House Bill 4523
118th Congress(2023-2024)
American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Ballot Security Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 10, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4523
Congress
118
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Ballot Security Act
This bill establishes requirements for the use of ballot drop boxes in District of Columbia (DC) elections.
The bill specifies that a drop box may only be used to collect absentee or mail-in ballots if (1) the box is located inside a DC government building or facility, (2) it is secured by 24-hour surveillance, and (3) ballots are collected every day after 5:00 p.m. during the election period.
July 10, 2023
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07/10/2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
07/10/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 21, 2024 4:46:06 AM