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POLL Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 4911 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
40
Latest action
Aug 5, 2025

What it does

People Over Long Lines Act or the POLL Act This bill sets forth provisions related to voting and the administration of federal elections. Specifically, the bill requires states to ensure that voters wait no more than 30 minutes at any polling place to cast their vote in a federal election, establishes a private right of action for voters who experience longer waiting times, and directs the Election Assistance Commission to make payments to eligible states to prevent unreasonable waiting times. Next, the bill requires each state to provide for the minimum required number of voting systems, poll workers, and other election resources for each polling location on the day of any federal election…

Official summary · Introduced in House · Aug 5, 2025

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Aug 5, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Aug 5, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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