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H.R. 6513 (118th)

COCOA Act of 2024

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

30 November 2023

Last action

4 October 2024 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 118-106.

Sponsors

Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

27 May 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2023 or the COCOA Act of 2023 This bill provides statutory authority for designated congressional election observers. Designated congressional election observe r refers to an employee of the House of Representatives who is designated in writing by the chair or ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration to gather information with respect to an election, including in the event that the election is contested in the House and for other purposes permitted by Article I, Section 5, clause 1 and Article I, Section 4, clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution. The bill requires states to provide designated congressional election observers with full access to clearly observe all elements of administration procedures of federal elections, including access to any area in which a ballot is cast, processed, scanned, tabulated, canvassed, recounted, audited, or certified, including during pre- and post-election procedures. The bill prohibits such an observer from handling ballots or election equipment, advocating for a position or candidate, taking any action to reduce ballot secrecy or voter privacy, taking any action to interfere with the ability of a voter to cast a ballot or an election administrator to carry out the administrator's duties, or otherwise interfering with the election administration process. The bill specifies the conduct for which designated congressional election observers may be removed by election officials. In the event of removal, the election official must provide written notice to the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration.

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Timeline

  1. 30 November 2023

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  2. 30 November 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  3. 30 November 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 November 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 30 November 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 29 January 2024

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 296.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 29 January 2024

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-361.

    Source: Committee

  8. 29 January 2024

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-361.

    Source: Committee

  9. 9 September 2024

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 September 2024

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5049-5050)

    Source: Floor

  11. 9 September 2024

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5049-5050)

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 September 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6513.

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 September 2024

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5049-5051)

    Source: Floor

  14. 9 September 2024

    Floor

    Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  15. 10 September 2024

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 24 September 2024

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  17. 24 September 2024

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  18. 24 September 2024

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  19. 24 September 2024

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  20. 25 September 2024

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  21. 25 September 2024

    Vote

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 449). (text: CR H5791)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  22. 25 September 2024

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 449). (text: CR H5791)

    Source: NotUsed

  23. 25 September 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6513.

    Source: Floor

  24. 25 September 2024

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  25. 25 September 2024

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Steil moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5791-5792)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 25 September 2024

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  27. 1 October 2024

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  28. 1 October 2024

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  29. 4 October 2024

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 118-106.

    Source: President

  30. 4 October 2024

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  31. 4 October 2024

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

25 September 2024 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed · Official source

Yes 413 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 18

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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