H.R. 1937 (112th): EAC Improvements Act of 2011

Introduced:
May 23, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Charles “Charlie” Gonzalez [D-TX20]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 23, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 23, 2011
Referred to Committee May 23, 2011
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3D) (show)
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Full Title

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve the operations of the Election Assistance Commission, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 23, 2011.
11 pages

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5/23/2011--Introduced.
EAC Improvements Act of 2011 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to:
(1) reauthorize the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), and
(2) require states to participate in post-general election surveys.
Requires the EAC to:
(1) conduct and publish a survey of each polling place used in an election to determine the percentage of them in compliance with standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act;
(2) establish an escrow account for making payments to accredited laboratories for the costs of the testing carried out in connection with the certification, decertification, and recertification of voting system hardware and software;
(3) establish a schedule of fees for such testing; and
(4) maintain and publish an updated list of all accredited laboratories.
Directs the EAC to analyze various factors that affect the costs to state and local governments of administering elections for federal office.
Directs the Comptroller General to study the administrative operations of the EAC, including various methods for increasing their efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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