Bills · HR 4911
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4911Government Operations and Politics
POLL Act
INTRO AUG 5· LAST ACTION AUG 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because long lines at polling places can be a major barrier, making it harder for people to vote and potentially lowering participation in federal elections. If this bill becomes law, it aims to make voting a more accessible and efficient process for everyone by setting a clear national standard for how long voters should wait and requiring states to plan proactively to meet it. Voters could expect to spend less time in line, which could boost voter turnout and trust in the election system.
If this bill doesn't pass, the issue of long wait times in certain areas would likely continue. This means some voters, particularly in communities that have historically faced challenges, might still encounter significant obstacles when trying to exercise their right to vote. This could lead to ongoing frustration and potentially lower civic engagement, especially for those who are disproportionately affected by long lines.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires states to submit and publicly share a plan 60 days before each federal election, detailing how they will achieve wait times under 30 minutes at any polling place and ensure equitable wait times for all voters.
This proactive planning aims to prevent long lines before they occur, making voting more efficient and accessible.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a firm national rule that no voter in a federal election should wait more than 30 minutes to cast a ballot at any polling place.
This sets a clear, enforceable standard for voter experience, directly addressing a common barrier to voting.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to review voter wait times after each federal election and publicly report its findings for each jurisdiction.
This creates accountability and transparency regarding election administration and wait times across states.
PROVISION 04
Requires states where a substantial number of voters waited over 60 minutes to comply with a remedial plan, developed by the Attorney General, to improve election resource allocation and reduce future wait times.
This provides a mechanism for federal intervention and corrective action when states consistently fail to meet reasonable wait time standards.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 39
D· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
58
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 39 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 5
Introduced in House
AUG 5
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4911
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 5, 2025
Last actionAug 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED AUG 5, 2025
House BillHR 4911Government Operations and Politics
POLL Act
INTRODUCED AUG 5, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 5, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
19 min
COSPONSORS
39
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
