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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 24, 2025
Protect American Election Administration Act of 2025
This bill generally prohibits a state from soliciting, receiving, or expending any payment or donation of funds, property, or personal services from a private entity for the purpose of administering a federal election. For example, the bill prohibits the use of these payments or donations for programs related to voter education, outreach, and registration.
The prohibition shall not apply to a state's acceptance and use of a private entity's donation of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site.
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Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] · R–OK
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