Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2023

Summary

Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2023 or the COCOA Act of 2023 This bill requires states to provide designated congressional election observers with full access to observe the administration procedures of federal elections. The bill prohibits such an observer from handling ballots or elections equipment, advocating for a position or candidate, taking any action to reduce ballot secrecy, or otherwise interfering with the elections administration process. Designated congressional election observer refers to an individual who is designated in writing by specified congressional committees to gather information with respect to an election, including in the event that the election is contested in the House of Representatives or the Senate and for other purposes permitted by Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution.

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Timeline

1. 6 July 2023

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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2. 6 July 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 July 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 6 July 2023 · Download file

Documents

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  Introduced in House · EN · 6 July 2023

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Sponsors

• Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] · R · Sponsor
• · hsha00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Ensuring Faith in Our Elections Act
• related to ← ACE Act
• related to ← COCOA Act of 2024