidates to take action in court to ensure that election records and equipment are being properly preserved (Section 3).
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Expedited Legal Resolution: By mandating that courts advance these cases on the docket, the bill aims to ensure that disputes regarding election records are resolved as quickly as possible (Section �3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Equipment Use: While the bill allows for the reuse of election equipment, it carries specific requirements for retaining all electronic records and data from Federal elections, which creates specific mandates for how equipment is handled (Section 2(a)).
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Increased Legal Obligations for Officials: The expansion of what constitutes a failure to comply—now including "reckless disregard"—and the inclusion of electronic records may increase the burden of responsibility on election officers (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+7Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+4Improves Due Process+3Increase States Rights-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Rights+5Improves Voting Access+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+3
- 4/9/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Veronica EscobarDemocrat · Texas
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York