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HR 882119th CongressIn Committee
No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act
Introduced: Jan 31, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act would bar states and local jurisdictions from hiring anyone who is not a United States citizen to administer elections for Federal office. The prohibition applies to elections held for Federal office after the bill becomes law. The text does not specify penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or detailed definitions of who counts as an “election administrator,” but it clearly sets citizenship as a prerequisite for staff involved in administering federal elections at the state or local level. The sponsors include Rep. Pfluger and several co-sponsors, and the bill was referred to the House Committee on Administration.
Key Points
- 1Prohibition on non-citizen staff: States and local jurisdictions may not hire individuals who are not U.S. citizens to administer elections for Federal office.
- 2Scope: Applies to any state or local jurisdiction involved in administering a Federal election.
- 3Effective date: The rule applies to elections for Federal office held on or after enactment.
- 4Citizenship requirement: The bill establishes citizenship as the criteria for those administering federal elections (naturalized citizens included; non-citizens are barred).
- 5Enforcement/penalties: The text provided does not include enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or procedures to handle violations.
Impact Areas
Primary affected: State and local election offices, administrators, poll workers, and other staff who oversee or manage federal elections.Secondary affected: Voters and communities relying on election infrastructure, as staffing changes could affect election administration processes and operations.Additional impacts: Jurisdictions may face staffing and logistical challenges if they previously employed non-citizen workers; potential legal and administrative questions about compliance, training, and transition timelines; possible considerations for contractors and vendors involved in election administration.
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