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Federal funds provided for purposes of the administration of elections for Federal office

Money from the U.S. government given to states to help pay for the costs of running elections for positions like President, Vice President, and members of Congress.

Voting Rights Act of 1965

A landmark federal law that prohibits racial discrimination in voting and contains provisions to ensure fair access to the ballot box for all citizens.

Section 4(f) of the Voting Rights Act

A specific part of the Voting Rights Act that currently requires certain states or areas to provide election materials and assistance in languages other than English if a significant number of people there speak a minority language.

Fiscal year

The 12-month period that a government or company uses for budgeting, often different from a calendar year (e.g., October 1 to September 30 for the U.S. federal government).

Ballots

The paper or electronic forms on which voters mark their choices in an election.

Language minority group

A group of people who speak a language other than English and are citizens of the United States, often referred to in the context of voting rights to ensure access to election information in their native language.