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This bill provides statutory authority for an executive order that restricts voting in federal elections. Executive Order 14248, titled Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections, was signed by President Donald Trump on March 25, 2025. Specifically, the order directs the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to update the national mail voter registration form to require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The order specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a U.S. passport or identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 and indicates U.S. citizenship. Additionally, the order directs the EAC to (1) revise the most recent version of the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (which was adopted by the EAC in 2021) to prohibit voting systems that use a barcode or quick-response code in the vote counting process; and (2) review and, if appropriate, recertify voting systems under the new standards established in the order and rescind all previous certifications of voting equipment based on prior standards. The order directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to enforce federal election law against states that do not adopt an interpretation requiring mail-in ballots to be received, rather than sent, by Election Day to be counted. The order addresses additional issues, including state election database access by the federal government, conditions
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Did HR.2499 pass?
HR.2499 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 60%.
What does HR.2499 do?
This bill provides statutory authority for an executive order that restricts voting in federal elections. Executive Order 14248, titled Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections, was signed by President Donald Trump on March 25, 2025. Specifically, the order directs the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to update the national mail voter registration form to require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The order specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a U.S…
Who sponsored HR.2499?
HR.2499 was sponsored by Abraham J. Hamadeh (R-Arizona).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 2499 IH: To codify Executive Order 14248, entitled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections”. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-31 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2499 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 31, 2025 Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona (for himself and Ms. Tenney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary , and Ways and Means , 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 A BILL To codify Executive Order 14248, entitled Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections . 1. Codifying Executive Order relating to preserving and protecting the integrity of American elections Executive Order 14248, entitled Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections (90 Fed. Reg. 14005), shall have the force and effect of law.
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