H.R. 723
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 24, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Cole · Committee: Committee on House Administration
Table of contents
- SEC. 1. Short title
- SEC. 2. Prohibition against the receipt or use of funds or certain donations from private entities
SEC. 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Protect American Election Administration Act of 2025".
SEC. 2. Prohibition against the receipt or use of funds or certain donations from private entities
(a) Requirements
Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended— (1) by redesignating sections 305 and 306 as sections 306 and 307, respectively; and
(2) by inserting after section 304 the following new section:
SEC. 305. Prohibition against the receipt or use of funds or certain donations from private entities for election administration (a) In general A State may not solicit, receive, or expend any payment or donation of funds, property, or personal services from a private entity for the purpose of the administration of an election for Federal office, including any programs with respect to voter education, voter outreach, and voter registration. (b) Exception This section shall not apply with respect to the acceptance and use by a State of a donation from a private entity of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site in the State..