<num value="52">Title 52—</num><heading>VOTING AND ELECTIONS</heading> <note topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d7c1d9f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">Current through 119-100</note> <toc role="threeColumnTOC" id="id0d7c1da0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <layout> <header style="-uslm-lc:I52" role="tocSubtitleHeader"> <column> Subtitle I—Voting Rights</column> </header> <header style="-uslm-lc:I70" role="tocColumnHeader"> <column class="tocHeaderLeft">Chap.</column> <column/> <column style="-uslm-lc:I29" class="tocHeaderRight">Sec.</column></header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/stI/ch101">101.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Generally</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10101">10101</ref></column></tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/stI/ch103">103.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Enforcement of Voting Rights</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">10301</ref></column></tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/stI/ch105">105.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Supplemental Provisions</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10501">10501</ref></column></tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/stI/ch107">107.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Right to Vote at Age Eighteen</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10701">10701</ref></column></tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I52" role="tocSubtitleHeader"> <column> Subtitle II—Voting Assistance and Election Administration</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch201">201.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20101">20101</ref></column></tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch203">203.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Registration and Voting by Absent Uniformed Services Voters and Overseas Voters in Elections for Federal Office</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">20301</ref></column></tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch205">205.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">National Voter Registration</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20501">20501</ref></column></tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch207">207.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Federal Election Records</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20701">20701</ref></column></tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209">209.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Election Administration Improvement</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20901">20901</ref></column></tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I52" role="tocSubtitleHeader"> <column> Subtitle III—Federal Campaign Finance</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I07" class="threeColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/stIII/ch301">301.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I08" class="threeColumnMiddle">Federal Election Campaigns</column><column style="-uslm-lc:I09" class="threeColumnRight"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">30101</ref></column></tocItem> </layout> </toc> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d7c1da1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note topic="dispositionOfSections" id="id0d7c1da2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <table width="50%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: c2,L2,tp7,s10,xs102,tp7,s10,xs102; " id="id0d7c1da3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 100pt;"/> <col style="width:106pt ; max-width:106pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="title" style="font-size:7pt; -uslm-lc:I95;"> <th colspan="2"> Disposition Table</th> </tr> <tr class="description" style="font-size:7pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I97;"> <th colspan="2"> (Showing disposition of former sections of Title 2)</th> </tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th style="min-width: 100.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Title 2Former Classification</th><th style="width:106.0pt ; max-width:106.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">Title 52New Classification</th></tr> </thead> <tbody style="line-height:7pt; font-size:6pt;"> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30101</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431 note (<a href="/us/pl/107/155/tIV/s402">Pub. L. 107–155, title IV, § 402</a>, Mar. 27, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/112">116 Stat. 112</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431 note (<a href="/us/pl/106/346/s101/a/tV/s502/d">Pub. L. 106–346, § 101(a) [title V, § 502(d)]</a>, Oct. 23, 2000, <a href="/us/stat/114/1356">114 Stat. 1356</a>, 1356A–50)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431 note (<a href="/us/pl/96/187/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 96–187, title III, § 301</a>, Jan. 8, 1980, <a href="/us/stat/93/1368">93 Stat. 1368</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431 note (<a href="/us/pl/93/443/tIV/s410">Pub. L. 93–443, title IV, § 410</a>, Oct. 15, 1974, <a href="/us/stat/88/1304">88 Stat. 1304</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431 note (<a href="/us/pl/92/225/tIV/s408">Pub. L. 92–225, title IV, § 408</a>, formerly § 406, Feb. 7, 1972, <a href="/us/stat/86/20">86 Stat. 20</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431 note (<a href="/us/pl/107/155/s1/a">Pub. L. 107–155, § 1(a)</a>, Mar. 27, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/81">116 Stat. 81</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431 note (<a href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</a>, Jan. 8, 1980, <a href="/us/stat/93/1339">93 Stat. 1339</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431 note (<a href="/us/pl/94/283/s1">Pub. L. 94–283, § 1</a>, May 11, 1976, <a href="/us/stat/90/475">90 Stat. 475</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431 note (<a href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</a>, Oct. 15, 1974, <a href="/us/stat/88/1263">88 Stat. 1263</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431 note (<a href="/us/pl/92/225">Pub. L. 92–225</a>, Feb. 7, 1972, <a href="/us/stat/86/3">86 Stat. 3</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431 note (<a href="/us/pl/96/187/tIII/s303">Pub. L. 96–187, title III, § 303</a>, Jan. 8, 1980, <a href="/us/stat/93/1368">93 Stat. 1368</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431 note (<a href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s310">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 310</a>, Mar. 27, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/104">116 Stat. 104</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">431 note (<a href="/us/pl/96/187/tIII/s302">Pub. L. 96–187, title III, § 302</a>, Jan. 8, 1980, <a href="/us/stat/93/1368">93 Stat. 1368</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">432</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30102</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">432 note (<a href="/us/pl/104/79/s1/c">Pub. L. 104–79, § 1(c)</a>, Dec. 28, 1995, <a href="/us/stat/109/791">109 Stat. 791</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30102 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">432 note (<a href="/us/pl/104/79/s3/d">Pub. L. 104–79, § 3(d)</a>, Dec. 28, 1995, <a href="/us/stat/109/793">109 Stat. 793</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30102 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">433</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30103</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">434</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30104</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">434 note (<a href="/us/pl/110/81/tII/s204/b">Pub. L. 110–81, title II, § 204(b)</a>, Sept. 14, 2007, <a href="/us/stat/121/746">121 Stat. 746</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30104 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">434 note (<a href="/us/pl/110/81/tII/s215">Pub. L. 110–81, title II, § 215</a>, Sept. 14, 2007, <a href="/us/stat/121/751">121 Stat. 751</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30104 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">434 note (<a href="/us/pl/106/58/tVI/s639/b">Pub. L. 106–58, title VI, § 639(b)</a>, Sept. 29, 1999, <a href="/us/stat/113/476">113 Stat. 476</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30104 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">434 note (<a href="/us/pl/106/58/tVI/s641/b">Pub. L. 106–58, title VI, § 641(b)</a>, Sept. 29, 1999, <a href="/us/stat/113/477">113 Stat. 477</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30104 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">434 note (<a href="/us/pl/107/155/tII/s201/b">Pub. L. 107–155, title II, § 201(b)</a>, Mar. 27, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/90">116 Stat. 90</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30104 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">434 note (<a href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s204/e">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 204(e)</a>, Oct. 15, 1974, <a href="/us/stat/88/1278">88 Stat. 1278</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30104 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30105</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437c</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30106</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437c note (<a href="/us/pl/105/61/tV/s512/b">Pub. L. 105–61, title V, § 512(b)</a>, Oct. 10, 1997, <a href="/us/stat/111/1305">111 Stat. 1305</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30106 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437c note (<a href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s101/e">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 101(e)</a>–(g), May 11, 1976, <a href="/us/stat/90/476">90 Stat. 476</a>, 477)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30106 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437c note (<a href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s208/b">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 208(b)</a>, Oct. 15, 1974, <a href="/us/stat/88/1286">88 Stat. 1286</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30106 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437d</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30107</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437f</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30108</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437f note (<a href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s108/b">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 108(b)</a>, May 11, 1976, <a href="/us/stat/90/482">90 Stat. 482</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30108 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437g</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30109</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437g note (<a href="/us/pl/113/72/s3">Pub. L. 113–72, § 3</a>, Dec. 26, 2013, <a href="/us/stat/127/1211">127 Stat. 1211</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30109 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437g note (<a href="/us/pl/110/433/s1/c">Pub. L. 110–433, § 1(c)</a>, Oct. 16, 2008, <a href="/us/stat/122/4971">122 Stat. 4971</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30109 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437g note (<a href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s312/b">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 312(b)</a>, Mar. 27, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/106">116 Stat. 106</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30109 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437g note (<a href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s315/c">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 315(c)</a>, Mar. 27, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/108">116 Stat. 108</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30109 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437g note (<a href="/us/pl/106/58/tVI/s640/c">Pub. L. 106–58, title VI, § 640(c)</a>, Sept. 29, 1999, <a href="/us/stat/113/477">113 Stat. 477</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30109 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437h</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30110</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">437h note (<a href="/us/pl/107/155/tIV/s403">Pub. L. 107–155, title IV, § 403</a>, Mar. 27, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/113">116 Stat. 113</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30110 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">438</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30111</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">438a</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30112</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">439</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30113</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">439a</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30114</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">439a note (<a href="/us/pl/110/81/tVI/s601/b">Pub. L. 110–81, title VI, § 601(b)</a>, Sept. 14, 2007, <a href="/us/stat/121/775">121 Stat. 775</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30114 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">439c</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30115</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">441a</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30116</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">441a note (<a href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s307/e">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 307(e)</a>, Mar. 27, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/103">116 Stat. 103</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30116 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">441a note (<a href="/us/pl/107/155/tII/s214/c">Pub. L. 107–155, title II, § 214(c)</a>, Mar. 27, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/95">116 Stat. 95</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30116 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">441a–1</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30117</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">441b</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30118</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">441c</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30119</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">441d</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30120</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">441e</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30121</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">441f</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30122</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">441g</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30123</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">441h</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30124</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">441i</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30125</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">441k</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30126</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">451</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30141</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">452</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30142</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">453</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30143</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">454</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30144</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">454 note (<a href="/us/pl/107/155/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 107–155, title IV, § 401</a>, Mar. 27, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/112">116 Stat. 112</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30144 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">455</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30145</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">455 note (<a href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s313/b">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 313(b)</a>, Mar. 27, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/106">116 Stat. 106</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30145 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">457</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">30146</td></tr> </tbody> </table> </note> <note topic="dispositionOfSections" id="id0d7e6794-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <table width="50%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc: c2,L2,tp7,s10,xs102,tp7,s10,xs102; " id="id0d7e6795-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 100pt;"/> <col style="width:106pt ; max-width:106pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="title" style="font-size:7pt; -uslm-lc:I95;"> <th colspan="2"> Disposition Table</th> </tr> <tr class="description" style="font-size:7pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I97;"> <th colspan="2"> (Showing disposition of former sections of Title 42)</th> </tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th style="min-width: 100.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Title 42Former Classification</th><th style="width:106.0pt ; max-width:106.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">Title 52New Classification</th></tr> </thead> <tbody style="line-height:7pt; font-size:6pt;"> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s575">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 575</a>, Oct. 28, 2009, <a href="/us/stat/123/2318">123 Stat. 2318</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/109/246/s1">Pub. L. 109–246, § 1</a>, July 27, 2006, <a href="/us/stat/120/577">120 Stat. 577</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/102/344/s1">Pub. L. 102–344, § 1</a>, Aug. 26, 1992, <a href="/us/stat/106/921">106 Stat. 921</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/99/410/s1">Pub. L. 99–410, § 1</a>, Aug. 28, 1986, <a href="/us/stat/100/924">100 Stat. 924</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/97/205/s1">Pub. L. 97–205, § 1</a>, June 29, 1982, <a href="/us/stat/96/131">96 Stat. 131</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/91/285/s1">Pub. L. 91–285, § 1</a>, June 22, 1970, <a href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/86/449/s1">Pub. L. 86–449, § 1</a>, May 6, 1960, <a href="/us/stat/74/86">74 Stat. 86</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/85/315">Pub. L. 85–315</a>, pt. V, § 161, Sept. 9, 1957, <a href="/us/stat/71/638">71 Stat. 638</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/89/110/s1">Pub. L. 89–110, § 1</a>, Aug. 6, 1965, <a href="/us/stat/79/437">79 Stat. 437</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/act/1955-08-09/ch656/s1">Act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, § 1</a>, <a href="/us/stat/69/584">69 Stat. 584</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/94/203/s1">Pub. L. 94–203, § 1</a>, Jan. 2, 1976, <a href="/us/stat/89/1142">89 Stat. 1142</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/98/435/s1">Pub. L. 98–435, § 1</a>, Sept. 28, 1984, <a href="/us/stat/98/1678">98 Stat. 1678</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/103/31/s1">Pub. L. 103–31, § 1</a>, May 20, 1993, <a href="/us/stat/107/77">107 Stat. 77</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/86/449/tVII/s701">Pub. L. 86–449, title VII, § 701</a>, May 6, 1960, <a href="/us/stat/74/92">74 Stat. 92</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1971 note (<a href="/us/pl/98/473/tI/s101/j">Pub. L. 98–473, title I, § 101(j)</a>, Oct. 12, 1984, <a href="/us/stat/98/1963">98 Stat. 1963</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1972</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10102</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10301</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973 note (<a href="/us/pl/97/205/s6">Pub. L. 97–205, § 6</a>, June 29, 1982, <a href="/us/stat/96/135">96 Stat. 135</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10301 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973 note (<a href="/us/pl/109/246/s2">Pub. L. 109–246, § 2</a>, July 27, 2006, <a href="/us/stat/120/577">120 Stat. 577</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10301 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973 note (<a href="/us/pl/94/73/tII/s208">Pub. L. 94–73, title II, § 208</a>, Aug. 6, 1975, <a href="/us/stat/89/402">89 Stat. 402</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10301 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973a</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10302</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973b</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10303</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973b note (<a href="/us/pl/97/205/s2/b">Pub. L. 97–205, § 2(b)</a>, June 29, 1982, <a href="/us/stat/96/131">96 Stat. 131</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10303 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973c</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10304</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973f</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10305</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973h</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10306</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973i</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10307</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973j</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10308</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973k</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10309</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973l</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10310</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973n</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10311</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973o</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10312</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973p</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10313</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973q</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10314</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973aa</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10501</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973aa–1</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10502</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973aa–1a</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10503</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973aa–1a note (<a href="/us/pl/97/205/s4">Pub. L. 97–205, § 4</a>, June 29, 1982, <a href="/us/stat/96/134">96 Stat. 134</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10503 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973aa–2</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10504</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973aa–3</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10505</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973aa–4</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10506</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973aa–5</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10507</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973aa–6</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10508</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973aa–6 note (<a href="/us/pl/97/205/s5">Pub. L. 97–205, § 5</a>, June 29, 1982, <a href="/us/stat/96/135">96 Stat. 135</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10508 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973bb</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10701</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973bb–1</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10702</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ee</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20101</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ee note (<a href="/us/pl/98/435/s9">Pub. L. 98–435, § 9</a>, Sept. 28, 1984, <a href="/us/stat/98/1680">98 Stat. 1680</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ee–1</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20102</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ee–2</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20103</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ee–3</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20104</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ee–4</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20105</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ee–5</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20106</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ee–6</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20107</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20301</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff note (<a href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s580/f">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 580(f)</a>, Oct. 28, 2009, <a href="/us/stat/123/2326">123 Stat. 2326</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20301 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff note (<a href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s583/a/3">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 583(a)(3)</a>, Oct. 28, 2009, <a href="/us/stat/123/2328">123 Stat. 2328</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20301 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff note (<a href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s584/c">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 584(c)</a>, Oct. 28, 2009, <a href="/us/stat/123/2331">123 Stat. 2331</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20301 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff note (<a href="/us/pl/99/410/tII/s204">Pub. L. 99–410, title II, § 204</a>, Aug. 28, 1986, <a href="/us/stat/100/930">100 Stat. 930</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20301 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff note (<a href="/us/pl/107/107/dA/tXVI/s1601">Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title XVI, § 1601</a>, Dec. 28, 2001, <a href="/us/stat/115/1274">115 Stat. 1274</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20301 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff note (<a href="/us/pl/107/107/dA/tXVI/s1604">Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title XVI, § 1604</a>, Dec. 28, 2001, <a href="/us/stat/115/1277">115 Stat. 1277</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20301 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff note (<a href="/us/pl/107/107/dA/tXVI/s1605">Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title XVI, § 1605</a>, Dec. 28, 2001, <a href="/us/stat/115/1277">115 Stat. 1277</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20301 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff note (Ex. Ord. No. 12642, June 8, 1988, 53 F.R. 21975)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20301 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–1</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20302</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–1 note (<a href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s577/b">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 577(b)</a>, Oct. 28, 2009, <a href="/us/stat/123/2320">123 Stat. 2320</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20302 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–1 note (<a href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s578/b">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 578(b)</a>, Oct. 28, 2009, <a href="/us/stat/123/2321">123 Stat. 2321</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20302 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–1 note (<a href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s579/c">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 579(c)</a>, Oct. 28, 2009, <a href="/us/stat/123/2324">123 Stat. 2324</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20302 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–1 note (<a href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s582/c">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 582(c)</a>, Oct. 28, 2009, <a href="/us/stat/123/2327">123 Stat. 2327</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20302 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–1 note (<a href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s576">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 576</a>, Oct. 28, 2009, <a href="/us/stat/123/2319">123 Stat. 2319</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20302 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–1 note (<a href="/us/pl/107/252/tVII/s703/b">Pub. L. 107–252, title VII, § 703(b)</a>, Oct. 29, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/1724">116 Stat. 1724</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20302 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–2</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20303</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–2 note (<a href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s581/a/2">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 581(a)(2)</a>, Oct. 28, 2009, <a href="/us/stat/123/2326">123 Stat. 2326</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20303 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–2a</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20304</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–2b</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20305</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–3</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20306</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–3 note (<a href="/us/pl/107/252/tVII/s706/b">Pub. L. 107–252, title VII, § 706(b)</a>, Oct. 29, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/1725">116 Stat. 1725</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20306 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–4</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20307</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–4a</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20308</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–5</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20309</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–6</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20310</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–7</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20311</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973ff–7 note (<a href="/us/pl/111/383/dA/tX/s1075/d">Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title X, § 1075(d)</a>, Jan. 7, 2011, <a href="/us/stat/124/4372">124 Stat. 4372</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20311 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20501</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg note (<a href="/us/pl/103/31/s13">Pub. L. 103–31, § 13</a>, May 20, 1993, <a href="/us/stat/107/89">107 Stat. 89</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20501 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg note (<a href="/us/pl/104/132/tIX/s902">Pub. L. 104–132, title IX, § 902</a>, Apr. 24, 1996, <a href="/us/stat/110/1317">110 Stat. 1317</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20501 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg note (<a href="/us/pl/104/91/tI/s101/a">Pub. L. 104–91, title I, § 101(a)</a>, Jan. 6, 1996, <a href="/us/stat/110/11">110 Stat. 11</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20501 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg–1</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20502</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg–2</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20503</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg–2 note (<a href="/us/pl/104/91/tI/s101/a">Pub. L. 104–91, title I, § 101(a)</a>, Jan. 6, 1996, <a href="/us/stat/110/11">110 Stat. 11</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20503 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg–3</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20504</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg–4</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20505</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg–5</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20506</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg–5 note (Ex. Ord. No. 12926, Sept. 12, 1994, 59 F.R. 47227)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20506 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg–6</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20507</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg–7</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20508</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg–8</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20509</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg–9</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20510</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1973gg–10</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20511</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1974</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20701</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1974a</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20702</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1974b</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20703</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1974c</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20704</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1974d</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20705</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">1974e</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20706</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15301</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20901</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15301 note (<a href="/us/pl/107/252/s1/a">Pub. L. 107–252, § 1(a)</a>, Oct. 29, 2002, <a href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">10101 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15302</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20902</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15302 note (<a href="/us/pl/111/8/dD/tVI/s625/b">Pub. L. 111–8, div. D, title VI, § 625(b)</a>, Mar. 11, 2009, <a href="/us/stat/123/678">123 Stat. 678</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20902 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15302 note (<a href="/us/pl/110/28/tVI/s6301/b">Pub. L. 110–28, title VI, § 6301(b)</a>, May 25, 2007, <a href="/us/stat/121/171">121 Stat. 171</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20902 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15303</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20903</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15304</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20904</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15305</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20905</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15306</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20906</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15321</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20921</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15322</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20922</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15323</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20923</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15324</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20924</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15325</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20925</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15326</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20926</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15327</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20927</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15328</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20928</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15329</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20929</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15330</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20930</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15341</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20941</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15342</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20942</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15343</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20943</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15344</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20944</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15345</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20945</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15346</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20946</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15361</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20961</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15362</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20962</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15371</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20971</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15381</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20981</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15381 note (<a href="/us/pl/110/161/dD/tV/s501">Pub. L. 110–161, div. D, title V, § 501</a>, Dec. 26, 2007, <a href="/us/stat/121/1997">121 Stat. 1997</a>)</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20981 note</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15382</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20982</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15383</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20983</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15384</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20984</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15385</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20985</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15386</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20986</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15387</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">20987</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15401</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21001</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15402</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21002</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15403</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21003</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15404</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21004</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15405</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21005</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15406</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21006</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15407</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21007</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15408</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21008</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15421</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21021</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15422</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21022</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15423</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21023</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15424</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21024</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15425</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21025</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15441</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21041</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15442</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21042</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15443</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21043</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15451</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21051</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15452</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21052</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15453</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21053</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15461</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21061</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15462</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21062</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15471</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21071</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15472</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21072</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15481</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21081</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15482</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21082</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15483</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21083</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15484</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21084</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15485</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21085</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15501</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21101</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15502</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21102</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15511</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21111</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15512</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21112</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15521</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21121</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15522</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21122</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15523</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21123</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15531</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21131</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15532</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21132</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15533</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21133</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15534</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21134</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15541</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21141</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15542</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21142</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15543</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21143</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15544</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21144</td></tr> <tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;">15545</td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;">21145</td></tr> </tbody> </table> </note> </notes> <subtitle style="-uslm-lc:I52" id="id0d7e6796-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stI"><num value="I">Subtitle I—</num><heading>Voting Rights</heading> <chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d7e6797-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stI/ch101"><num value="101">CHAPTER 101—</num><heading>GENERALLY</heading> <toc role="twoColumnTOC" id="id0d7e6798-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <layout> <header style="-uslm-lc:I70" role="tocColumnHeader"> <column class="tocHeaderLeft">Sec.</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10101">10101.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Voting rights.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10102">10102.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Interference with freedom of elections.</column> </tocItem> </layout> </toc> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d7e6799-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101"><num value="10101">§ 10101.</num><heading> Voting rights</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d7e679a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Race, color, or previous condition not to affect right to vote; uniform standards for voting qualifications; errors or omissions from papers; literacy tests; agreements between Attorney General and State or local authorities; definitions</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d7e679b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> All citizens of the United States who are otherwise qualified by law to vote at any election by the people in any State, Territory, district, county, city, parish, township, school district, municipality, or other territorial subdivision, shall be entitled and allowed to vote at all such elections, without distinction of race, color, or previous condition of servitude; any constitution, law, custom, usage, or regulation of any State or Territory, or by or under its authority, to the contrary notwithstanding.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d7e679c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> No person acting under color of law shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d7e679d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> in determining whether any individual is qualified under State law or laws to vote in any election, apply any standard, practice, or procedure different from the standards, practices, or procedures applied under such law or laws to other individuals within the same county, parish, or similar political subdivision who have been found by State officials to be qualified to vote;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d80d89e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> deny the right of any individual to vote in any election because of an error or omission on any record or paper relating to any application, registration, or other act requisite to voting, if such error or omission is not material in determining whether such individual is qualified under State law to vote in such election; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d80d89f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> employ any literacy test as a qualification for voting in any election unless (i) such test is administered to each individual and is conducted wholly in writing, and (ii) a certified copy of the test and of the answers given by the individual is furnished to him within twenty-five days of the submission of his request made within the period of time during which records and papers are required to be retained and preserved pursuant to title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20701">52 U.S.C. 20701</ref> et seq.]: Provided, however, That the Attorney General may enter into agreements with appropriate State or local authorities that preparation, conduct, and maintenance of such tests in accordance with the provisions of applicable State or local law, including such special provisions as are necessary in the preparation, conduct, and maintenance of such tests for persons who are blind or otherwise physically handicapped, meet the purposes of this subparagraph and constitute compliance therewith.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d80d8a0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d80d8a1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the term “vote” shall have the same meaning as in subsection (e) of this section;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d80d8a2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the phrase “literacy test” includes any test of the ability to read, write, understand, or interpret any matter.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d80d8a3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Intimidation, threats, or coercion</heading><content>No person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, shall intimidate, threaten, coerce, or attempt to intimidate, threaten, or coerce any other person for the purpose of interfering with the right of such other person to vote or to vote as he may choose, or of causing such other person to vote for, or not to vote for, any candidate for the office of President, Vice President, presidential elector, Member of the Senate, or Member of the House of Representatives, Delegates or Commissioners from the Territories or possessions, at any general, special, or primary election held solely or in part for the purpose of selecting or electing any such candidate. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d80d8a4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Preventive relief; injunction; rebuttable literacy presumption; liability of United States for costs; State as party defendant</heading><content>Whenever any person has engaged or there are reasonable grounds to believe that any person is about to engage in any act or practice which would deprive any other person of any right or privilege secured by subsection (a) or (b), the Attorney General may institute for the United States, or in the name of the United States, a civil action or other proper proceeding for preventive relief, including an application for a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order. If in any such proceeding literacy is a relevant fact there shall be a rebuttable presumption that any person who has not been adjudged an incompetent and who has completed the sixth grade in a public school in, or a private school accredited by, any State or territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico where instruction is carried on predominantly in the English language, possesses sufficient literacy, comprehension, and intelligence to vote in any election. In any proceeding hereunder the United States shall be liable for costs the same as a private person. Whenever, in a proceeding instituted under this subsection any official of a State or subdivision thereof is alleged to have committed any act or practice constituting a deprivation of any right or privilege secured by subsection (a), the act or practice shall also be deemed that of the State and the State may be joined as a party defendant and, if, prior to the institution of such proceeding, such official has resigned or has been relieved of his office and no successor has assumed such office, the proceeding may be instituted against the State. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d80d8a5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Jurisdiction; exhaustion of other remedies</heading><content>The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction of proceedings instituted pursuant to this section and shall exercise the same without regard to whether the party aggrieved shall have exhausted any administrative or other remedies that may be provided by law. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d80d8a6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Order qualifying person to vote; application; hearing; voting referees; transmittal of report and order; certificate of qualification; definitions</heading><content>In any proceeding instituted pursuant to subsection (c) in the event the court finds that any person has been deprived on account of race or color of any right or privilege secured by subsection (a), the court shall upon request of the Attorney General and after each party has been given notice and the opportunity to be heard make a finding whether such deprivation was or is pursuant to a pattern or practice. If the court finds such pattern or practice, any person of such race or color resident within the affected area shall, for one year and thereafter until the court subsequently finds that such pattern or practice has ceased, be entitled, upon his application therefor, to an order declaring him qualified to vote, upon proof that at any election or elections (1) he is qualified under State law to vote, and (2) he has since such finding by the court been (a) deprived of or denied under color of law the opportunity to register to vote or otherwise to qualify to vote, or (b) found not qualified to vote by any person acting under color of law. Such order shall be effective as to any election held within the longest period for which such applicant could have been registered or otherwise qualified under State law at which the applicant’s qualifications would under State law entitle him to vote. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of State law or the action of any State officer or court, an applicant so declared qualified to vote shall be permitted to vote in any such election. The Attorney General shall cause to be transmitted certified copies of such order to the appropriate election officers. The refusal by any such officer with notice of such order to permit any person so declared qualified to vote to vote at an appropriate election shall constitute contempt of court. An application for an order pursuant to this subsection shall be heard within ten days, and the execution of any order disposing of such application shall not be stayed if the effect of such stay would be to delay the effectiveness of the order beyond the date of any election at which the applicant would otherwise be enabled to vote. The court may appoint one or more persons who are qualified voters in the judicial district, to be known as voting referees, who shall subscribe to the oath of office required by <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3331">section 3331 of title 5</ref>, to serve for such period as the court shall determine, to receive such applications and to take evidence and report to the court findings as to whether or not at any election or elections (1) any such applicant is qualified under State law to vote, and (2) he has since the finding by the court heretofore specified been (a) deprived of or denied under color of law the opportunity to register to vote or otherwise to qualify to vote, or (b) found not qualified to vote by any person acting under color of law. In a proceeding before a voting referee, the applicant shall be heard ex parte at such times and places as the court shall direct. His statement under oath shall be prima facie evidence as to his age, residence, and his prior efforts to register or otherwise qualify to vote. Where proof of literacy or an understanding of other subjects is required by valid provisions of State law, the answer of the applicant, if written, shall be included in such report to the court; if oral, it shall be taken down stenographically and a transcription included in such report to the court. Upon receipt of such report, the court shall cause the Attorney General to transmit a copy thereof to the State attorney general and to each party to such proceeding together with an order to show cause within ten days, or such shorter time as the court may fix, why an order of the court should not be entered in accordance with such report. Upon the expiration of such period, such order shall be entered unless prior to that time there has been filed with the court and served upon all parties a statement of exceptions to such report. Exceptions as to matters of fact shall be considered only if supported by a duly verified copy of a public record or by affidavit of persons having personal knowledge of such facts or by statements or matters contained in such report; those relating to matters of law shall be supported by an appropriate memorandum of law. The issues of fact and law raised by such exceptions shall be determined by the court or, if the due and speedy administration of justice requires, they may be referred to the voting referee to determine in accordance with procedures prescribed by the court. A hearing as to an issue of fact shall be held only in the event that the proof in support of the exception disclose the existence of a genuine issue of material fact. The applicant’s literacy and understanding of other subjects shall be determined solely on the basis of answers included in the report of the voting referee. The court, or at its direction the voting referee, shall issue to each applicant so declared qualified a certificate identifying the holder thereof as a person so qualified. Any voting referee appointed by the court pursuant to this subsection shall to the extent not inconsistent herewith have all the powers conferred upon a master by rule 53(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The compensation to be allowed to any persons appointed by the court pursuant to this subsection shall be fixed by the court and shall be payable by the United States. Applications pursuant to this subsection shall be determined expeditiously. In the case of any application filed twenty or more days prior to an election which is undetermined by the time of such election, the court shall issue an order authorizing the applicant to vote provisionally: Provided, however, That such applicant shall be qualified to vote under State law. In the case of an application filed within twenty days prior to an election, the court, in its discretion, may make such an order. In either case the order shall make appropriate provision for the impounding of the applicant’s ballot pending determination of the application. The court may take any other action, and may authorize such referee or such other person as it may designate to take any other action, appropriate or necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection and to enforce its decrees. This subsection shall in no way be construed as a limitation upon the existing powers of the court. When used in the subsection, the word “vote” includes all action necessary to make a vote effective including, but not limited to, registration or other action required by State law prerequisite to voting, casting a ballot, and having such ballot counted and included in the appropriate totals of votes cast with respect to candidates for public office and propositions for which votes are received in an election; the words “affected area” shall mean any subdivision of the State in which the laws of the State relating to voting are or have been to any extent administered by a person found in the proceeding to have violated subsection (a); and the words “qualified under State law” shall mean qualified according to the laws, customs, or usages of the State, and shall not, in any event, imply qualifications more stringent than those used by the persons found in the proceeding to have violated subsection (a) in qualifying persons other than those of the race or color against which the pattern or practice of discrimination was found to exist. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d80d8a7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Contempt; assignment of counsel; witnesses</heading><content>Any person cited for an alleged contempt under this Act shall be allowed to make his full defense by counsel learned in the law; and the court before which he is cited or tried, or some judge thereof, shall immediately, upon his request, assign to him such counsel, not exceeding two, as he may desire, who shall have free access to him at all reasonable hours. He shall be allowed, in his defense to make any proof that he can produce by lawful witnesses, and shall have the like process of the court to compel his witnesses to appear at his trial or hearing, as is usually granted to compel witnesses to appear on behalf of the prosecution. If such person shall be found by the court to be financially unable to provide for such counsel, it shall be the duty of the court to provide such counsel. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d80d8a8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10101/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Three-judge district court: hearing, determination, expedition of action, review by Supreme Court; single-judge district court: hearing, determination, expedition of action</heading><content>In any proceeding instituted by the United States in any district court of the United States under this section in which the Attorney General requests a finding of a pattern or practice of discrimination pursuant to subsection (e) of this section the Attorney General, at the time he files the complaint, or any defendant in the proceeding, within twenty days after service upon him of the complaint, may file with the clerk of such court a request that a court of three judges be convened to hear and determine the entire case. A copy of the request for a three-judge court shall be immediately furnished by such clerk to the chief judge of the circuit (or in his absence, the presiding circuit judge of the circuit) in which the case is pending. Upon receipt of the copy of such request it shall be the duty of the chief judge of the circuit or the presiding circuit judge, as the case may be, to designate immediately three judges in such circuit, of whom at least one shall be a circuit judge and another of whom shall be a district judge of the court in which the proceeding was instituted, to hear and determine such case, and it shall be the duty of the judges so designated to assign the case for hearing at the earliest practicable date, to participate in the hearing and determination thereof, and to cause the case to be in every way expedited. An appeal from the final judgment of such court will lie to the Supreme Court. In any proceeding brought under subsection (c) of this section to enforce subsection (b) of this section, or in the event neither the Attorney General nor any defendant files a request for a three-judge court in any proceeding authorized by this subsection, it shall be the duty of the chief judge of the district (or in his absence, the acting chief judge) in which the case is pending immediately to designate a judge in such district to hear and determine the case. In the event that no judge in the district is available to hear and determine the case, the chief judge of the district, or the acting chief judge, as the case may be, shall certify this fact to the chief judge of the circuit (or, in his absence, the acting chief judge) who shall then designate a district or circuit judge of the circuit to hear and determine the case. It shall be the duty of the judge designated pursuant to this section to assign the case for hearing at the earliest practicable date and to cause the case to be in every way expedited. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d80d8a9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(R.S. § 2004; <ref href="/us/pl/85/315">Pub. L. 85–315</ref>, pt. IV, § 131, <date date="1957-09-09">Sept. 9, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/637">71 Stat. 637</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/86/449/tVI/s601">Pub. L. 86–449, title VI, § 601</ref>, <date date="1960-05-06">May 6, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/90">74 Stat. 90</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/88/352/tI/s101">Pub. L. 88–352, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="1964-07-02">July 2, 1964</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/78/241">78 Stat. 241</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/89/110/s15">Pub. L. 89–110, § 15</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/445">79 Stat. 445</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d80d8aa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d80d8ab-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d80d8ac-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Civil Rights Act of 1960, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(C), is <ref href="/us/pl/86/449">Pub. L. 86–449</ref>, <date date="1960-05-06">May 6, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/86">74 Stat. 86</ref>. Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 is classified generally to chapter 207 (§ 20701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. Rule 53(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, referred to in subsec. (e), is set out in the Appendix to Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. This Act, referred to in subsec. (f), is <ref href="/us/pl/85/315">Pub. L. 85–315</ref>, <date date="1957-09-09">Sept. 9, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/634">71 Stat. 634</ref>, which enacted sections 1975 to 1975e and 1995 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and section 295–1 of former Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, amended this section and sections 1343 and 1861 of Title 28, repealed <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1993">section 1993 of Title 42</ref>, and enacted provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1975">section 1975 of Title 42</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d80d8ad-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1971">section 1971 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section, and to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s31">section 31 of Title 8</ref>, Aliens and Nationality. R.S. § 2004 derived from <ref href="/us/act/1870-05-31/ch114/s1">act May 31, 1870, ch. 114, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/16/140">16 Stat. 140</ref>. In subsec. (e), “<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3331">section 3331 of title 5</ref>” was substituted for “Revised Statutes, section 1757 (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s16">5 U.S.C. 16</ref>)” on authority of <ref href="/us/pl/89/554/s7/b">Pub. L. 89–554, § 7(b)</ref>, <date date="1966-09-06">Sept. 6, 1966</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/80/631">80 Stat. 631</ref>, the first section of which enacted Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d80d8ae-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1965—Subsecs. (a), (c). <ref href="/us/pl/89/110/s15/a">Pub. L. 89–110, § 15(a)</ref>, struck out “Federal” before “election” wherever appearing. Subsecs. (f) to (h). <ref href="/us/pl/89/110/s15/b">Pub. L. 89–110, § 15(b)</ref>, redesignated subsecs. (g) and (h) as (f) and (g), respectively, and repealed former subsec. (f) which defined “Federal elections”. 1964—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/88/352/s101/a">Pub. L. 88–352, § 101(a)</ref>, designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added pars. (2) and (3). Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/88/352/s101/b">Pub. L. 88–352, § 101(b)</ref>, provided for a rebuttable literacy presumption when a person has not been adjudged an incompetent and has completed the sixth grade of his schooling. Subsecs. (f), (g). <ref href="/us/pl/88/352/s101/c">Pub. L. 88–352, § 101(c)</ref>, added subsec. (f) and redesignated former subsec. (f) as (g). Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/88/352/s101/d">Pub. L. 88–352, § 101(d)</ref>, added subsec. (h). 1960—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/86/449/s601/b">Pub. L. 86–449, § 601(b)</ref>, permitted the State to be joined as a party defendant in cases where officials of a State or subdivision thereof are alleged to have committed acts or practices constituting a deprivation of any rights or privileges secured by subsection (a) of this section, and authorized commencement of the proceeding against the State where an official has resigned or has been relieved of his office and no successor has assumed such office. Subsecs. (e), (f). <ref href="/us/pl/86/449/s601/a">Pub. L. 86–449, § 601(a)</ref>, added subsec. (e) and redesignated former subsec. (e) as (f). 1957—<ref href="/us/pl/85/315/s131">Pub. L. 85–315, § 131</ref>, substituted “Voting rights” for “Race, color, or previous condition not to affect right to vote” in section catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), and added subsecs. (b) to (e). </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d80d8af-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id0d80d8b0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2024 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/118/106/s1">Pub. L. 118–106, § 1</ref>, <date date="2024-10-04">Oct. 4, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/1591">138 Stat. 1591</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/118/106/s1">“This Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083a">section 21083a of this title</ref> and amending sections 21084, 21085, and 21111 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2024’ or the ‘COCOA Act of 2024’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment" id="id0d80d8b1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2022 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/117/182/s1">Pub. L. 117–182, § 1</ref>, <date date="2022-09-30">Sept. 30, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/2178">136 Stat. 2178</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/182/s1">“This Act [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21061">section 21061 of this title</ref> and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21061">section 21061 of this title</ref>] may be cited as the ‘Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access Program Inclusion Act’ or the ‘PAVA Program Inclusion Act’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d80d8b2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2009 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s575">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 575</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2318">123 Stat. 2318</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s575">“This subtitle [subtitle H (§§ 575–589) of title V of div. A of <ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref>, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349b3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2006 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s1">Pub. L. 109–246, § 1</ref>, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/577">120 Stat. 577</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/110/258/s1">Pub. L. 110–258, § 1</ref>, <date date="2008-07-01">July 1, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/2428">122 Stat. 2428</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/258/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, César E. Chávez, Barbara C. Jordan, William C. Velásquez, and Dr. Hector P. Garcia Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349b4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 2002 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s1/a">Pub. L. 107–252, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/252/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Help America Vote Act of 2002’.”</quotedContent> <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s1/a">Pub. L. 107–155, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/81">116 Stat. 81</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/155/s1/a">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349b5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1993 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s1">Pub. L. 103–31, § 1</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/77">107 Stat. 77</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/31/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘National Voter Registration Act of 1993’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349b6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1992 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/102/344/s1">Pub. L. 102–344, § 1</ref>, <date date="1992-08-26">Aug. 26, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/921">106 Stat. 921</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/102/344/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Voting Rights Language Assistance Act of 1992’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349b7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1986 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/99/410/s1">Pub. L. 99–410, § 1</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/924">100 Stat. 924</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/410/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349b8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1984 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s1">Pub. L. 98–435, § 1</ref>, <date date="1984-09-28">Sept. 28, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/1678">98 Stat. 1678</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/98/435/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349b9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1982 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s1">Pub. L. 97–205, § 1</ref>, <date date="1982-06-29">June 29, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/131">96 Stat. 131</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/205/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349ba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1980 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1339">93 Stat. 1339</ref>, provided in part: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/187">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1979’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349bb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1976 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s1">Pub. L. 94–283, § 1</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/475">90 Stat. 475</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/283/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1976’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349bc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1975 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/94/203/s1">Pub. L. 94–203, § 1</ref>, <date date="1976-01-02">Jan. 2, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/1142">89 Stat. 1142</ref>, which provided that <ref href="/us/pl/94/203">Pub. L. 94–203</ref> (see Tables for classification) was to be cited as “Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act of 1975”, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/99/410/tII/s203">Pub. L. 99–410, title II, § 203</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/930">100 Stat. 930</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349bd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1974 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1263">88 Stat. 1263</ref>, provided in part: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/93/443">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1974’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349be-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1972 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/92/225">Pub. L. 92–225</ref>, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/3">86 Stat. 3</ref>, provided in part: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/92/225">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349bf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1970 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s1">Pub. L. 91–285, § 1</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>, provided: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/91/285/s1">“That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1970’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349c0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1965 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/89/110/s1">Pub. L. 89–110, § 1</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/437">79 Stat. 437</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/89/110/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] shall be known as the ‘Voting Rights Act of 1965’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349c1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1960 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/86/449/s1">Pub. L. 86–449, § 1</ref>, <date date="1960-05-06">May 6, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/86">74 Stat. 86</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/86/449/s1">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Civil Rights Act of 1960’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349c2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1957 Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/85/315">Pub. L. 85–315</ref>, pt. V, § 161, <date date="1957-09-09">Sept. 9, 1957</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/71/638">71 Stat. 638</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/85/315">“This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Civil Rights Act of 1957’.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349c3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1955 Act</heading><ref href="/us/act/1955-08-09/ch656/s1">Act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/69/584">69 Stat. 584</ref>, which provided that such Act (see Tables for classification) was to be cited as “The Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955”, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/99/410/tII/s203">Pub. L. 99–410, title II, § 203</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/930">100 Stat. 930</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="separability" id="id0d8349c4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Separability</heading><ref href="/us/pl/86/449/tVII/s701">Pub. L. 86–449, title VII, § 701</ref>, <date date="1960-05-06">May 6, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/92">74 Stat. 92</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/86/449/tVII/s701">“If any provisions of this Act [see Short Title of 1960 Act note above] is held invalid, the remainder of this Act shall not be affected thereby.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349c5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Voter Registration Drives</heading><ref href="/us/pl/98/473/tI/s101/j">Pub. L. 98–473, title I, § 101(j)</ref>, <date date="1984-10-12">Oct. 12, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/1963">98 Stat. 1963</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/98/473/tI/s101/j"> <inline>“It is the sense of the Congress that—</inline> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> voter registration drives should be encouraged by governmental entities at all levels; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> voter registration drives conducted by State governments on a nonpartisan basis do not violate the provisions of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4728">42 U.S.C. 4728</ref>, 4763).”</content> </paragraph> </quotedContent> </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8349c6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10102"><num value="10102">§ 10102.</num><heading> Interference with freedom of elections</heading><content> No officer of the Army, Navy, or Air Force of the United States shall prescribe or fix, or attempt to prescribe or fix, by proclamation, order, or otherwise, the qualifications of voters in any State, or in any manner interfere with the freedom of any election in any State, or with the exercise of the free right of suffrage in any State. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d8349c7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(R.S. § 2003.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8349c8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8349c9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8349ca-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1972">section 1972 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section, and to <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s32">section 32 of Title 8</ref>, Aliens and Nationality. R.S. § 2003 derived from <ref href="/us/act/1865-02-25/ch52/s1">act Feb. 25, 1865, ch. 52, § 1</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/13/437">13 Stat. 437</ref>. Air Force inserted to conform to <ref href="/us/act/1947-07-26/ch343/tII/s207/a">act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, § 207(a)</ref>, (f), <ref href="/us/stat/61/502">61 Stat. 502</ref>, which established a separate Department of the Air Force, and Secretary of Defense Transfer Order No. 40 [App. A(10)], <date date="1949-07-22">July 22, 1949</date>, which transferred certain functions to the Air Force. Section 207(a), (f) of act <date date="1947-07-26">July 26, 1947</date>, was repealed by <ref href="/us/act/1956-08-10/ch1041/s53">act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 53</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/70A/641">70A Stat. 641</ref>. <ref href="/us/act/1956-08-10/ch1041">Act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/70A/1">70A Stat. 1</ref>, enacted “Title 10, Armed Forces”, which in sections 8010 to 8013 continued Department of the Air Force under administrative supervision of Secretary of the Air Force. </note> </notes> </section> </chapter> <chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d8349cb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stI/ch103"><num value="103">CHAPTER 103—</num><heading>ENFORCEMENT OF VOTING RIGHTS</heading> <toc role="twoColumnTOC" id="id0d8349cc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <layout> <header style="-uslm-lc:I70" role="tocColumnHeader"> <column class="tocHeaderLeft">Sec.</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">10301.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Denial or abridgement of right to vote on account of race or color through voting qualifications or prerequisites; establishment of violation.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10302">10302.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Proceeding to enforce the right to vote.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303">10303.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Suspension of the use of tests or devices in determining eligibility to vote.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10304">10304.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Alteration of voting qualifications; procedure and appeal; purpose or effect of diminishing the ability of citizens to elect their preferred candidates.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10305">10305.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Use of observers.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10306">10306.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Poll taxes.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10307">10307.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Prohibited acts.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10308">10308.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Civil and criminal sanctions.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10309">10309.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Termination of assignment of observers.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10310">10310.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Enforcement proceedings.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10311">10311.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Impairment of voting rights of persons holding current registration.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10312">10312.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorization of appropriations.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10313">10313.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Separability.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10314">10314.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Construction.</column> </tocItem> </layout> </toc> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8349cd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10301"><num value="10301">§ 10301.</num><heading> Denial or abridgement of right to vote on account of race or color through voting qualifications or prerequisites; establishment of violation</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8349ce-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10301/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> No voting qualification or prerequisite to voting or standard, practice, or procedure shall be imposed or applied by any State or political subdivision in a manner which results in a denial or abridgement of the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/f/2">section 10303(f)(2) of this title</ref>, as provided in subsection (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8349cf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10301/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> A violation of subsection (a) is established if, based on the totality of circumstances, it is shown that the political processes leading to nomination or election in the State or political subdivision are not equally open to participation by members of a class of citizens protected by subsection (a) in that its members have less opportunity than other members of the electorate to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of their choice. The extent to which members of a protected class have been elected to office in the State or political subdivision is one circumstance which may be considered: Provided, That nothing in this section establishes a right to have members of a protected class elected in numbers equal to their proportion in the population.</content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8349d0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s2">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 2</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/437">79 Stat. 437</ref>; renumbered title I, <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s2">Pub. L. 91–285, § 2</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tII/s206">Pub. L. 94–73, title II, § 206</ref>, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/402">89 Stat. 402</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s3">Pub. L. 97–205, § 3</ref>, <date date="1982-06-29">June 29, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/134">96 Stat. 134</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8349d1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8349d2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8349d3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973">section 1973 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d8349d4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1982—<ref href="/us/pl/97/205">Pub. L. 97–205</ref> redesignated existing provisions as subsec. (a), struck out the comma after “voting”, substituted “in a manner which results in a denial or abridgement of” for “to deny or abridge”, inserted “, as provided in subsection (b)” after “in contravention of the guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/f/2">section 1973b(f)(2) of this title</ref>”, and added subsec. (b). 1975—<ref href="/us/pl/94/73">Pub. L. 94–73</ref> substituted “race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/f/2">section 1973b(f)(2) of this title</ref>” for “race or color”. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d8349d5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d8349d6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1982 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s6">Pub. L. 97–205, § 6</ref>, <date date="1982-06-29">June 29, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/135">96 Stat. 135</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/205/s6">“Except as otherwise provided in this Act [see Tables for classification], the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1982-06-29">June 29, 1982</date>].”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="separability" id="id0d8349d7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Separability</heading><ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tII/s208">Pub. L. 94–73, title II, § 208</ref>, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/402">89 Stat. 402</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/94/73/tII/s208">“If any amendments made by this Act [see Tables for classification] or the application of any provision thereof to any person or circumstance is judicially determined to be invalid, the remainder of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 [this chapter and chapters 105 and 107 of this title], or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected by such determination.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8349d8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Congressional Purpose and Findings</heading><ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s2">Pub. L. 109–246, § 2</ref>, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/577">120 Stat. 577</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/109/246/s2"> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of this Act [see Tables for classification] is to ensure that the right of all citizens to vote, including the right to register to vote and cast meaningful votes, is preserved and protected as guaranteed by the Constitution.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Congress finds the following:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Significant progress has been made in eliminating first generation barriers experienced by minority voters, including increased numbers of registered minority voters, minority voter turnout, and minority representation in Congress, State legislatures, and local elected offices. This progress is the direct result of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 [this chapter and chapters 105 and 107 of this title].</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> However, vestiges of discrimination in voting continue to exist as demonstrated by second generation barriers constructed to prevent minority voters from fully participating in the electoral process.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> The continued evidence of racially polarized voting in each of the jurisdictions covered by the expiring provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 demonstrates that racial and language minorities remain politically vulnerable, warranting the continued protection of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><chapeau> Evidence of continued discrimination includes—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> the hundreds of objections interposed, requests for more information submitted followed by voting changes withdrawn from consideration by jurisdictions covered by the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and section 5 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10304">52 U.S.C. 10304</ref>] enforcement actions undertaken by the Department of Justice in covered jurisdictions since 1982 that prevented election practices, such as annexation, at-large voting, and the use of multi-member districts, from being enacted to dilute minority voting strength;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the number of requests for declaratory judgments denied by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> the continued filing of section 2 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">52 U.S.C. 10301</ref>] cases that originated in covered jurisdictions; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> the litigation pursued by the Department of Justice since 1982 to enforce sections 4(e), 4(f)(4), and 203 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/e">52 U.S.C. 10303(e)</ref>, (f)(4), 10503] to ensure that all language minority citizens have full access to the political process.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="5">“(5)</num><content> The evidence clearly shows the continued need for Federal oversight in jurisdictions covered by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 since 1982, as demonstrated in the counties certified by the Attorney General for Federal examiner and observer coverage and the tens of thousands of Federal observers that have been dispatched to observe elections in covered jurisdictions.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="6">“(6)</num><content> The effectiveness of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 has been significantly weakened by the United States Supreme Court decisions in Reno v. Bossier Parish II and Georgia v. Ashcroft, which have misconstrued Congress’ original intent in enacting the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and narrowed the protections afforded by section 5 of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10304">52 U.S.C. 10304</ref>].</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="7">“(7)</num><content> Despite the progress made by minorities under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the evidence before Congress reveals that 40 years has not been a sufficient amount of time to eliminate the vestiges of discrimination following nearly 100 years of disregard for the dictates of the 15th amendment and to ensure that the right of all citizens to vote is protected as guaranteed by the Constitution.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="8">“(8)</num><content> Present day discrimination experienced by racial and language minority voters is contained in evidence, including the objections interposed by the Department of Justice in covered jurisdictions; the section 2 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">52 U.S.C. 10301</ref>] litigation filed to prevent dilutive techniques from adversely affecting minority voters; the enforcement actions filed to protect language minorities; and the tens of thousands of Federal observers dispatched to monitor polls in jurisdictions covered by the Voting Rights Act of 1965.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="9">“(9)</num><content> The record compiled by Congress demonstrates that, without the continuation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 protections, racial and language minority citizens will be deprived of the opportunity to exercise their right to vote, or will have their votes diluted, undermining the significant gains made by minorities in the last 40 years.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8349d9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10302"><num value="10302">§ 10302.</num><heading> Proceeding to enforce the right to vote</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8349da-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10302/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization by court for appointment of Federal observers</heading><content>Whenever the Attorney General or an aggrieved person institutes a proceeding under any statute to enforce the voting guarantees of the fourteenth or fifteenth amendment in any State or political subdivision the court shall authorize the appointment of Federal observers by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management in accordance with section 1973d <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002000">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002000"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of title 42 to serve for such period of time and for such political subdivisions as the court shall determine is appropriate to enforce the voting guarantees of the fourteenth or fifteenth amendment (1) as part of any interlocutory order if the court determines that the appointment of such observers is necessary to enforce such voting guarantees or (2) as part of any final judgment if the court finds that violations of the fourteenth or fifteenth amendment justifying equitable relief have occurred in such State or subdivision: Provided, That the court need not authorize the appointment of observers if any incidents of denial or abridgement of the right to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the voting guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/f/2">section 10303(f)(2) of this title</ref> (1) have been few in number and have been promptly and effectively corrected by State or local action, (2) the continuing effect of such incidents has been eliminated, and (3) there is no reasonable probability of their recurrence in the future. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8349db-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10302/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Suspension of use of tests and devices which deny or abridge the right to vote</heading><content>If in a proceeding instituted by the Attorney General or an aggrieved person under any statute to enforce the voting guarantees of the fourteenth or fifteenth amendment in any State or political subdivision the court finds that a test or device has been used for the purpose or with the effect of denying or abridging the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the voting guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/f/2">section 10303(f)(2) of this title</ref>, it shall suspend the use of tests and devices in such State or political subdivisions as the court shall determine is appropriate and for such period as it deems necessary. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8349dc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10302/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Retention of jurisdiction to prevent commencement of new devices to deny or abridge the right to vote</heading><content>If in any proceeding instituted by the Attorney General or an aggrieved person under any statute to enforce the voting guarantees of the fourteenth or fifteenth amendment in any State or political subdivision the court finds that violations of the fourteenth or fifteenth amendment justifying equitable relief have occurred within the territory of such State or political subdivision, the court, in addition to such relief as it may grant, shall retain jurisdiction for such period as it may deem appropriate and during such period no voting qualification or prerequisite to voting or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting different from that in force or effect at the time the proceeding was commenced shall be enforced unless and until the court finds that such qualification, prerequisite, standard, practice, or procedure does not have the purpose and will not have the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the voting guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/f/2">section 10303(f)(2) of this title</ref>: Provided, That such qualification, prerequisite, standard, practice, or procedure may be enforced if the qualification, prerequisite, standard, practice, or procedure has been submitted by the chief legal officer or other appropriate official of such State or subdivision to the Attorney General and the Attorney General has not interposed an objection within sixty days after such submission, except that neither the court’s finding nor the Attorney General’s failure to object shall bar a subsequent action to enjoin enforcement of such qualification, prerequisite, standard, practice, or procedure. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8349dd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s3">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 3</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/437">79 Stat. 437</ref>; renumbered title I, <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s2">Pub. L. 91–285, § 2</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tII">Pub. L. 94–73, title II</ref>, §§ 205, 206, title IV, §§ 401, 410, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/402">89 Stat. 402</ref>, 404, 406; 1978 Reorg. Plan No. 2, § 102, eff. <date date="1979-01-01">Jan. 1, 1979</date>, 43 F.R. 36037, <ref href="/us/stat/92/3783">92 Stat. 3783</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/d/1">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(d)(1)</ref>, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/580">120 Stat. 580</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8349de-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8349df-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d8349e0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973d">Section 1973d of title 42</ref>, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/c">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(c)</ref>, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/580">120 Stat. 580</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8349e1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973a">section 1973a of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d8349e2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2006—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/109/246">Pub. L. 109–246</ref> substituted “observers” for “examiners” wherever appearing. 1975—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73">Pub. L. 94–73</ref> inserted reference to fourteenth amendment in three places, and substituted “voting guarantees” for “guarantees” in three places, “Attorney General or an aggrieved person” for “Attorney General”, and “on account of race or color or in contravention of the voting guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/f/2">section 1973b(f)(2) of this title</ref>” for “on account of race or color”. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73">Pub. L. 94–73</ref> substituted “Attorney General or an aggrieved person under any statute to enforce the voting guarantees of the fourteenth or fifteenth amendment” for “Attorney General under any statute to enforce the guarantees of the fifteenth amendment”, and “on account of race or color, or in contravention of the voting guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/f/2">section 1973b(f)(2) of this title</ref>” for “on account of race or color”. Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73">Pub. L. 94–73</ref> substituted “Attorney General or an aggrieved person under any statute to enforce the voting guarantees of the fourteenth or fifteenth amendment in any State or political subdivision the court finds that violations of the fourteenth or fifteenth amendment” for “Attorney General under any statute to enforce the guarantees of the fifteenth amendment in any State or political subdivision the court finds that violations of the fifteenth amendment” and “on account of race or color, or in contravention of the voting guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/f/2">section 1973b(f)(2) of this title</ref>” for “on account of race or color”. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id0d8349e3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Executive Documents</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="transferOfFunctions" id="id0d8349e4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">Transfer of Functions</heading> “Director of the Office of Personnel Management” substituted for “United States Civil Service Commission” in subsec. (a) pursuant to Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1978, § 102, 43 F.R. 36037, <ref href="/us/stat/92/3783">92 Stat. 3783</ref>, set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1101">section 1101 of Title 5</ref>, Government Organization and Employees, which transferred all functions vested by statute in United States Civil Service Commission to Director of Office of Personnel Management (except as otherwise specified), effective <date date="1979-01-01">Jan. 1, 1979</date>, as provided by section 1–102 of Ex. Ord. No. 12107, <date date="1978-12-28">Dec. 28, 1978</date>, 44 F.R. 1055, set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1101">section 1101 of Title 5</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8349e5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303"><num value="10303">§ 10303.</num><heading> Suspension of the use of tests or devices in determining eligibility to vote</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8592d6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Action by State or political subdivision for declaratory judgment of no denial or abridgement; three-judge district court; appeal to Supreme Court; retention of jurisdiction by three-judge court</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592d7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> To assure that the right of citizens of the United States to vote is not denied or abridged on account of race or color, no citizen shall be denied the right to vote in any Federal, State, or local election because of his failure to comply with any test or device in any State with respect to which the determinations have been made under the first two sentences of subsection (b) or in any political subdivision of such State (as such subdivision existed on the date such determinations were made with respect to such State), though such determinations were not made with respect to such subdivision as a separate unit, or in any political subdivision with respect to which such determinations have been made as a separate unit, unless the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issues a declaratory judgment under this section. No citizen shall be denied the right to vote in any Federal, State, or local election because of his failure to comply with any test or device in any State with respect to which the determinations have been made under the third sentence of subsection (b) of this section or in any political subdivision of such State (as such subdivision existed on the date such determinations were made with respect to such State), though such determinations were not made with respect to such subdivision as a separate unit, or in any political subdivision with respect to which such determinations have been made as a separate unit, unless the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issues a declaratory judgment under this section. A declaratory judgment under this section shall issue only if such court determines that during the ten years preceding the filing of the action, and during the pendency of such action—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8592d8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> no such test or device has been used within such State or political subdivision for the purpose or with the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color or (in the case of a State or subdivision seeking a declaratory judgment under the second sentence of this subsection) in contravention of the guarantees of subsection (f)(2);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8592d9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> no final judgment of any court of the United States, other than the denial of declaratory judgment under this section, has determined that denials or abridgements of the right to vote on account of race or color have occurred anywhere in the territory of such State or political subdivision or (in the case of a State or subdivision seeking a declaratory judgment under the second sentence of this subsection) that denials or abridgements of the right to vote in contravention of the guarantees of subsection (f)(2) have occurred anywhere in the territory of such State or subdivision and no consent decree, settlement, or agreement has been entered into resulting in any abandonment of a voting practice challenged on such grounds; and no declaratory judgment under this section shall be entered during the pendency of an action commenced before the filing of an action under this section and alleging such denials or abridgements of the right to vote;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8592da-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> no Federal examiners or observers under chapters 103 to 107 of this title have been assigned to such State or political subdivision;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8592db-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> such State or political subdivision and all governmental units within its territory have complied with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10304">section 10304 of this title</ref>, including compliance with the requirement that no change covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10304">section 10304 of this title</ref> has been enforced without preclearance under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10304">section 10304 of this title</ref>, and have repealed all changes covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10304">section 10304 of this title</ref> to which the Attorney General has successfully objected or as to which the United States District Court for the District of Columbia has denied a declaratory judgment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8592dc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> the Attorney General has not interposed any objection (that has not been overturned by a final judgment of a court) and no declaratory judgment has been denied under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10304">section 10304 of this title</ref>, with respect to any submission by or on behalf of the plaintiff or any governmental unit within its territory under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10304">section 10304 of this title</ref>, and no such submissions or declaratory judgment actions are pending; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8592dd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/1/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><chapeau> such State or political subdivision and all governmental units within its territory—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8592de-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/1/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> have eliminated voting procedures and methods of election which inhibit or dilute equal access to the electoral process;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8592df-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/1/F/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> have engaged in constructive efforts to eliminate intimidation and harassment of persons exercising rights protected under chapters 103 to 107 of this title; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8592e0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/1/F/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> have engaged in other constructive efforts, such as expanded opportunity for convenient registration and voting for every person of voting age and the appointment of minority persons as election officials throughout the jurisdiction and at all stages of the election and registration process.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592e1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> To assist the court in determining whether to issue a declaratory judgment under this subsection, the plaintiff shall present evidence of minority participation, including evidence of the levels of minority group registration and voting, changes in such levels over time, and disparities between minority-group and non-minority-group participation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592e2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> No declaratory judgment shall issue under this subsection with respect to such State or political subdivision if such plaintiff and governmental units within its territory have, during the period beginning ten years before the date the judgment is issued, engaged in violations of any provision of the Constitution or laws of the United States or any State or political subdivision with respect to discrimination in voting on account of race or color or (in the case of a State or subdivision seeking a declaratory judgment under the second sentence of this subsection) in contravention of the guarantees of subsection (f)(2) unless the plaintiff establishes that any such violations were trivial, were promptly corrected, and were not repeated.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592e3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The State or political subdivision bringing such action shall publicize the intended commencement and any proposed settlement of such action in the media serving such State or political subdivision and in appropriate United States post offices. Any aggrieved party may as of right intervene at any stage in such action.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592e4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> An action pursuant to this subsection shall be heard and determined by a court of three judges in accordance with the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2284">section 2284 of title 28</ref> and any appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court. The court shall retain jurisdiction of any action pursuant to this subsection for ten years after judgment and shall reopen the action upon motion of the Attorney General or any aggrieved person alleging that conduct has occurred which, had that conduct occurred during the ten-year periods referred to in this subsection, would have precluded the issuance of a declaratory judgment under this subsection. The court, upon such reopening, shall vacate the declaratory judgment issued under this section if, after the issuance of such declaratory judgment, a final judgment against the State or subdivision with respect to which such declaratory judgment was issued, or against any governmental unit within that State or subdivision, determines that denials or abridgements of the right to vote on account of race or color have occurred anywhere in the territory of such State or political subdivision or (in the case of a State or subdivision which sought a declaratory judgment under the second sentence of this subsection) that denials or abridgements of the right to vote in contravention of the guarantees of subsection (f)(2) have occurred anywhere in the territory of such State or subdivision, or if, after the issuance of such declaratory judgment, a consent decree, settlement, or agreement has been entered into resulting in any abandonment of a voting practice challenged on such grounds.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592e5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> If, after two years from the date of the filing of a declaratory judgment under this subsection, no date has been set for a hearing in such action, and that delay has not been the result of an avoidable delay on the part of counsel for any party, the chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia may request the Judicial Council for the Circuit of the District of Columbia to provide the necessary judicial resources to expedite any action filed under this section. If such resources are unavailable within the circuit, the chief judge shall file a certificate of necessity in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s292/d">section 292(d) of title 28</ref>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592e6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> The Congress shall reconsider the provisions of this section at the end of the fifteen-year period following the effective date of the amendments made by the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, César E. Chávez, Barbara C. Jordan, William C. Velásquez, and Dr. Hector P. Garcia Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592e7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> The provisions of this section shall expire at the end of the twenty-five-year period following the effective date of the amendments made by the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, César E. Chávez, Barbara C. Jordan, William C. Velásquez, and Dr. Hector P. Garcia Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592e8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Attorney General from consenting to an entry of judgment if based upon a showing of objective and compelling evidence by the plaintiff, and upon investigation, he is satisfied that the State or political subdivision has complied with the requirements of subsection (a)(1). Any aggrieved party may as of right intervene at any stage in such action.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8592e9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Required factual determinations necessary to allow suspension of compliance with tests and devices; publication in Federal Register</heading><content>The provisions of subsection (a) shall apply in any State or in any political subdivision of a State which (1) the Attorney General determines maintained on <date date="1964-11-01">November 1, 1964</date>, any test or device, and with respect to which (2) the Director of the Census determines that less than 50 per centum of the persons of voting age residing therein were registered on <date date="1964-11-01">November 1, 1964</date>, or that less than 50 per centum of such persons voted in the presidential election of November 1964. On and after <date date="1970-08-06">August 6, 1970</date>, in addition to any State or political subdivision of a State determined to be subject to subsection (a) pursuant to the previous sentence, the provisions of subsection (a) shall apply in any State or any political subdivision of a State which (i) the Attorney General determines maintained on <date date="1968-11-01">November 1, 1968</date>, any test or device, and with respect to which (ii) the Director of the Census determines that less than 50 per centum of the persons of voting age residing therein were registered on <date date="1968-11-01">November 1, 1968</date>, or that less than 50 per centum of such persons voted in the presidential election of November 1968. On and after <date date="1975-08-06">August 6, 1975</date>, in addition to any State or political subdivision of a State determined to be subject to subsection (a) pursuant to the previous two sentences, the provisions of subsection (a) shall apply in any State or any political subdivision of a State which (i) the Attorney General determines maintained on <date date="1972-11-01">November 1, 1972</date>, any test or device, and with respect to which (ii) the Director of the Census determines that less than 50 per centum of the citizens of voting age were registered on <date date="1972-11-01">November 1, 1972</date>, or that less than 50 per centum of such persons voted in the Presidential election of November 1972. A determination or certification of the Attorney General or of the Director of the Census under this section or under section 10305 or 10309 of this title shall not be reviewable in any court and shall be effective upon publication in the Federal Register. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8592ea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> “Test or device” defined</heading><content>The phrase “test or device” shall mean any requirement that a person as a prerequisite for voting or registration for voting (1) demonstrate the ability to read, write, understand, or interpret any matter, (2) demonstrate any educational achievement or his knowledge of any particular subject, (3) possess good moral character, or (4) prove his qualifications by the voucher of registered voters or members of any other class. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8592eb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Required frequency, continuation and probable recurrence of incidents of denial or abridgement to constitute forbidden use of tests or devices</heading><content>For purposes of this section no State or political subdivision shall be determined to have engaged in the use of tests or devices for the purpose or with the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in subsection (f)(2) if (1) incidents of such use have been few in number and have been promptly and effectively corrected by State or local action, (2) the continuing effect of such incidents has been eliminated, and (3) there is no reasonable probability of their recurrence in the future. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8592ec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Completion of requisite grade level of education in American-flag schools in which the predominant classroom language was other than English</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592ed-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Congress hereby declares that to secure the rights under the fourteenth amendment of persons educated in American-flag schools in which the predominant classroom language was other than English, it is necessary to prohibit the States from conditioning the right to vote of such persons on ability to read, write, understand, or interpret any matter in the English language.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592ee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> No person who demonstrates that he has successfully completed the sixth primary grade in a public school in, or a private school accredited by, any State or territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in which the predominant classroom language was other than English, shall be denied the right to vote in any Federal, State, or local election because of his inability to read, write, understand, or interpret any matter in the English language, except that in States in which State law provides that a different level of education is presumptive of literacy, he shall demonstrate that he has successfully completed an equivalent level of education in a public school in, or a private school accredited by, any State or territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in which the predominant classroom language was other than English.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8592ef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Congressional findings of voting discrimination against language minorities; prohibition of English-only elections; other remedial measures</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592f0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Congress finds that voting discrimination against citizens of language minorities is pervasive and national in scope. Such minority citizens are from environments in which the dominant language is other than English. In addition they have been denied equal educational opportunities by State and local governments, resulting in severe disabilities and continuing illiteracy in the English language. The Congress further finds that, where State and local officials conduct elections only in English, language minority citizens are excluded from participating in the electoral process. In many areas of the country, this exclusion is aggravated by acts of physical, economic, and political intimidation. The Congress declares that, in order to enforce the guarantees of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the United States Constitution, it is necessary to eliminate such discrimination by prohibiting English-only elections, and by prescribing other remedial devices.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592f1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> No voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure shall be imposed or applied by any State or political subdivision to deny or abridge the right of any citizen of the United States to vote because he is a member of a language minority group.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592f2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/f/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> In addition to the meaning given the term under subsection (c), the term “test or device” shall also mean any practice or requirement by which any State or political subdivision provided any registration or voting notices, forms, instructions, assistance, or other materials or information relating to the electoral process, including ballots, only in the English language, where the Director of the Census determines that more than five per centum of the citizens of voting age residing in such State or political subdivision are members of a single language minority. With respect to subsection (b), the term “test or device”, as defined in this subsection, shall be employed only in making the determinations under the third sentence of that subsection.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8592f3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10303/f/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Whenever any State or political subdivision subject to the prohibitions of the second sentence of subsection (a) provides any registration or voting notices, forms, instructions, assistance, or other materials or information relating to the electoral process, including ballots, it shall provide them in the language of the applicable language minority group as well as in the English language: Provided, That where the language of the applicable minority group is oral or unwritten or in the case of Alaskan Natives and American Indians, if the predominate language is historically unwritten, the State or political subdivision is only required to furnish oral instructions, assistance, or other information relating to registration and voting.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8592f4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s4">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 4</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/438">79 Stat. 438</ref>; renumbered title I and amended <ref href="/us/pl/91/285">Pub. L. 91–285</ref>, §§ 2–4, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>, 315; <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tI/s101">Pub. L. 94–73, title I, § 101</ref>, title II, §§ 201–203, 206, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/400-402">89 Stat. 400–402</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s2/a">Pub. L. 97–205, § 2(a)</ref>–(c), <date date="1982-06-29">June 29, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/131-133">96 Stat. 131–133</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/246">Pub. L. 109–246</ref>, §§ 3(d)(2), (e)(1), 4, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/580">120 Stat. 580</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/258/s2">Pub. L. 110–258, § 2</ref>, <date date="2008-07-01">July 1, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/2428">122 Stat. 2428</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8592f5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8592f6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d8592f7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The effective date of the amendments made by the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, César E. Chávez, Barbara C. Jordan, William C. Velásquez, and Dr. Hector P. Garcia Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006, referred to in subsec. (a)(7), (8), is the date of enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/109/246">Pub. L. 109–246</ref>, which was approved <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>. See <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10314">section 10314 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8592f8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973b">section 1973b of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="constitutionality" id="id0d8592f9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Constitutionality</heading>For information regarding the constitutionality of certain provisions of this section, formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973b">section 1973b of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, see the Table of Laws Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court on the Constitution Annotated website, constitution.congress.gov. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d8592fa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2008—Subsec. (a)(7), (8). <ref href="/us/pl/110/258">Pub. L. 110–258</ref> substituted “Coretta Scott King, César E. Chávez, Barbara C. Jordan, William C. Velásquez, and Dr. Hector P. Garcia” for “and Coretta Scott King”. 2006—Subsec. (a)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/d/2">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(d)(2)</ref>, inserted “or observers” after “examiners”. Subsec. (a)(7), (8). <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s4">Pub. L. 109–246, § 4</ref>, substituted “Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006” for “Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982”. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/e/1">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(e)(1)</ref>, substituted “section 1973f” for “section 1973d”. 1982—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s2/a">Pub. L. 97–205, § 2(a)</ref>, (b), substituted “nineteen years” for “seventeen years” in three places, effective <date date="1982-06-29">June 29, 1982</date>, and, effective on and after <date date="1985-08-05">Aug. 5, 1985</date>, completely revised subsec. (a). Prior to such revision, subsec. (a) consisted of 4 undesignated paragraphs reading as follows: “To assure that the right of citizens of the United States to vote is not denied or abridged on account of race or color, no citizen shall be denied the right to vote in any Federal, State, or local election because of his failure to comply with any test or device in any State with respect to which the determinations have been made under the first two sentences of subsection (b) of this section or in any political subdivision with respect to which such determinations have been made as a separate unit, unless the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in an action for a declaratory judgment brought by such State or subdivision against the United States has determined that no such test or device has been used during the seventeen years preceding the filing of the action for the purpose or with the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color: Provided, That no such declaratory judgment shall issue with respect to any plaintiff for a period of seventeen years after the entry of a final judgment of any court of the United States, other than the denial of a declaratory judgment under this section, whether entered prior to or after <date date="1965-08-06">August 6, 1965</date>, determining that denials or abridgments of the right to vote on account of race or color through the use of such tests or devices have occurred any where in the territory of such plaintiff. No citizen shall be denied the right to vote in any Federal, State, or local election because of his failure to comply with any test or device in any State with respect to which the determinations have been made under the third sentence of subsection (b) of this section or in any political subdivision with respect to which such determinations have been made as a separate unit, unless the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in an action for a declaratory judgment brought by such State or subdivision against the United States has determined that no such test or device has been used during the ten years preceding the filing of the action for the purpose or with the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in subsection (f)(2) of this section: Provided, That no such declaratory judgment shall issue with respect to any plaintiff for a period of ten years after the entry of a final judgment of any court of the United States, other than the denial of a declaratory judgment under this section, whether entered prior to or after the enactment of this paragraph, determining that denials or abridgments of the right to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in subsection (f)(2) of this section through the use of tests or devices have occurred anywhere in the territory of such plaintiff. “An action pursuant to this subsection shall be heard and determined by a court of three judges in accordance with the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2284">section 2284 of title 28</ref> and any appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court. The court shall retain jurisdiction of any action pursuant to this subsection for five years after judgment and shall reopen the action upon motion of the Attorney General alleging that a test or device has been used for the purpose or with the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in subsection (f)(2) of this section. “If the Attorney General determines that he has no reason to believe that any such test or device has been used during the seventeen years preceding the filing of an action under the first sentence of this subsection for the purpose or with the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color, he shall consent to the entry of such judgment. “If the Attorney General determines that he has no reason to believe that any such test or device has been used during the ten years preceding the filing of an action under the second sentence of this subsection for the purpose or with the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in subsection (f)(2) of this section, he shall consent to the entry of such judgment.” Subsec. (f)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s2/c">Pub. L. 97–205, § 2(c)</ref>, inserted “or in the case of Alaskan Natives and American Indians, if the predominate language is historically unwritten”. 1975—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73">Pub. L. 94–73</ref>, §§ 101, 201, 206, in first par., substituted “seventeen years” for “ten years” in two places, and “determinations have been made under the first two sentences of subsection (b)” for “determinations have been made under subsection (b)”, inserted provisions that no citizen shall be denied the right to vote in any Federal, State, or local election because of his failure to comply with any test or device in any state with respect to which the determinations have been made under the third sentence of subsection (b) of this section or in any political subdivision with respect to which such determinations have been made as a separate unit, unless the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in an action for a declaratory judgment brought by such state or subdivision against the United States has determined that no such test or device has been used during the ten years preceding the filing of the action for the purpose or with the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in subsection (f)(2) of this section with the proviso that no such declaratory judgment shall issue with respect to any plaintiff for a period of ten years after the entry of final judgment of any court of the United States, other than the denial of a declaratory judgment under this section, whether entered prior to or after the enactment of this paragraph, determining that denials or abridgments of the right to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in subsection (f)(2) of this section through the use of tests or devices have occurred anywhere in the territory of such plaintiff, in second par., substituted “on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in subsection (f)(2)” for “on account of race or color”, in third par., substituted “seventeen years preceding the filing of an action under the first sentence of this subsection” for “ten years preceding the filing of the action”, and added fourth par. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/s202">Pub. L. 94–73, § 202</ref>, inserted provisions that on and after <date date="1975-08-06">August 6, 1975</date>, in addition to any State or political subdivision of a State determined to be subject to subsection (a) pursuant to the previous two sentences, the provisions of subsection (a) shall apply in any State or any political subdivision of a State which the Attorney General determines maintained on <date date="1972-11-01">November 1, 1972</date>, any test or device, and with respect to which the Director of the Census determines that less than 50 per centum of the citizens of voting age were registered on <date date="1972-11-01">November 1, 1972</date>, or that less than 50 per centum of such persons voted in the Presidential election of November, 1972. Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/s206">Pub. L. 94–73, § 206</ref>, substituted “on account of race or color or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/f/2">section 1973b(f)(2) of this title</ref>” for “on account of race or color”. Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/s203">Pub. L. 94–73, § 203</ref>, added subsec. (f). 1970—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s3">Pub. L. 91–285, § 3</ref>, substituted “ten” for “five” years in first and third pars. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s4">Pub. L. 91–285, § 4</ref>, inserted provision respecting the making of factual determinations concerning maintenance of any test or device on <date date="1968-11-01">Nov. 1, 1968</date>, registration of less than 50 per centum of persons of voting age on <date date="1968-11-01">Nov. 1, 1968</date>, and voting by less than 50 per centum of such persons in the presidential election of November 1968. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d8592fb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d8592fc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1982 Amendment</heading>Amendment by section 2(a), (c) of <ref href="/us/pl/97/205">Pub. L. 97–205</ref> effective <date date="1982-06-29">June 29, 1982</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s6">section 6 of Pub. L. 97–205</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">section 10301 of this title</ref>. <ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s2/b">Pub. L. 97–205, § 2(b)</ref>, <date date="1982-06-29">June 29, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/131">96 Stat. 131</ref>, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective on and after <date date="1984-08-05">Aug. 5, 1984</date>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8803fd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10304"><num value="10304">§ 10304.</num><heading> Alteration of voting qualifications; procedure and appeal; purpose or effect of diminishing the ability of citizens to elect their preferred candidates</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8803fe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10304/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> Whenever a State or political subdivision with respect to which the prohibitions set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a">section 10303(a) of this title</ref> based upon determinations made under the first sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/b">section 10303(b) of this title</ref> are in effect shall enact or seek to administer any voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting different from that in force or effect on <date date="1964-11-01">November 1, 1964</date>, or whenever a State or political subdivision with respect to which the prohibitions set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a">section 10303(a) of this title</ref> based upon determinations made under the second sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/b">section 10303(b) of this title</ref> are in effect shall enact or seek to administer any voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting different from that in force or effect on <date date="1968-11-01">November 1, 1968</date>, or whenever a State or political subdivision with respect to which the prohibitions set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a">section 10303(a) of this title</ref> based upon determinations made under the third sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/b">section 10303(b) of this title</ref> are in effect shall enact or seek to administer any voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting different from that in force or effect on <date date="1972-11-01">November 1, 1972</date>, such State or subdivision may institute an action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for a declaratory judgment that such qualification, prerequisite, standard, practice, or procedure neither has the purpose nor will have the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/f/2">section 10303(f)(2) of this title</ref>, and unless and until the court enters such judgment no person shall be denied the right to vote for failure to comply with such qualification, prerequisite, standard, practice, or procedure: Provided, That such qualification, prerequisite, standard, practice, or procedure may be enforced without such proceeding if the qualification, prerequisite, standard, practice, or procedure has been submitted by the chief legal officer or other appropriate official of such State or subdivision to the Attorney General and the Attorney General has not interposed an objection within sixty days after such submission, or upon good cause shown, to facilitate an expedited approval within sixty days after such submission, the Attorney General has affirmatively indicated that such objection will not be made. Neither an affirmative indication by the Attorney General that no objection will be made, nor the Attorney General’s failure to object, nor a declaratory judgment entered under this section shall bar a subsequent action to enjoin enforcement of such qualification, prerequisite, standard, practice, or procedure. In the event the Attorney General affirmatively indicates that no objection will be made within the sixty-day period following receipt of a submission, the Attorney General may reserve the right to reexamine the submission if additional information comes to his attention during the remainder of the sixty-day period which would otherwise require objection in accordance with this section. Any action under this section shall be heard and determined by a court of three judges in accordance with the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2284">section 2284 of title 28</ref> and any appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8803ff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10304/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> Any voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting that has the purpose of or will have the effect of diminishing the ability of any citizens of the United States on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/f/2">section 10303(f)(2) of this title</ref>, to elect their preferred candidates of choice denies or abridges the right to vote within the meaning of subsection (a) of this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d880400-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10304/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><content> The term “purpose” in subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall include any discriminatory purpose.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d880401-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10304/d"><num value="d">(d)</num><content> The purpose of subsection (b) of this section is to protect the ability of such citizens to elect their preferred candidates of choice.</content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d880402-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s5">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 5</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/439">79 Stat. 439</ref>; renumbered title I and amended <ref href="/us/pl/91/285">Pub. L. 91–285</ref>, §§ 2, 5, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>, 315; <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tII">Pub. L. 94–73, title II</ref>, §§ 204, 206, title IV, § 405, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/402">89 Stat. 402</ref>, 404; <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s5">Pub. L. 109–246, § 5</ref>, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/580">120 Stat. 580</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d880403-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d880404-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d880405-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973c">section 1973c of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d880406-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2006—<ref href="/us/pl/109/246">Pub. L. 109–246</ref> designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), substituted “neither has the purpose nor will have the effect” for “does not have the purpose and will not have the effect”, and added subsecs. (b) to (d). 1975—<ref href="/us/pl/94/73">Pub. L. 94–73</ref> inserted “or whenever a State or political subdivision with respect to which the prohibitions set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/a">section 1973b(a) of this title</ref> based upon determinations made under third sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/b">section 1973b(b) of this title</ref> are in effect shall enact or seek to administer any voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting different from that in force or effect on <date date="1972-11-01">November 1, 1972</date>,” after 1968, substituted “or upon good cause shown, to facilitate an expedited approval within sixty days after such submission, the Attorney General has affirmatively indicated that such objection will not be made. Neither an affirmative indication by the Attorney General that no objection will be made, nor the Attorney General’s failure to object,” for “except that neither the Attorney General’s failure to object”, and “on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/f/2">section 1973b(f)(2) of this title</ref>” for “on account of race or color”, and inserted provisions that in the event the Attorney General affirmatively indicates that no objection will be made within the sixty-day period following receipt of a submission, the Attorney General may reserve the right to examine the submission if additional information comes to his attention during the remainder of the sixty-day period which would otherwise require objection in accordance with this section. 1970—<ref href="/us/pl/91/285">Pub. L. 91–285</ref> inserted “based upon determinations made under the first sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/b">section 1973b(b) of this title</ref>” after “<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/a">section 1973b(a) of this title</ref>” and “or whenever a State or political subdivision with respect to which the prohibitions set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/a">section 1973b(a) of this title</ref> based upon determinations made under the second sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/b">section 1973b(b) of this title</ref> are in effect shall enact or seek to administer any voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting different from that in force or effect on <date date="1968-11-01">November 1, 1968</date>,” after “1964,”. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d880407-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10305"><num value="10305">§ 10305.</num><heading> Use of observers</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880408-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10305/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Assignment</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Whenever—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d880409-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10305/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> a court has authorized the appointment of observers under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10302/a">section 10302(a) of this title</ref> for a political subdivision; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d88040a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10305/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> the Attorney General certifies with respect to any political subdivision named in, or included within the scope of, determinations made under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/b">section 10303(b) of this title</ref>, unless a declaratory judgment has been rendered under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a">section 10303(a) of this title</ref>, that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d88040b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10305/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the Attorney General has received written meritorious complaints from residents, elected officials, or civic participation organizations that efforts to deny or abridge the right to vote under the color of law on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/f/2">section 10303(f)(2) of this title</ref> are likely to occur; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d88040c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10305/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the Attorney General’s judgment (considering, among other factors, whether the ratio of nonwhite persons to white persons registered to vote within such subdivision appears to the Attorney General to be reasonably attributable to violations of the 14th or 15th amendment or whether substantial evidence exists that bona fide efforts are being made within such subdivision to comply with the 14th or 15th amendment), the assignment of observers is otherwise necessary to enforce the guarantees of the 14th or 15th amendment;</content> </subparagraph> <continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall assign as many observers for such subdivision as the Director may deem appropriate.</continuation> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d88040d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10305/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Status</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (c), such observers shall be assigned, compensated, and separated without regard to the provisions of any statute administered by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and their service under chapters 103 to 107 of this title shall not be considered employment for the purposes of any statute administered by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, except the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s7324">section 7324 of title 5</ref> prohibiting partisan political activity. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d88040e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10305/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Designation</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Personnel Management is authorized to, after consulting the head of the appropriate department or agency, designate suitable persons in the official service of the United States, with their consent, to serve in these positions. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d88040f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10305/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Observers shall be authorized to—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d880410-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10305/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> enter and attend at any place for holding an election in such subdivision for the purpose of observing whether persons who are entitled to vote are being permitted to vote; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d880411-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10305/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> enter and attend at any place for tabulating the votes cast at any election held in such subdivision for the purpose of observing whether votes cast by persons entitled to vote are being properly tabulated.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880412-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10305/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Investigation and report</heading><content>Observers shall investigate and report to the Attorney General, and if the appointment of observers has been authorized pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10302/a">section 10302(a) of this title</ref>, to the court. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d880413-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s8">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 8</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/441">79 Stat. 441</ref>; renumbered title I, <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s2">Pub. L. 91–285, § 2</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/a">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(a)</ref>, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/578">120 Stat. 578</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d880414-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d880415-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d880416-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973f">section 1973f of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d880417-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2006—<ref href="/us/pl/109/246">Pub. L. 109–246</ref> amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text of section read as follows: “Whenever an examiner is serving under subchapters I–A to I–C of this chapter in any political subdivision, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management may assign, at the request of the Attorney General, one or more persons, who may be officers of the United States, (1) to enter and attend at any place for holding an election in such subdivision for the purpose of observing whether persons who are entitled to vote are being permitted to vote, and (2) to enter and attend at any place for tabulating the votes cast at any election held in such subdivision for the purpose of observing whether votes cast by persons entitled to vote are being properly tabulated. Such persons so assigned shall report to an examiner appointed for such political subdivision, to the Attorney General, and if the appointment of examiners has been authorized pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973a/a">section 1973a(a) of this title</ref>, to the court.” </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d880418-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10306"><num value="10306">§ 10306.</num><heading> Poll taxes</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880419-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10306/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Congressional finding and declaration of policy against enforced payment of poll taxes as a device to impair voting rights</heading><content>The Congress finds that the requirement of the payment of a poll tax as a precondition to voting (i) precludes persons of limited means from voting or imposes unreasonable financial hardship upon such persons as a precondition to their exercise of the franchise, (ii) does not bear a reasonable relationship to any legitimate State interest in the conduct of elections, and (iii) in some areas has the purpose or effect of denying persons the right to vote because of race or color. Upon the basis of these findings, Congress declares that the constitutional right of citizens to vote is denied or abridged in some areas by the requirement of the payment of a poll tax as a precondition to voting. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d88041a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10306/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority of Attorney General to institute actions for relief against enforcement of poll tax requirement</heading><content>In the exercise of the powers of Congress under section 5 of the fourteenth amendment, section 2 of the fifteenth amendment and section 2 of the twenty-fourth amendment, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to institute forthwith in the name of the United States such actions, including actions against States or political subdivisions, for declaratory judgment or injunctive relief against the enforcement of any requirement of the payment of a poll tax as a precondition to voting, or substitute therefor enacted after <date date="1964-11-01">November 1, 1964</date>, as will be necessary to implement the declaration of subsection (a) and the purposes of this section. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d88041b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10306/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Jurisdiction of three-judge district courts; appeal to Supreme Court</heading><content>The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction of such actions which shall be heard and determined by a court of three judges in accordance with the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2284">section 2284 of title 28</ref> and any appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court. It shall be the duty of the judges designated to hear the case to assign the case for hearing at the earliest practicable date, to participate in the hearing and determination thereof, and to cause the case to be in every way expedited. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d88041c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s10">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 10</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/442">79 Stat. 442</ref>; renumbered title I, <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s2">Pub. L. 91–285, § 2</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tIV/s408">Pub. L. 94–73, title IV, § 408</ref>, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/405">89 Stat. 405</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d88041d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d88041e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d88041f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973h">section 1973h of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d880420-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1975—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/s408/2">Pub. L. 94–73, § 408(2)</ref>, (3), inserted reference to section 2 of twenty-fourth amendment. Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/s408/1">Pub. L. 94–73, § 408(1)</ref>, struck out subsec. (d) which related to post-payment of poll taxes in event of a judicial declaration of constitutionality. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d880421-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10307"><num value="10307">§ 10307.</num><heading> Prohibited acts</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880422-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10307/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Failure or refusal to permit casting or tabulation of vote</heading><content>No person acting under color of law shall fail or refuse to permit any person to vote who is entitled to vote under any provision of chapters 103 to 107 of this title or is otherwise qualified to vote, or willfully fail or refuse to tabulate, count, and report such person’s vote. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880423-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10307/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Intimidation, threats, or coercion</heading><content>No person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, shall intimidate, threaten, or coerce, or attempt to intimidate, threaten, or coerce any person for voting or attempting to vote, or intimidate, threaten, or coerce, or attempt to intimidate, threaten, or coerce any person for urging or aiding any person to vote or attempt to vote, or intimidate, threaten, or coerce any person for exercising any powers or duties under section 10302(a), 10305, 10306, or 10308(e) of this title or section 1973d or 1973g of title 42.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002001">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002001"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880424-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10307/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> False information in registering or voting; penalties</heading><content>Whoever knowingly or willfully gives false information as to his name, address or period of residence in the voting district for the purpose of establishing his eligibility to register or vote, or conspires with another individual for the purpose of encouraging his false registration to vote or illegal voting, or pays or offers to pay or accepts payment either for registration to vote or for voting shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both: Provided, however, That this provision shall be applicable only to general, special, or primary elections held solely or in part for the purpose of selecting or electing any candidate for the office of President, Vice President, presidential elector, Member of the United States Senate, Member of the United States House of Representatives, Delegate from the District of Columbia, Guam, or the Virgin Islands, or Resident Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880425-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10307/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Falsification or concealment of material facts or giving of false statements in matters within jurisdiction of examiners or hearing officers; penalties</heading><content>Whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of an examiner or hearing officer knowingly and willfully falsifies or conceals a material fact, or makes any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations, or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880426-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10307/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Voting more than once</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d880427-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10307/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Whoever votes more than once in an election referred to in paragraph (2) shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d880428-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10307/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The prohibition of this subsection applies with respect to any general, special, or primary election held solely or in part for the purpose of selecting or electing any candidate for the office of President, Vice President, presidential elector, Member of the United States Senate, Member of the United States House of Representatives, Delegate from the District of Columbia, Guam, or the Virgin Islands, or Resident Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d880429-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10307/e/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> As used in this subsection, the term “votes more than once” does not include the casting of an additional ballot if all prior ballots of that voter were invalidated, nor does it include the voting in two jurisdictions under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10502">section 10502 of this title</ref>, to the extent two ballots are not cast for an election to the same candidacy or office.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d88042a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s11">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 11</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/443">79 Stat. 443</ref>; renumbered title I, <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s2">Pub. L. 91–285, § 2</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/91/405/tII/s204/e">Pub. L. 91–405, title II, § 204(e)</ref>, <date date="1970-09-22">Sept. 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/853">84 Stat. 853</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tIV">Pub. L. 94–73, title IV</ref>, §§ 404, 409, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/404">89 Stat. 404</ref>, 405.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d88042b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d88042c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d88042d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>Sections 1973d and 1973g of title 42, referred to in subsec. (b), were repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/c">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(c)</ref>, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/580">120 Stat. 580</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d88042e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973i">section 1973i of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d88042f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1975—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/s404">Pub. L. 94–73, § 404</ref>, inserted reference to Guam and Virgin Islands. Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/s409">Pub. L. 94–73, § 409</ref>, added subsec. (e). 1970—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/91/405">Pub. L. 91–405</ref> substituted reference to Delegate from District of Columbia for Delegates or Commissioners from territories or possessions. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d880430-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d880431-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1970 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/91/405">Pub. L. 91–405</ref> effective <date date="1970-09-22">Sept. 22, 1970</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/91/405/s206/b">section 206(b) of Pub. L. 91–405</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s25a">section 25a of Title 2</ref>, The Congress. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d880432-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10308"><num value="10308">§ 10308.</num><heading> Civil and criminal sanctions</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880433-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10308/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Depriving or attempting to deprive persons of secured rights</heading><content>Whoever shall deprive or attempt to deprive any person of any right secured by section 10301, 10302, 10303, 10304, or 10306 of this title or shall violate <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10307/a">section 10307(a) of this title</ref>, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880434-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10308/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Destroying, defacing, mutilating, or altering ballots or official voting records</heading><content>Whoever, within a year following an election in a political subdivision in which an observer has been assigned (1) destroys, defaces, mutilates, or otherwise alters the marking of a paper ballot which has been cast in such election, or (2) alters any official record of voting in such election tabulated from a voting machine or otherwise, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880435-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10308/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Conspiring to violate or interfere with secured rights</heading><content>Whoever conspires to violate the provisions of subsection (a) or (b) of this section, or interferes with any right secured by section 10301, 10302, 10303, 10304, 10306, or 10307(a) of this title shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880436-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10308/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Civil action by Attorney General for preventive relief; injunctive and other relief</heading><content>Whenever any person has engaged or there are reasonable grounds to believe that any person is about to engage in any act or practice prohibited by section 10301, 10302, 10303, 10304, 10306, or 10307 of this title, <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973e">section 1973e of title 42</ref>,<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002002">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002002"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> or subsection (b) of this section, the Attorney General may institute for the United States, or in the name of the United States, an action for preventive relief, including an application for a temporary or permanent injunction, restraining order, or other order, and including an order directed to the State and State or local election officials to require them (1) to permit persons listed under chapters 103 to 107 of this title to vote and (2) to count such votes. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880437-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10308/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Proceeding by Attorney General to enforce the counting of ballots of registered and eligible persons who are prevented from voting</heading><content>Whenever in any political subdivision in which there are observers appointed pursuant to chapters 103 to 107 of this title any persons allege to such an observer within forty-eight hours after the closing of the polls that notwithstanding (1) their listing under chapters 103 to 107 of this title or registration by an appropriate election official and (2) their eligibility to vote, they have not been permitted to vote in such election, the observer shall forthwith notify the Attorney General if such allegations in his opinion appear to be well founded. Upon receipt of such notification, the Attorney General may forthwith file with the district court an application for an order providing for the marking, casting, and counting of the ballots of such persons and requiring the inclusion of their votes in the total vote before the results of such election shall be deemed final and any force or effect given thereto. The district court shall hear and determine such matters immediately after the filing of such application. The remedy provided in this subsection shall not preclude any remedy available under State or Federal law. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d880438-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10308/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Jurisdiction of district courts; exhaustion of administrative or other remedies unnecessary</heading><content>The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction of proceedings instituted pursuant to this section and shall exercise the same without regard to whether a person asserting rights under the provisions of chapters 103 to 107 of this title shall have exhausted any administrative or other remedies that may be provided by law. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d880439-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s12">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 12</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/443">79 Stat. 443</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/90/284/tI/s103/c">Pub. L. 90–284, title I, § 103(c)</ref>, <date date="1968-04-11">Apr. 11, 1968</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/82/75">82 Stat. 75</ref>; renumbered title I, <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s2">Pub. L. 91–285, § 2</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/d/3">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(d)(3)</ref>, (4), (e)(2), <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/580">120 Stat. 580</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d88043a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d88043b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d88043c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973e">Section 1973e of title 42</ref>, referred to in subsec. (d), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/c">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(c)</ref>, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/580">120 Stat. 580</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d88043d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973j">section 1973j of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d88043e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2006—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/e/2">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(e)(2)</ref>, struck out “1973e,” after “1973c,”. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/d/3">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(d)(3)</ref>, substituted “an observer has been assigned” for “an examiner has been appointed”. Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/e/2">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(e)(2)</ref>, struck out “1973e,” after “1973c,”. Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/d/4">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(d)(4)</ref>, substituted “observers” for “examiners” and substituted “observer” for “examiner” in two places. 1968—Subsecs. (a), (c). <ref href="/us/pl/90/284">Pub. L. 90–284</ref> struck out reference to violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973i/b">section 1973i(b) of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8a4e2f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10309"><num value="10309">§ 10309.</num><heading> Termination of assignment of observers</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e30-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10309/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The assignment of observers shall terminate in any political subdivision of any State—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8a4e31-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10309/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> with respect to observers appointed pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10305">section 10305 of this title</ref> or with respect to examiners certified under chapters 103 to 107 of this title before <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, whenever the Attorney General notifies the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, or whenever the District Court for the District of Columbia determines in an action for declaratory judgment brought by any political subdivision described in subsection (b), that there is no longer reasonable cause to believe that persons will be deprived of or denied the right to vote on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/f/2">section 10303(f)(2) of this title</ref> in such subdivision; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8a4e32-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10309/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> with respect to observers appointed pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10302/a">section 10302(a) of this title</ref>, upon order of the authorizing court.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e33-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10309/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Political subdivision with majority of nonwhite persons registered</heading><content>A political subdivision referred to in subsection (a)(1) is one with respect to which the Director of the Census has determined that more than 50 per centum of the nonwhite persons of voting age residing therein are registered to vote. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e34-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10309/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Petition for termination</heading><content>A political subdivision may petition the Attorney General for a termination under subsection (a)(1). </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8a4e35-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s13">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 13</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/444">79 Stat. 444</ref>; renumbered title I, <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s2">Pub. L. 91–285, § 2</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tII/s206">Pub. L. 94–73, title II, § 206</ref>, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/402">89 Stat. 402</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/b">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(b)</ref>, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/579">120 Stat. 579</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/258/s2">Pub. L. 110–258, § 2</ref>, <date date="2008-07-01">July 1, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/2428">122 Stat. 2428</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8a4e36-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8a4e37-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8a4e38-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973k">section 1973k of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d8a4e39-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2008—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/110/258">Pub. L. 110–258</ref> made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>. 2006—<ref href="/us/pl/109/246">Pub. L. 109–246</ref> amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to termination of listing procedures, basis for termination, and survey or census by the Director of the Census. 1975—<ref href="/us/pl/94/73">Pub. L. 94–73</ref> substituted “on account of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/f/2">section 1973b(f)(2) of this title</ref>” for “on account of race or color”. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8a4e3a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10310"><num value="10310">§ 10310.</num><heading> Enforcement proceedings</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e3b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10310/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Criminal contempt</heading><content>All cases of criminal contempt arising under the provisions of chapters 103 to 107 of this title shall be governed by <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1995">section 1995 of title 42</ref>. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e3c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10310/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Jurisdiction of courts for declaratory judgment, restraining orders, or temporary or permanent injunction</heading><content>No court other than the District Court for the District of Columbia shall have jurisdiction to issue any declaratory judgment pursuant to section 10303 or 10304 of this title or any restraining order or temporary or permanent injunction against the execution or enforcement of any provision of chapters 103 to 107 of this title or any action of any Federal officer or employee pursuant hereto. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e3d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10310/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8a4e3e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10310/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The terms “vote” or “voting” shall include all action necessary to make a vote effective in any primary, special, or general election, including, but not limited to, registration, listing pursuant to this chapter, or other action required by law prerequisite to voting, casting a ballot, and having such ballot counted properly and included in the appropriate totals of votes cast with respect to candidates for public or party office and propositions for which votes are received in an election.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8a4e3f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10310/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The term “political subdivision” shall mean any county or parish, except that where registration for voting is not conducted under the supervision of a county or parish, the term shall include any other subdivision of a State which conducts registration for voting.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8a4e40-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10310/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The term “language minorities” or “language minority group” means persons who are American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Natives or of Spanish heritage.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e41-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10310/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Subpenas</heading><content>In any action for a declaratory judgment brought pursuant to section 10303 or 10304 of this title, subpenas for witnesses who are required to attend the District Court for the District of Columbia may be served in any judicial district of the United States: Provided, That no writ of subpena shall issue for witnesses without the District of Columbia at a greater distance than one hundred miles from the place of holding court without the permission of the District Court for the District of Columbia being first had upon proper application and cause shown. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e42-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10310/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Attorney’s fees</heading><content>In any action or proceeding to enforce the voting guarantees of the fourteenth or fifteenth amendment, the court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney’s fee, reasonable expert fees, and other reasonable litigation expenses as part of the costs. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8a4e43-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s14">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 14</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/445">79 Stat. 445</ref>; renumbered title I, <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s2">Pub. L. 91–285, § 2</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tII/s207">Pub. L. 94–73, title II, § 207</ref>, title IV, § 402, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/402">89 Stat. 402</ref>, 404; <ref href="/us/pl/109/246">Pub. L. 109–246</ref>, §§ 3(e)(3), 6, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/580">120 Stat. 580</ref>, 581.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8a4e44-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8a4e45-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8a4e46-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to section 1973l of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d8a4e47-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2006—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s3/e/3">Pub. L. 109–246, § 3(e)(3)</ref>, struck out “or a court of appeals in any proceeding under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973g">section 1973g of this title</ref>” after “District of Columbia”. Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s6">Pub. L. 109–246, § 6</ref>, inserted “, reasonable expert fees, and other reasonable litigation expenses” after “reasonable attorney’s fee”. 1975—Subsec. (c)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/s207">Pub. L. 94–73, § 207</ref>, added par. (3). Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/s402">Pub. L. 94–73, § 402</ref>, added subsec. (e). </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8a4e48-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10311"><num value="10311">§ 10311.</num><heading> Impairment of voting rights of persons holding current registration</heading><content> Nothing in chapters 103 to 107 of this title shall be construed to deny, impair, or otherwise adversely affect the right to vote of any person registered to vote under the law of any State or political subdivision. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d8a4e49-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s17">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 17</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/446">79 Stat. 446</ref>; renumbered title I, <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s2">Pub. L. 91–285, § 2</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8a4e4a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8a4e4b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8a4e4c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973n">section 1973n of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8a4e4d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10312"><num value="10312">§ 10312.</num><heading> Authorization of appropriations</heading><content> There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of chapters 103 to 107 of this title. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d8a4e4e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s18">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 18</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/446">79 Stat. 446</ref>; renumbered title I, <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s2">Pub. L. 91–285, § 2</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8a4e4f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8a4e50-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8a4e51-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to section 1973o of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8a4e52-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10313"><num value="10313">§ 10313.</num><heading> Separability</heading><content> If any provision of chapters 103 to 107 of this title or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of chapters 103 to 107 of this title and the application of the provision to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances shall not be affected thereby. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d8a4e53-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s19">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 19</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/446">79 Stat. 446</ref>; renumbered title I, <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s2">Pub. L. 91–285, § 2</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/314">84 Stat. 314</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8a4e54-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8a4e55-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8a4e56-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973p">section 1973p of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8a4e57-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10314"><num value="10314">§ 10314.</num><heading> Construction</heading><content> A reference in this chapter to the effective date of the amendments made by, or the date of the enactment of, the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, César E. Chávez, Barbara C. Jordan, William C. Velásquez, and Dr. Hector P. Garcia Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 shall be considered to refer to, respectively, the effective date of the amendments made by, or the date of the enactment of, the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d8a4e58-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tI/s20">Pub. L. 89–110, title I, § 20</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/110/258/s3">Pub. L. 110–258, § 3</ref>, <date date="2008-07-01">July 1, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/2428">122 Stat. 2428</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8a4e59-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8a4e5a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d8a4e5b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The effective date of the amendments made by, or the date of the enactment of, the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006, referred to in text, is the date of enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/109/246">Pub. L. 109–246</ref>, which was approved <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8a4e5c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973q">section 1973q of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </chapter> <chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d8a4e5d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stI/ch105"><num value="105">CHAPTER 105—</num><heading>SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS</heading> <toc role="twoColumnTOC" id="id0d8a4e5e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <layout> <header style="-uslm-lc:I70" role="tocColumnHeader"> <column class="tocHeaderLeft">Sec.</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10501">10501.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Application of prohibition to other States; “test or device” defined.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10502">10502.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Residence requirements for voting.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10503">10503.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Bilingual election requirements.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10504">10504.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Judicial relief; civil actions by the Attorney General; three-judge district court; appeal to Supreme Court.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10505">10505.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Penalty.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10506">10506.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Separability.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10507">10507.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Survey to compile registration and voting statistics.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10508">10508.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Voting assistance for blind, disabled or illiterate persons.</column> </tocItem> </layout> </toc> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8a4e5f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10501"><num value="10501">§ 10501.</num><heading> Application of prohibition to other States; “test or device” defined</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8a4e60-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10501/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> No citizen shall be denied, because of his failure to comply with any test or device, the right to vote in any Federal, State, or local election conducted in any State or political subdivision of a State.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8a4e61-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10501/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> As used in this section, the term “test or device” means any requirement that a person as a prerequisite for voting or registration for voting (1) demonstrate the ability to read, write, understand, or interpret any matter, (2) demonstrate any educational achievement or his knowledge of any particular subject, (3) possess good moral character, or (4) prove his qualifications by the voucher of registered voters or members of any other class.</content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8a4e62-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tII/s201">Pub. L. 89–110, title II, § 201</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s6">Pub. L. 91–285, § 6</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/315">84 Stat. 315</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tI/s102">Pub. L. 94–73, title I, § 102</ref>, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/400">89 Stat. 400</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8a4e63-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8a4e64-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8a4e65-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973aa">section 1973aa of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d8a4e66-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1975—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/94/73">Pub. L. 94–73</ref> struck out “Prior to <date date="1975-08-06">August 6, 1975</date>,” and “as to which the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/a">section 1973b(a) of this title</ref> are not in effect by reason of determinations made under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973b/b">section 1973b(b) of this title</ref>”. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8a4e67-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502"><num value="10502">§ 10502.</num><heading> Residence requirements for voting</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e68-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Congressional findings</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Congress hereby finds that the imposition and application of the durational residency requirement as a precondition to voting for the offices of President and Vice President, and the lack of sufficient opportunities for absentee registration and absentee balloting in presidential elections—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8a4e69-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> denies or abridges the inherent constitutional right of citizens to vote for their President and Vice President;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8a4e6a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> denies or abridges the inherent constitutional right of citizens to enjoy their free movement across State lines;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8a4e6b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> denies or abridges the privileges and immunities guaranteed to the citizens of each State under article IV, section 2, clause 1, of the Constitution;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8a4e6c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> in some instances has the impermissible purpose or effect of denying citizens the right to vote for such officers because of the way they may vote;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8a4e6d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> has the effect of denying to citizens the equality of civil rights, and due process and equal protection of the laws that are guaranteed to them under the fourteenth amendment; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8a4e6e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> does not bear a reasonable relationship to any compelling State interest in the conduct of presidential elections.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e6f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Congressional declaration: durational residency requirement, abolishment; absentee registration and balloting standards, establishment</heading><content>Upon the basis of these findings, Congress declares that in order to secure and protect the above-stated rights of citizens under the Constitution, to enable citizens to better obtain the enjoyment of such rights, and to enforce the guarantees of the fourteenth amendment, it is necessary (1) to completely abolish the durational residency requirement as a precondition to voting for President and Vice President, and (2) to establish nationwide, uniform standards relative to absentee registration and absentee balloting in presidential elections. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e70-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition of denial of right to vote because of durational residency requirement or absentee balloting</heading><content>No citizen of the United States who is otherwise qualified to vote in any election for President and Vice President shall be denied the right to vote for electors for President and Vice President, or for President and Vice President, in such election because of the failure of such citizen to comply with any durational residency requirement of such State or political subdivision; nor shall any citizen of the United States be denied the right to vote for electors for President and Vice President, or for President and Vice President, in such election because of the failure of such citizen to be physically present in such State or political subdivision at the time of such election, if such citizen shall have complied with the requirements prescribed by the law of such State or political subdivision providing for the casting of absentee ballots in such election. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e71-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Registration: time for application; absentee balloting: time of application and return of ballots</heading><content>For the purposes of this section, each State shall provide by law for the registration or other means of qualification of all duly qualified residents of such State who apply, not later than thirty days immediately prior to any presidential election, for registration or qualification to vote for the choice of electors for President and Vice President or for President and Vice President in such election; and each State shall provide by law for the casting of absentee ballots for the choice of electors for President and Vice President, or for President and Vice President, by all duly qualified residents of such State who may be absent from their election district or unit in such State on the day such election is held and who have applied therefor not later than seven days immediately prior to such election and have returned such ballots to the appropriate election official of such State not later than the time of closing of the polls in such State on the day of such election. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e72-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Change of residence; voting in person or by absentee ballot in State of prior residence</heading><content>If any citizen of the United States who is otherwise qualified to vote in any State or political subdivision in any election for President and Vice President has begun residence in such State or political subdivision after the thirtieth day next preceding such election and, for that reason, does not satisfy the registration requirements of such State or political subdivision he shall be allowed to vote for the choice of electors for President and Vice President, or for President and Vice President, in such election, (1) in person in the State or political subdivision in which he resided immediately prior to his removal if he had satisfied, as of the date of his change of residence, the requirements to vote in that State or political subdivision, or (2) by absentee ballot in the State or political subdivision in which he resided immediately prior to his removal if he satisfies, but for his nonresident status and the reason for his absence, the requirements for absentee voting in that State or political subdivision. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e73-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Absentee registration requirement</heading><content>No citizen of the United States who is otherwise qualified to vote by absentee ballot in any State or political subdivision in any election for President and Vice President shall be denied the right to vote for the choice of electors for President and Vice President, or for President and Vice President, in such election because of any requirement of registration that does not include a provision for absentee registration. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e74-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> State or local adoption of less restrictive voting practices</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall prevent any State or political subdivision from adopting less restrictive voting practices than those that are prescribed herein. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e75-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> “State” defined</heading><content>The term “State” as used in this section includes each of the several States and the District of Columbia. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e76-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10502/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> False registration, and other fraudulent acts and conspiracies: application of penalty for false information in registering or voting</heading><content>The provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10307/c">section 10307(c) of this title</ref> shall apply to false registration, and other fraudulent acts and conspiracies, committed under this section. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8a4e77-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tII/s202">Pub. L. 89–110, title II, § 202</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s6">Pub. L. 91–285, § 6</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/316">84 Stat. 316</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8a4e78-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8a4e79-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8a4e7a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973aa–1">section 1973aa–1 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8a4e7b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503"><num value="10503">§ 10503.</num><heading> Bilingual election requirements</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e7c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Congressional findings and declaration of policy</heading><content>The Congress finds that, through the use of various practices and procedures, citizens of language minorities have been effectively excluded from participation in the electoral process. Among other factors, the denial of the right to vote of such minority group citizens is ordinarily directly related to the unequal educational opportunities afforded them resulting in high illiteracy and low voting participation. The Congress declares that, in order to enforce the guarantees of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the United States Constitution, it is necessary to eliminate such discrimination by prohibiting these practices, and by prescribing other remedial devices. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e7d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Bilingual voting materials requirement</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e7e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Generally</heading><content>Before <date date="2032-08-06">August 6, 2032</date>, no covered State or political subdivision shall provide voting materials only in the English language. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e7f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Covered States and political subdivisions</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e80-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Generally</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A State or political subdivision is a covered State or political subdivision for the purposes of this subsection if the Director of the Census determines, based on the 2010 American Community Survey census data and subsequent American Community Survey data in 5-year increments, or comparable census data, that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d8a4e81-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d8a4e82-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/2/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> more than 5 percent of the citizens of voting age of such State or political subdivision are members of a single language minority and are limited-English proficient;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d8a4e83-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/2/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> more than 10,000 of the citizens of voting age of such political subdivision are members of a single language minority and are limited-English proficient; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d8a4e84-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/2/A/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> in the case of a political subdivision that contains all or any part of an Indian reservation, more than 5 percent of the American Indian or Alaska Native citizens of voting age within the Indian reservation are members of a single language minority and are limited-English proficient; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d8a4e85-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the illiteracy rate of the citizens in the language minority as a group is higher than the national illiteracy rate.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e86-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content>The prohibitions of this subsection do not apply in any political subdivision that has less than 5 percent voting age limited-English proficient citizens of each language minority which comprises over 5 percent of the statewide limited-English proficient population of voting age citizens, unless the political subdivision is a covered political subdivision independently from its State. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e87-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">As used in this section—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8a4e88-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the term “voting materials” means registration or voting notices, forms, instructions, assistance, or other materials or information relating to the electoral process, including ballots;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8a4e89-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the term “limited-English proficient” means unable to speak or understand English adequately enough to participate in the electoral process;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8a4e8a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the term “Indian reservation” means any area that is an American Indian or Alaska Native area, as defined by the Census Bureau for the purposes of the 1990 decennial census;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8a4e8b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/3/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the term “citizens” means citizens of the United States; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8a4e8c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/3/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> the term “illiteracy” means the failure to complete the 5th primary grade.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e8d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule</heading><content>The determinations of the Director of the Census under this subsection shall be effective upon publication in the Federal Register and shall not be subject to review in any court. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e8e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirement of voting notices, forms, instructions, assistance, or other materials and ballots in minority language</heading><content>Whenever any State or political subdivision subject to the prohibition of subsection (b) of this section provides any registration or voting notices, forms, instructions, assistance, or other materials or information relating to the electoral process, including ballots, it shall provide them in the language of the applicable minority group as well as in the English language: Provided, That where the language of the applicable minority group is oral or unwritten or in the case of Alaskan natives and American Indians, if the predominant language is historically unwritten, the State or political subdivision is only required to furnish oral instructions, assistance, or other information relating to registration and voting. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e8f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Action for declaratory judgment permitting English-only materials</heading><content>Any State or political subdivision subject to the prohibition of subsection (b) of this section, which seeks to provide English-only registration or voting materials or information, including ballots, may file an action against the United States in the United States District Court for a declaratory judgment permitting such provision. The court shall grant the requested relief if it determines that the illiteracy rate of the applicable language minority group within the State or political subdivision is equal to or less than the national illiteracy rate. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8a4e90-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10503/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “language minorities” or “language minority group” means persons who are American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Natives, or of Spanish heritage. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8a4e91-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tII/s203">Pub. L. 89–110, title II, § 203</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 94–73, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/402">89 Stat. 402</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/97/205">Pub. L. 97–205</ref>, §§ 2(d), 4, <date date="1982-06-29">June 29, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/134">96 Stat. 134</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/102/344/s2">Pub. L. 102–344, § 2</ref>, <date date="1992-08-26">Aug. 26, 1992</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/106/921">106 Stat. 921</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/246">Pub. L. 109–246</ref>, §§ 7, 8, <date date="2006-07-27">July 27, 2006</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/120/581">120 Stat. 581</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8a4e92-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8a4e93-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8a4e94-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973aa–1a">section 1973aa–1a of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d8a4e95-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2006—Subsec. (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s7">Pub. L. 109–246, § 7</ref>, substituted “2032” for “2007”. Subsec. (b)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/109/246/s8">Pub. L. 109–246, § 8</ref>, substituted “the 2010 American Community Survey census data and subsequent American Community Survey data in 5-year increments, or comparable census data” for “census data” in introductory provisions. 1992—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/102/344">Pub. L. 102–344</ref> amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “Prior to <date date="1992-08-06">August 6, 1992</date>, no State or political subdivision shall provide registration or voting notices, forms, instructions, assistance, or other materials or information relating to the electoral process, including ballots, only in the English language if the Director of the Census determines (i) that more than 5 percent of the citizens of voting age of such State or political subdivision are members of a single language minority and (ii) that the illiteracy rate of such persons as a group is higher than the national illiteracy rate: Provided, That the prohibitions of this subsection shall not apply in any political subdivision which has less than five percent voting age citizens of each language minority which comprises over five percent of the statewide population of voting age citizens. For purposes of this subsection, illiteracy means the failure to complete the fifth primary grade. The determinations of the Director of the Census under this subsection shall be effective upon publication in the Federal Register and shall not be subject to review in any court.” 1982—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s4">Pub. L. 97–205, § 4</ref>, substituted “Prior to <date date="1992-08-06">August 6, 1992</date>” for “Prior to <date date="1985-08-06">August 6, 1985</date>”. Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s2/d">Pub. L. 97–205, § 2(d)</ref>, inserted “and American Indians” after “Alaskan natives”. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d8a4e96-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d8cbf97-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1982 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/97/205">Pub. L. 97–205</ref> effective <date date="1982-06-29">June 29, 1982</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s6">section 6 of Pub. L. 97–205</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">section 10301 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8cbf98-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Extension to <date date="1992-08-06">August 6, 1992</date>, of Prohibition on Use of Voting Instructions, Assistance, or Other Materials or Information in English Only; Limitations Based on 1980 Census and Subsequent Census Data</heading><ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s4">Pub. L. 97–205, § 4</ref>, <date date="1982-06-29">June 29, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/134">96 Stat. 134</ref>, provided in part that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/97/205/s4">“[T]he extension made by this section [amending subsec. (b) of this section] shall apply only to determinations made by the Director of the Census under clause (i) of section 203(b) [subsec. (b)(i) of this section] for members of a single language minority who do not speak or understand English adequately enough to participate in the electoral process when such a determination can be made by the Director of the Census based on the 1980 and subsequent census data.”</quotedContent> </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8cbf99-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10504"><num value="10504">§ 10504.</num><heading> Judicial relief; civil actions by the Attorney General; three-judge district court; appeal to Supreme Court</heading><content> Whenever the Attorney General has reason to believe that a State or political subdivision (a) has enacted or is seeking to administer any test or device as a prerequisite to voting in violation of the prohibition contained in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10501">section 10501 of this title</ref>, or (b) undertakes to deny the right to vote in any election in violation of section 10502 or 10503 of this title, he may institute for the United States, or in the name of the United States, an action in a district court of the United States, in accordance with sections 1391 through 1393 <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002003">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002003"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of title 28, for a restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction, or such other order as he deems appropriate. An action under this subsection shall be heard and determined by a court of three judges in accordance with the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2284">section 2284 of title 28</ref> and any appeal shall be to the Supreme Court. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d8cbf9a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tII/s204">Pub. L. 89–110, title II, § 204</ref>, formerly § 203, as added <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s6">Pub. L. 91–285, § 6</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/317">84 Stat. 317</ref>; renumbered § 204 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tIII">Pub. L. 94–73, title III</ref>, §§ 302, 303, title IV, § 406, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/403">89 Stat. 403</ref>, 405.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8cbf9b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8cbf9c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d8cbf9d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1393">Section 1393 of title 28</ref>, referred to in text, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/100/702/tX/s1001/a">Pub. L. 100–702, title X, § 1001(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-11-19">Nov. 19, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/4664">102 Stat. 4664</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8cbf9e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973aa–2">section 1973aa–2 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d8cbf9f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1975—<ref href="/us/pl/94/73">Pub. L. 94–73</ref> inserted reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973aa–1a">section 1973aa–1a of this title</ref> and substituted reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2284">section 2284 of title 28</ref> for reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2282">section 2282 of title 28</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8cbfa0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10505"><num value="10505">§ 10505.</num><heading> Penalty</heading><content> Whoever shall deprive or attempt to deprive any person of any right secured by section 10501, 10502, or 10503 of this title shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d8cbfa1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tII/s205">Pub. L. 89–110, title II, § 205</ref>, formerly § 204, as added <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s6">Pub. L. 91–285, § 6</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/317">84 Stat. 317</ref>; renumbered § 205 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tIII">Pub. L. 94–73, title III</ref>, §§ 302, 304, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/403">89 Stat. 403</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8cbfa2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8cbfa3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8cbfa4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973aa–3">section 1973aa–3 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d8cbfa5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1975—<ref href="/us/pl/94/73">Pub. L. 94–73</ref> inserted reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973aa–1a">section 1973aa–1a of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8cbfa6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10506"><num value="10506">§ 10506.</num><heading> Separability</heading><content> If any provision of chapters 103 to 107 of this title or the application of any provision thereof to any person or circumstance is judicially determined to be invalid, the remainder of chapters 103 to 107 of this title or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected by such determination. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d8cbfa7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tII/s206">Pub. L. 89–110, title II, § 206</ref>, formerly § 205, as added <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s6">Pub. L. 91–285, § 6</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/318">84 Stat. 318</ref>; renumbered § 206, <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tIII/s302">Pub. L. 94–73, title III, § 302</ref>, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/403">89 Stat. 403</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8cbfa8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8cbfa9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8cbfaa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973aa–4">section 1973aa–4 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8cbfab-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10507"><num value="10507">§ 10507.</num><heading> Survey to compile registration and voting statistics</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8cbfac-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10507/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Elections to House of Representatives and elections designated by United States Commission on Civil Rights</heading><content>Congress hereby directs the Director of the Census forthwith to conduct a survey to compile registration and voting statistics: (i) in every State or political subdivision with respect to which the prohibitions of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10303/a">section 10303(a) of this title</ref> are in effect, for every statewide general election for Members of the United States House of Representatives after <date date="1974-01-01">January 1, 1974</date>; and (ii) in every State or political subdivision for any election designated by the United States Commission on Civil Rights. Such surveys shall only include a count of citizens of voting age, race or color, and national origin, and a determination of the extent to which such persons are registered to vote and have voted in the elections surveyed. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8cbfad-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10507/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition against compulsion to disclose personal data; advice of rights</heading><content>In any survey under subsection (a) of this section no person shall be compelled to disclose his race, color, national origin, political party affiliation, or how he voted (or the reasons therefor), nor shall any penalty be imposed for his failure or refusal to make such disclosures. Every person interrogated orally, by written survey or questionnaire, or by any other means with respect to such information shall be fully advised of his right to fail or refuse to furnish such information. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8cbfae-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10507/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Report to Congress</heading><content>The Director of the Census shall, at the earliest practicable time, report to the Congress the results of every survey conducted pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8cbfaf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10507/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Confidentiality of information; penalties</heading><content>The provisions of section 9 and chapter 7 of title 13 shall apply to any survey, collection, or compilation of registration and voting statistics carried out under subsection (a) of this section. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8cbfb0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tII/s207">Pub. L. 89–110, title II, § 207</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tIV/s403">Pub. L. 94–73, title IV, § 403</ref>, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/404">89 Stat. 404</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8cbfb1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8cbfb2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8cbfb3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973aa–5">section 1973aa–5 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8cbfb4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10508"><num value="10508">§ 10508.</num><heading> Voting assistance for blind, disabled or illiterate persons</heading><content> Any voter who requires assistance to vote by reason of blindness, disability, or inability to read or write may be given assistance by a person of the voter’s choice, other than the voter’s employer or agent of that employer or officer or agent of the voter’s union. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d8cbfb5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tII/s208">Pub. L. 89–110, title II, § 208</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s5">Pub. L. 97–205, § 5</ref>, <date date="1982-06-29">June 29, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/135">96 Stat. 135</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8cbfb6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8cbfb7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8cbfb8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973aa–6">section 1973aa–6 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d8cbfb9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0d8cbfba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><ref href="/us/pl/97/205/s5">Pub. L. 97–205, § 5</ref>, <date date="1982-06-29">June 29, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/134">96 Stat. 134</ref>, provided that this section is effective <date date="1984-01-01">Jan. 1, 1984</date>. </note> </notes> </section> </chapter> <chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d8cbfbb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stI/ch107"><num value="107">CHAPTER 107—</num><heading>RIGHT TO VOTE AT AGE EIGHTEEN</heading> <toc role="twoColumnTOC" id="id0d8cbfbc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <layout> <header style="-uslm-lc:I70" role="tocColumnHeader"> <column class="tocHeaderLeft">Sec.</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10701">10701.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Enforcement of twenty-sixth amendment.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10702">10702.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">“State” defined.</column> </tocItem> </layout> </toc> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8cbfbd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10701"><num value="10701">§ 10701.</num><heading> Enforcement of twenty-sixth amendment</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8cbfbe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10701/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8cbfbf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10701/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Attorney General is directed to institute, in the name of the United States, such actions against States or political subdivisions, including actions for injunctive relief, as he may determine to be necessary to implement the twenty-sixth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8cbfc0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10701/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction of proceedings instituted under this chapter, which shall be heard and determined by a court of three judges in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2284">section 2284 of title 28</ref>, and any appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court. It shall be the duty of the judges designated to hear the case to assign the case for hearing and determination thereof, and to cause the case to be in every way expedited.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8cbfc1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10701/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> Whoever shall deny or attempt to deny any person of any right secured by the twenty-sixth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.</content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8cbfc2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 89–110, title III, § 301</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s6">Pub. L. 91–285, § 6</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/318">84 Stat. 318</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tIV/s407">Pub. L. 94–73, title IV, § 407</ref>, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/405">89 Stat. 405</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8cbfc3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8cbfc4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8cbfc5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973bb">section 1973bb of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d8cbfc6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1975—<ref href="/us/pl/94/73">Pub. L. 94–73</ref> substituted provisions authorizing the Attorney General to institute proceedings to enforce twenty-sixth amendment, the jurisdiction of the district courts, and penalties for denial of rights secured by twenty-sixth amendment, for provisions relating to Congressional findings and prohibition of denial of right to vote on account of age. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8cbfc7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s10702"><num value="10702">§ 10702.</num><heading> “State” defined</heading><content> As used in this chapter, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d8cbfc8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/89/110/tIII/s302">Pub. L. 89–110, title III, § 302</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/91/285/s6">Pub. L. 91–285, § 6</ref>, <date date="1970-06-22">June 22, 1970</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/84/318">84 Stat. 318</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/73/tIV/s407">Pub. L. 94–73, title IV, § 407</ref>, <date date="1975-08-06">Aug. 6, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/89/405">89 Stat. 405</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8cbfc9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8cbfca-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8cbfcb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973bb–1">section 1973bb–1 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d8cbfcc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1975—<ref href="/us/pl/94/73">Pub. L. 94–73</ref> substituted definition of State for provisions prohibiting denial of right to vote because of age. </note> </notes> </section> </chapter> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-lc:I52" id="id0d8cbfcd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII"><num value="II">Subtitle II—</num><heading>Voting Assistance and Election Administration</heading> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8cbfce-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id0d8cbfcf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Executive Documents</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id0d8cbfd0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">Executive Order No. 14019</heading> Ex. Ord. No. 14019, <date date="2021-03-07">Mar. 7, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 13623, which related to promoting access to voting, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 14148, § 2(aa), <date date="2025-01-20">Jan. 20, 2025</date>, 90 F.R. 8238. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id0d8cbfd1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 14248. Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections</heading> Ex. Ord. No. 14248, <date date="2025-03-25">Mar. 25, 2025</date>, 90 F.R. 14005, provided: By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: <inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. Purpose and Policy. Despite pioneering self-government, the United States now fails to enforce basic and necessary election protections employed by modern, developed nations, as well as those still developing. India and Brazil, for example, are tying voter identification to a biometric database, while the United States largely relies on self-attestation for citizenship. In tabulating votes, Germany and Canada require use of paper ballots, counted in public by local officials, which substantially reduces the number of disputes as compared to the American patchwork of voting methods that can lead to basic chain-of-custody problems. Further, while countries like Denmark and Sweden sensibly limit mail-in voting to those unable to vote in person and do not count late-arriving votes regardless of the date of postmark, many American elections now feature mass voting by mail, with many officials accepting ballots without postmarks or those received well after Election Day. Free, fair, and honest elections unmarred by fraud, errors, or suspicion are fundamental to maintaining our constitutional Republic. The right of American citizens to have their votes properly counted and tabulated, without illegal dilution, is vital to determining the rightful winner of an election. Under the Constitution, State governments must safeguard American elections in compliance with Federal laws that protect Americans’ voting rights and guard against dilution by illegal voting, discrimination, fraud, and other forms of malfeasance and error. Yet the United States has not adequately enforced Federal election requirements that, for example, prohibit States from counting ballots received after Election Day or prohibit non-citizens from registering to vote. Federal law establishes a uniform Election Day across the Nation for Federal elections, <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s7">2 U.S.C. 7</ref> and <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s1">3 U.S.C. 1</ref>. It is the policy of my Administration to enforce those statutes and require that votes be cast and received by the election date established in law. As the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently held in Republican National Committee v. Wetzel (2024), those statutes set “the day by which ballots must be both cast by voters and received by state officials.” Yet numerous States fail to comply with those laws by counting ballots received after Election Day. This is like allowing persons who arrive 3 days after Election Day, perhaps after a winner has been declared, to vote in person at a former voting precinct, which would be absurd. Several Federal laws, including <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1015">18 U.S.C. 1015</ref> and 611, prohibit foreign nationals from registering to vote or voting in Federal elections. Yet States fail adequately to vet voters’ citizenship, and, in recent years, the Department of Justice has failed to prioritize and devote sufficient resources for enforcement of these provisions. Even worse, the prior administration actively prevented States from removing aliens from their voter lists. Additionally, Federal laws, such as the National Voter Registration Act [of 1993] (<ref href="/us/pl/103/31">Pub. L. 103–31</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20501">52 U.S.C. 20501</ref> et seq.] and the Help America Vote Act [of 2022] (<ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20901">52 U.S.C. 20901</ref> et seq.], require States to maintain an accurate and current Statewide list of every legally registered voter in the State. And the Department of Homeland Security is required to share database information with States upon request so they can fulfill this duty. See <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1373/c">8 U.S.C. 1373(c)</ref>. Maintaining accurate voter registration lists is a fundamental requirement in protecting voters from having their ballots voided or diluted by fraudulent votes. Federal law, <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30121">52 U.S.C. 30121</ref>, prohibits foreign nationals from participating in Federal, State, or local elections by making any contributions or expenditures. But foreign nationals and non-governmental organizations have taken advantage of loopholes in the law’s interpretation, spending millions of dollars through conduit contributions and ballot-initiative-related expenditures. This type of foreign interference in our election process undermines the franchise and the right of American citizens to govern their Republic. Above all, elections must be honest and worthy of the public trust. That requires voting methods that produce a voter-verifiable paper record allowing voters to efficiently check their votes to protect against fraud or mistake. Election-integrity standards must be modified accordingly. It is the policy of my Administration to enforce Federal law and to protect the integrity of our election process. <inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 2. Enforcing the Citizenship Requirement for Federal Elections. To enforce the Federal prohibition on foreign nationals voting in Federal elections: (a)(i) Within 30 days of the date of this order [<date date="2025-03-25">Mar. 25, 2025</date>], the Election Assistance Commission shall take appropriate action to require, in its national mail voter registration form issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20508">52 U.S.C. 20508</ref>: (A) documentary proof of United States citizenship, consistent with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20508/b/3">52 U.S.C. 20508(b)(3)</ref>; and (B) a State or local official to record on the form the type of document that the applicant presented as documentary proof of United States citizenship, including the date of the document’s issuance, the date of the document’s expiration (if any), the office that issued the document, and any unique identification number associated with the document as required by the criteria in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5/A">52 U.S.C. 21083(a)(5)(A)</ref>, while taking appropriate measures to ensure information security. (ii) For purposes of subsection (a) of this section, “documentary proof of United States citizenship” shall include a copy of: (A) a United States passport; (B) an identification document compliant with the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/13/dB">Pub. L. 109–13, Div. B</ref>) [<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s30301">49 U.S.C. 30301</ref> note] that indicates the applicant is a citizen of the United States; (C) an official military identification card that indicates the applicant is a citizen of the United States; or (D) a valid Federal or State government-issued photo identification if such identification indicates that the applicant is a United States citizen or if such identification is otherwise accompanied by proof of United States citizenship. (b) To identify unqualified voters registered in the States: (i) the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, consistent with applicable law, ensure that State and local officials have, without the requirement of the payment of a fee, access to appropriate systems for verifying the citizenship or immigration status of individuals registering to vote or who are already registered; (ii) the Secretary of State shall take all lawful and appropriate action to make available information from relevant databases to State and local election officials engaged in verifying the citizenship of individuals registering to vote or who are already registered; and (iii) the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the DOGE Administrator, shall review each State’s publicly available voter registration list and available records concerning voter list maintenance activities as required by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20507">52 U.S.C. 20507</ref>, alongside Federal immigration databases and State records requested, including through subpoena where necessary and authorized by law, for consistency with Federal requirements. (c) Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, consistent with applicable law, provide to the Attorney General complete information on all foreign nationals who have indicated on any immigration form that they have registered or voted in a Federal, State, or local election, and shall also take all appropriate action to submit to relevant State or local election officials such information. (d) The head of each Federal voter registration executive department or agency (agency) under [section 7 of] the National Voter Registration Act, <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a">52 U.S.C. 20506(a)</ref>, shall assess citizenship prior to providing a Federal voter registration form to enrollees of public assistance programs. (e) The Attorney General shall prioritize enforcement of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s611">18 U.S.C. 611</ref> and 1015(f) and similar laws that restrict non-citizens from registering to vote or voting, including through use of: (i) databases or information maintained by the Department of Homeland Security; (ii) State-issued identification records and driver license databases; and (iii) similar records relating to citizenship. (f) The Attorney General shall, consistent with applicable laws, coordinate with State attorneys general to assist with State-level review and prosecution of aliens unlawfully registered to vote or casting votes. <inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 3. Providing Other Assistance to States Verifying Eligibility. To assist States in determining whether individuals are eligible to register and vote: (a) The Commissioner of Social Security shall take all appropriate action to make available the Social Security Number Verification Service, the Death Master File, and any other Federal databases containing relevant information to all State and local election officials engaged in verifying the eligibility of individuals registering to vote or who are already registered. In determining and taking such action, the Commissioner of Social Security shall ensure compliance with applicable privacy and data security laws and regulations. (b) The Attorney General shall ensure compliance with the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20507/g">52 U.S.C. 20507(g)</ref>. (c) The Attorney General shall take appropriate action with respect to States that fail to comply with the list maintenance requirements of the National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act contained in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20507">52 U.S.C. 20507</ref> and <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083">52 U.S.C. 21083</ref>. (d) The Secretary of Defense shall update the Federal Post Card Application, pursuant to [section 101 of] the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">52 U.S.C. 20301</ref>, to require: (i) documentary proof of United States citizenship, as defined by section 2(a)(ii) of this order; and (ii) proof of eligibility to vote in elections in the State in which the voter is attempting to vote. <inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 4. Improving the Election Assistance Commission. (a) The Election Assistance Commission shall, pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/3">52 U.S.C. 21003(b)(3)</ref> and 21142(c) and consistent with applicable law, take all appropriate action to cease providing Federal funds to States that do not comply with the Federal laws set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21145">52 U.S.C. 21145</ref>, including the requirement in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20505/a/1">52 U.S.C. 20505(a)(1)</ref> that States accept and use the national mail voter registration form issued pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20508/a/1">52 U.S.C. 20508(a)(1)</ref>, including any requirement for documentary proof of United States citizenship adopted pursuant to section 2(a)(ii) of this order. (b)(i) The Election Assistance Commission shall initiate appropriate action to amend the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0 and issue other appropriate guidance establishing standards for voting systems to protect election integrity. The amended guidelines and other guidance shall provide that voting systems should not use a ballot in which a vote is contained within a barcode or quick-response code in the vote counting process except where necessary to accommodate individuals with disabilities, and should provide a voter-verifiable paper record to prevent fraud or mistake. (ii) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Election Assistance Commission shall take appropriate action to review and, if appropriate, re-certify voting systems under the new standards established under subsection (b)(i) of this section, and to rescind all previous certifications of voting equipment based on prior standards. (c) Following an audit of Help America Vote Act fund expenditures conducted pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21142">52 U.S.C. 21142</ref>, the Election Assistance Commission shall report any discrepancies or issues with an audited State’s certifications of compliance with Federal law to the Department of Justice for appropriate enforcement action. (d) The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, consistent with applicable law, shall in considering the provision of funding for State or local election offices or administrators through the Homeland Security Grant Programs, <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s603">6 U.S.C. 603</ref> et seq., heavily prioritize compliance with the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0 developed by the Election Assistance Commission and completion of testing through the Voting System Test Labs accreditation process. <inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 5. Prosecuting Election Crimes. To protect the franchise of American citizens and their right to participate in fair and honest elections: (a) The Attorney General shall take all appropriate action to enter into information-sharing agreements, to the maximum extent possible, with the chief State election official or multi-member agency of each State. These agreements shall aim to provide the Department of Justice with detailed information on all suspected violations of State and Federal election laws discovered by State officials, including information on individuals who: (i) registered or voted despite being ineligible or who registered multiple times; (ii) committed election fraud; (iii) provided false information on voter registration or other election forms; (iv) intimidated or threatened voters or election officials; or (v) otherwise engaged in unlawful conduct to interfere in the election process. (b) To the extent that any States are unwilling to enter into such an information sharing agreement or refuse to cooperate in investigations and prosecutions of election crimes, the Attorney General shall: (i) prioritize enforcement of Federal election integrity laws in such States to ensure election integrity given the State’s demonstrated unwillingness to enter into an information-sharing agreement or to cooperate in investigations and prosecutions; and (ii) review for potential withholding of grants and other funds that the Department awards and distributes, in the Department’s discretion, to State and local governments for law enforcement and other purposes, as consistent with applicable law. (c) The Attorney General shall take all appropriate action to align the Department of Justice’s litigation positions with the purpose and policy of this order. <inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 6. Improving Security of Voting Systems. To improve the security of all voting equipment and systems used to cast ballots, tabulate votes, and report results: (a) The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take all appropriate actions to the extent permitted by <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5195c">42 U.S.C. 5195c</ref> and all other applicable law, so long as the Department of Homeland Security maintains the designation of election infrastructure as critical infrastructure, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5195c/e">42 U.S.C. 5195c(e)</ref>, to prevent all non-citizens from being involved in the administration of any Federal election, including by accessing election equipment, ballots, or any other relevant materials used in the conduct of any Federal election. (b) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall, in coordination with the Election Assistance Commission and to the maximum extent possible, review and report on the security of all electronic systems used in the voter registration and voting process. The Secretary of Homeland Security, as the head of the designated Sector Risk Management Agency under <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s652a">6 U.S.C. 652a</ref>, in coordination with the Election Assistance Commission, shall assess the security of all such systems to the extent they are connected to, or integrated into, the Internet and report on the risk of such systems being compromised through malicious software and unauthorized intrusions into the system. <inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 7. Compliance with Federal Law Setting the National Election Day. To achieve full compliance with the Federal laws that set the uniform day for appointing Presidential electors and electing members of Congress: (a) The Attorney General shall take all necessary action to enforce <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s7">2 U.S.C. 7</ref> and <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s1">3 U.S.C. 1</ref> against States that violate these provisions by including absentee or mail-in ballots received after Election Day in the final tabulation of votes for the appointment of Presidential electors and the election of members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives. (b) Consistent with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21001/b">52 U.S.C. 21001(b)</ref> and other applicable law, the Election Assistance Commission shall condition any available funding to a State on that State’s compliance with the requirement in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/6">52 U.S.C. 21081(a)(6)</ref> that each State adopt uniform and nondiscriminatory standards within that State that define what constitutes a vote and what will be counted as a vote, including that, as prescribed in <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s7">2 U.S.C. 7</ref> and <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s1">3 U.S.C. 1</ref>, there be a uniform and nondiscriminatory ballot receipt deadline of Election Day for all methods of voting, excluding ballots cast in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">52 U.S.C. 20301</ref> et seq., after which no additional votes may be cast. <inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 8. Preventing Foreign Interference and Unlawful Use of Federal Funds. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prioritize enforcement of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30121">52 U.S.C. 30121</ref> and other appropriate laws to prevent foreign nationals from contributing or donating in United States elections. The Attorney General shall likewise prioritize enforcement of <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1352">31 U.S.C. 1352</ref>, which prohibits lobbying by organizations or entities that have received any Federal funds. <inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 9. Federal Actions to Address Executive Order 14019. The heads of all agencies, and the Election Assistance Commission, shall cease all agency actions implementing Executive Order 14019 of <date date="2021-03-07">March 7, 2021</date> (Promoting Access to Voting) [formerly set out above], which was revoked by Executive Order 14148 of on <date date="2025-01-20">January 20, 2025</date> (Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions), and, within 90 days of the date of this order, submit to the President, through the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, a report describing compliance with this order. <inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 10. Severability. If any provision of this order, or the application of any provision to any agency, person, or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this order and the application of its provisions to any other agencies, persons, or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. <inline class="small-caps">Sec.</inline> 11. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. <signature> <name>Donald J. Trump.</name> </signature> </note> </notes> <chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d8cbfd2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch201"><num value="201">CHAPTER 201—</num><heading>VOTING ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED</heading> <toc role="twoColumnTOC" id="id0d8cbfd3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <layout> <header style="-uslm-lc:I70" role="tocColumnHeader"> <column class="tocHeaderLeft">Sec.</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20101">20101.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Congressional declaration of purpose.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20102">20102.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Selection of polling facilities.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20103">20103.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Selection of registration facilities.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20104">20104.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Registration and voting aids.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20105">20105.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Enforcement.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20106">20106.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Relationship to Voting Rights Act of 1965.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20107">20107.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Definitions.</column> </tocItem> </layout> </toc> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8cbfd4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20101"><num value="20101">§ 20101.</num><heading> Congressional declaration of purpose</heading><content> It is the intention of Congress in enacting this chapter to promote the fundamental right to vote by improving access for handicapped and elderly individuals to registration facilities and polling places for Federal elections. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d8cbfd5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s2">Pub. L. 98–435, § 2</ref>, <date date="1984-09-28">Sept. 28, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/1678">98 Stat. 1678</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8cbfd6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8cbfd7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8cbfd8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ee">section 1973ee of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d8cbfd9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0d8cbfda-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s9">Pub. L. 98–435, § 9</ref>, <date date="1984-09-28">Sept. 28, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/1680">98 Stat. 1680</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/98/435/s9">“This Act [enacting this chapter] shall apply with respect to elections taking place after <date date="1985-12-31">December 31, 1985</date>.”</quotedContent> </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8cbfdb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20102"><num value="20102">§ 20102.</num><heading> Selection of polling facilities</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8cbfdc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20102/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Accessibility to all polling places as responsibility of each political subdivision</heading><content>Within each State, except as provided in subsection (b), each political subdivision responsible for conducting elections shall assure that all polling places for Federal elections are accessible to handicapped and elderly voters. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8cbfdd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20102/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Subsection (a) shall not apply to a polling place—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8cbfde-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20102/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> in the case of an emergency, as determined by the chief election officer of the State; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8cbfdf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20102/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> if the chief election officer of the State—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8cbfe0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20102/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> determines that all potential polling places have been surveyed and no such accessible place is available, nor is the political subdivision able to make one temporarily accessible, in the area involved; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8cbfe1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20102/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> assures that any handicapped or elderly voter assigned to an inaccessible polling place, upon advance request of such voter (pursuant to procedures established by the chief election officer of the State)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d8cbfe2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20102/b/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> will be assigned to an accessible polling place, or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d8cbfe3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20102/b/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> will be provided with an alternative means for casting a ballot on the day of the election.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8cbfe4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20102/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Report to Federal Election Commission</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8cbfe5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20102/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Not later than December 31 of each even-numbered year, the chief election officer of each State shall report to the Federal Election Commission, in a manner to be determined by the Commission, the number of accessible and inaccessible polling places in such State on the date of the preceding general Federal election, and the reasons for any instance of inaccessibility.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8cbfe6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20102/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Not later than April 30 of each odd-numbered year, the Federal Election Commission shall compile the information reported under paragraph (1) and shall transmit that information to the Congress.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8cbfe7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20102/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The provisions of this subsection shall only be effective for a period of 10 years beginning on <date date="1984-09-28">September 28, 1984</date>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8cbfe8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s3">Pub. L. 98–435, § 3</ref>, <date date="1984-09-28">Sept. 28, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/1678">98 Stat. 1678</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8cbfe9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8cbfea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8cbfeb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ee–1">section 1973ee–1 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d8cbfec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0d8cbfed-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section applicable with respect to elections taking place after <date date="1985-12-31">Dec. 31, 1985</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s9">section 9 of Pub. L. 98–435</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20101">section 20101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8cbfee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20103"><num value="20103">§ 20103.</num><heading> Selection of registration facilities</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8cbfef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20103/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> Each State or political subdivision responsible for registration for Federal elections shall provide a reasonable number of accessible permanent registration facilities.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d8cbff0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20103/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> Subsection (a) does not apply to any State that has in effect a system that provides an opportunity for each potential voter to register by mail or at the residence of such voter.</content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8cbff1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s4">Pub. L. 98–435, § 4</ref>, <date date="1984-09-28">Sept. 28, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/1679">98 Stat. 1679</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8cbff2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8cbff3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8cbff4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ee–2">section 1973ee–2 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d8f2ff5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0d8f2ff6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section applicable with respect to elections taking place after <date date="1985-12-31">Dec. 31, 1985</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s9">section 9 of Pub. L. 98–435</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20101">section 20101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8f2ff7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20104"><num value="20104">§ 20104.</num><heading> Registration and voting aids</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f2ff8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20104/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Printed instructions; telecommunications devices for the deaf</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Each State shall make available registration and voting aids for Federal elections for handicapped and elderly individuals, including—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f2ff9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20104/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> instructions, printed in large type, conspicuously displayed at each permanent registration facility and each polling place; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f2ffa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20104/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> information by telecommunications devices for the deaf.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f2ffb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20104/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Medical certification</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No notarization or medical certification shall be required of a handicapped voter with respect to an absentee ballot or an application for such ballot, except that medical certification may be required when the certification establishes eligibility, under State law—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f2ffc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20104/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> to automatically receive an application or a ballot on a continuing basis; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f2ffd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20104/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> to apply for an absentee ballot after the deadline has passed.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f2ffe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20104/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice of availability of aids</heading><content>The chief election officer of each State shall provide public notice, calculated to reach elderly and handicapped voters, of the availability of aids under this section, assistance under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10508">section 10508 of this title</ref>, and the procedures for voting by absentee ballot, not later than general public notice of registration and voting is provided. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8f2fff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s5">Pub. L. 98–435, § 5</ref>, <date date="1984-09-28">Sept. 28, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/1679">98 Stat. 1679</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8f3000-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8f3001-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8f3002-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ee–3">section 1973ee–3 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d8f3003-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0d8f3004-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section applicable with respect to elections taking place after <date date="1985-12-31">Dec. 31, 1985</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s9">section 9 of Pub. L. 98–435</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20101">section 20101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8f3005-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20105"><num value="20105">§ 20105.</num><heading> Enforcement</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f3006-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20105/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Action for declaratory or injunctive relief</heading><content>If a State or political subdivision does not comply with this chapter, the United States Attorney General or a person who is personally aggrieved by the noncompliance may bring an action for declaratory or injunctive relief in the appropriate district court. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f3007-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20105/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Prerequisite notice of noncompliance</heading><content>An action may be brought under this section only if the plaintiff notifies the chief election officer of the State of the noncompliance and a period of 45 days has elapsed since the date of notification. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f3008-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20105/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Attorney fees</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no award of attorney fees may be made with respect to an action under this section, except in any action brought to enforce the original judgment of the court. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8f3009-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s6">Pub. L. 98–435, § 6</ref>, <date date="1984-09-28">Sept. 28, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/1679">98 Stat. 1679</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8f300a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8f300b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8f300c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ee–4">section 1973ee–4 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d8f300d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0d8f300e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section applicable with respect to elections taking place after <date date="1985-12-31">Dec. 31, 1985</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s9">section 9 of Pub. L. 98–435</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20101">section 20101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8f300f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20106"><num value="20106">§ 20106.</num><heading> Relationship to Voting Rights Act of 1965</heading><content> This chapter shall not be construed to impair any right guaranteed by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973">42 U.S.C. 1973</ref> et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">52 U.S.C. 10301</ref> et seq.]. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d8f3010-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s7">Pub. L. 98–435, § 7</ref>, <date date="1984-09-28">Sept. 28, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/1679">98 Stat. 1679</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8f3011-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8f3012-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d8f3013-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Voting Rights Act of 1965, referred to in text, is <ref href="/us/pl/89/110">Pub. L. 89–110</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/437">79 Stat. 437</ref>, which is classified generally to chapters 103 (§ 10301 et seq.), 105 (§ 10501 et seq.), and 107 (§ 10701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8f3014-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ee–5">section 1973ee–5 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d8f3015-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0d8f3016-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section applicable with respect to elections taking place after <date date="1985-12-31">Dec. 31, 1985</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s9">section 9 of Pub. L. 98–435</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20101">section 20101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8f3017-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20107"><num value="20107">§ 20107.</num><heading> Definitions</heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">As used in this chapter, the term—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3018-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20107/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> “accessible” means accessible to handicapped and elderly individuals for the purpose of voting or registration, as determined under guidelines established by the chief election officer of the State involved;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3019-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20107/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> “elderly” means 65 years of age or older;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f301a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20107/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> “Federal election” means a general, special, primary, or runoff election for the office of President or Vice President, or of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f301b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20107/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> “handicapped” means having a temporary or permanent physical disability; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f301c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20107/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possesssion <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002004">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002004"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “possession”.</note> of the United States.</content> </paragraph> <sourceCredit id="id0d8f301d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s8">Pub. L. 98–435, § 8</ref>, <date date="1984-09-28">Sept. 28, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/1679">98 Stat. 1679</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8f301e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8f301f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8f3020-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ee–6">section 1973ee–6 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d8f3021-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0d8f3022-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section applicable with respect to elections taking place after <date date="1985-12-31">Dec. 31, 1985</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/98/435/s9">section 9 of Pub. L. 98–435</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20101">section 20101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> </chapter> <chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d8f3023-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch203"><num value="203">CHAPTER 203—</num><heading>REGISTRATION AND VOTING BY ABSENT UNIFORMED SERVICES VOTERS AND OVERSEAS VOTERS IN ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE</heading> <toc role="twoColumnTOC" id="id0d8f3024-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <layout> <header style="-uslm-lc:I70" role="tocColumnHeader"> <column class="tocHeaderLeft">Sec.</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">20301.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Federal responsibilities.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301a">20301a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Duties of Secretary under Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20302">20302.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">State responsibilities.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20303">20303.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Federal write-in absentee ballot in general elections for Federal office for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20304">20304.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Procedures for collection and delivery of marked absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20305">20305.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Federal Voting Assistance Program Improvements.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20306">20306.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Prohibition of refusal of applications on grounds of early submission.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20307">20307.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Enforcement.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20308">20308.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Reporting requirements.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20309">20309.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Effect on certain other laws.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20310">20310.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Definitions.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20311">20311.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Technology pilot program.</column> </tocItem> </layout> </toc> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8f3025-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8f3026-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0d8f3027-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>Provisions similar to this chapter were contained in subchapters I–D and I–E (1973cc et seq. and 1973dd et seq.) of chapter 20 of title 42 prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/99/410">Pub. L. 99–410</ref> and then in subchapter I–G (1973ff et seq.) of chapter 20 of title 42 prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this chapter. </note> </notes> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8f3028-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301"><num value="20301">§ 20301.</num><heading> Federal responsibilities</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f3029-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Presidential designee</heading><content>The President shall designate the head of an executive department to have primary responsibility for Federal functions under this chapter. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f302a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Duties of Presidential designee</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Presidential designee shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f302b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> consult State and local election officials in carrying out this chapter, and ensure that such officials are aware of the requirements of this Act;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f302c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> prescribe an official post card form, containing both an absentee voter registration application and an absentee ballot application, for use by the States as required under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/4">section 20302(a)(4) of this title</ref>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f302d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> carry out <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20303">section 20303 of this title</ref> with respect to the Federal write-in absentee ballot for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters in general elections for Federal office;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f302e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> prescribe a suggested design for absentee ballot mailing envelopes;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f302f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> compile and distribute (A) descriptive material on State absentee registration and voting procedures, and (B) to the extent practicable, facts relating to specific elections, including dates, offices involved, and the text of ballot questions;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3030-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> not later than the end of each year after a Presidential election year, transmit to the President and the Congress a report on the effectiveness of assistance under this chapter, including a statistical analysis of uniformed services voter participation, a separate statistical analysis of overseas nonmilitary participation, and a description of State-Federal cooperation;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3031-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> prescribe a standard oath for use with any document under this chapter affirming that a material misstatement of fact in the completion of such a document may constitute grounds for a conviction for perjury;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3032-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> carry out <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20304">section 20304 of this title</ref> with respect to the collection and delivery of marked absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters in elections for Federal office;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3033-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><chapeau> to the greatest extent practicable, take such actions as may be necessary—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8f3034-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/9/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to ensure that absent uniformed services voters who cast absentee ballots at locations or facilities under the jurisdiction of the Presidential designee are able to do so in a private and independent manner; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8f3035-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/9/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to protect the privacy of the contents of absentee ballots cast by absentee uniformed services voters and overseas voters while such ballots are in the possession or control of the Presidential designee;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3036-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> carry out <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20305">section 20305 of this title</ref> with respect to Federal Voting Assistance Program Improvements; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3037-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><chapeau> working with the Election Assistance Commission and the chief State election official of each State, develop standards—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8f3038-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/11/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> for States to report data on the number of absentee ballots transmitted and received under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20302/c">section 20302(c) of this title</ref> and such other data as the Presidential designee determines appropriate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8f3039-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/11/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> for the Presidential designee to store the data reported.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f303a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Duties of other Federal officials</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f303b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The head of each Government department, agency, or other entity shall, upon request of the Presidential designee, distribute balloting materials and otherwise cooperate in carrying out this chapter. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f303c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrator of General Services</heading><content>As directed by the Presidential designee, the Administrator of General Services shall furnish official post card forms (prescribed under subsection (b)) and Federal write-in absentee ballots (prescribed under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20303">section 20303 of this title</ref>). </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f303d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization of appropriations for carrying out Federal Voting Assistance Program Improvements</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Presidential designee such sums as are necessary for purposes of carrying out subsection (b)(10). </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8f303e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/99/410/tI/s101">Pub. L. 99–410, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/924">100 Stat. 924</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/277/dG/tXXII/s2219/c">Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, title XXII, § 2219(c)</ref>, <date date="1998-10-21">Oct. 21, 1998</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-817">112 Stat. 2681–817</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/107/dA/tXVI/s1606/a/2">Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title XVI, § 1606(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="2001-12-28">Dec. 28, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/1279">115 Stat. 1279</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tVII/s705/a">Pub. L. 107–252, title VII, § 705(a)</ref>, (b)(1), (c), <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1724">116 Stat. 1724</ref>, 1725; <ref href="/us/pl/108/375/dA/tV/s566/a">Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title V, § 566(a)</ref>, <date date="2004-10-28">Oct. 28, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/1919">118 Stat. 1919</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V</ref>, §§ 580(b), (e), 583(a)(2), 584(a), 585(b)(1), <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2325">123 Stat. 2325</ref>, 2328, 2330, 2331; <ref href="/us/pl/111/383/dA/tX/s1075/d/4">Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title X, § 1075(d)(4)</ref>, (5), <date date="2011-01-07">Jan. 7, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/4372">124 Stat. 4372</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8f303f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8f3040-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d8f3041-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is <ref href="/us/pl/99/410">Pub. L. 99–410</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/924">100 Stat. 924</ref>, known as the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8f3042-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff">section 1973ff of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d8f3043-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2011—Subsec. (b)(2), (4), (11). <ref href="/us/pl/111/383/s1075/d/4">Pub. L. 111–383, § 1075(d)(4)</ref>, (5), amended <ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref>, §§ 584(a), 585(b)(1). See 2009 Amendment notes below. 2009—Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s585/b/1/A">Pub. L. 111–84, § 585(b)(1)(A)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/111/383/s1075/d/5">Pub. L. 111–383, § 1075(d)(5)</ref>, substituted “section 1973ff–1(a)(4)” for “section 1973ff–1(4)”. Subsec. (b)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s585/b/1/B">Pub. L. 111–84, § 585(b)(1)(B)</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/111/383/s1075/d/5">Pub. L. 111–383, § 1075(d)(5)</ref>, added par. (4) and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: “prescribe a suggested design for absentee ballot mailing envelopes for use by the States as recommended in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973ff–3">section 1973ff–3 of this title</ref>;”. Subsec. (b)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s580/b">Pub. L. 111–84, § 580(b)</ref>, added par. (8). Subsec. (b)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s580/e">Pub. L. 111–84, § 580(e)</ref>, added par. (9). Subsec. (b)(10). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s583/a/2/A">Pub. L. 111–84, § 583(a)(2)(A)</ref>, added par. (10). Subsec. (b)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s584/a">Pub. L. 111–84, § 584(a)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/111/383/s1075/d/4">Pub. L. 111–383, § 1075(d)(4)</ref>, added par. (11). Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s583/a/2/B">Pub. L. 111–84, § 583(a)(2)(B)</ref>, added subsec. (d). 2004—Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/108/375">Pub. L. 108–375</ref> substituted “absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters” for “overseas voters”. 2002—Subsec. (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s705/a">Pub. L. 107–252, § 705(a)</ref>, inserted “, and ensure that such officials are aware of the requirements of this Act” before semicolon at end. Subsec. (b)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s705/c">Pub. L. 107–252, § 705(c)</ref>, substituted “a separate statistical analysis” for “a general assessment”. Subsec. (b)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s705/b/1">Pub. L. 107–252, § 705(b)(1)</ref>, added par. (7). 2001—Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/107/107">Pub. L. 107–107</ref> substituted “as required under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973ff–1/4">section 1973ff–1(4) of this title</ref>” for “as recommended in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s1973ff–3">section 1973ff–3 of this title</ref>”. 1998—Subsec. (b)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/105/277">Pub. L. 105–277</ref> substituted “of uniformed services voter participation, a general assessment of overseas nonmilitary participation,” for “of voter participation”. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d8f3044-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d8f3045-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2011 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/111/383/dA/tX/s1075/d">Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title X, § 1075(d)</ref>, <date date="2011-01-07">Jan. 7, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/4372">124 Stat. 4372</ref>, provided that the amendment by section 1075(d)(4), (5) is effective as of <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, and as if included in <ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref> as enacted. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d8f3046-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2009 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s580/f">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 580(f)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2326">123 Stat. 2326</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s580/f">“The amendments made by this section [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20304">section 20304 of this title</ref> and amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20302">section 20302 of this title</ref>] shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2010 and each succeeding election for Federal office.”</quotedContent> <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s583/a/3">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 583(a)(3)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2328">123 Stat. 2328</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s583/a/3">“The amendments made by this subsection [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20305">section 20305 of this title</ref> and amending this section] shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2010 and each succeeding election for Federal office.”</quotedContent> <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s584/c">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 584(c)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2331">123 Stat. 2331</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s584/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20302">section 20302 of this title</ref>] shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2010 and each succeeding election for Federal office.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0d8f3047-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><ref href="/us/pl/99/410/tII/s204">Pub. L. 99–410, title II, § 204</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/930">100 Stat. 930</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/99/410/tII/s204">“The amendments and repeals made by this Act [see Tables for classification] shall apply with respect to elections taking place after <date date="1987-12-31">December 31, 1987</date>.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8f3048-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Sense of Congress Regarding the Importance of Voting</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/107/dA/tXVI/s1601">Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title XVI, § 1601</ref>, <date date="2001-12-28">Dec. 28, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/1274">115 Stat. 1274</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/107/dA/tXVI/s1601"> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that each person who is an administrator of a Federal, State, or local election—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> should be aware of the importance of the ability of each uniformed services voter to exercise the right to vote; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> should perform that person’s duties as an election administrator with the intent to ensure that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> each uniformed services voter receives the utmost consideration and cooperation when voting;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> each valid ballot cast by such a voter is duly counted; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="C">“(C)</num><content> all eligible American voters, regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, the language they speak, or the resources of the community in which they live, should have an equal opportunity to cast a vote and to have that vote counted.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Uniformed Services Voter Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘uniformed services voter’ means—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> a member of a uniformed service (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a/5">section 101(a)(5) of title 10</ref>, United States Code) in active service;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> a member of the merchant marine (as defined in section 107 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff–6">42 U.S.C. 1973ff–6</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20310">52 U.S.C. 20310</ref>]); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> a spouse or dependent of a member referred to in paragraph (1) or (2) who is qualified to vote.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8f3049-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Electronic Voting Demonstration Project</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/107/dA/tXVI/s1604">Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title XVI, § 1604</ref>, <date date="2001-12-28">Dec. 28, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/1277">115 Stat. 1277</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/108/375/dA/tV/s567">Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title V, § 567</ref>, <date date="2004-10-28">Oct. 28, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/1919">118 Stat. 1919</ref>, which established a demonstration project under which absent uniformed services voters were permitted to vote in the November 2002 general election for Federal office through an electronic voting system, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/113/291/dA/tV/s593">Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title V, § 593</ref>, <date date="2014-12-19">Dec. 19, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/3395">128 Stat. 3395</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d8f304a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Governors’ Reports on Implementation of Recommendations for Changes in State Law Made Under Federal Voting Assistance Program</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/107/dA/tXVI/s1605">Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title XVI, § 1605</ref>, <date date="2001-12-28">Dec. 28, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/1277">115 Stat. 1277</ref>, required the chief executive authority of a State to provide an implementation status report to the Secretary of Defense, acting as the Presidential designee, within 90 days of receiving a uniformed services voting assistance legislative recommendation from the Secretary of Defense and was applicable to any uniformed services voting assistance legislative recommendation transmitted to a state during the three-year period beginning on <date date="2001-12-28">Dec. 28, 2001</date>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id0d8f304b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Executive Documents</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id0d8f304c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 12642. Designation of Secretary of Defense as Presidential Designee</heading> Ex. Ord. No. 12642, <date date="1988-06-08">June 8, 1988</date>, 53 F.R. 21975, provided: By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including section 101(a) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (<ref href="/us/pl/99/410">Public Law 99–410</ref>) (“the Act”) [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301/a">52 U.S.C. 20301(a)</ref>], it is hereby ordered as follows: <inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. The Secretary of Defense is hereby designated as the “Presidential designee” under Title I of the Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">52 U.S.C. 20301</ref> et seq.]. <inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 2. In order to effectuate the purposes of the Act, the Secretary of Defense is hereby authorized to delegate any or all of the functions, responsibilities, powers, authority, or discretion devolving upon him in consequence of this Order to any person or persons within the Department of Defense. <signature> <name>Ronald Reagan.</name> </signature> </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8f304d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301a"><num value="20301a">§ 20301a.</num><heading> Duties of Secretary under Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f304e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Ensuring ability of absent uniformed services voters serving at diplomatic and consular posts to receive and transmit balloting materials</heading><content>In carrying out the Secretary’s duties as the Presidential designee under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">52 U.S.C. 20301</ref> et seq.), the Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary, feasible, and practical to ensure that a uniformed services voter under such Act who is absent from the United States by reason of active duty or service at a diplomatic and consular post of the United States is able to receive and transmit balloting materials in the same manner and with the same rights and protections as a uniformed services voter under such Act who is absent from the United States by reason of active duty or service at a military installation. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f304f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20301a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective date</heading><content>This section shall apply with respect to elections held on or after <date date="2021-01-01">January 1, 2021</date>. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d8f3050-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/116/283/dA/tX/s1086">Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title X, § 1086</ref>, <date date="2021-01-01">Jan. 1, 2021</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/3877">134 Stat. 3877</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d8f3051-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d8f3052-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d8f3053-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is <ref href="/us/pl/99/410">Pub. L. 99–410</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/924">100 Stat. 924</ref>, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d8f3054-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was enacted as part of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and not as part of title I of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act which comprises this chapter. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d8f3055-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302"><num value="20302">§ 20302.</num><heading> State responsibilities</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f3056-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Each State shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3057-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> permit absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to use absentee registration procedures and to vote by absentee ballot in general, special, primary, and runoff elections for Federal office;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3058-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> accept and process, with respect to any election for Federal office, any otherwise valid voter registration application and absentee ballot application from an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter, if the application is received by the appropriate State election official not less than 30 days before the election;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3059-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> permit absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to use Federal write-in absentee ballots (in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20303">section 20303 of this title</ref>) in general elections for Federal office;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f305a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> use the official post card form (prescribed under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">section 20301 of this title</ref>) for simultaneous voter registration application and absentee ballot application;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f305b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> if the State requires an oath or affirmation to accompany any document under this chapter, use the standard oath prescribed by the Presidential designee under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/7">section 20301(b)(7) of this title</ref>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f305c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><chapeau> in addition to any other method of registering to vote or applying for an absentee ballot in the State, establish procedures—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8f305d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/6/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to request by mail and electronically voter registration applications and absentee ballot applications with respect to general, special, primary, and runoff elections for Federal office in accordance with subsection (e);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8f305e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/6/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> for States to send by mail and electronically (in accordance with the preferred method of transmission designated by the absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter under subparagraph (C)) voter registration applications and absentee ballot applications requested under subparagraph (A) in accordance with subsection (e); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8f305f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/6/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> by which the absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter can designate whether the voter prefers that such voter registration application or absentee ballot application be transmitted by mail or electronically;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3060-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> in addition to any other method of transmitting blank absentee ballots in the State, establish procedures for transmitting by mail and electronically blank absentee ballots to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters with respect to general, special, primary, and runoff elections for Federal office in accordance with subsection (f);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3061-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><chapeau> transmit a validly requested absentee ballot to an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8f3062-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/8/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> except as provided in subsection (g), in the case in which the request is received at least 45 days before an election for Federal office, not later than 45 days before the election; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d8f3063-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/8/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> in the case in which the request is received less than 45 days before an election for Federal office—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d8f3064-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/8/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> in accordance with State law; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d8f3065-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/8/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> if practicable and as determined appropriate by the State, in a manner that expedites the transmission of such absentee ballot;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3066-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> if the State declares or otherwise holds a runoff election for Federal office, establish a written plan that provides absentee ballots are made available to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters in manner <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002005">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002005"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “in a manner”.</note> that gives them sufficient time to vote in the runoff election;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3067-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> carry out <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20304/b/1">section 20304(b)(1) of this title</ref> with respect to the processing and acceptance of marked absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d8f3068-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/a/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><content> report data on the number of absentee ballots transmitted and received under subsection (c) and such other data as the Presidential designee determines appropriate in accordance with the standards developed by the Presidential designee under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/11">section 20301(b)(11) of this title</ref>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f3069-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Designation of single State office to provide information on registration and absentee ballot procedures for all voters in State</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f306a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Each State shall designate a single office which shall be responsible for providing information regarding voter registration procedures and absentee ballot procedures to be used by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters with respect to elections for Federal office (including procedures relating to the use of the Federal write-in absentee ballot) to all absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters who wish to register to vote or vote in any jurisdiction in the State. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f306b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Recommendation regarding use of office to accept and process materials</heading><content>Congress recommends that the State office designated under paragraph (1) be responsible for carrying out the State’s duties under this Act, including accepting valid voter registration applications, absentee ballot applications, and absentee ballots (including Federal write-in absentee ballots) from all absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters who wish to register to vote or vote in any jurisdiction in the State. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d8f306c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Report on number of absentee ballots transmitted and received</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of each regularly scheduled general election for Federal office, each State and unit of local government which administered the election shall (through the State, in the case of a unit of local government) submit a report to the Election Assistance Commission (established under the Help America Vote Act of 2002 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20901">52 U.S.C. 20901</ref> et seq.]) on the combined number of absentee ballots transmitted to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters for the election and the combined number of such ballots which were returned by such voters and cast in the election, and shall make such report available to the general public. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a5d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Registration notification</heading><content>With respect to each absent uniformed services voter and each overseas voter who submits a voter registration application or an absentee ballot request, if the State rejects the application or request, the State shall provide the voter with the reasons for the rejection. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a5e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Designation of means of electronic communication for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to request and for States to send voter registration applications and absentee ballot applications, and for other purposes related to voting information</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a5f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Each State shall, in addition to the designation of a single State office under subsection (b), designate not less than 1 means of electronic communication—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d917a60-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/e/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> for use by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters who wish to register to vote or vote in any jurisdiction in the State to request voter registration applications and absentee ballot applications under subsection (a)(6);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d917a61-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/e/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> for use by States to send voter registration applications and absentee ballot applications requested under such subsection; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d917a62-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/e/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> for the purpose of providing related voting, balloting, and election information to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a63-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Clarification regarding provision of multiple means of electronic communication</heading><content>A State may, in addition to the means of electronic communication so designated, provide multiple means of electronic communication to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters, including a means of electronic communication for the appropriate jurisdiction of the State. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a64-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Inclusion of designated means of electronic communication with informational and instructional materials that accompany balloting materials</heading><content>Each State shall include a means of electronic communication so designated with all informational and instructional materials that accompany balloting materials sent by the State to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a65-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/e/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Availability and maintenance of online repository of State contact information</heading><content>The Federal Voting Assistance Program of the Department of Defense shall maintain and make available to the public an online repository of State contact information with respect to elections for Federal office, including the single State office designated under subsection (b) and the means of electronic communication designated under paragraph (1), to be used by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters as a resource to send voter registration applications and absentee ballot applications to the appropriate jurisdiction in the State. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a66-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/e/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Transmission if no preference indicated</heading><content>In the case where an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter does not designate a preference under subsection (a)(6)(C), the State shall transmit the voter registration application or absentee ballot application by any delivery method allowable in accordance with applicable State law, or if there is no applicable State law, by mail. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a67-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/e/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Security and privacy protections</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a68-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/e/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Security protections</heading><content>To the extent practicable, States shall ensure that the procedures established under subsection (a)(6) protect the security and integrity of the voter registration and absentee ballot application request processes. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a69-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/e/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Privacy protections</heading><content>To the extent practicable, the procedures established under subsection (a)(6) shall ensure that the privacy of the identity and other personal data of an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter who requests or is sent a voter registration application or absentee ballot application under such subsection is protected throughout the process of making such request or being sent such application. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a6a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Transmission of blank absentee ballots by mail and electronically</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a6b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Each State shall establish procedures—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d917a6c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/f/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to transmit blank absentee ballots by mail and electronically (in accordance with the preferred method of transmission designated by the absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter under subparagraph (B)) to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters for an election for Federal office; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d917a6d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/f/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> by which the absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter can designate whether the voter prefers that such blank absentee ballot be transmitted by mail or electronically.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a6e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Transmission if no preference indicated</heading><content>In the case where an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter does not designate a preference under paragraph (1)(B), the State shall transmit the ballot by any delivery method allowable in accordance with applicable State law, or if there is no applicable State law, by mail. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a6f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/f/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Security and privacy protections</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a70-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/f/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Security protections</heading><content>To the extent practicable, States shall ensure that the procedures established under subsection (a)(7) protect the security and integrity of absentee ballots. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a71-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/f/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Privacy protections</heading><content>To the extent practicable, the procedures established under subsection (a)(7) shall ensure that the privacy of the identity and other personal data of an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter to whom a blank absentee ballot is transmitted under such subsection is protected throughout the process of such transmission. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a72-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Hardship exemption</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a73-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">If the chief State election official determines that the State is unable to meet the requirement under subsection (a)(8)(A) with respect to an election for Federal office due to an undue hardship described in paragraph (2)(B), the chief State election official shall request that the Presidential designee grant a waiver to the State of the application of such subsection. Such request shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d917a74-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a recognition that the purpose of such subsection is to allow absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters enough time to vote in an election for Federal office;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d917a75-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> an explanation of the hardship that indicates why the State is unable to transmit absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters an absentee ballot in accordance with such subsection;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d917a76-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the number of days prior to the election for Federal office that the State requires absentee ballots be transmitted to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d917a77-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><chapeau> a comprehensive plan to ensure that absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters are able to receive absentee ballots which they have requested and submit marked absentee ballots to the appropriate State election official in time to have that ballot counted in the election for Federal office, which includes—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d917a78-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/1/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the steps the State will undertake to ensure that absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters have time to receive, mark, and submit their ballots in time to have those ballots counted in the election;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d917a79-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/1/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> why the plan provides absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters sufficient time to vote as a substitute for the requirements under such subsection; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d917a7a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/1/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the underlying factual information which explains how the plan provides such sufficient time to vote as a substitute for such requirements.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a7b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Approval of waiver request</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">After consulting with the Attorney General, the Presidential designee shall approve a waiver request under paragraph (1) if the Presidential designee determines each of the following requirements are met:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d917a7c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The comprehensive plan under subparagraph (D) of such paragraph provides absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters sufficient time to receive absentee ballots they have requested and submit marked absentee ballots to the appropriate State election official in time to have that ballot counted in the election for Federal office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d917a7d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> One or more of the following issues creates an undue hardship for the State:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d917a7e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The State’s primary election date prohibits the State from complying with subsection (a)(8)(A).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d917a7f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The State has suffered a delay in generating ballots due to a legal contest.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d917a80-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/2/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The State Constitution prohibits the State from complying with such subsection.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a81-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Timing of waiver</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a82-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Except as provided under subparagraph (B), a State that requests a waiver under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Presidential designee the written waiver request not later than 90 days before the election for Federal office with respect to which the request is submitted. The Presidential designee shall approve or deny the waiver request not later than 65 days before such election. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a83-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content>If a State requests a waiver under paragraph (1) as the result of an undue hardship described in paragraph (2)(B)(ii), the State shall submit to the Presidential designee the written waiver request as soon as practicable. The Presidential designee shall approve or deny the waiver request not later than 5 business days after the date on which the request is received. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a84-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/g/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Application of waiver</heading><content>A waiver approved under paragraph (2) shall only apply with respect to the election for Federal office for which the request was submitted. For each subsequent election for Federal office, the Presidential designee shall only approve a waiver if the State has submitted a request under paragraph (1) with respect to such election. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a85-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Tracking marked ballots</heading><content>The chief State election official, in coordination with local election jurisdictions, shall develop a free access system by which an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter may determine whether the absentee ballot of the absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter has been received by the appropriate State election official. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a86-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibiting refusal to accept applications for failure to meet certain requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A State shall not refuse to accept and process any otherwise valid voter registration application or absentee ballot application (including the official post card form prescribed under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">section 20301 of this title</ref>) or marked absentee ballot submitted in any manner by an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter solely on the basis of the following:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917a87-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/i/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Notarization requirements.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917a88-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/i/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Restrictions on paper type, including weight and size.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917a89-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20302/i/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Restrictions on envelope type, including weight and size.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d917a8a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/99/410/tI/s102">Pub. L. 99–410, title I, § 102</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/925">100 Stat. 925</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/107/dA/tXVI/s1606/a/1">Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title XVI, § 1606(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="2001-12-28">Dec. 28, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/1278">115 Stat. 1278</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tVII">Pub. L. 107–252, title VII</ref>, §§ 702, 703(a), 705(b)(2), 707, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1723-1725">116 Stat. 1723–1725</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/375/dA/tV/s566/b">Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title V, § 566(b)</ref>, <date date="2004-10-28">Oct. 28, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/1919">118 Stat. 1919</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V</ref>, §§ 577(a), 578(a), 579(a), (b), 580(c), (d), 582(a), 584(b), <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2319">123 Stat. 2319</ref>, 2321–2323, 2325, 2327, 2330.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d917a8b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d917a8c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d917a8d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is <ref href="/us/pl/99/410">Pub. L. 99–410</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/924">100 Stat. 924</ref>, known as the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. The Help America Vote Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (c), is <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, which is classified principally to chapter 209 (§ 20901 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d917a8e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff–1">section 1973ff–1 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. <ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref>, §§ 577(a)(1), 578(a)(1), 579(a)(1), (b), 580(c), and 584(b), added pars. (6) to (11), respectively, to subsec. (a) of this section. In making the addition of par. (9) to subsec. (a), <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s579/b/1">section 579(b)(1) of Pub. L. 111–84</ref> directed the striking out of “and” at the end of par. (7), which could not be executed because the word “and” did not appear at the end. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d917a8f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2009—Subsec. (a)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s577/a/1">Pub. L. 111–84, § 577(a)(1)</ref>, added par. (6). Subsec. (a)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s578/a/1">Pub. L. 111–84, § 578(a)(1)</ref>, added par. (7). Subsec. (a)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s579/a/1">Pub. L. 111–84, § 579(a)(1)</ref>, added par. (8). Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s579/b">Pub. L. 111–84, § 579(b)</ref>, added par. (9). See Codification note above. Subsec. (a)(10). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s580/c">Pub. L. 111–84, § 580(c)</ref>, added par. (10). Subsec. (a)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s584/b">Pub. L. 111–84, § 584(b)</ref>, added par. (11). Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s577/a/2">Pub. L. 111–84, § 577(a)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (e). Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s578/a/2">Pub. L. 111–84, § 578(a)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (f). Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s579/a/2">Pub. L. 111–84, § 579(a)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (g). Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s580/d">Pub. L. 111–84, § 580(d)</ref>, added subsec. (h). Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s582/a">Pub. L. 111–84, § 582(a)</ref>, added subsec. (i). 2004—Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/108/375">Pub. L. 108–375</ref> substituted “absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters” for “overseas voters”. 2002—<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s702">Pub. L. 107–252, § 702</ref>, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b). Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s705/b/2">Pub. L. 107–252, § 705(b)(2)</ref>, added par. (5). Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s703/a">Pub. L. 107–252, § 703(a)</ref>, added subsec. (c). Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s707">Pub. L. 107–252, § 707</ref>, added subsec. (d). 2001—Par. (2). <ref href="/us/pl/107/107/s1606/a/1/A">Pub. L. 107–107, § 1606(a)(1)(A)</ref>, struck out “general, special, primary, or runoff” before “election for Federal office” and “and” after semicolon at end and inserted “and absentee ballot application” after “voter registration application”. Par. (4). <ref href="/us/pl/107/107/s1606/a/1/B">Pub. L. 107–107, § 1606(a)(1)(B)</ref>, (C), added par. (4). </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d917a90-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d917a91-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2009 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s577/b">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 577(b)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2320">123 Stat. 2320</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s577/b">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2010 and each succeeding election for Federal office.”</quotedContent> <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s578/b">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 578(b)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2321">123 Stat. 2321</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s578/b">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2010 and each succeeding election for Federal office.”</quotedContent> <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s579/c">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 579(c)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2324">123 Stat. 2324</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s579/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2010 and each succeeding election for Federal office.”</quotedContent> Amendment by section 580(c), (d) of <ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref> applicable with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2010 and each succeeding election for Federal office, see <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s580/f">section 580(f) of Pub. L. 111–84</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">section 20301 of this title</ref>. <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s582/c">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 582(c)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2327">123 Stat. 2327</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s582/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20303">section 20303 of this title</ref>] shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2010 and each succeeding election for Federal office.”</quotedContent> Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s584/b">section 584(b) of Pub. L. 111–84</ref> applicable with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2010 and each succeeding election for Federal office, see <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s584/c">section 584(c) of Pub. L. 111–84</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">section 20301 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d917a92-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Clarification Regarding Delegation of State Responsibilities to Local Jurisdictions</heading><ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s576">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 576</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2319">123 Stat. 2319</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s576">“Nothing in the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">52 U.S.C. 20301</ref> et seq.) may be construed to prohibit a State from delegating its responsibilities in carrying out the requirements of such Act, including any requirements imposed as a result of the provisions of and amendments made by this Act [probably means subtitle H (§§ 575–589) of title V of div. A of <ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref>, see Tables for classification], to jurisdictions in the State.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d917a93-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Development of Standardized Format for Reports</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tVII/s703/b">Pub. L. 107–252, title VII, § 703(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1724">116 Stat. 1724</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/252/tVII/s703/b">“The Election Assistance Commission, working with the Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors and the Election Assistance Commission Standards Board, shall develop a standardized format for the reports submitted by States and units of local government under section 102(c) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20302/c">52 U.S.C. 20302(c)</ref>] (as added by subsection (a)), and shall make the format available to the States and units of local government submitting such reports.”</quotedContent> </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d917a94-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303"><num value="20303">§ 20303.</num><heading> Federal write-in absentee ballot in general elections for Federal office for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a95-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a96-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Federal write-in absentee ballot</heading><content>The Presidential designee shall prescribe a Federal write-in absentee ballot (including a secrecy envelope and mailing envelope for such ballot) for use in general, special, primary, and runoff elections for Federal office by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters who make timely application for, and do not receive, States,<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002006">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002006"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “States’ ”.</note> absentee ballots. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a97-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Promotion and expansion of use of Federal write-in absentee ballots</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a98-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Not later than <date date="2011-12-31">December 31, 2011</date>, the Presidential designee shall adopt procedures to promote and expand the use of the Federal write-in absentee ballot as a back-up measure to vote in elections for Federal office. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a99-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of technology</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Under such procedures, the Presidential designee shall utilize technology to implement a system under which the absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter may—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d917a9a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/a/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> enter the address of the voter or other information relevant in the appropriate jurisdiction of the State, and the system will generate a list of all candidates in the election for Federal office in that jurisdiction; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d917a9b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/a/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> submit the marked Federal write-in absentee ballot by printing the ballot (including complete instructions for submitting the marked Federal write-in absentee ballot to the appropriate State election official and the mailing address of the single State office designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20302/b">section 20302(b) of this title</ref>).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a9c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/a/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization of appropriations</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Presidential designee such sums as may be necessary to carry out this paragraph. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917a9d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Submission and processing</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a Federal write-in absentee ballot shall be submitted and processed in the manner provided by law for absentee ballots in the State involved. A Federal write-in absentee ballot of an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter shall not be counted—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917a9e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> in the case of a ballot submitted by an overseas voter who is not an absent uniformed services voter, if the ballot is submitted from any location in the United States;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917a9f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> if the application of the absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter for a State absentee ballot is received by the appropriate State election official after the later of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d917aa0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the deadline of the State for receipt of such application; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d917aa1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the date that is 30 days before the general election; or</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917aa2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> if a State absentee ballot of the absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter is received by the appropriate State election official not later than the deadline for receipt of the State absentee ballot under State law.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917aa3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rules</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The following rules shall apply with respect to Federal write-in absentee ballots:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917aa4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> In completing the ballot, the absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter may designate a candidate by writing in the name of the candidate or by writing in the name of a political party (in which case the ballot shall be counted for the candidate of that political party).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917aa5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> In the case of the offices of President and Vice President, a vote for a named candidate or a vote by writing in the name of a political party shall be counted as a vote for the electors supporting the candidate involved.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917aa6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Any abbreviation, misspelling, or other minor variation in the form of the name of a candidate or a political party shall be disregarded in determining the validity of the ballot, if the intention of the voter can be ascertained.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917aa7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Second ballot submission; instruction to absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter</heading><content>An absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter who submits a Federal write-in absentee ballot and later receives a State absentee ballot, may submit the State absentee ballot. The Presidential designee shall assure that the instructions for each Federal write-in absentee ballot clearly state that an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter who submits a Federal write-in absentee ballot and later receives and submits a State absentee ballot should make every reasonable effort to inform the appropriate State election official that the voter has submitted more than one ballot. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917aa8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of approved State absentee ballot in place of Federal write-in absentee ballot</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Federal write-in absentee ballot shall not be valid for use in a general, special, primary, or runoff election for Federal office if the State involved provides a State absentee ballot that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917aa9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> at the request of the State, is approved by the Presidential designee for use in place of the Federal write-in absentee ballot; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917aaa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> is made available to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters at least 60 days before the deadline for receipt of the State ballot under State law.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917aab-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibiting refusal to accept ballot for failure to meet certain requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A State shall not refuse to accept and process any otherwise valid Federal write-in absentee ballot submitted in any manner by an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter solely on the basis of the following:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917aac-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Notarization requirements.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917aad-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Restrictions on paper type, including weight and size.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917aae-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/f/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Restrictions on envelope type, including weight and size.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917aaf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain States exempted</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A State is not required to permit use of the Federal write-in absentee ballot, if, on and after <date date="1986-08-28">August 28, 1986</date>, the State has in effect a law providing that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917ab0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/g/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> a State absentee ballot is required to be available to any voter described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20310/5/A">section 20310(5)(A) of this title</ref> at least 90 days before the general, special, primary, or runoff election for Federal office involved; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d917ab1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20303/g/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> a State absentee ballot is required to be available to any voter described in section 20310(5)(B) or (C) of this title, as soon as the official list of candidates in the general, special, primary, or runoff election for Federal office is complete.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d917ab2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/99/410/tI/s103">Pub. L. 99–410, title I, § 103</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/925">100 Stat. 925</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/375/dA/tV/s566/c">Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title V, § 566(c)</ref>, (d), <date date="2004-10-28">Oct. 28, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/1919">118 Stat. 1919</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V</ref>, §§ 581(a)(1), (b), 582(b), <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2326">123 Stat. 2326</ref>, 2327; <ref href="/us/pl/111/383/dA/tX/s1075/d/3">Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title X, § 1075(d)(3)</ref>, <date date="2011-01-07">Jan. 7, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/4372">124 Stat. 4372</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d917ab3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d917ab4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d917ab5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff–2">section 1973ff–2 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d917ab6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2011—Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/111/383">Pub. L. 111–383</ref> amended <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s581/a/1/C">Pub. L. 111–84, § 581(a)(1)(C)</ref>. See 2009 Amendment note below. 2009—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s581/b">Pub. L. 111–84, § 581(b)</ref>, substituted “In general” for “In General” in subsec. (a) heading, designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted par. (1) heading, and added par. (2). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s581/a/1/A">Pub. L. 111–84, § 581(a)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “general, special, primary, and runoff elections for Federal office” for “general elections for Federal office”. Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s581/a/1/B">Pub. L. 111–84, § 581(a)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “a general, special, primary, or runoff election for Federal office” for “a general election” in introductory provisions. Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s582/b/2">Pub. L. 111–84, § 582(b)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g). Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s582/b/1">Pub. L. 111–84, § 582(b)(1)</ref>, redesignated subsec. (f) as (g). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s581/a/1/C">Pub. L. 111–84, § 581(a)(1)(C)</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/111/383">Pub. L. 111–383</ref>, substituted “the general, special, primary, or runoff election for Federal office” for “the general election” in pars. (1) and (2). 2004—<ref href="/us/pl/108/375/s566/d/1">Pub. L. 108–375, § 566(d)(1)</ref>, substituted “Federal write-in absentee ballot in general elections for Federal office for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters” for “Federal write-in absentee ballot for overseas voters in general elections for Federal office” in section catchline. Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/108/375/s566/c/1">Pub. L. 108–375, § 566(c)(1)</ref>, substituted “absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters” for “overseas voters”. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/108/375/s566/c/2">Pub. L. 108–375, § 566(c)(2)</ref>, inserted second sentence and struck out former second sentence which read as follows: “A Federal write-in absentee ballot of an overseas voter shall not be counted— “(1) if the ballot is submitted from any location in the United States; “(2) if the application of the overseas voter for a State absentee ballot is received by the appropriate State election official less than 30 days before the general election; or “(3) if a State absentee ballot of the overseas voter is received by the appropriate State election official not later than the deadline for receipt of the State absentee ballot under State law.” Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/108/375/s566/c/3">Pub. L. 108–375, § 566(c)(3)</ref>, substituted “absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter” for “overseas voter”. Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/108/375/s566/c/4">Pub. L. 108–375, § 566(c)(4)</ref>, (d)(2), substituted “absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter” for “overseas voter” in heading and two places in text. Subsec. (e)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/108/375/s566/c/5">Pub. L. 108–375, § 566(c)(5)</ref>, substituted “absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters” for “overseas voters”. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d917ab7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d917ab8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2011 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/111/383/dA/tX/s1075/d">Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title X, § 1075(d)</ref>, <date date="2011-01-07">Jan. 7, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/4372">124 Stat. 4372</ref>, provided that the amendment by section 1075(d)(3) is effective as of <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, and as if included in <ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref> as enacted. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d917ab9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2009 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s581/a/2">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 581(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2326">123 Stat. 2326</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s581/a/2">“The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect on <date date="2010-12-31">December 31, 2010</date>, and apply with respect to elections for Federal office held on or after such date.”</quotedContent> Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s582/b">section 582(b) of Pub. L. 111–84</ref> applicable with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2010 and each succeeding election for Federal office, see <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s582/c">section 582(c) of Pub. L. 111–84</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20302">section 20302 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d917aba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20304"><num value="20304">§ 20304.</num><heading> Procedures for collection and delivery of marked absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917abb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20304/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment of procedures</heading><content>The Presidential designee shall establish procedures for collecting marked absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters in regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office, including absentee ballots prepared by States and the Federal write-in absentee ballot prescribed under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20303">section 20303 of this title</ref>, and for delivering such marked absentee ballots to the appropriate election officials. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917abc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20304/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Delivery to appropriate election officials</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917abd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20304/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Under the procedures established under this section, the Presidential designee shall implement procedures that facilitate the delivery of marked absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters for regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office to the appropriate election officials, in accordance with this section, not later than the date by which an absentee ballot must be received in order to be counted in the election. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917abe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20304/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Cooperation and coordination with the United States Postal Service</heading><content>The Presidential designee shall carry out this section in cooperation and coordination with the United States Postal Service, and shall provide expedited mail delivery service for all such marked absentee ballots of absent uniformed services voters that are collected on or before the deadline described in paragraph (3) and then transferred to the United States Postal Service. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917abf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20304/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline described</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917ac0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20304/b/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the deadline described in this paragraph is noon (in the location in which the ballot is collected) on the seventh day preceding the date of the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917ac1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20304/b/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Authority to establish alternative deadline for certain locations</heading><content>If the Presidential designee determines that the deadline described in subparagraph (A) is not sufficient to ensure timely delivery of the ballot under paragraph (1) with respect to a particular location because of remoteness or other factors, the Presidential designee may establish as an alternative deadline for that location the latest date occurring prior to the deadline described in subparagraph (A) which is sufficient to provide timely delivery of the ballot under paragraph (1). </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917ac2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20304/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> No postage requirement</heading><content>In accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t39/s3406">section 3406 of title 39</ref>, such marked absentee ballots and other balloting materials shall be carried free of postage. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917ac3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20304/b/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Date of mailing</heading><content>Such marked absentee ballots shall be postmarked with a record of the date on which the ballot is mailed. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d917ac4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20304/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Outreach for absent overseas uniformed services voters on procedures</heading><content>The Presidential designee shall take appropriate actions to inform individuals who are anticipated to be absent overseas uniformed services voters in a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office to which this section applies of the procedures for the collection and delivery of marked absentee ballots established pursuant to this section, including the manner in which such voters may utilize such procedures for the submittal of marked absentee ballots pursuant to this section. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eac5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20304/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Absent overseas uniformed services voter defined</heading><content>In this section, the term “absent overseas uniformed services voter” means an overseas voter described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20310/5/A">section 20310(5)(A) of this title</ref>. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eac6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20304/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization of appropriations</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Presidential designee such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d93eac7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/99/410/tI/s103A">Pub. L. 99–410, title I, § 103A</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s580/a">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 580(a)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2324">123 Stat. 2324</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d93eac8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d93eac9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d93eaca-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff–2a">section 1973ff–2a of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d93eacb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0d93eacc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section applicable with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2010 and each succeeding election for Federal office, see <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s580/f">section 580(f) of Pub. L. 111–84</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">section 20301 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d93eacd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20305"><num value="20305">§ 20305.</num><heading> Federal Voting Assistance Program Improvements</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eace-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20305/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Duties</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Presidential designee shall carry out the following duties:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eacf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20305/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Develop online portals of information to inform absent uniformed services voters regarding voter registration procedures and absentee ballot procedures to be used by such voters with respect to elections for Federal office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93ead0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20305/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Establish a program to notify absent uniformed services voters of voter registration information and resources, the availability of the Federal postcard application, and the availability of the Federal write-in absentee ballot on the military Global Network, and shall use the military Global Network to notify absent uniformed services voters of the foregoing 90, 60, and 30 days prior to each election for Federal office.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93ead1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20305/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Clarification regarding other duties and obligations</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall relieve the Presidential designee of their duties and obligations under any directives or regulations issued by the Department of Defense, including the Department of Defense Directive 1000.04 (or any successor directive or regulation) that is not inconsistent or contradictory to the provisions of this section. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93ead2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20305/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization of appropriations</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Federal Voting Assistance Program of the Department of Defense (or a successor program) such sums as are necessary for purposes of carrying out this section. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d93ead3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/99/410/tI/s103B">Pub. L. 99–410, title I, § 103B</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s583/a/1">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 583(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2327">123 Stat. 2327</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d93ead4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d93ead5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d93ead6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff–2b">section 1973ff–2b of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d93ead7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0d93ead8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section applicable with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2010 and each succeeding election for Federal office, see <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s583/a/3">section 583(a)(3) of Pub. L. 111–84</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">section 20301 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d93ead9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20306"><num value="20306">§ 20306.</num><heading> Prohibition of refusal of applications on grounds of early submission</heading><content> A State may not refuse to accept or process, with respect to any election for Federal office, any otherwise valid voter registration application or absentee ballot application (including the postcard form prescribed under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">section 20301 of this title</ref>) submitted by an absent uniformed services voter during a year on the grounds that the voter submitted the application before the first date on which the State otherwise accepts or processes such applications for that year submitted by absentee voters who are not members of the uniformed services. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d93eada-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/99/410/tI/s104">Pub. L. 99–410, title I, § 104</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/926">100 Stat. 926</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/107/dA/tXVI/s1606/b">Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title XVI, § 1606(b)</ref>, <date date="2001-12-28">Dec. 28, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/1279">115 Stat. 1279</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tVII">Pub. L. 107–252, title VII</ref>, §§ 704, 706(a), <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1724">116 Stat. 1724</ref>, 1725; <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s585/a">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 585(a)</ref>, (b)(2), <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2331">123 Stat. 2331</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d93eadb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d93eadc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d93eadd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff–3">section 1973ff–3 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d93eade-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2009—<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref> substituted “Prohibition of refusal of applications on grounds of early submission” for “Use of single application for all subsequent elections” in section catchline, struck out subsecs. (a) to (d) which related, respectively, to provision of absentee ballot in subsequent elections after acceptance and processing of an official post card form, exception for voters changing registration, revision of official post card form, and construction of provisions with voter removal programs, and struck out subsec. (e) designation and heading before “A State”. 2002—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s704">Pub. L. 107–252, § 704</ref>, substituted “through the next 2 regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office (including any runoff elections which may occur as a result of the outcome of such general elections), the State shall provide an absentee ballot to the voter for each such subsequent election” for “during that year, the State shall provide an absentee ballot to the voter for each subsequent election for Federal office held in the State during that year”. Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s706/a">Pub. L. 107–252, § 706(a)</ref>, added subsec. (e). 2001—<ref href="/us/pl/107/107">Pub. L. 107–107</ref> amended section catchline and text generally, substituting provisions relating to use of single application for all subsequent elections for provisions relating to recommendations to States to maximize access to polls by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d93eadf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d93eae0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tVII/s706/b">Pub. L. 107–252, title VII, § 706(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1725">116 Stat. 1725</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/252/tVII/s706/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to elections for Federal office that occur after <date date="2004-01-01">January 1, 2004</date>.”</quotedContent> </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d93eae1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20307"><num value="20307">§ 20307.</num><heading> Enforcement</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eae2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20307/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be necessary to carry out this chapter. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eae3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20307/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Report to Congress</heading><content>Not later than December 31 of each year, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress an annual report on any civil action brought under subsection (a) during the preceding year. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d93eae4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/99/410/tI/s105">Pub. L. 99–410, title I, § 105</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/927">100 Stat. 927</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s587">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 587</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2333">123 Stat. 2333</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d93eae5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d93eae6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d93eae7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff–4">section 1973ff–4 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d93eae8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2009—<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref> designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b). </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d93eae9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308"><num value="20308">§ 20308.</num><heading> Reporting requirements</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eaea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Report on status of implementation and assessment of programs</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than 180 days after <date date="2009-10-28">October 28, 2009</date>, the Presidential designee shall submit to the relevant committees of Congress a report containing the following information:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eaeb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The status of the implementation of the procedures established for the collection and delivery of marked absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20304">section 20304 of this title</ref>, and a detailed description of the specific steps taken towards such implementation for the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2010.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eaec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> An assessment of the effectiveness of the Voting Assistance Officer Program of the Department of Defense, which shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eaed-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> A thorough and complete assessment of whether the Program, as configured and implemented as of <date date="2009-10-28">October 28, 2009</date>, is effectively assisting absent uniformed services voters in exercising their right to vote.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eaee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> An inventory and explanation of any areas of voter assistance in which the Program has failed to accomplish its stated objectives and effectively assist absent uniformed services voters in exercising their right to vote.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eaef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> As necessary, a detailed plan for the implementation of any new program to replace or supplement voter assistance activities required to be performed under this Act.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eaf0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> A detailed description of the specific steps taken towards the implementation of voter registration assistance for absent uniformed services voters under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1566a">section 1566a of title 10</ref>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eaf1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Biennial report on effectiveness of activities and utilization of certain procedures</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than September 30 of each odd-numbered year, the Presidential designee shall transmit to the President and to the relevant committees of Congress a report containing the following information with respect to the Federal elections held during the preceding calendar year:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eaf2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> An assessment of the effectiveness of activities carried out under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20305">section 20305 of this title</ref>, including the activities and actions of the Federal Voting Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, a separate assessment of voter registration and participation by absent uniformed services voters, a separate assessment of voter registration and participation by overseas voters who are not members of the uniformed services, and a description of the cooperation between States and the Federal Government in carrying out such section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eaf3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> A description of the utilization of voter registration assistance under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1566a">section 1566a of title 10</ref>, which shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eaf4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> A description of the specific programs implemented by each military department of the Armed Forces pursuant to such section.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eaf5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The number of absent uniformed services voters who utilized voter registration assistance provided under such section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eaf6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> A description of the utilization of the procedures for the collection and delivery of marked absentee ballots established pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20304">section 20304 of this title</ref>, which shall include the number of marked absentee ballots collected and delivered under such procedures and the number of such ballots which were not delivered by the time of the closing of the polls on the date of the election (and the reasons such ballots were not so delivered).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eaf7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eaf8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Absent overseas uniformed services voter</heading><content>The term “absent overseas uniformed services voter” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20304/d">section 20304(d) of this title</ref>. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eaf9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Presidential designee</heading><content>The term “Presidential designee” means the Presidential designee under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301/a">section 20301(a) of this title</ref>. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eafa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Relevant committees of Congress defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “relevant committees of Congress” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eafb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/c/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Rules and Administration of the Senate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eafc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20308/c/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and House Administration of the House of Representatives.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d93eafd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/99/410/tI/s105A">Pub. L. 99–410, title I, § 105A</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s586">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 586</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2331">123 Stat. 2331</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/116/283/dA/tV/s595">Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title V, § 595</ref>, <date date="2021-01-01">Jan. 1, 2021</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/3666">134 Stat. 3666</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d93eafe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d93eaff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d93eb00-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(C), is <ref href="/us/pl/99/410">Pub. L. 99–410</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/924">100 Stat. 924</ref>, known as the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d93eb01-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff–4a">section 1973ff–4a of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d93eb02-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2021—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/116/283/s595/a">Pub. L. 116–283, § 595(a)</ref>, (b)(1), in heading, substituted “Biennial report” for “Annual report” and, in introductory provisions, substituted “September 30 of each odd-numbered year” for “March 31 of each year” and “the following information with respect to the Federal elections held during the preceding calendar year” for “the following information”. Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/116/283/s595/b/2">Pub. L. 116–283, § 595(b)(2)</ref>, substituted “A description” for “In the case of a report submitted under this subsection in the year following a year in which a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office is held, a description”. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d93eb03-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d93eb04-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Termination of Reporting Requirements</heading>For termination, effective <date date="2021-12-31">Dec. 31, 2021</date>, of provisions in subsec. (b) of this section requiring submittal of annual report to Congress, see <ref href="/us/pl/114/328/s1061">section 1061 of Pub. L. 114–328</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">section 111 of Title 10</ref>, Armed Forces. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d93eb05-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20309"><num value="20309">§ 20309.</num><heading> Effect on certain other laws</heading><content> The exercise of any right under this chapter shall not affect, for purposes of any Federal, State, or local tax, the residence or domicile of a person exercising such right. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d93eb06-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/99/410/tI/s106">Pub. L. 99–410, title I, § 106</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/927">100 Stat. 927</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d93eb07-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d93eb08-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d93eb09-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff–5">section 1973ff–5 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d93eb0a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310"><num value="20310">§ 20310.</num><heading> Definitions</heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">As used in this chapter, the term—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb0b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> “absent uniformed services voter” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb0c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a member of a uniformed service on active duty who, by reason of such active duty, is absent from the place of residence where the member is otherwise qualified to vote;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb0d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a member of the merchant marine who, by reason of service in the merchant marine, is absent from the place of residence where the member is otherwise qualified to vote; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb0e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a spouse or dependent of a member referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) who, by reason of the active duty or service of the member, is absent from the place of residence where the spouse or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb0f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> “balloting materials” means official post card forms (prescribed under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">section 20301 of this title</ref>), Federal write-in absentee ballots (prescribed under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20303">section 20303 of this title</ref>), and any State balloting materials that, as determined by the Presidential designee, are essential to the carrying out of this chapter;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb10-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> “Federal office” means the office of President or Vice President, or of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb11-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> “member of the merchant marine” means an individual (other than a member of a uniformed service or an individual employed, enrolled, or maintained on the Great Lakes or the inland waterways)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb12-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> employed as an officer or crew member of a vessel documented under the laws of the United States, or a vessel owned by the United States, or a vessel of foreign-flag registry under charter to or control of the United States; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb13-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> enrolled with the United States for employment or training for employment, or maintained by the United States for emergency relief service, as an officer or crew member of any such vessel;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb14-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><chapeau> “overseas voter” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb15-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> an absent uniformed services voter who, by reason of active duty or service is absent from the United States on the date of the election involved;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb16-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a person who resides outside the United States and is qualified to vote in the last place in which the person was domiciled before leaving the United States; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb17-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/5/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a person who resides outside the United States and (but for such residence) would be qualified to vote in the last place in which the person was domiciled before leaving the United States.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb18-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb19-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> “uniformed services” means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service, and the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb1a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20310/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> “United States”, where used in the territorial sense, means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.</content> </paragraph> <sourceCredit id="id0d93eb1b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/99/410/tI/s107">Pub. L. 99–410, title I, § 107</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/927">100 Stat. 927</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d93eb1c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d93eb1d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d93eb1e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff–6">section 1973ff–6 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d93eb1f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="transferOfFunctions" id="id0d93eb20-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">Transfer of Functions</heading> For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of <date date="2002-11-25">November 25, 2002</date>, as modified, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s542">section 542 of Title 6</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d93eb21-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311"><num value="20311">§ 20311.</num><heading> Technology pilot program</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb22-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In this section:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb23-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Absent uniformed services voter</heading><content>The term “absent uniformed services voter” has the meaning given such term in section 107(1) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff–6/1">42 U.S.C. 1973ff–6(1)</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20310/1">52 U.S.C. 20310(1)</ref>]. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb24-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Overseas voter</heading><content>The term “overseas voter” has the meaning given such term in section 107(5) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20310/5">52 U.S.C. 20310(5)</ref>]. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb25-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Presidential designee</heading><content>The term “Presidential designee” means the individual designated under section 101(a) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301/a">52 U.S.C. 20301(a)</ref>]. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb26-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb27-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Presidential designee may establish 1 or more pilot programs under which the feasibility of new election technology is tested for the benefit of absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters claiming rights under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff">42 U.S.C. 1973ff</ref> et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">52 U.S.C. 20301</ref> et seq.]. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb28-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Design and conduct</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The design and conduct of a pilot program established under this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb29-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> shall be at the discretion of the Presidential designee; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb2a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall not conflict with or substitute for existing laws, regulations, or procedures with respect to the participation of absent uniformed services voters and military voters in elections for Federal office.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb2b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Considerations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In conducting a pilot program established under subsection (b), the Presidential designee may consider the following issues:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb2c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The transmission of electronic voting material across military networks.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb2d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Virtual private networks, cryptographic voting systems, centrally controlled voting stations, and other information security techniques.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb2e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The transmission of ballot representations and scanned pictures in a secure manner.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb2f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/c/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Capturing, retaining, and comparing electronic and physical ballot representations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb30-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/c/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> Utilization of voting stations at military bases.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb31-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/c/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> Document delivery and upload systems.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb32-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/c/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> The functional effectiveness of the application or adoption of the pilot program to operational environments, taking into account environmental and logistical obstacles and State procedures.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb33-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Reports</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Presidential designee shall submit to Congress reports on the progress and outcomes of any pilot program conducted under this subsection, together with recommendations—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb34-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> for the conduct of additional pilot programs under this section; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb35-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> for such legislation and administrative action as the Presidential designee determines appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb36-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Technical assistance</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb37-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Election Assistance Commission and the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall provide the Presidential designee with best practices or standards in accordance with electronic absentee voting guidelines established under the first sentence of section 1604(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (<ref href="/us/pl/107/107">Public Law 107–107</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/115/1277">115 Stat. 1277</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff">42 U.S.C. 1973ff</ref> note [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">52 U.S.C. 20301</ref> note]), as amended by section 567 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/375">Public Law 108–375</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/118/1919">118 Stat. 1919</ref>) to support the pilot program or programs. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb38-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In the case in which the Election Assistance Commission has not established electronic absentee voting guidelines under such section 1604(a)(2), as so amended, by not later than 180 days after <date date="2009-10-28">October 28, 2009</date>, the Election Assistance Commission shall submit to the relevant committees of Congress a report containing the following information:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb39-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/e/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The reasons such guidelines have not been established as of such date.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb3a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/e/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> A detailed timeline for the establishment of such guidelines.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb3b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/e/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> A detailed explanation of the Commission’s actions in establishing such guidelines since <date date="2004-10-28">October 28, 2004</date>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb3c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Relevant committees of Congress defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In this subsection, the term “relevant committees of Congress” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb3d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/e/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Rules and Administration of the Senate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d93eb3e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/e/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and House Administration of the House of Representatives.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb3f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20311/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization of appropriations</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d93eb40-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s589">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 589</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2334">123 Stat. 2334</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/383/dA/tX/s1075/d/6">Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title X, § 1075(d)(6)</ref>, <date date="2011-01-07">Jan. 7, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/4373">124 Stat. 4373</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d93eb41-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d93eb42-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d93eb43-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is <ref href="/us/pl/99/410">Pub. L. 99–410</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/924">100 Stat. 924</ref>, which is classified principally to this chapter. Sections 101 and 107 of the Act are classified to sections 20301 and 20310, respectively, of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d93eb44-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff–7">section 1973ff–7 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. Section was enacted as part of the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, and also as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, and not as part of title I of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, which comprises this chapter. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d93eb45-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2011—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/111/383/s1075/d/6/A">Pub. L. 111–383, § 1075(d)(6)(A)</ref>, substituted “section 107(1)” for “section 107(a)” and “1973ff–6(1)” for “1973ff et seq.” Subsec. (e)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/111/383/s1075/d/6/B">Pub. L. 111–383, § 1075(d)(6)(B)</ref>, substituted “1973ff note” for “1977ff note”. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d93eb46-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d93eb47-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2011 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/111/383/dA/tX/s1075/d">Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title X, § 1075(d)</ref>, <date date="2011-01-07">Jan. 7, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/4372">124 Stat. 4372</ref>, provided that the amendment by section 1075(d)(6) is effective as of <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, and as if included in <ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref> as enacted. </note> </notes> </section> </chapter> <chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d93eb48-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch205"><num value="205">CHAPTER 205—</num><heading>NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION</heading> <toc role="twoColumnTOC" id="id0d93eb49-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <layout> <header style="-uslm-lc:I70" role="tocColumnHeader"> <column class="tocHeaderLeft">Sec.</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20501">20501.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Findings and purposes.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20502">20502.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Definitions.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20503">20503.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">National procedures for voter registration for elections for Federal office.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20504">20504.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Simultaneous application for voter registration and application for motor vehicle driver’s license.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20505">20505.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Mail registration.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20506">20506.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Voter registration agencies.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20507">20507.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Requirements with respect to administration of voter registration.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20508">20508.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Federal coordination and regulations.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20509">20509.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Designation of chief State election official.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20510">20510.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Civil enforcement and private right of action.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20511">20511.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Criminal penalties.</column> </tocItem> </layout> </toc> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d93eb4a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20501"><num value="20501">§ 20501.</num><heading> Findings and purposes</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb4b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20501/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Findings</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Congress finds that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb4c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20501/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the right of citizens of the United States to vote is a fundamental right;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb4d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20501/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> it is the duty of the Federal, State, and local governments to promote the exercise of that right; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb4e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20501/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> discriminatory and unfair registration laws and procedures can have a direct and damaging effect on voter participation in elections for Federal office and disproportionately harm voter participation by various groups, including racial minorities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d93eb4f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20501/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Purposes</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The purposes of this chapter are—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb50-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20501/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> to establish procedures that will increase the number of eligible citizens who register to vote in elections for Federal office;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb51-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20501/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> to make it possible for Federal, State, and local governments to implement this chapter in a manner that enhances the participation of eligible citizens as voters in elections for Federal office;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb52-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20501/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> to protect the integrity of the electoral process; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb53-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20501/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> to ensure that accurate and current voter registration rolls are maintained.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d93eb54-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s2">Pub. L. 103–31, § 2</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/77">107 Stat. 77</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d93eb55-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d93eb56-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d93eb57-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/103/31">Pub. L. 103–31</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/77">107 Stat. 77</ref>, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d93eb58-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg">section 1973gg of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d93eb59-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0d93eb5a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s13">Pub. L. 103–31, § 13</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/89">107 Stat. 89</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/103/31/s13"> <inline>“This Act [see Tables for classification] shall take effect—</inline> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><chapeau> with respect to a State that on the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>] has a provision in the constitution of the State that would preclude compliance with this Act unless the State maintained separate Federal and State official lists of eligible voters, on the later of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> <date date="1996-01-01">January 1, 1996</date>; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> the date that is 120 days after the date by which, under the constitution of the State as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, it would be legally possible to adopt and place into effect any amendments to the constitution of the State that are necessary to permit such compliance with this Act without requiring a special election; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> with respect to any State not described in paragraph (1), on <date date="1995-01-01">January 1, 1995</date>.”</content> </paragraph> </quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d93eb5b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Proof of Citizenship</heading><ref href="/us/pl/104/132/tIX/s902">Pub. L. 104–132, title IX, § 902</ref>, <date date="1996-04-24">Apr. 24, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/1317">110 Stat. 1317</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/132/tIX/s902">“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Federal, State, or local government agency may not use a voter registration card (or other related document) that evidences registration for an election for Federal office, as evidence to prove United States citizenship.”</quotedContent> Similar provisions were contained in section 117 of H.R. 2076, One Hundred Fourth Congress, as passed by the House of Representatives on <date date="1995-12-06">Dec. 6, 1995</date>, and as enacted into law by <ref href="/us/pl/104/91/tI/s101/a">Pub. L. 104–91, title I, § 101(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-01-06">Jan. 6, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/11">110 Stat. 11</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/99/tII/s211">Pub. L. 104–99, title II, § 211</ref>, <date date="1996-01-26">Jan. 26, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/37">110 Stat. 37</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d93eb5c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20502"><num value="20502">§ 20502.</num><heading> Definitions</heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">As used in this chapter—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb5d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20502/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the term “election” has the meaning stated in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101/1">section 30101(1) of this title</ref>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb5e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20502/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the term “Federal office” has the meaning stated in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101/3">section 30101(3) of this title</ref>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d93eb5f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20502/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> the term “motor vehicle driver’s license” includes any personal identification document issued by a State motor vehicle authority;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c60-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20502/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> the term “State” means a State of the United States and the District of Columbia; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c61-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20502/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> the term “voter registration agency” means an office designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/1">section 20506(a)(1) of this title</ref> to perform voter registration activities.</content> </paragraph> <sourceCredit id="id0d965c62-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s3">Pub. L. 103–31, § 3</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/77">107 Stat. 77</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d965c63-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d965c64-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d965c65-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–1">section 1973gg–1 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d965c66-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20503"><num value="20503">§ 20503.</num><heading> National procedures for voter registration for elections for Federal office</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965c67-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20503/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding any other Federal or State law, in addition to any other method of voter registration provided for under State law, each State shall establish procedures to register to vote in elections for Federal office—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c68-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20503/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> by application made simultaneously with an application for a motor vehicle driver’s license pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20504">section 20504 of this title</ref>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c69-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20503/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> by mail application pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20505">section 20505 of this title</ref>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c6a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20503/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> by application in person—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965c6b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20503/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> at the appropriate registration site designated with respect to the residence of the applicant in accordance with State law; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965c6c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20503/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> at a Federal, State, or nongovernmental office designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20506">section 20506 of this title</ref>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965c6d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20503/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonapplicability to certain States</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">This chapter does not apply to a State described in either or both of the following paragraphs:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c6e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20503/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> A State in which, under law that is in effect continuously on and after <date date="1994-08-01">August 1, 1994</date>, there is no voter registration requirement for any voter in the State with respect to an election for Federal office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c6f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20503/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> A State in which, under law that is in effect continuously on and after <date date="1994-08-01">August 1, 1994</date>, or that was enacted on or prior to <date date="1994-08-01">August 1, 1994</date>, and by its terms is to come into effect upon the enactment of this chapter, so long as that law remains in effect, all voters in the State may register to vote at the polling place at the time of voting in a general election for Federal office.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d965c70-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s4">Pub. L. 103–31, § 4</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/78">107 Stat. 78</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/91/tI/s101/a">Pub. L. 104–91, title I, § 101(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-01-06">Jan. 6, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/11">110 Stat. 11</ref>, amended <ref href="/us/pl/104/99/tII/s211">Pub. L. 104–99, title II, § 211</ref>, <date date="1996-01-26">Jan. 26, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/37">110 Stat. 37</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d965c71-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d965c72-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d965c73-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>Upon the enactment of this chapter, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), means the date of enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/103/31">Pub. L. 103–31</ref>, which was approved <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d965c74-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–2">section 1973gg–2 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/91">Pub. L. 104–91</ref> is based on section 116(a) of H.R. 2076, One Hundred Fourth Congress, as passed by the House of Representatives on <date date="1995-12-06">Dec. 6, 1995</date>, which was enacted into law by <ref href="/us/pl/104/91">Pub. L. 104–91</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d965c75-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1996—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/104/91">Pub. L. 104–91</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/99">Pub. L. 104–99</ref>, substituted “<date date="1994-08-01">August 1, 1994</date>” for “<date date="1993-03-11">March 11, 1993</date>” wherever appearing. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d965c76-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d965c77-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1996 Amendment</heading>Section 116(b) of H.R. 2076, One Hundred Fourth Congress, as passed by the House of Representatives on <date date="1995-12-06">Dec. 6, 1995</date>, and as enacted into law by <ref href="/us/pl/104/91/tI/s101/a">Pub. L. 104–91, title I, § 101(a)</ref>, <date date="1996-01-06">Jan. 6, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/11">110 Stat. 11</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/104/99/tII/s211">Pub. L. 104–99, title II, § 211</ref>, <date date="1996-01-26">Jan. 26, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/37">110 Stat. 37</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/99/tII/s211">“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the provisions of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 [<ref href="/us/pl/103/31">Pub. L. 103–31</ref>, see Tables for classification].”</quotedContent> </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d965c78-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504"><num value="20504">§ 20504.</num><heading> Simultaneous application for voter registration and application for motor vehicle driver’s license</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965c79-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965c7a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Each State motor vehicle driver’s license application (including any renewal application) submitted to the appropriate State motor vehicle authority under State law shall serve as an application for voter registration with respect to elections for Federal office unless the applicant fails to sign the voter registration application.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965c7b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> An application for voter registration submitted under paragraph (1) shall be considered as updating any previous voter registration by the applicant.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965c7c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on use of information</heading><content>No information relating to the failure of an applicant for a State motor vehicle driver’s license to sign a voter registration application may be used for any purpose other than voter registration. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965c7d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Forms and procedures</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965c7e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Each State shall include a voter registration application form for elections for Federal office as part of an application for a State motor vehicle driver’s license.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965c7f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> The voter registration application portion of an application for a State motor vehicle driver’s license—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c80-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> may not require any information that duplicates information required in the driver’s license portion of the form (other than a second signature or other information necessary under subparagraph (C));</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c81-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965c82-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> prevent duplicate voter registrations; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965c83-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> enable State election officials to assess the eligibility of the applicant and to administer voter registration and other parts of the election process;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c84-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> shall include a statement that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965c85-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> states each eligibility requirement (including citizenship);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965c86-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> contains an attestation that the applicant meets each such requirement; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965c87-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> requires the signature of the applicant, under penalty of perjury;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c88-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><chapeau> shall include, in print that is identical to that used in the attestation portion of the application—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965c89-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the information required in section 20507(a)(5)(A) and (B) of this title;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965c8a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a statement that, if an applicant declines to register to vote, the fact that the applicant has declined to register will remain confidential and will be used only for voter registration purposes; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965c8b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> a statement that if an applicant does register to vote, the office at which the applicant submits a voter registration application will remain confidential and will be used only for voter registration purposes; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c8c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/c/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> shall be made available (as submitted by the applicant, or in machine readable or other format) to the appropriate State election official as provided by State law.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965c8d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Change of address</heading><content>Any change of address form submitted in accordance with State law for purposes of a State motor vehicle driver’s license shall serve as notification of change of address for voter registration with respect to elections for Federal office for the registrant involved unless the registrant states on the form that the change of address is not for voter registration purposes. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965c8e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Transmittal deadline</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965c8f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Subject to paragraph (2), a completed voter registration portion of an application for a State motor vehicle driver’s license accepted at a State motor vehicle authority shall be transmitted to the appropriate State election official not later than 10 days after the date of acceptance.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965c90-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20504/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> If a registration application is accepted within 5 days before the last day for registration to vote in an election, the application shall be transmitted to the appropriate State election official not later than 5 days after the date of acceptance.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d965c91-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s5">Pub. L. 103–31, § 5</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/78">107 Stat. 78</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d965c92-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d965c93-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d965c94-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–3">section 1973gg–3 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d965c95-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505"><num value="20505">§ 20505.</num><heading> Mail registration</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965c96-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Form</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965c97-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Each State shall accept and use the mail voter registration application form prescribed by the Federal Election Commission pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20508/a/2">section 20508(a)(2) of this title</ref> for the registration of voters in elections for Federal office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965c98-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> In addition to accepting and using the form described in paragraph (1), a State may develop and use a mail voter registration form that meets all of the criteria stated in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20508/b">section 20508(b) of this title</ref> for the registration of voters in elections for Federal office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965c99-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> A form described in paragraph (1) or (2) shall be accepted and used for notification of a registrant’s change of address.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965c9a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Availability of forms</heading><content>The chief State election official of a State shall make the forms described in subsection (a) available for distribution through governmental and private entities, with particular emphasis on making them available for organized voter registration programs. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965c9b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> First-time voters</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965c9c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Subject to paragraph (2), a State may by law require a person to vote in person if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c9d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the person was registered to vote in a jurisdiction by mail; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965c9e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the person has not previously voted in that jurisdiction.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965c9f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> Paragraph (1) does not apply in the case of a person—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965ca0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> who is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">52 U.S.C. 20301</ref> et seq.];</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965ca1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> who is provided the right to vote otherwise than in person under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20102/b/2/B/ii">section 20102(b)(2)(B)(ii) of this title</ref>; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965ca2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/c/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> who is entitled to vote otherwise than in person under any other Federal law.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965ca3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20505/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Undelivered notices</heading><content>If a notice of the disposition of a mail voter registration application under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/2">section 20507(a)(2) of this title</ref> is sent by nonforwardable mail and is returned undelivered, the registrar may proceed in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20507/d">section 20507(d) of this title</ref>. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d965ca4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s6">Pub. L. 103–31, § 6</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/79">107 Stat. 79</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d965ca5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d965ca6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d965ca7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(A), is <ref href="/us/pl/99/410">Pub. L. 99–410</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/924">100 Stat. 924</ref>, which is classified principally to chapter 203 (§ 20301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d965ca8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–4">section 1973gg–4 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d965ca9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506"><num value="20506">§ 20506.</num><heading> Voter registration agencies</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965caa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Designation</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cab-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Each State shall designate agencies for the registration of voters in elections for Federal office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cac-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> Each State shall designate as voter registration agencies—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cad-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> all offices in the State that provide public assistance; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cae-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> all offices in the State that provide State-funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to persons with disabilities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965caf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cb0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> In addition to voter registration agencies designated under paragraph (2), each State shall designate other offices within the State as voter registration agencies.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cb1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> Voter registration agencies designated under subparagraph (A) may include—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cb2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> State or local government offices such as public libraries, public schools, offices of city and county clerks (including marriage license bureaus), fishing and hunting license bureaus, government revenue offices, unemployment compensation offices, and offices not described in paragraph (2)(B) that provide services to persons with disabilities; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cb3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Federal and nongovernmental offices, with the agreement of such offices.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cb4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cb5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> At each voter registration agency, the following services shall be made available:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cb6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Distribution of mail voter registration application forms in accordance with paragraph (6).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cb7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Assistance to applicants in completing voter registration application forms, unless the applicant refuses such assistance.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cb8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/4/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> Acceptance of completed voter registration application forms for transmittal to the appropriate State election official.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cb9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> If a voter registration agency designated under paragraph (2)(B) provides services to a person with a disability at the person’s home, the agency shall provide the services described in subparagraph (A) at the person’s home.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><chapeau> A person who provides service described in paragraph (4) shall not—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cbb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> seek to influence an applicant’s political preference or party registration;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cbc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> display any such political preference or party allegiance;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cbd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/5/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> make any statement to an applicant or take any action the purpose or effect of which is to discourage the applicant from registering to vote; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cbe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/5/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> make any statement to an applicant or take any action the purpose or effect of which is to lead the applicant to believe that a decision to register or not to register has any bearing on the availability of services or benefits.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cbf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><chapeau> A voter registration agency that is an office that provides service or assistance in addition to conducting voter registration shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cc0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> distribute with each application for such service or assistance, and with each recertification, renewal, or change of address form relating to such service or assistance—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965cc1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> the mail voter registration application form described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20508/a/2">section 20508(a)(2) of this title</ref>, including a statement that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d965cc2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> specifies each eligibility requirement (including citizenship);</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d965cc3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> contains an attestation that the applicant meets each such requirement; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d965cc4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6/A/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> requires the signature of the applicant, under penalty of perjury; or</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965cc5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the office’s own form if it is equivalent to the form described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20508/a/2">section 20508(a)(2) of this title</ref>,</content> </clause> <continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">unless the applicant, in writing, declines to register to vote;</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cc6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> provide a form that includes—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965cc7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the question, “If you are not registered to vote where you live now, would you like to apply to register to vote here today?”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965cc8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> if the agency provides public assistance, the statement, “Applying to register or declining to register to vote will not affect the amount of assistance that you will be provided by this agency.”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965cc9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> boxes for the applicant to check to indicate whether the applicant would like to register or declines to register to vote (failure to check either box being deemed to constitute a declination to register for purposes of subparagraph (C)), together with the statement (in close proximity to the boxes and in prominent type), “IF YOU DO NOT CHECK EITHER BOX, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE DECIDED NOT TO REGISTER TO VOTE AT THIS TIME.”;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965cca-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> the statement, “If you would like help in filling out the voter registration application form, we will help you. The decision whether to seek or accept help is yours. You may fill out the application form in private.”; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965ccb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> the statement, “If you believe that someone has interfered with your right to register or to decline to register to vote, your right to privacy in deciding whether to register or in applying to register to vote, or your right to choose your own political party or other political preference, you may file a complaint with _____.”, the blank being filled by the name, address, and telephone number of the appropriate official to whom such a complaint should be addressed; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965ccc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/6/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> provide to each applicant who does not decline to register to vote the same degree of assistance with regard to the completion of the registration application form as is provided by the office with regard to the completion of its own forms, unless the applicant refuses such assistance.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965ccd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> No information relating to a declination to register to vote in connection with an application made at an office described in paragraph (6) may be used for any purpose other than voter registration.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965cce-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Federal Government and private sector cooperation</heading><content>All departments, agencies, and other entities of the executive branch of the Federal Government shall, to the greatest extent practicable, cooperate with the States in carrying out subsection (a), and all nongovernmental entities are encouraged to do so. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965ccf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Armed Forces recruitment offices</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cd0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Each State and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly develop and implement procedures for persons to apply to register to vote at recruitment offices of the Armed Forces of the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cd1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> A recruitment office of the Armed Forces of the United States shall be considered to be a voter registration agency designated under subsection (a)(2) for all purposes of this chapter.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965cd2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Transmittal deadline</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cd3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Subject to paragraph (2), a completed registration application accepted at a voter registration agency shall be transmitted to the appropriate State election official not later than 10 days after the date of acceptance.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cd4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20506/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> If a registration application is accepted within 5 days before the last day for registration to vote in an election, the application shall be transmitted to the appropriate State election official not later than 5 days after the date of acceptance.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d965cd5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s7">Pub. L. 103–31, § 7</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/80">107 Stat. 80</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d965cd6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d965cd7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d965cd8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–5">section 1973gg–5 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="execDoc" id="id0d965cd9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Executive Documents</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id0d965cda-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 12926. Implementation of National Voter Registration Act of 1993</heading> Ex. Ord. No. 12926, <date date="1994-09-12">Sept. 12, 1994</date>, 59 F.R. 47227, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 14019, § 4(a), <date date="2021-03-07">Mar. 7, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 13624, provided: By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s301">section 301 of title 3</ref>, United States Code, and in order to ensure, as required by section 7(b) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg">42 U.S.C. 1973gg</ref> [sic]) [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20506/b">52 U.S.C. 20506(b)</ref>] (“the Act”), that departments, agencies, and other entities of the executive branch of the Federal Government cooperate with the States in carrying out the Act’s requirements, it is hereby ordered as follows: <inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. Assistance to States. To the greatest extent practicable, departments, agencies, and other entities of the executive branch of the Federal Government that provide, in whole or in part, funding, grants, or assistance for, or with respect to the administration of, any program of public assistance or services to persons with disabilities within the meaning of section 7(a) of the Act shall: (a) provide, to State agencies administering any such program, guidance for the implementation of the requirements of section 7 of the Act, including guidance for use and distribution of voter registration forms in connection with applications for service; (b) assist each such State agency administering any such program with the costs of implementation of the Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20501">52 U.S.C. 20501</ref> et seq.], consistent with legal authority and the availability of funds, and promptly indicate to each State agency the extent to which such assistance will be made available; and (c) designate an office or staff to be available to provide technical assistance to such State agencies. <inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 2. Armed Forces Recruitment Offices. The Secretary of Defense is directed to work with the appropriate State elections authorities in each State to develop procedures for persons to apply to register to vote at Armed Forces recruitment offices as required by section 7(c) of the Act. <inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 3. Acceptance of Designation. [Superseded by Ex. Ord. No. 14019, <date date="2021-03-07">Mar. 7, 2021</date>, 86 F.R. 13623, set out as a note preceding <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20101">section 20101 of this title</ref>, see section 4(a) of Ex. Ord. No. 14019.] </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d965cdb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507"><num value="20507">§ 20507.</num><heading> Requirements with respect to administration of voter registration</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965cdc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In the administration of voter registration for elections for Federal office, each State shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cdd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> ensure that any eligible applicant is registered to vote in an election—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965cde-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> in the case of registration with a motor vehicle application under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20504">section 20504 of this title</ref>, if the valid voter registration form of the applicant is submitted to the appropriate State motor vehicle authority not later than the lesser of 30 days, or the period provided by State law, before the date of the election;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965cdf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the case of registration by mail under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20505">section 20505 of this title</ref>, if the valid voter registration form of the applicant is postmarked not later than the lesser of 30 days, or the period provided by State law, before the date of the election;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965ce0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> in the case of registration at a voter registration agency, if the valid voter registration form of the applicant is accepted at the voter registration agency not later than the lesser of 30 days, or the period provided by State law, before the date of the election; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965ce1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> in any other case, if the valid voter registration form of the applicant is received by the appropriate State election official not later than the lesser of 30 days, or the period provided by State law, before the date of the election;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965ce2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> require the appropriate State election official to send notice to each applicant of the disposition of the application;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965ce3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> provide that the name of a registrant may not be removed from the official list of eligible voters except—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965ce4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> at the request of the registrant;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965ce5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> as provided by State law, by reason of criminal conviction or mental incapacity; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965ce6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> as provided under paragraph (4);</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965ce7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> conduct a general program that makes a reasonable effort to remove the names of ineligible voters from the official lists of eligible voters by reason of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965ce8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the death of the registrant; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965ce9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a change in the residence of the registrant, in accordance with subsections (b), (c), and (d);</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><chapeau> inform applicants under sections 20504, 20505, and 20506 of this title of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965ceb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> voter eligibility requirements; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965cec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> penalties provided by law for submission of a false voter registration application; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965ced-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> ensure that the identity of the voter registration agency through which any particular voter is registered is not disclosed to the public.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965cee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Confirmation of voter registration</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any State program or activity to protect the integrity of the electoral process by ensuring the maintenance of an accurate and current voter registration roll for elections for Federal office—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> shall be uniform, nondiscriminatory, and in compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973">42 U.S.C. 1973</ref> et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">52 U.S.C. 10301</ref> et seq.]; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cf0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> shall not result in the removal of the name of any person from the official list of voters registered to vote in an election for Federal office by reason of the person’s failure to vote, except that nothing in this paragraph may be construed to prohibit a State from using the procedures described in subsections (c) and (d) to remove an individual from the official list of eligible voters if the individual—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965cf1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> has not either notified the applicable registrar (in person or in writing) or responded during the period described in subparagraph (B) to the notice sent by the applicable registrar; and then</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965cf2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> has not voted or appeared to vote in 2 or more consecutive general elections for Federal office.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d965cf3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Voter removal programs</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d965cf4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> A State may meet the requirement of subsection (a)(4) by establishing a program under which—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cf5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> change-of-address information supplied by the Postal Service through its licensees is used to identify registrants whose addresses may have changed; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d965cf6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> if it appears from information provided by the Postal Service that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d965cf7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/c/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a registrant has moved to a different residence address in the same registrar’s jurisdiction in which the registrant is currently registered, the registrar changes the registration records to show the new address and sends the registrant a notice of the change by forwardable mail and a postage prepaid pre-addressed return form by which the registrant may verify or correct the address information; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a5e8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/c/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the registrant has moved to a different residence address not in the same registrar’s jurisdiction, the registrar uses the notice procedure described in subsection (d)(2) to confirm the change of address.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a5e9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a5ea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> A State shall complete, not later than 90 days prior to the date of a primary or general election for Federal office, any program the purpose of which is to systematically remove the names of ineligible voters from the official lists of eligible voters.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a5eb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> Subparagraph (A) shall not be construed to preclude—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a5ec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/c/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the removal of names from official lists of voters on a basis described in paragraph (3)(A) or (B) or (4)(A) of subsection (a); or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a5ed-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/c/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> correction of registration records pursuant to this chapter.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a5ee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal of names from voting rolls</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a5ef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> A State shall not remove the name of a registrant from the official list of eligible voters in elections for Federal office on the ground that the registrant has changed residence unless the registrant—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a5f0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/d/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> confirms in writing that the registrant has changed residence to a place outside the registrar’s jurisdiction in which the registrant is registered; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a5f1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/d/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a5f2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/d/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> has failed to respond to a notice described in paragraph (2); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a5f3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/d/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> has not voted or appeared to vote (and, if necessary, correct the registrar’s record of the registrant’s address) in an election during the period beginning on the date of the notice and ending on the day after the date of the second general election for Federal office that occurs after the date of the notice.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a5f4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> A notice is described in this paragraph if it is a postage prepaid and pre-addressed return card, sent by forwardable mail, on which the registrant may state his or her current address, together with a notice to the following effect:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a5f5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> If the registrant did not change his or her residence, or changed residence but remained in the registrar’s jurisdiction, the registrant should return the card not later than the time provided for mail registration under subsection (a)(1)(B). If the card is not returned, affirmation or confirmation of the registrant’s address may be required before the registrant is permitted to vote in a Federal election during the period beginning on the date of the notice and ending on the day after the date of the second general election for Federal office that occurs after the date of the notice, and if the registrant does not vote in an election during that period the registrant’s name will be removed from the list of eligible voters.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a5f6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> If the registrant has changed residence to a place outside the registrar’s jurisdiction in which the registrant is registered, information concerning how the registrant can continue to be eligible to vote.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a5f7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> A voting registrar shall correct an official list of eligible voters in elections for Federal office in accordance with change of residence information obtained in conformance with this subsection.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a5f8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedure for voting following failure to return card</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a5f9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> A registrant who has moved from an address in the area covered by a polling place to an address in the same area shall, notwithstanding failure to notify the registrar of the change of address prior to the date of an election, be permitted to vote at that polling place upon oral or written affirmation by the registrant of the change of address before an election official at that polling place.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a5fa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a5fb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/e/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> A registrant who has moved from an address in the area covered by one polling place to an address in an area covered by a second polling place within the same registrar’s jurisdiction and the same congressional district and who has failed to notify the registrar of the change of address prior to the date of an election, at the option of the registrant—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a5fc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/e/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> shall be permitted to correct the voting records and vote at the registrant’s former polling place, upon oral or written affirmation by the registrant of the new address before an election official at that polling place; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a5fd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/e/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a5fe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/e/2/A/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> shall be permitted to correct the voting records and vote at a central location within the same registrar’s jurisdiction designated by the registrar where a list of eligible voters is maintained, upon written affirmation by the registrant of the new address on a standard form provided by the registrar at the central location; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a5ff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/e/2/A/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> shall be permitted to correct the voting records for purposes of voting in future elections at the appropriate polling place for the current address and, if permitted by State law, shall be permitted to vote in the present election, upon confirmation by the registrant of the new address by such means as are required by law.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a600-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/e/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> If State law permits the registrant to vote in the current election upon oral or written affirmation by the registrant of the new address at a polling place described in subparagraph (A)(i) or (A)(ii)(II), voting at the other locations described in subparagraph (A) need not be provided as options.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a601-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/e/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> If the registration records indicate that a registrant has moved from an address in the area covered by a polling place, the registrant shall, upon oral or written affirmation by the registrant before an election official at that polling place that the registrant continues to reside at the address previously made known to the registrar, be permitted to vote at that polling place.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a602-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Change of voting address within a jurisdiction</heading><content>In the case of a change of address, for voting purposes, of a registrant to another address within the same registrar’s jurisdiction, the registrar shall correct the voting registration list accordingly, and the registrant’s name may not be removed from the official list of eligible voters by reason of such a change of address except as provided in subsection (d). </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a603-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Conviction in Federal court</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a604-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/g/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> On the conviction of a person of a felony in a district court of the United States, the United States attorney shall give written notice of the conviction to the chief State election official designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20509">section 20509 of this title</ref> of the State of the person’s residence.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a605-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/g/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> A notice given pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a606-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/g/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the name of the offender;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a607-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/g/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the offender’s age and residence address;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a608-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/g/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the date of entry of the judgment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a609-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/g/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> a description of the offenses of which the offender was convicted; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a60a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/g/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> the sentence imposed by the court.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a60b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/g/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> On request of the chief State election official of a State or other State official with responsibility for determining the effect that a conviction may have on an offender’s qualification to vote, the United States attorney shall provide such additional information as the United States attorney may have concerning the offender and the offense of which the offender was convicted.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a60c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/g/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> If a conviction of which notice was given pursuant to paragraph (1) is overturned, the United States attorney shall give the official to whom the notice was given written notice of the vacation of the judgment.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a60d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/g/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> The chief State election official shall notify the voter registration officials of the local jurisdiction in which an offender resides of the information received under this subsection.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a60e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Omitted</heading><content/> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a60f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Public disclosure of voter registration activities</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a610-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/i/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Each State shall maintain for at least 2 years and shall make available for public inspection and, where available, photocopying at a reasonable cost, all records concerning the implementation of programs and activities conducted for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and currency of official lists of eligible voters, except to the extent that such records relate to a declination to register to vote or to the identity of a voter registration agency through which any particular voter is registered.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a611-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/i/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The records maintained pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include lists of the names and addresses of all persons to whom notices described in subsection (d)(2) are sent, and information concerning whether or not each such person has responded to the notice as of the date that inspection of the records is made.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a612-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/j"><num value="j" class="bold">(j)</num><heading class="bold"> “Registrar’s jurisdiction” defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For the purposes of this section, the term “registrar’s jurisdiction” means—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a613-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/j/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> an incorporated city, town, borough, or other form of municipality;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a614-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/j/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> if voter registration is maintained by a county, parish, or other unit of government that governs a larger geographic area than a municipality, the geographic area governed by that unit of government; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a615-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20507/j/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> if voter registration is maintained on a consolidated basis for more than one municipality or other unit of government by an office that performs all of the functions of a voting registrar, the geographic area of the consolidated municipalities or other geographic units.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d98a616-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s8">Pub. L. 103–31, § 8</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/82">107 Stat. 82</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIX/s903">Pub. L. 107–252, title IX, § 903</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1728">116 Stat. 1728</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d98a617-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d98a618-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d98a619-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Voting Rights Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is <ref href="/us/pl/89/110">Pub. L. 89–110</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/437">79 Stat. 437</ref>, which is classified generally to chapters 103 (§ 10301 et seq.), 105 (§ 10501 et seq.), and 107 (§ 10701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d98a61a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–6">section 1973gg–6 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Section is comprised of <ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s8">section 8 of Pub. L. 103–31</ref>. Subsec. (h) of <ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s8">section 8 of Pub. L. 103–31</ref> enacted <ref href="/us/usc/t39/s3629">section 3629 of Title 39</ref>, Postal Service, and amended sections 2401 and 3627 of Title 39. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d98a61b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2002—Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref> inserted before period at end “, except that nothing in this paragraph may be construed to prohibit a State from using the procedures described in subsections (c) and (d) to remove an individual from the official list of eligible voters if the individual— “(A) has not either notified the applicable registrar (in person or in writing) or responded during the period described in subparagraph (B) to the notice sent by the applicable registrar; and then “(B) has not voted or appeared to vote in 2 or more consecutive general elections for Federal office”. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d98a61c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508"><num value="20508">§ 20508.</num><heading> Federal coordination and regulations</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a61d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Election Assistance Commission—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a61e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> in consultation with the chief election officers of the States, shall prescribe such regulations as are necessary to carry out paragraphs (2) and (3);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a61f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> in consultation with the chief election officers of the States, shall develop a mail voter registration application form for elections for Federal office;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a620-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> not later than June 30 of each odd-numbered year, shall submit to the Congress a report assessing the impact of this chapter on the administration of elections for Federal office during the preceding 2-year period and including recommendations for improvements in Federal and State procedures, forms, and other matters affected by this chapter; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a621-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> shall provide information to the States with respect to the responsibilities of the States under this chapter.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a622-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents of mail voter registration form</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The mail voter registration form developed under subsection (a)(2)—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a623-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> may require only such identifying information (including the signature of the applicant) and other information (including data relating to previous registration by the applicant), as is necessary to enable the appropriate State election official to assess the eligibility of the applicant and to administer voter registration and other parts of the election process;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a624-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> shall include a statement that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a625-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> specifies each eligibility requirement (including citizenship);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a626-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> contains an attestation that the applicant meets each such requirement; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a627-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/b/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> requires the signature of the applicant, under penalty of perjury;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a628-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> may not include any requirement for notarization or other formal authentication; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a629-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> shall include, in print that is identical to that used in the attestation portion of the application—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a62a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/b/4/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the information required in section 20507(a)(5)(A) and (B) of this title;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a62b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/b/4/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a statement that, if an applicant declines to register to vote, the fact that the applicant has declined to register will remain confidential and will be used only for voter registration purposes; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a62c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20508/b/4/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> a statement that if an applicant does register to vote, the office at which the applicant submits a voter registration application will remain confidential and will be used only for voter registration purposes.</content> </clause> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d98a62d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s9">Pub. L. 103–31, § 9</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/87">107 Stat. 87</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tVIII/s802/b">Pub. L. 107–252, title VIII, § 802(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1726">116 Stat. 1726</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d98a62e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d98a62f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d98a630-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–7">section 1973gg–7 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d98a631-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2002—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref> substituted “Election Assistance Commission” for “Federal Election Commission” in introductory provisions. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d98a632-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d98a633-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref> effective upon appointment of all members of the Election Assistance Commission under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20923">section 20923 of this title</ref>, see <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21134/a">section 21134(a) of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d98a634-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20509"><num value="20509">§ 20509.</num><heading> Designation of chief State election official</heading><content> Each State shall designate a State officer or employee as the chief State election official to be responsible for coordination of State responsibilities under this chapter. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d98a635-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s10">Pub. L. 103–31, § 10</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/87">107 Stat. 87</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d98a636-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d98a637-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d98a638-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–8">section 1973gg–8 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d98a639-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20510"><num value="20510">§ 20510.</num><heading> Civil enforcement and private right of action</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a63a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20510/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Attorney General</heading><content>The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out this chapter. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a63b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20510/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Private right of action</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a63c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20510/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may provide written notice of the violation to the chief election official of the State involved.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a63d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20510/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> If the violation is not corrected within 90 days after receipt of a notice under paragraph (1), or within 20 days after receipt of the notice if the violation occurred within 120 days before the date of an election for Federal office, the aggrieved person may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for declaratory or injunctive relief with respect to the violation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a63e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20510/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> If the violation occurred within 30 days before the date of an election for Federal office, the aggrieved person need not provide notice to the chief election official of the State under paragraph (1) before bringing a civil action under paragraph (2).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a63f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20510/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Attorney’s fees</heading><content>In a civil action under this section, the court may allow the prevailing party (other than the United States) reasonable attorney fees, including litigation expenses, and costs. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a640-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20510/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Relation to other laws</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a641-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20510/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The rights and remedies established by this section are in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, and neither the rights and remedies established by this section nor any other provision of this chapter shall supersede, restrict, or limit the application of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973">42 U.S.C. 1973</ref> et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">52 U.S.C. 10301</ref> et seq.].</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0d98a642-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20510/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Nothing in this chapter authorizes or requires conduct that is prohibited by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973">42 U.S.C. 1973</ref> et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">52 U.S.C. 10301</ref> et seq.].</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d98a643-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s11">Pub. L. 103–31, § 11</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/88">107 Stat. 88</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d98a644-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d98a645-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d98a646-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Voting Rights Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (d), is <ref href="/us/pl/89/110">Pub. L. 89–110</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/437">79 Stat. 437</ref>, which is classified generally to chapters 103 (§ 10301 et seq.), 105 (§ 10501 et seq.), and 107 (§ 10701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d98a647-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–9">section 1973gg–9 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d98a648-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20511"><num value="20511">§ 20511.</num><heading> Criminal penalties</heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A person, including an election official, who in any election for Federal office—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a649-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20511/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> knowingly and willfully intimidates, threatens, or coerces, or attempts to intimidate, threaten, or coerce, any person for—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a64a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20511/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> registering to vote, or voting, or attempting to register or vote;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a64b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20511/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> urging or aiding any person to register to vote, to vote, or to attempt to register or vote; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a64c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20511/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> exercising any right under this chapter; or</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d98a64d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20511/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> knowingly and willfully deprives, defrauds, or attempts to deprive or defraud the residents of a State of a fair and impartially conducted election process, by—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a64e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20511/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the procurement or submission of voter registration applications that are known by the person to be materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent under the laws of the State in which the election is held; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a64f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20511/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the procurement, casting, or tabulation of ballots that are known by the person to be materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent under the laws of the State in which the election is held,</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">shall be fined in accordance with title 18 (which fines shall be paid into the general fund of the Treasury, miscellaneous receipts (pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3302">section 3302 of title 31</ref>), notwithstanding any other law), or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.</continuation> <sourceCredit id="id0d98a650-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/103/31/s12">Pub. L. 103–31, § 12</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/88">107 Stat. 88</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d98a651-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d98a652-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d98a653-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–10">section 1973gg–10 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </chapter> <chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d98a654-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch207"><num value="207">CHAPTER 207—</num><heading>FEDERAL ELECTION RECORDS</heading> <toc role="twoColumnTOC" id="id0d98a655-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <layout> <header style="-uslm-lc:I70" role="tocColumnHeader"> <column class="tocHeaderLeft">Sec.</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20701">20701.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Retention and preservation of records and papers by officers of elections; deposit with custodian; penalty for violation.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20702">20702.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Theft, destruction, concealment, mutilation, or alteration of records or papers; penalties.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20703">20703.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Demand for records or papers by Attorney General or representative; statement of basis and purpose.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20704">20704.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Disclosure of records or papers.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20705">20705.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Jurisdiction to compel production of records or papers.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20706">20706.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">“Officer of election” defined.</column> </tocItem> </layout> </toc> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d98a656-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20701"><num value="20701">§ 20701.</num><heading> Retention and preservation of records and papers by officers of elections; deposit with custodian; penalty for violation</heading><content> Every officer of election shall retain and preserve, for a period of twenty-two months from the date of any general, special, or primary election of which candidates for the office of President, Vice President, presidential elector, Member of the Senate, Member of the House of Representatives, or Resident Commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico are voted for, all records and papers which come into his possession relating to any application, registration, payment of poll tax, or other act requisite to voting in such election, except that, when required by law, such records and papers may be delivered to another officer of election and except that, if a State or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico designates a custodian to retain and preserve these records and papers at a specified place, then such records and papers may be deposited with such custodian, and the duty to retain and preserve any record or paper so deposited shall devolve upon such custodian. Any officer of election or custodian who willfully fails to comply with this section shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d98a657-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/86/449/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 86–449, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="1960-05-06">May 6, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/88">74 Stat. 88</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d98a658-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d98a659-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d98a65a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1974">section 1974 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d98a65b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20702"><num value="20702">§ 20702.</num><heading> Theft, destruction, concealment, mutilation, or alteration of records or papers; penalties</heading><content> Any person, whether or not an officer of election or custodian, who willfully steals, destroys, conceals, mutilates, or alters any record or paper required by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20701">section 20701 of this title</ref> to be retained and preserved shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d98a65c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/86/449/tIII/s302">Pub. L. 86–449, title III, § 302</ref>, <date date="1960-05-06">May 6, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/88">74 Stat. 88</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d98a65d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d98a65e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d98a65f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1974a">section 1974a of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d98a660-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20703"><num value="20703">§ 20703.</num><heading> Demand for records or papers by Attorney General or representative; statement of basis and purpose</heading><content> Any record or paper required by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20701">section 20701 of this title</ref> to be retained and preserved shall, upon demand in writing by the Attorney General or his representative directed to the person having custody, possession, or control of such record or paper, be made available for inspection, reproduction, and copying at the principal office of such custodian by the Attorney General or his representative. This demand shall contain a statement of the basis and the purpose therefor. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d98a661-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/86/449/tIII/s303">Pub. L. 86–449, title III, § 303</ref>, <date date="1960-05-06">May 6, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/88">74 Stat. 88</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d98a662-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d98a663-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d98a664-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1974b">section 1974b of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d98a665-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20704"><num value="20704">§ 20704.</num><heading> Disclosure of records or papers</heading><content> Unless otherwise ordered by a court of the United States, neither the Attorney General nor any employee of the Department of Justice, nor any other representative of the Attorney General, shall disclose any record or paper produced pursuant to this chapter, or any reproduction or copy, except to Congress and any committee thereof, governmental agencies, and in the presentation of any case or proceeding before any court or grand jury. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d98a666-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/86/449/tIII/s304">Pub. L. 86–449, title III, § 304</ref>, <date date="1960-05-06">May 6, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/88">74 Stat. 88</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d98a667-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d98a668-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d98a669-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1974c">section 1974c of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d98a66a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20705"><num value="20705">§ 20705.</num><heading> Jurisdiction to compel production of records or papers</heading><content> The United States district court for the district in which a demand is made pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20703">section 20703 of this title</ref>, or in which a record or paper so demanded is located, shall have jurisdiction by appropriate process to compel the production of such record or paper. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d98a66b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/86/449/tIII/s305">Pub. L. 86–449, title III, § 305</ref>, <date date="1960-05-06">May 6, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/88">74 Stat. 88</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d98a66c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d98a66d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d98a66e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1974d">section 1974d of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d98a66f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20706"><num value="20706">§ 20706.</num><heading> “Officer of election” defined</heading><content> As used in this chapter, the term “officer of election” means any person who, under color of any Federal, State, Commonwealth, or local law, statute, ordinance, regulation, authority, custom, or usage, performs or is authorized to perform any function, duty, or task in connection with any application, registration, payment of poll tax, or other act requisite to voting in any general, special, or primary election at which votes are cast for candidates for the office of President, Vice President, presidential elector, Member of the Senate, Member of the House of Representatives, or Resident Commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d98a670-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/86/449/tIII/s306">Pub. L. 86–449, title III, § 306</ref>, <date date="1960-05-06">May 6, 1960</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/74/88">74 Stat. 88</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d98a671-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d98a672-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d98a673-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1974e">section 1974e of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </chapter> <chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d98a674-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209"><num value="209">CHAPTER 209—</num><heading>ELECTION ADMINISTRATION IMPROVEMENT</heading> <toc role="twoColumnTOC" id="id0d98a675-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <layout> <header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> <column> SUBCHAPTER I—PAYMENTS TO STATES FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION IMPROVEMENTS AND REPLACEMENT OF PUNCH CARD AND LEVER VOTING MACHINES</column> </header> <header style="-uslm-lc:I70" role="tocColumnHeader"> <column class="tocHeaderLeft">Sec.</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20901">20901.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Payments to States for activities to improve administration of elections.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20902">20902.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Replacement of punch card or lever voting machines.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20903">20903.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Guaranteed minimum payment amount.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20904">20904.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorization of appropriations.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20905">20905.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Administration of programs.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20906">20906.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Effective date.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> <column> SUBCHAPTER II—COMMISSION</column> </header> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> <column> Part A—Establishment and General Organization</column> </header> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocSubpartHeader"> <column> subpart 1—election assistance commission</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20921">20921.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Establishment.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20922">20922.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Duties.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20923">20923.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Membership and appointment.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20924">20924.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Staff.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20925">20925.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Powers.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20926">20926.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Dissemination of information.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20927">20927.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Annual report.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20928">20928.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Requiring majority approval for actions.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20929">20929.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Limitation on rulemaking authority.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20930">20930.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorization of appropriations.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocSubpartHeader"> <column> subpart 2—election assistance commission standards board and board of advisors</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20941">20941.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Establishment.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20942">20942.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Duties.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20943">20943.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Membership of Standards Board.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20944">20944.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Membership of Board of Advisors.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20945">20945.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Powers of Boards; no compensation for service.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20946">20946.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Status of Boards and members for purposes of claims against Board.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocSubpartHeader"> <column> subpart 3—technical guidelines development committee</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20961">20961.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Technical Guidelines Development Committee.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20962">20962.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Process for adoption.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> <column> Part B—Testing, Certification, Decertification, and Recertification of Voting System Hardware and Software</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20971">20971.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Certification and testing of voting systems.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> <column> Part C—Studies and Other Activities To Promote Effective Administration of Federal Elections</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20981">20981.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Periodic studies of election administration issues.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20982">20982.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Study, report, and recommendations on best practices for facilitating military and overseas voting.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20983">20983.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Report on human factor research.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20984">20984.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Study and report on voters who register by mail and use of Social Security information.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20985">20985.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Study and report on electronic voting and the electoral process.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20986">20986.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Study and report on free absentee ballot postage.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20987">20987.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Consultation with Standards Board and Board of Advisors.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> <column> Part D—Election Assistance</column> </header> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocSubpartHeader"> <column> subpart 1—requirements payments</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21001">21001.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Requirements payments.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21002">21002.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Allocation of funds.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21003">21003.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Condition for receipt of funds.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21004">21004.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">State plan.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21005">21005.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Process for development and filing of plan; publication by Commission.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21006">21006.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Requirement for public notice and comment.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21007">21007.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorization of appropriations.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21008">21008.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Reports.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocSubpartHeader"> <column> subpart 2—payments to states and units of local government to assure access for individuals with disabilities</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21021">21021.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Payments to States and units of local government to assure access for individuals with disabilities.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21022">21022.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Amount of payment.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21023">21023.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Requirements for eligibility.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21024">21024.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorization of appropriations.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21025">21025.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Reports.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocSubpartHeader"> <column> subpart 3—grants for research on voting technology improvements</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21041">21041.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Grants for research on voting technology improvements.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21042">21042.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Report.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21043">21043.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorization of appropriations.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocSubpartHeader"> <column> subpart 4—pilot program for testing of equipment and technology</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21051">21051.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Pilot program.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21052">21052.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Report.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21053">21053.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorization of appropriations.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocSubpartHeader"> <column> subpart 5—protection and advocacy systems</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21061">21061.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Payments for protection and advocacy systems.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21062">21062.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorization of appropriations.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocSubpartHeader"> <column> subpart 6—national student and parent mock election</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21071">21071.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">National Student and Parent Mock Election.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21072">21072.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorization of appropriations.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> <column> SUBCHAPTER III—UNIFORM AND NONDISCRIMINATORY ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS</column> </header> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> <column> Part A—Requirements</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21081">21081.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Voting systems standards.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21082">21082.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Provisional voting and voting information requirements.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083">21083.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Computerized statewide voter registration list requirements and requirements for voters who register by mail.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083a">21083a.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Access for congressional election observers.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21084">21084.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Minimum requirements.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21085">21085.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Methods of implementation left to discretion of State.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="tocPartHeader"> <column> Part B—Voluntary Guidance</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21101">21101.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Adoption of voluntary guidance by Commission.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21102">21102.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Process for adoption.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> <column> SUBCHAPTER IV—ENFORCEMENT</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21111">21111.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Actions by the Attorney General for declaratory and injunctive relief.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21112">21112.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Establishment of State-based administrative complaint procedures to remedy grievances.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> <column> SUBCHAPTER V—HELP AMERICA VOTE COLLEGE PROGRAM</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21121">21121.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Establishment of program.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21122">21122.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Activities under Program.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21123">21123.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorization of appropriations.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> <column> SUBCHAPTER VI—TRANSFER TO COMMISSION OF FUNCTIONS UNDER CERTAIN LAWS</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21131">21131.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Transfer of functions of Office of Election Administration of Federal Election Commission.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21132">21132.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Transfer of functions.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21133">21133.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Transfer of property, records, and personnel.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21134">21134.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Effective date; transition.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> <column> SUBCHAPTER VII—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21141">21141.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">“State” defined.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21142">21142.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Audits and repayment of funds.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21143">21143.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Review and report on adequacy of existing electoral fraud statutes and penalties.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21144">21144.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Other criminal penalties.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21145">21145.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">No effect on other laws.</column> </tocItem> </layout> </toc> <subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d98a676-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schI"><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>PAYMENTS TO STATES FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION IMPROVEMENTS AND REPLACEMENT OF PUNCH CARD AND LEVER VOTING MACHINES</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d98a677-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901"><num value="20901">§ 20901.</num><heading> Payments to States for activities to improve administration of elections</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a678-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Not later than 45 days after <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, the Administrator of General Services (in this subchapter referred to as the “Administrator”) shall establish a program under which the Administrator shall make a payment to each State in which the chief executive officer of the State, or designee, in consultation and coordination with the chief State election official, notifies the Administrator not later than 6 months after <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, that the State intends to use the payment in accordance with this section. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a679-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of payment</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d98a67a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A State shall use the funds provided under a payment made under this section to carry out one or more of the following activities:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a67b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Complying with the requirements under subchapter III.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d98a67c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Improving the administration of elections for Federal office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b177d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> Educating voters concerning voting procedures, voting rights, and voting technology.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b177e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/b/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> Training election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b177f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/b/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> Developing the State plan for requirements payments to be submitted under subpart 1 of part D of subchapter II.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b1780-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/b/1/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> Improving, acquiring, leasing, modifying, or replacing voting systems and technology and methods for casting and counting votes.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b1781-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/b/1/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> Improving the accessibility and quantity of polling places, including providing physical access for individuals with disabilities, providing nonvisual access for individuals with visual impairments, and providing assistance to Native Americans, Alaska Native citizens, and to individuals with limited proficiency in the English language.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b1782-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/b/1/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><content> Establishing toll-free telephone hotlines that voters may use to report possible voting fraud and voting rights violations, to obtain general election information, and to access detailed automated information on their own voter registration status, specific polling place locations, and other relevant information.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1783-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A State may not use the funds provided under a payment made under this section—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b1784-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to pay costs associated with any litigation, except to the extent that such costs otherwise constitute permitted uses of a payment under this section; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b1785-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> for the payment of any judgment.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1786-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of funds to be consistent with other laws and requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In order to receive a payment under the program under this section, the State shall provide the Administrator with certifications that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b1787-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the State will use the funds provided under the payment in a manner that is consistent with each of the laws described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21145">section 21145 of this title</ref>, as such laws relate to the provisions of this chapter; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b1788-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the proposed uses of the funds are not inconsistent with the requirements of subchapter III.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1789-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Amount of payment</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b178a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20903/b">section 20903(b) of this title</ref>, the amount of payment made to a State under this section shall be the minimum payment amount described in paragraph (2) plus the voting age population proportion amount described in paragraph (3). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b178b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Minimum payment amount</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The minimum payment amount described in this paragraph is—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b178c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> in the case of any of the several States or the District of Columbia, one-half of 1 percent of the aggregate amount made available for payments under this section; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b178d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the case of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, or the United States Virgin Islands, one-tenth of 1 percent of such aggregate amount.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b178e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Voting age population proportion amount</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The voting age population proportion amount described in this paragraph is the product of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b178f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/d/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the aggregate amount made available for payments under this section minus the total of all of the minimum payment amounts determined under paragraph (2); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b1790-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/d/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the voting age population proportion for the State (as defined in paragraph (4)).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1791-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/d/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Voting age population proportion defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The term “voting age population proportion” means, with respect to a State, the amount equal to the quotient of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b1792-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/d/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the voting age population of the State (as reported in the most recent decennial census); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b1793-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20901/d/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the total voting age population of all States (as reported in the most recent decennial census).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9b1794-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tI/s101">Pub. L. 107–252, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1668">116 Stat. 1668</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b1795-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b1796-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9b1797-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>Subchapter III, referred to in subsecs. (b)(1)(A) and (c)(2), was in the original “title III”, meaning title III of <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1704">116 Stat. 1704</ref>, which enacted subchapter III of this chapter and amended <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s405">section 405 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Tables. This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b1798-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15301">section 15301 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b1799-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902"><num value="20902">§ 20902.</num><heading> Replacement of punch card or lever voting machines</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b179a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment of program</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b179b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Not later than 45 days after <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, the Administrator shall establish a program under which the Administrator shall make a payment to each State eligible under subsection (b) in which a precinct within that State used a punch card voting system or a lever voting system to administer the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2000 (in this section referred to as a “qualifying precinct”). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b179c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of funds</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A State shall use the funds provided under a payment under this section (either directly or as reimbursement, including as reimbursement for costs incurred on or after <date date="2001-01-01">January 1, 2001</date>, under multiyear contracts) to replace punch card voting systems or lever voting systems (as the case may be) in qualifying precincts within that State with a voting system (by purchase, lease, or such other arrangement as may be appropriate) that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b179d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> does not use punch cards or levers;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b179e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> is not inconsistent with the requirements of the laws described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21145">section 21145 of this title</ref>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b179f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> meets the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21081">section 21081 of this title</ref>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17a0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17a1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/a/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a State receiving a payment under the program under this section shall ensure that all of the punch card voting systems or lever voting systems in the qualifying precincts within that State have been replaced in time for the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office to be held in November 2004. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17a2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/a/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver</heading><content>If a State certifies to the Administrator not later than <date date="2004-01-01">January 1, 2004</date>, that the State will not meet the deadline described in subparagraph (A) for good cause and includes in the certification the reasons for the failure to meet such deadline, the State shall ensure that all of the punch card voting systems or lever voting systems in the qualifying precincts within that State will be replaced in time for the first election for Federal office held after <date date="2010-11-01">November 1, 2010</date>. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17a3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Eligibility</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17a4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A State is eligible to receive a payment under the program under this section if it submits to the Administrator a notice not later than the date that is 6 months after <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date> (in such form as the Administrator may require) that contains—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b17a5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> certifications that the State will use the payment (either directly or as reimbursement, including as reimbursement for costs incurred on or after <date date="2001-01-01">January 1, 2001</date>, under multiyear contracts) to replace punch card voting systems or lever voting systems (as the case may be) in the qualifying precincts within the State by the deadline described in subsection (a)(3);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b17a6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> certifications that the State will continue to comply with the laws described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21145">section 21145 of this title</ref>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b17a7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> certifications that the replacement voting systems will meet the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21081">section 21081 of this title</ref>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b17a8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/b/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> such other information and certifications as the Administrator may require which are necessary for the administration of the program.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17a9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Compliance of States that require changes to State law</heading><content>In the case of a State that requires State legislation to carry out an activity covered by any certification submitted under this subsection, the State shall be permitted to make the certification notwithstanding that the legislation has not been enacted at the time the certification is submitted and such State shall submit an additional certification once such legislation is enacted. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17aa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Amount of payment</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17ab-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Subject to paragraph (2) and <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20903/b">section 20903(b) of this title</ref>, the amount of payment made to a State under the program under this section shall be equal to the product of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b17ac-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the number of the qualifying precincts within the State; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b17ad-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> $4,000.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17ae-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Reduction</heading><content>If the amount of funds appropriated pursuant to the authority of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20904/a/2">section 20904(a)(2) of this title</ref> is insufficient to ensure that each State receives the amount of payment calculated under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall reduce the amount specified in paragraph (1)(B) to ensure that the entire amount appropriated under such section is distributed to the States. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17af-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Repayment of funds for failure to meet deadlines</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17b0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>If a State receiving funds under the program under this section fails to meet the deadline applicable to the State under subsection (a)(3), the State shall pay to the Administrator an amount equal to the noncompliant precinct percentage of the amount of the funds provided to the State under the program. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17b1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Noncompliant precinct percentage defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In this subsection, the term “noncompliant precinct percentage” means, with respect to a State, the amount (expressed as a percentage) equal to the quotient of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b17b2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the number of qualifying precincts within the State for which the State failed to meet the applicable deadline; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b17b3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the total number of qualifying precincts in the State.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17b4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Punch card voting system defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of this section, a “punch card voting system” includes any of the following voting systems:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17b5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> C.E.S.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17b6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Datavote.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17b7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/e/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> PBC Counter.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17b8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/e/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Pollstar.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17b9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/e/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> Punch Card.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17ba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/e/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> Vote Recorder.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17bb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20902/e/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> Votomatic.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9b17bc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tI/s102">Pub. L. 107–252, title I, § 102</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1670">116 Stat. 1670</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/28/tVI/s6301/a">Pub. L. 110–28, title VI, § 6301(a)</ref>, <date date="2007-05-25">May 25, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/171">121 Stat. 171</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/8/dD/tVI/s625/a">Pub. L. 111–8, div. D, title VI, § 625(a)</ref>, <date date="2009-03-11">Mar. 11, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/678">123 Stat. 678</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b17bd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b17be-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b17bf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15302">section 15302 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d9b17c0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2009—Subsec. (a)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/111/8">Pub. L. 111–8</ref> substituted “<date date="2010-11-01">November 1, 2010</date>” for “<date date="2008-03-01">March 1, 2008</date>”. 2007—Subsec. (a)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/110/28">Pub. L. 110–28</ref> substituted “<date date="2008-03-01">March 1, 2008</date>” for “<date date="2006-01-01">January 1, 2006</date>”. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d9b17c1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d9b17c2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2009 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/111/8/dD/tVI/s625/b">Pub. L. 111–8, div. D, title VI, § 625(b)</ref>, <date date="2009-03-11">Mar. 11, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/678">123 Stat. 678</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/111/8/dD/tVI/s625/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 [<ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, see Tables for classification].”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0d9b17c3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2007 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/110/28/tVI/s6301/b">Pub. L. 110–28, title VI, § 6301(b)</ref>, <date date="2007-05-25">May 25, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/171">121 Stat. 171</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/28/tVI/s6301/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 [<ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, see Tables for classification].”</quotedContent> </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b17c4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20903"><num value="20903">§ 20903.</num><heading> Guaranteed minimum payment amount</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17c5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20903/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>In addition to any other payments made under this subchapter, the Administrator shall make a payment to each State to which a payment is made under either section 20901 or 20902 of this title and with respect to which the aggregate amount paid under such sections is less than $5,000,000 in an amount equal to the difference between the aggregate amount paid to the State under sections 20901 and 20902 of this title and $5,000,000. In the case of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands, the previous sentence shall be applied as if each reference to “$5,000,000” were a reference to “$1,000,000”. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17c6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20903/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Pro rata reductions</heading><content>The Administrator shall make such pro rata reductions to the amounts described in sections 20901(d) and 20902(c) of this title as are necessary to comply with the requirements of subsection (a). </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9b17c7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tI/s103">Pub. L. 107–252, title I, § 103</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1672">116 Stat. 1672</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b17c8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b17c9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b17ca-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15303">section 15303 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b17cb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20904"><num value="20904">§ 20904.</num><heading> Authorization of appropriations</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17cc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20904/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">There are authorized to be appropriated for payments under this subchapter $650,000,000, of which—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17cd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20904/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> 50 percent shall be for payments under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20901">section 20901 of this title</ref>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17ce-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20904/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> 50 percent shall be for payments under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20902">section 20902 of this title</ref>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17cf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20904/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Continuing availability of funds after appropriation</heading><content>Any payment made to a State under this subchapter shall be available to the State without fiscal year limitation (subject to subsection (c)(2)(B)). </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17d0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20904/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of returned funds and funds remaining unexpended for requirements payments</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17d1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20904/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The amounts described in paragraph (2) shall be transferred to the Election Assistance Commission (established under subchapter II) and used by the Commission to make requirements payments under subpart 1 of part D of subchapter II. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17d2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20904/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Amounts described</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The amounts referred to in this paragraph are as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b17d3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20904/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Any amounts paid to the Administrator by a State under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20902/d/1">section 20902(d)(1) of this title</ref>.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b17d4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20904/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Any amounts appropriated for payments under this subchapter which remain unobligated as of <date date="2003-09-01">September 1, 2003</date>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17d5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20904/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Deposit of amounts in State election fund</heading><content>When a State has established an election fund described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21004/b">section 21004(b) of this title</ref>, the State shall ensure that any funds provided to the State under this subchapter are deposited and maintained in such fund. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17d6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20904/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization of appropriations for Administrator</heading><content>In addition to the amounts authorized under subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator such sums as may be necessary to administer the programs under this subchapter. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9b17d7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tI/s104">Pub. L. 107–252, title I, § 104</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1672">116 Stat. 1672</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b17d8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b17d9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b17da-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15304">section 15304 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b17db-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20905"><num value="20905">§ 20905.</num><heading> Administration of programs</heading><content> In administering the programs under this subchapter, the Administrator shall take such actions as the Administrator considers appropriate to expedite the payment of funds to States. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d9b17dc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tI/s105">Pub. L. 107–252, title I, § 105</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1673">116 Stat. 1673</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b17dd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b17de-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b17df-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15305">section 15305 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b17e0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20906"><num value="20906">§ 20906.</num><heading> Effective date</heading><content> The Administrator shall implement the programs established under this subchapter in a manner that ensures that the Administrator is able to make payments under the program not later than the expiration of the 45-day period which begins on <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d9b17e1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tI/s106">Pub. L. 107–252, title I, § 106</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1673">116 Stat. 1673</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b17e2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b17e3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b17e4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15306">section 15306 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d9b17e5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII"><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>COMMISSION</heading> <part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d9b17e6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII/ptA"><num value="A" class="small-caps">Part A—</num><heading class="small-caps">Establishment and General Organization</heading> <subpart style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d9b17e7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII/ptA/spt1"><num value="1" class="small-caps">subpart 1—</num><heading class="small-caps">election assistance commission</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b17e8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20921"><num value="20921">§ 20921.</num><heading> Establishment</heading><content> There is hereby established as an independent entity the Election Assistance Commission (hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Commission”), consisting of the members appointed under this subpart. Additionally, there is established the Election Assistance Commission Standards Board (including the Executive Board of such Board) and the Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors under subpart 2 of this part (hereafter in this subpart referred to as the “Standards Board” and the “Board of Advisors”, respectively) and the Technical Guidelines Development Committee under subpart 3 of this part. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d9b17e9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s201">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 201</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1673">116 Stat. 1673</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b17ea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b17eb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b17ec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15321">section 15321 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b17ed-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20922"><num value="20922">§ 20922.</num><heading> Duties</heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Commission shall serve as a national clearinghouse and resource for the compilation of information and review of procedures with respect to the administration of Federal elections by—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17ee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20922/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> carrying out the duties described in subpart 3 of this part (relating to the adoption of voluntary voting system guidelines), including the maintenance of a clearinghouse of information on the experiences of State and local governments in implementing the guidelines and in operating voting systems in general;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17ef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20922/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> carrying out the duties described in part B of this subchapter (relating to the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification of voting system hardware and software);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17f0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20922/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> carrying out the duties described in part C of this subchapter (relating to conducting studies and carrying out other activities to promote the effective administration of Federal elections);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17f1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20922/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> carrying out the duties described in part D of this subchapter (relating to election assistance), and providing information and training on the management of the payments and grants provided under such part;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17f2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20922/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> carrying out the duties described in part B of subchapter III (relating to the adoption of voluntary guidance); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b17f3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20922/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> developing and carrying out the Help America Vote College Program under subchapter V.</content> </paragraph> <sourceCredit id="id0d9b17f4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s202">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 202</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1673">116 Stat. 1673</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b17f5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b17f6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b17f7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15322">section 15322 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b17f8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923"><num value="20923">§ 20923.</num><heading> Membership and appointment</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17f9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Membership</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17fa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Commission shall have four members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17fb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Recommendations</heading><content>Before the initial appointment of the members of the Commission and before the appointment of any individual to fill a vacancy on the Commission, the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each submit to the President a candidate recommendation with respect to each vacancy on the Commission affiliated with the political party of the Member of Congress involved. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17fc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Qualifications</heading><content>Each member of the Commission shall have experience with or expertise in election administration or the study of elections. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17fd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Date of appointment</heading><content>The appointments of the members of the Commission shall be made not later than 120 days after <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17fe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Term of service</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b17ff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), members shall serve for a term of 4 years and may be reappointed for not more than one additional term. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1800-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Terms of initial appointees</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">As designated by the President at the time of nomination, of the members first appointed—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b1801-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> two of the members (not more than one of whom may be affiliated with the same political party) shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b1802-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> two of the members (not more than one of whom may be affiliated with the same political party) shall be appointed for a term of 4 years.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1803-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Vacancies</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1804-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/b/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made and shall be subject to any conditions which applied with respect to the original appointment. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1805-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/b/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Expired terms</heading><content>A member of the Commission shall serve on the Commission after the expiration of the member’s term until the successor of such member has taken office as a member of the Commission. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1806-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/b/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Unexpired terms</heading><content>An individual appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member replaced. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1807-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Chair and vice chair</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1808-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Commission shall select a chair and vice chair from among its members for a term of 1 year, except that the chair and vice chair may not be affiliated with the same political party. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1809-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Number of terms</heading><content>A member of the Commission may serve as the chairperson and vice chairperson for only 1 term each during the term of office to which such member is appointed. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b180a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Compensation</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b180b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Each member of the Commission shall be compensated at the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5315">section 5315 of title 5</ref>. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b180c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20923/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Other activities</heading><content>No member appointed to the Commission under subsection (a) may engage in any other business, vocation, or employment while serving as a member of the Commission and shall terminate or liquidate such business, vocation, or employment before sitting as a member of the Commission. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9b180d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s203">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 203</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1674">116 Stat. 1674</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b180e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b180f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b1810-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15323">section 15323 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b1811-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924"><num value="20924">§ 20924.</num><heading> Staff</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1812-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Executive Director, General Counsel, and other staff</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1813-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Executive Director</heading><content>The Commission shall have an Executive Director, who shall be paid at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay for level V of the Executive Schedule under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5316">section 5316 of title 5</ref>. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1814-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Term of service for Executive Director</heading><content>The Executive Director shall serve for a term of 4 years. An Executive Director may serve for a longer period only if reappointed for an additional term or terms by a vote of the Commission. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1815-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedure for appointment</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1816-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/a/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>When a vacancy exists in the position of the Executive Director, the Standards Board and the Board of Advisors shall each appoint a search committee to recommend at least three nominees for the position. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1817-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/a/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Requiring consideration of nominees</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (C), the Commission shall consider the nominees recommended by the Standards Board and the Board of Advisors in appointing the Executive Director. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1818-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/a/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Interim service of General Counsel</heading><content>If a vacancy exists in the position of the Executive Director, the General Counsel of the Commission shall serve as the acting Executive Director until the Commission appoints a new Executive Director in accordance with this paragraph. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1819-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/a/3/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rules for interim Executive Director</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b181a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/a/3/D/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Convening of search committees</heading><content>The Standards Board and the Board of Advisors shall each appoint a search committee and recommend nominees for the position of Executive Director in accordance with subparagraph (A) as soon as practicable after the appointment of their members. </content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b181b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/a/3/D/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Interim initial appointment</heading><content>Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), the Commission may appoint an individual to serve as an interim Executive Director prior to the recommendation of nominees for the position by the Standards Board or the Board of Advisors, except that such individual’s term of service may not exceed 6 months. Nothing in the previous sentence may be construed to prohibit the individual serving as the interim Executive Director from serving any additional term. </content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b181c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> General Counsel</heading><content>The Commission shall have a General Counsel, who shall be appointed by the Commission and who shall serve under the Executive Director. The General Counsel shall serve for a term of 4 years, and may serve for a longer period only if reappointed for an additional term or terms by a vote of the Commission. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b181d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Other staff</heading><content>Subject to rules prescribed by the Commission, the Executive Director may appoint and fix the pay of such additional personnel as the Executive Director considers appropriate. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b181e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/a/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Applicability of certain civil service laws</heading><content>The Executive Director, General Counsel, and staff of the Commission may be appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service, and may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that an individual so appointed may not receive pay in excess of the annual rate of basic pay for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of that title. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b181f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Experts and consultants</heading><content>Subject to rules prescribed by the Commission, the Executive Director may procure temporary and intermittent services under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3109/b">section 3109(b) of title 5</ref> by a vote of the Commission. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1820-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Staff of Federal agencies</heading><content>Upon request of the Commission, the head of any Federal department or agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that department or agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its duties under this chapter. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1821-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Arranging for assistance for Board of Advisors and Standards Board</heading><content>At the request of the Board of Advisors or the Standards Board, the Commission may enter into such arrangements as the Commission considers appropriate to make personnel available to assist the Boards with carrying out their duties under this subchapter (including contracts with private individuals for providing temporary personnel services or the temporary detailing of personnel of the Commission). </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1822-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20924/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Consultation with Board of Advisors and Standards Board on certain matters</heading><content>In preparing the program goals, long-term plans, mission statements, and related matters for the Commission, the Executive Director and staff of the Commission shall consult with the Board of Advisors and the Standards Board. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9b1823-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s204">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 204</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1675">116 Stat. 1675</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b1824-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b1825-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9b1826-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b1827-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15324">section 15324 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b1828-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20925"><num value="20925">§ 20925.</num><heading> Powers</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1829-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20925/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Hearings and sessions</heading><content>The Commission may hold such hearings for the purpose of carrying out this chapter, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out this chapter. The Commission may administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Commission. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b182a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20925/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Information from Federal agencies</heading><content>The Commission may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this chapter. Upon request of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b182b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20925/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Postal services</heading><content>The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the Federal Government. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b182c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20925/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative support services</heading><content>Upon the request of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services that are necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its duties under this chapter. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b182d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20925/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Contracts</heading><content>The Commission may contract with and compensate persons and Federal agencies for supplies and services without regard to <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s6101">section 6101 of title 41</ref>. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9b182e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s205">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 205</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1677">116 Stat. 1677</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b182f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b1830-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9b1831-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a), (b), and (d), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b1832-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15325">section 15325 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. In subsec. (e), “<ref href="/us/usc/t41/s6101">section 6101 of title 41</ref>” substituted for “section 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (<ref href="/us/usc/t41/s5">41 U.S.C. 5</ref>)” on authority of <ref href="/us/pl/111/350/s6/c">Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c)</ref>, <date date="2011-01-04">Jan. 4, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/124/3854">124 Stat. 3854</ref>, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b1833-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20926"><num value="20926">§ 20926.</num><heading> Dissemination of information</heading><content> In carrying out its duties, the Commission shall, on an ongoing basis, disseminate to the public (through the Internet, published reports, and such other methods as the Commission considers appropriate) in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of chapter 19 of title 44 information on the activities carried out under this chapter. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d9b1834-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s206">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 206</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1677">116 Stat. 1677</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b1835-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b1836-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9b1837-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b1838-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15326">section 15326 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b1839-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20927"><num value="20927">§ 20927.</num><heading> Annual report</heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than January 31 of each year (beginning with 2004), the Commission shall submit a report to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate detailing its activities during the fiscal year which ended on September 30 of the previous calendar year, and shall include in the report the following information:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b183a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20927/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> A detailed description of activities conducted with respect to each program carried out by the Commission under this chapter, including information on each grant or other payment made under such programs.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b183b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20927/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> A copy of each report submitted to the Commission by a recipient of such grants or payments which is required under such a program, including reports submitted by States receiving requirements payments under subpart 1 of part D of this subchapter, and each other report submitted to the Commission under this chapter.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b183c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20927/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Information on the voluntary voting system guidelines adopted or modified by the Commission under subpart 3 of this part and information on the voluntary guidance adopted under part B of subchapter III.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b183d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20927/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> All votes taken by the Commission.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9b183e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20927/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> Such other information and recommendations as the Commission considers appropriate.</content> </paragraph> <sourceCredit id="id0d9b183f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s207">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 207</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1677">116 Stat. 1677</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b1840-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b1841-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9b1842-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This chapter, referred to in pars. (1) and (2), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b1843-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15327">section 15327 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b1844-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20928"><num value="20928">§ 20928.</num><heading> Requiring majority approval for actions</heading><content> Any action which the Commission is authorized to carry out under this chapter may be carried out only with the approval of at least three of its members. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d9b1845-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s208">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 208</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1678">116 Stat. 1678</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b1846-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b1847-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9b1848-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b1849-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15328">section 15328 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b184a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20929"><num value="20929">§ 20929.</num><heading> Limitation on rulemaking authority</heading><content> The Commission shall not have any authority to issue any rule, promulgate any regulation, or take any other action which imposes any requirement on any State or unit of local government, except to the extent permitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20508/a">section 20508(a) of this title</ref>. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d9b184b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s209">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 209</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1678">116 Stat. 1678</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b184c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b184d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b184e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15329">section 15329 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b184f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20930"><num value="20930">§ 20930.</num><heading> Authorization of appropriations</heading><content> In addition to the amounts authorized for payments and grants under this subchapter and the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the program under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21123">section 21123 of this title</ref>, there are authorized to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2005 such sums as may be necessary (but not to exceed $10,000,000 for each such year) for the Commission to carry out this subchapter. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d9b1850-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s210">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 210</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1678">116 Stat. 1678</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b1851-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b1852-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b1853-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15330">section 15330 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subpart> <subpart style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d9b1854-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII/ptA/spt2"><num value="2" class="small-caps">subpart 2—</num><heading class="small-caps">election assistance commission standards board and board of advisors</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b1855-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20941"><num value="20941">§ 20941.</num><heading> Establishment</heading><content> There are hereby established the Election Assistance Commission Standards Board (hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Standards Board”) and the Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors (hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Board of Advisors”). </content><sourceCredit id="id0d9b1856-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s211">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 211</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1678">116 Stat. 1678</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b1857-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b1858-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b1859-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15341">section 15341 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b185a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20942"><num value="20942">§ 20942.</num><heading> Duties</heading><content> The Standards Board and the Board of Advisors shall each, in accordance with the procedures described in subpart 3 of this part, review the voluntary voting system guidelines under such subpart, the voluntary guidance under subchapter III, and the best practices recommendations contained in the report submitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20982/b">section 20982(b) of this title</ref>. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d9b185b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s212">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 212</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1678">116 Stat. 1678</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9b185c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9b185d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9b185e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>Subchapter III, referred to in text, was in the original “title III”, meaning title III of <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1704">116 Stat. 1704</ref>, which is classified principally to subchapter III (§ 21081 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9b185f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15342">section 15342 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9b1860-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943"><num value="20943">§ 20943.</num><heading> Membership of Standards Board</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1861-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Composition</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9b1862-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Subject to certification by the chair of the Federal Election Commission under subsection (b), the Standards Board shall be composed of 110 members as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9b1863-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Fifty-five shall be State election officials selected by the chief State election official of each State.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6154-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Fifty-five shall be local election officials selected in accordance with paragraph (2).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6155-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> List of local election officials</heading><content>Each State’s local election officials, including the local election officials of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, shall select (under a process supervised by the chief election official of the State) a representative local election official from the State for purposes of paragraph (1)(B). In the case of the District of Columbia, Guam, and American Samoa, the chief election official shall establish a procedure for selecting an individual to serve as a local election official for purposes of such paragraph, except that under such a procedure the individual selected may not be a member of the same political party as the chief election official. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6156-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Requiring mix of political parties represented</heading><content>The two members of the Standards Board who represent the same State may not be members of the same political party. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6157-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedures for notice and certification of appointment</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6158-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice to chair of Federal Election Commission</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 90 days after <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, the chief State election official of the State shall transmit a notice to the chair of the Federal Election Commission containing—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6159-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the name of the State election official who agrees to serve on the Standards Board under this subchapter; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d615a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the name of the representative local election official from the State selected under subsection (a)(2) who agrees to serve on the Standards Board under this subchapter.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d615b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Certification</heading><content>Upon receiving a notice from a State under paragraph (1), the chair of the Federal Election Commission shall publish a certification that the selected State election official and the representative local election official are appointed as members of the Standards Board under this subchapter. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d615c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of failure to provide notice</heading><content>If a State does not transmit a notice to the chair of the Federal Election Commission under paragraph (1) within the deadline described in such paragraph, no representative from the State may participate in the selection of the initial Executive Board under subsection (c). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d615d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Role of Commission</heading><content>Upon the appointment of the members of the Election Assistance Commission, the Election Assistance Commission shall carry out the duties of the Federal Election Commission under this subsection. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d615e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Executive Board</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d615f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 60 days after the last day on which the appointment of any of its members may be certified under subsection (b), the Standards Board shall select nine of its members to serve as the Executive Board of the Standards Board, of whom—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6160-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> not more than five may be State election officials;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6161-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> not more than five may be local election officials; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6162-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/c/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> not more than five may be members of the same political party.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6163-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Terms</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (3), members of the Executive Board of the Standards Board shall serve for a term of 2 years and may not serve for more than 3 consecutive terms. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6164-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Staggering of initial terms</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Of the members first selected to serve on the Executive Board of the Standards Board—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6165-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/c/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> three shall serve for 1 term;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6166-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/c/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> three shall serve for 2 consecutive terms; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6167-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/c/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> three shall serve for 3 consecutive terms,</content> </subparagraph> <continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">as determined by lot at the time the members are first appointed.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6168-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20943/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Duties</heading><content>In addition to any other duties assigned under this subchapter, the Executive Board of the Standards Board may carry out such duties of the Standards Board as the Standards Board may delegate. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9d6169-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s213">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 213</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1678">116 Stat. 1678</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9d616a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9d616b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9d616c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15343">section 15343 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9d616d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944"><num value="20944">§ 20944.</num><heading> Membership of Board of Advisors</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d616e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Board of Advisors shall be composed of 37 members appointed as follows:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d616f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Two members appointed by the National Governors Association.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6170-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Two members appointed by the National Conference of State Legislatures.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6171-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Two members appointed by the National Association of Secretaries of State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6172-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Two members appointed by the National Association of State Election Directors.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6173-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> Two members appointed by the National Association of Counties.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6174-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> Two members appointed by the National Association of County Recorders, Election Administrators, and Clerks.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002007">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002007"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “National Association of County Recorders, Election Officials and Clerks.”</note></content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6175-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> Two members appointed by the United States Conference of Mayors.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6176-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> Two members appointed by the Election Center.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6177-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> Two members appointed by the International Association of County Recorders, Election Officials, and Treasurers.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002008">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002008"><num>2</num> So in original. Probably should be “International Association of Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials and Treasurers.”</note></content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6178-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> Two members appointed by the United States Commission on Civil Rights.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6179-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><content> Two members appointed by the Architectural and Transportation Barrier <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002009">3</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002009"><num>3</num> So in original. Probably should be “Barriers”.</note> Compliance Board under <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s792">section 792 of title 29</ref>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d617a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/12"><num value="12">(12)</num><content> The chief of the Office of Public Integrity of the Department of Justice,<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002010">4</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002010"><num>4</num> So in original. Probably means the Public Integrity Section of the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice.</note> or the chief’s designee.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d617b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/13"><num value="13">(13)</num><content> The chief of the Voting Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice or the chief’s designee.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d617c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/14"><num value="14">(14)</num><content> The director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program of the Department of Defense.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d617d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/15"><num value="15">(15)</num><chapeau> Four members representing professionals in the field of science and technology, of whom—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d617e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/15/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> one each shall be appointed by the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d617f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/15/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> one each shall be appointed by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader of the Senate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6180-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/16"><num value="16">(16)</num><chapeau> Eight members representing voter interests, of whom—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6181-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/16/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> four members shall be appointed by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, of whom two shall be appointed by the chair and two shall be appointed by the ranking minority member; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6182-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/a/16/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> four members shall be appointed by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, of whom two shall be appointed by the chair and two shall be appointed by the ranking minority member.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6183-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Manner of appointments</heading><content>Appointments shall be made to the Board of Advisors under subsection (a) in a manner which ensures that the Board of Advisors will be bipartisan in nature and will reflect the various geographic regions of the United States. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6184-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Term of service; vacancy</heading><content>Members of the Board of Advisors shall serve for a term of 2 years, and may be reappointed. Any vacancy in the Board of Advisors shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6185-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20944/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Chair</heading><content>The Board of Advisors shall elect a Chair from among its members. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9d6186-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s214">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 214</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1680">116 Stat. 1680</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9d6187-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9d6188-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9d6189-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15344">section 15344 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9d618a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20945"><num value="20945">§ 20945.</num><heading> Powers of Boards; no compensation for service</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d618b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20945/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Hearings and sessions</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d618c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20945/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>To the extent that funds are made available by the Commission, the Standards Board (acting through the Executive Board) and the Board of Advisors may each hold such hearings for the purpose of carrying out this chapter, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as each such Board considers advisable to carry out this subchapter, except that the Boards may not issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of any evidence. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d618d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20945/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Meetings</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Standards Board and the Board of Advisors shall each hold a meeting of its members—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d618e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20945/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> not less frequently than once every year for purposes of voting on the voluntary voting system guidelines referred to it under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20962">section 20962 of this title</ref>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d618f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20945/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the case of the Standards Board, not less frequently than once every 2 years for purposes of selecting the Executive Board; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6190-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20945/a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> at such other times as it considers appropriate for purposes of conducting such other business as it considers appropriate consistent with this subchapter.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6191-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20945/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Information from Federal agencies</heading><content>The Standards Board and the Board of Advisors may each secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Board considers necessary to carry out this chapter. Upon request of the Executive Board (in the case of the Standards Board) or the Chair (in the case of the Board of Advisors), the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Board. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6192-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20945/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Postal services</heading><content>The Standards Board and the Board of Advisors may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as a department or agency of the Federal Government. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6193-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20945/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative support services</heading><content>Upon the request of the Executive Board (in the case of the Standards Board) or the Chair (in the case of the Board of Advisors), the Administrator of the General Services Administration shall provide to the Board, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services that are necessary to enable the Board to carry out its duties under this subchapter. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6194-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20945/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> No compensation for service</heading><content>Members of the Standards Board and members of the Board of Advisors shall not receive any compensation for their service, but shall be paid travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Board. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9d6195-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s215">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 215</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1681">116 Stat. 1681</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9d6196-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9d6197-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9d6198-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (b), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9d6199-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15345">section 15345 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9d619a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20946"><num value="20946">§ 20946.</num><heading> Status of Boards and members for purposes of claims against Board</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d619b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20946/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The provisions of chapters 161 and 171 of title 28 shall apply with respect to the liability of the Standards Board, the Board of Advisors, and their members for acts or omissions performed pursuant to and in the course of the duties and responsibilities of the Board. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d619c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20946/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for criminal acts and other willful conduct</heading><content>Subsection (a) may not be construed to limit personal liability for criminal acts or omissions, willful or malicious misconduct, acts or omissions for private gain, or any other act or omission outside the scope of the service of a member of the Standards Board or the Board of Advisors. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9d619d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s216">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 216</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1681">116 Stat. 1681</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9d619e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9d619f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9d61a0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15346">section 15346 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subpart> <subpart style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d9d61a1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII/ptA/spt3"><num value="3" class="small-caps">subpart 3—</num><heading class="small-caps">technical guidelines development committee</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9d61a2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961"><num value="20961">§ 20961.</num><heading> Technical Guidelines Development Committee</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61a3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment</heading><content>There is hereby established the Technical Guidelines Development Committee (hereafter in this subpart referred to as the “Development Committee”). </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61a4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Duties</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61a5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Development Committee shall assist the Executive Director of the Commission in the development of the voluntary voting system guidelines. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61a6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline for initial set of recommendations</heading><content>The Development Committee shall provide its first set of recommendations under this section to the Executive Director of the Commission not later than 9 months after all of its members have been appointed. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61a7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Membership</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61a8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Development Committee shall be composed of the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (who shall serve as its chair), together with a group of 14 other individuals appointed jointly by the Commission and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, consisting of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d61a9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> An equal number of each of the following:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d9d61aa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/c/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Members of the Standards Board.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d9d61ab-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/c/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> Members of the Board of Advisors.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d9d61ac-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/c/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> Members of the Architectural and Transportation Barrier Compliance Board under <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s792">section 792 of title 29</ref>.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d61ad-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> A representative of the American National Standards Institute.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d61ae-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/c/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> A representative of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d61af-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/c/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> Two representatives of the National Association of State Election Directors selected by such Association who are not members of the Standards Board or Board of Advisors, and who are not of the same political party.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d61b0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/c/1/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> Other individuals with technical and scientific expertise relating to voting systems and voting equipment.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61b1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Quorum</heading><content>A majority of the members of the Development Committee shall constitute a quorum, except that the Development Committee may not conduct any business prior to the appointment of all of its members. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61b2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> No compensation for service</heading><content>Members of the Development Committee shall not receive any compensation for their service, but shall be paid travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Development Committee. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61b3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Technical support from National Institute of Standards and Technology</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61b4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>At the request of the Development Committee, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall provide the Development Committee with technical support necessary for the Development Committee to carry out its duties under this part. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61b5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Technical support</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The technical support provided under paragraph (1) shall include intramural research and development in areas to support the development of the voluntary voting system guidelines under this subpart, including—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d61b6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/e/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the security of computers, computer networks, and computer data storage used in voting systems, including the computerized list required under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a">section 21083(a) of this title</ref>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d61b7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/e/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> methods to detect and prevent fraud;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d61b8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/e/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the protection of voter privacy;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d61b9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/e/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> the role of human factors in the design and application of voting systems, including assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities (including blindness) and varying levels of literacy; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d61ba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/e/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> remote access voting, including voting through the Internet.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61bb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> No private sector intellectual property rights in guidelines</heading><content>No private sector individual or entity shall obtain any intellectual property rights to any guideline or the contents of any guideline (or any modification to any guideline) adopted by the Commission under this chapter. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61bc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20961/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Publication of recommendations in Federal Register</heading><content>At the time the Commission adopts any voluntary voting system guideline pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20962">section 20962 of this title</ref>, the Development Committee shall cause to have published in the Federal Register the recommendations it provided under this section to the Executive Director of the Commission concerning the guideline adopted. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9d61bd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s221">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 221</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1682">116 Stat. 1682</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9d61be-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9d61bf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9d61c0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This chapter, referred to in subsec. (e)(3), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9d61c1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15361">section 15361 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9d61c2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962"><num value="20962">§ 20962.</num><heading> Process for adoption</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61c3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> General requirement for notice and comment</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Consistent with the requirements of this section, the final adoption of the voluntary voting system guidelines (or modification of such a guideline) shall be carried out by the Commission in a manner that provides for each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61c4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Publication of notice of the proposed guidelines in the Federal Register.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61c5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> An opportunity for public comment on the proposed guidelines.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61c6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> An opportunity for a public hearing on the record.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61c7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Publication of the final guidelines in the Federal Register.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61c8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Consideration of recommendations of Development Committee; submission of proposed guidelines to Board of Advisors and Standards Board</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61c9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Consideration of recommendations of Development Committee</heading><content>In developing the voluntary voting system guidelines and modifications of such guidelines under this section, the Executive Director of the Commission shall take into consideration the recommendations provided by the Technical Guidelines Development Committee under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20961">section 20961 of this title</ref>. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61ca-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Board of Advisors</heading><content>The Executive Director of the Commission shall submit the guidelines proposed to be adopted under this subpart (or any modifications to such guidelines) to the Board of Advisors. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61cb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Standards Board</heading><content>The Executive Director of the Commission shall submit the guidelines proposed to be adopted under this subpart (or any modifications to such guidelines) to the Executive Board of the Standards Board, which shall review the guidelines (or modifications) and forward its recommendations to the Standards Board. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61cc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Review</heading><content>Upon receipt of voluntary voting system guidelines described in subsection (b) (or a modification of such guidelines) from the Executive Director of the Commission, the Board of Advisors and the Standards Board shall each review and submit comments and recommendations regarding the guideline (or modification) to the Commission. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61cd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Final adoption</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61ce-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>A voluntary voting system guideline described in subsection (b) (or modification of such a guideline) shall not be considered to be finally adopted by the Commission unless the Commission votes to approve the final adoption of the guideline (or modification), taking into consideration the comments and recommendations submitted by the Board of Advisors and the Standards Board under subsection (c). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61cf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Minimum period for consideration of comments and recommendations</heading><content>The Commission may not vote on the final adoption of a guideline described in subsection (b) (or modification of such a guideline) until the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date the Executive Director of the Commission submits the proposed guideline (or modification) to the Board of Advisors and the Standards Board under subsection (b). </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61d0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20962/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule for initial set of guidelines</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this subpart, the most recent set of voting system standards adopted by the Federal Election Commission prior to <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, shall be deemed to have been adopted by the Commission as of <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, as the first set of voluntary voting system guidelines adopted under this subpart. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9d61d1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s222">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 222</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1683">116 Stat. 1683</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9d61d2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9d61d3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9d61d4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15362">section 15362 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subpart> </part> <part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d9d61d5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII/ptB"><num value="B" class="small-caps">Part B—</num><heading class="small-caps">Testing, Certification, Decertification, and Recertification of Voting System Hardware and Software</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9d61d6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971"><num value="20971">§ 20971.</num><heading> Certification and testing of voting systems</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61d7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Certification and testing</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61d8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Commission shall provide for the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification of voting system hardware and software by accredited laboratories. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61d9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Optional use by States</heading><content>At the option of a State, the State may provide for the testing, certification, decertification, or recertification of its voting system hardware and software by the laboratories accredited by the Commission under this section. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61da-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Laboratory accreditation</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61db-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Recommendations by National Institute of Standards and Technology</heading><content>Not later than 6 months after the Commission first adopts voluntary voting system guidelines under subpart 3 of part A of this subchapter, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall conduct an evaluation of independent, non-Federal laboratories and shall submit to the Commission a list of those laboratories the Director proposes to be accredited to carry out the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification provided for under this section. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61dc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Approval by Commission</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61dd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Commission shall vote on the accreditation of any laboratory under this section, taking into consideration the list submitted under paragraph (1), and no laboratory may be accredited for purposes of this section unless its accreditation is approved by a vote of the Commission. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61de-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Accreditation of laboratories not on Director list</heading><content>The Commission shall publish an explanation for the accreditation of any laboratory not included on the list submitted by the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology under paragraph (1). </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61df-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Continuing review by National Institute of Standards and Technology</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61e0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>In cooperation with the Commission and in consultation with the Standards Board and the Board of Advisors, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall monitor and review, on an ongoing basis, the performance of the laboratories accredited by the Commission under this section, and shall make such recommendations to the Commission as it considers appropriate with respect to the continuing accreditation of such laboratories, including recommendations to revoke the accreditation of any such laboratory. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61e1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Approval by Commission required for revocation</heading><content>The accreditation of a laboratory for purposes of this section may not be revoked unless the revocation is approved by a vote of the Commission. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61e2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Transition</heading><content>Until such time as the Commission provides for the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification of voting system hardware and software by accredited laboratories under this section, the accreditation of laboratories and the procedure for the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification of voting system hardware and software used as of <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, shall remain in effect. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61e3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Required penetration testing</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61e4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after <date date="2025-12-18">December 18, 2025</date>, the Commission shall provide for the conduct of penetration testing as part of the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification of voting system hardware and software by the Commission based on accredited laboratories under this section. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61e5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20971/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Accreditation</heading><content>The Commission shall develop a program for the acceptance of the results of penetration testing on election systems. The penetration testing required by this subsection shall be required for Commission certification. The Commission shall vote on the selection of any entity identified. The requirements for such selection shall be based on consideration of an entity’s competence to conduct penetration testing under this subsection. The Commission may consult with the National Institute of Standards and Technology or any other appropriate Federal agency on lab selection criteria and other aspects of this program. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9d61e6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s231">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 231</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1684">116 Stat. 1684</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/119/60/dF/tLXVIII/s6805">Pub. L. 119–60, div. F, title LXVIII, § 6805</ref>, <date date="2025-12-18">Dec. 18, 2025</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/139/1657">139 Stat. 1657</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9d61e7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9d61e8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9d61e9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15371">section 15371 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d9d61ea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2025—Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/119/60">Pub. L. 119–60</ref> added subsec. (e). </note> </notes> </section> </part> <part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d9d61eb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII/ptC"><num value="C" class="small-caps">Part C—</num><heading class="small-caps">Studies and Other Activities To Promote Effective Administration of Federal Elections</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9d61ec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981"><num value="20981">§ 20981.</num><heading> Periodic studies of election administration issues</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61ed-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">On such periodic basis as the Commission may determine, the Commission shall conduct and make available to the public studies regarding the election administration issues described in subsection (b), with the goal of promoting methods of voting and administering elections which—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61ee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> will be the most convenient, accessible, and easy to use for voters, including members of the uniformed services and overseas voters, individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, and voters with limited proficiency in the English language;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61ef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> will yield the most accurate, secure, and expeditious system for voting and tabulating election results;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61f0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> will be nondiscriminatory and afford each registered and eligible voter an equal opportunity to vote and to have that vote counted; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61f1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> will be efficient and cost-effective for use.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d61f2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Election administration issues described</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of subsection (a), the election administration issues described in this subsection are as follows:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61f3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Methods and mechanisms of election technology and voting systems used in voting and counting votes in elections for Federal office, including the over-vote and under-vote notification capabilities of such technology and systems.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61f4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Ballot designs for elections for Federal office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61f5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Methods of voter registration, maintaining secure and accurate lists of registered voters (including the establishment of a centralized, interactive, statewide voter registration list linked to relevant agencies and all polling sites), and ensuring that registered voters appear on the voter registration list at the appropriate polling site.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61f6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Methods of conducting provisional voting.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61f7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> Methods of ensuring the accessibility of voting, registration, polling places, and voting equipment to all voters, including individuals with disabilities (including the blind and visually impaired), Native American or Alaska Native citizens, and voters with limited proficiency in the English language.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61f8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> Nationwide statistics and methods of identifying, deterring, and investigating voting fraud in elections for Federal office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61f9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> Identifying, deterring, and investigating methods of voter intimidation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61fa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> Methods of recruiting, training, and improving the performance of poll workers.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61fb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> Methods of educating voters about the process of registering to vote and voting, the operation of voting mechanisms, the location of polling places, and all other aspects of participating in elections.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d61fc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><chapeau> The feasibility and advisability of conducting elections for Federal office on different days, at different places, and during different hours, including the advisability of establishing a uniform poll closing time and establishing—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d61fd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/10/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a legal public holiday under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s6103">section 6103 of title 5</ref> as the date on which general elections for Federal office are held;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d61fe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/10/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the Tuesday next after the 1st Monday in November, in every even numbered year, as a legal public holiday under such section;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d61ff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/10/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a date other than the Tuesday next after the 1st Monday in November, in every even numbered year as the date on which general elections for Federal office are held; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6200-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/10/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> any date described in subparagraph (C) as a legal public holiday under such section.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6201-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><content> Federal and State laws governing the eligibility of persons to vote.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6202-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/12"><num value="12">(12)</num><content> Ways that the Federal Government can best assist State and local authorities to improve the administration of elections for Federal office and what levels of funding would be necessary to provide such assistance.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6203-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/13"><num value="13">(13)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6204-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/13/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The laws and procedures used by each State that govern—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6205-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/13/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> recounts of ballots cast in elections for Federal office;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6206-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/13/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> contests of determinations regarding whether votes are counted in such elections; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6207-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/13/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> standards that define what will constitute a vote on each type of voting equipment used in the State to conduct elections for Federal office.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6208-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/13/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The best practices (as identified by the Commission) that are used by States with respect to the recounts and contests described in clause (i).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d6209-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/13/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> Whether or not there is a need for more consistency among State recount and contest procedures used with respect to elections for Federal office.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d620a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/14"><num value="14">(14)</num><content> The technical feasibility of providing voting materials in eight or more languages for voters who speak those languages and who have limited English proficiency.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d620b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/15"><num value="15">(15)</num><content> Matters particularly relevant to voting and administering elections in rural and urban areas.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d620c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/16"><num value="16">(16)</num><content> Methods of voter registration for members of the uniformed services and overseas voters, and methods of ensuring that such voters receive timely ballots that will be properly and expeditiously handled and counted.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d620d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/17"><num value="17">(17)</num><content> The best methods for establishing voting system performance benchmarks, expressed as a percentage of residual vote in the Federal contest at the top of the ballot.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d620e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/18"><num value="18">(18)</num><content> Broadcasting practices that may result in the broadcast of false information concerning the location or time of operation of a polling place.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9d620f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/b/19"><num value="19">(19)</num><content> Such other matters as the Commission determines are appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6210-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20981/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Reports</heading><content>The Commission shall submit to the President and to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate a report on each study conducted under subsection (a) together with such recommendations for administrative and legislative action as the Commission determines is appropriate. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9d6211-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s241">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 241</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1686">116 Stat. 1686</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9d6212-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9d6213-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9d6214-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15381">section 15381 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0d9d6215-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0d9d6216-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Election Data Collection Grants</heading><ref href="/us/pl/110/161/dD/tV/s501">Pub. L. 110–161, div. D, title V, § 501</ref>, <date date="2007-12-26">Dec. 26, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/1997">121 Stat. 1997</ref>, required the Election Assistance Commission to establish an election data collection grant program. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9d6217-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982"><num value="20982">§ 20982.</num><heading> Study, report, and recommendations on best practices for facilitating military and overseas voting</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6218-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Study</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6219-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall conduct a study on the best practices for facilitating voting by absent uniformed services voters (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20310/1">section 20310(1) of this title</ref>) and overseas voters (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20310/5">section 20310(5) of this title</ref>). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d621a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Issues considered</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In conducting the study under paragraph (1) the Commission shall consider the following issues:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d621b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The rights of residence of uniformed services voters absent due to military orders.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d621c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The rights of absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to register to vote and cast absentee ballots, including the right of such voters to cast a secret ballot.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d621d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The rights of absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to submit absentee ballot applications early during an election year.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d621e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> The appropriate preelection deadline for mailing absentee ballots to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d621f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> The appropriate minimum period between the mailing of absentee ballots to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters and the deadline for receipt of such ballots.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6220-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a/2/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> The timely transmission of balloting materials to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6221-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a/2/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> Security and privacy concerns in the transmission, receipt, and processing of ballots from absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters, including the need to protect against fraud.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6222-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a/2/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><content> The use of a single application by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters for absentee ballots for all Federal elections occurring during a year.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6223-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a/2/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> The use of a single application for voter registration and absentee ballots by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6224-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a/2/J"><num value="J">(J)</num><content> The use of facsimile machines and electronic means of transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9d6225-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/a/2/K"><num value="K">(K)</num><content> Other issues related to the rights of absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to participate in elections.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9d6226-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20982/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Report and recommendations</heading><content>Not later than the date that is 18 months after <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a)(1) together with recommendations identifying the best practices used with respect to the issues considered under subsection (a)(2). </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9fd227-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s242">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 242</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1688">116 Stat. 1688</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd228-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd229-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd22a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15382">section 15382 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd22b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20983"><num value="20983">§ 20983.</num><heading> Report on human factor research</heading><content> Not later than 1 year after <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, the Commission, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall submit a report to Congress which assesses the areas of human factor research, including usability engineering and human-computer and human-machine interaction, which feasibly could be applied to voting products and systems design to ensure the usability and accuracy of voting products and systems, including methods to improve access for individuals with disabilities (including blindness) and individuals with limited proficiency in the English language and to reduce voter error and the number of spoiled ballots in elections. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d9fd22c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s243">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 243</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1688">116 Stat. 1688</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd22d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd22e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd22f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15383">section 15383 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd230-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20984"><num value="20984">§ 20984.</num><heading> Study and report on voters who register by mail and use of Social Security information</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd231-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20984/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Registration by mail</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd232-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20984/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Study</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd233-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20984/a/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Commission shall conduct a study of the impact of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b">section 21083(b) of this title</ref> on voters who register by mail. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd234-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20984/a/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Specific issues studied</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The study conducted under subparagraph (A) shall include—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d9fd235-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20984/a/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an examination of the impact of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b">section 21083(b) of this title</ref> on first time mail registrant voters who vote in person, including the impact of such section on voter registration;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d9fd236-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20984/a/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> an examination of the impact of such section on the accuracy of voter rolls, including preventing ineligible names from being placed on voter rolls and ensuring that all eligible names are placed on voter rolls; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0d9fd237-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20984/a/1/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> an analysis of the impact of such section on existing State practices, such as the use of signature verification or attestation procedures to verify the identity of voters in elections for Federal office, and an analysis of other changes that may be made to improve the voter registration process, such as verification or additional information on the registration card.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd238-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20984/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date on which <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/2">section 21083(b)(2) of this title</ref> takes effect, the Commission shall submit a report to the President and Congress on the study conducted under paragraph (1)(A) together with such recommendations for administrative and legislative action as the Commission determines is appropriate. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd239-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20984/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of Social Security information</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date on which <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5">section 21083(a)(5) of this title</ref> takes effect, the Commission, in consultation with the Commissioner of Social Security, shall study and report to Congress on the feasibility and advisability of using Social Security identification numbers or other information compiled by the Social Security Administration to establish voter registration or other election law eligibility or identification requirements, including the matching of relevant information specific to an individual voter, the impact of such use on national security issues, and whether adequate safeguards or waiver procedures exist to protect the privacy of an individual voter. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9fd23a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s244">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 244</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1689">116 Stat. 1689</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd23b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd23c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9fd23d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>For the effective dates of subsecs. (a)(5) and (b)(2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083">section 21083 of this title</ref>, referred to in subsecs. (a)(2) and (b), see <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083/d">section 21083(d) of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd23e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15384">section 15384 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd23f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985"><num value="20985">§ 20985.</num><heading> Study and report on electronic voting and the electoral process</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd240-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Study</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd241-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Commission shall conduct a thorough study of issues and challenges, specifically to include the potential for election fraud, presented by incorporating communications and Internet technologies in the Federal, State, and local electoral process. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd242-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Issues to be studied</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Commission may include in the study conducted under paragraph (1) an examination of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd243-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the appropriate security measures required and minimum standards for certification of systems or technologies in order to minimize the potential for fraud in voting or in the registration of qualified citizens to register and vote;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd244-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the possible methods, such as Internet or other communications technologies, that may be utilized in the electoral process, including the use of those technologies to register voters and enable citizens to vote online, and recommendations concerning statutes and rules to be adopted in order to implement an online or Internet system in the electoral process;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd245-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the impact that new communications or Internet technology systems for use in the electoral process could have on voter participation rates, voter education, public accessibility, potential external influences during the elections process, voter privacy and anonymity, and other issues related to the conduct and administration of elections;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd246-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/a/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> whether other aspects of the electoral process, such as public availability of candidate information and citizen communication with candidates, could benefit from the increased use of online or Internet technologies;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd247-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/a/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> the requirements for authorization of collection, storage, and processing of electronically generated and transmitted digital messages to permit any eligible person to register to vote or vote in an election, including applying for and casting an absentee ballot;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd248-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/a/2/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> the implementation cost of an online or Internet voting or voter registration system and the costs of elections after implementation (including a comparison of total cost savings for the administration of the electoral process by using Internet technologies or systems);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd249-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/a/2/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> identification of current and foreseeable online and Internet technologies for use in the registration of voters, for voting, or for the purpose of reducing election fraud, currently available or in use by election authorities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd24a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/a/2/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><content> the means by which to ensure and achieve equity of access to online or Internet voting or voter registration systems and address the fairness of such systems to all citizens; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd24b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/a/2/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the impact of technology on the speed, timeliness, and accuracy of vote counts in Federal, State, and local elections.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd24c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd24d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Submission</heading><content>Not later than 20 months after <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, the Commission shall transmit to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), including such legislative recommendations or model State laws as are required to address the findings of the Commission. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd24e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20985/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Internet posting</heading><content>In addition to the dissemination requirements under chapter 19 of title 44, the Election Administration Commission shall post the report transmitted under paragraph (1) on an Internet website. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9fd24f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s245">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 245</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1690">116 Stat. 1690</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd250-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd251-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd252-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15385">section 15385 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd253-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20986"><num value="20986">§ 20986.</num><heading> Study and report on free absentee ballot postage</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd254-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20986/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Study on the establishment of a free absentee ballot postage program</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd255-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20986/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Commission, in consultation with the Postal Service, shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of the establishment of a program under which the Postal Service shall waive or otherwise reduce the amount of postage applicable with respect to absentee ballots submitted by voters in general elections for Federal office (other than balloting materials mailed under <ref href="/us/usc/t39/s3406">section 3406 of title 39</ref>) that does not apply with respect to the postage required to send the absentee ballots to voters. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd256-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20986/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Public survey</heading><content>As part of the study conducted under paragraph (1), the Commission shall conduct a survey of potential beneficiaries under the program described in such paragraph, including the elderly and disabled, and shall take into account the results of such survey in determining the feasibility and advisability of establishing such a program. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd257-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20986/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd258-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20986/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Submission</heading><content>Not later than the date that is 1 year after <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a)(1) together with recommendations for such legislative and administrative action as the Commission determines appropriate. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd259-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20986/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Costs</heading><content>The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain an estimate of the costs of establishing the program described in subsection (a)(1). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd25a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20986/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Implementation</heading><content>The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain an analysis of the feasibility of implementing the program described in subsection (a)(1) with respect to the absentee ballots to be submitted in the general election for Federal office held in 2004. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd25b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20986/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Recommendations regarding the elderly and disabled</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd25c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20986/b/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> include recommendations on ways that program described in subsection (a)(1) would target elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd25d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20986/b/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> identify methods to increase the number of such individuals who vote in elections for Federal office.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd25e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20986/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Postal Service defined</heading><content>The term “Postal Service” means the United States Postal Service established under <ref href="/us/usc/t39/s201">section 201 of title 39</ref>. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9fd25f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s246">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 246</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1691">116 Stat. 1691</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd260-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd261-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd262-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15386">section 15386 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd263-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s20987"><num value="20987">§ 20987.</num><heading> Consultation with Standards Board and Board of Advisors</heading><content> The Commission shall carry out its duties under this part in consultation with the Standards Board and the Board of Advisors. </content><sourceCredit id="id0d9fd264-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s247">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 247</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1692">116 Stat. 1692</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd265-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd266-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd267-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15387">section 15387 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </part> <part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d9fd268-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII/ptD"><num value="D" class="small-caps">Part D—</num><heading class="small-caps">Election Assistance</heading> <subpart style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d9fd269-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII/ptD/spt1"><num value="1" class="small-caps">subpart 1—</num><heading class="small-caps">requirements payments</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd26a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001"><num value="21001">§ 21001.</num><heading> Requirements payments</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd26b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Commission shall make a requirements payment each year in an amount determined under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21002">section 21002 of this title</ref> to each State which meets the conditions described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21003">section 21003 of this title</ref> for the year. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd26c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of funds</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd26d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), a State receiving a requirements payment shall use the payment only to meet the requirements of subchapter III. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd26e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Other activities</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A State may use a requirements payment to carry out other activities to improve the administration of elections for Federal office if the State certifies to the Commission that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd26f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the State has implemented the requirements of subchapter III; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd270-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the amount expended with respect to such other activities does not exceed an amount equal to the minimum payment amount applicable to the State under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21002/c">section 21002(c) of this title</ref>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd271-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Activities under Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act</heading><content>A State shall use a requirements payment made using funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21007/a/4">section 21007(a)(4) of this title</ref> only to meet the requirements under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">52 U.S.C. 20301</ref> et seq.] imposed as a result of the provisions of and amendments made by the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd272-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Retroactive payments</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd273-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, including the maintenance of effort requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/7">section 21004(a)(7) of this title</ref>, a State may use a requirements payment as a reimbursement for costs incurred in obtaining voting equipment which meets the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21081">section 21081 of this title</ref> if the State obtains the equipment after the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2000. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd274-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule regarding multiyear contracts</heading><content>A State may use a requirements payment for any costs for voting equipment which meets the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21081">section 21081 of this title</ref> that, pursuant to a multiyear contract, were incurred on or after <date date="2001-01-01">January 1, 2001</date>, except that the amount that the State is otherwise required to contribute under the maintenance of effort requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/7">section 21004(a)(7) of this title</ref> shall be increased by the amount of the payment made with respect to such multiyear contract. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd275-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Adoption of Commission guidelines and guidance not required to receive payment</heading><content>Nothing in this subpart may be construed to require a State to implement any of the voluntary voting system guidelines or any of the voluntary guidance adopted by the Commission with respect to any matter as a condition for receiving a requirements payment. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd276-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Schedule of payments</heading><content>As soon as practicable after the initial appointment of all members of the Commission (but in no event later than 6 months thereafter), and not less frequently than once each calendar year thereafter, the Commission shall make requirements payments to States under this subpart. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd277-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A State may not use any portion of a requirements payment—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd278-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> to pay costs associated with any litigation, except to the extent that such costs otherwise constitute permitted uses of a requirements payment under this subpart; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd279-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21001/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> for the payment of any judgment.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9fd27a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s251">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 251</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1692">116 Stat. 1692</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s588/a">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 588(a)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2333">123 Stat. 2333</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd27b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd27c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9fd27d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>Subchapter III, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), (2)(A), was in the original “title III”, meaning title III of <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1704">116 Stat. 1704</ref>, which is classified principally to subchapter III (§ 21081 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Tables. The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), is <ref href="/us/pl/99/410">Pub. L. 99–410</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/924">100 Stat. 924</ref>, which is classified principally to chapter 203 (§ 20301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. The Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), is subtitle H (§§ 575–589) of title V of div. A of <ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2318">123 Stat. 2318</ref>. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd27e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15401">section 15401 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d9fd27f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2009—Subsec. (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s588/a/1">Pub. L. 111–84, § 588(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “paragraphs (2) and (3)” for “paragraph (2)”. Subsec. (b)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s588/a/2">Pub. L. 111–84, § 588(a)(2)</ref>, added par. (3). </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd280-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21002"><num value="21002">§ 21002.</num><heading> Allocation of funds</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd281-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21002/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Subject to subsection (c), the amount of a requirements payment made to a State for a year shall be equal to the product of—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd282-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21002/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the total amount appropriated for requirements payments for the year pursuant to the authorization under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21007">section 21007 of this title</ref>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd283-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21002/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the State allocation percentage for the State (as determined under subsection (b)).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd284-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21002/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> State allocation percentage defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The “State allocation percentage” for a State is the amount (expressed as a percentage) equal to the quotient of—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd285-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21002/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the voting age population of the State (as reported in the most recent decennial census); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd286-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21002/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the total voting age population of all States (as reported in the most recent decennial census).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd287-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21002/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Minimum amount of payment</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The amount of a requirements payment made to a State for a year may not be less than—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd288-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21002/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> in the case of any of the several States or the District of Columbia, one-half of 1 percent of the total amount appropriated for requirements payments for the year under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21007">section 21007 of this title</ref>; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd289-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21002/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> in the case of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, or the United States Virgin Islands, one-tenth of 1 percent of such total amount.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd28a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21002/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Pro rata reductions</heading><content>The Administrator <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002011">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002011"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “Commission”.</note> shall make such pro rata reductions to the allocations determined under subsection (a) as are necessary to comply with the requirements of subsection (c). </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd28b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21002/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Continuing availability of funds after appropriation</heading><content>A requirements payment made to a State under this subpart shall be available to the State without fiscal year limitation. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9fd28c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s252">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1693">116 Stat. 1693</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd28d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd28e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd28f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15402">section 15402 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd290-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003"><num value="21003">§ 21003.</num><heading> Condition for receipt of funds</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd291-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>A State is eligible to receive a requirements payment for a fiscal year if the chief executive officer of the State, or designee, in consultation and coordination with the chief State election official, has filed with the Commission a statement certifying that the State is in compliance with the requirements referred to in subsection (b). A State may meet the requirement of the previous sentence by filing with the Commission a statement which reads as follows: “______ hereby certifies that it is in compliance with the requirements referred to in section 253(b) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002.” (with the blank to be filled in with the name of the State involved). </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd292-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> State plan requirement; certification of compliance with applicable laws and requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The requirements referred to in this subsection are as follows:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd293-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> The State has filed with the Commission a State plan covering the fiscal year which the State certifies—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd294-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> contains each of the elements described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a">section 21004(a) of this title</ref> (or, for purposes of determining the eligibility of a State to receive a requirements payment appropriated pursuant to the authorization provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21007/a/4">section 21007(a)(4) of this title</ref>, contains the element described in paragraph (14) of such section) with respect to the fiscal year;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd295-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> is developed in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21005">section 21005 of this title</ref>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd296-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> meets the public notice and comment requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21006">section 21006 of this title</ref>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd297-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd298-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Subject to subparagraph (B), the State has filed with the Commission a plan for the implementation of the uniform, nondiscriminatory administrative complaint procedures required under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21112">section 21112 of this title</ref> (or has included such a plan in the State plan filed under paragraph (1)), and has such procedures in place for purposes of meeting the requirements of such section. If the State does not include such an implementation plan in the State plan filed under paragraph (1), the requirements of sections 21005(b) and 21006 of this title shall apply to the implementation plan in the same manner as such requirements apply to the State plan.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd299-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Subparagraph (A) shall not apply for purposes of determining the eligibility of a State to receive a requirements payment appropriated pursuant to the authorization provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21007/a/4">section 21007(a)(4) of this title</ref>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd29a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The State is in compliance with each of the laws described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21145">section 21145 of this title</ref>, as such laws apply with respect to this chapter.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd29b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> To the extent that any portion of the requirements payment is used for activities other than meeting the requirements of subchapter III—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd29c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the State’s proposed uses of the requirements payment are not inconsistent with the requirements of subchapter III; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd29d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the use of the funds under this paragraph is consistent with the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21001/b">section 21001(b) of this title</ref>.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd29e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd29f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Subject to subparagraph (B), the State has appropriated funds for carrying out the activities for which the requirements payment is made in an amount equal to 5 percent of the total amount to be spent for such activities (taking into account the requirements payment and the amount spent by the State) and, in the case of a State that uses a requirements payment as a reimbursement under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21001/c/2">section 21001(c)(2) of this title</ref>, an additional amount equal to the amount of such reimbursement.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2a0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Subparagraph (A) shall not apply for purposes of determining the eligibility of a State to receive a requirements payment appropriated pursuant to the authorization provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21007/a/4">section 21007(a)(4) of this title</ref> for fiscal year 2010, except that if the State does not appropriate funds in accordance with subparagraph (A) prior to the last day of fiscal year 2011, the State shall repay to the Commission the requirements payment which is appropriated pursuant to such authorization.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2a1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Methods of compliance left to discretion of State</heading><content>The specific choices on the methods of complying with the elements of a State plan shall be left to the discretion of the State. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2a2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Timing for filing of certification</heading><content>A State may not file a statement of certification under subsection (a) until the expiration of the 45-day period (or, in the case of a fiscal year other than the first fiscal year for which a requirements payment is made to the State under this part, the 30-day period) which begins on the date notice of the State plan under this part is published in the Federal Register pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21005/b">section 21005(b) of this title</ref>. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2a3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21003/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Chief State election official defined</heading><content>In this part, the “chief State election official” of a State is the individual designated by the State under section 10 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–8">42 U.S.C. 1973gg–8</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20509">52 U.S.C. 20509</ref>] to be responsible for coordination of the State’s responsibilities under such Act. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9fd2a4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s253">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 253</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1693">116 Stat. 1693</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s588/b/1/B">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 588(b)(1)(B)</ref>–(3), <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2333">123 Stat. 2333</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/112/74/dC/tVI/s622/2">Pub. L. 112–74, div. C, title VI, § 622(2)</ref>, <date date="2011-12-23">Dec. 23, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/927">125 Stat. 927</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd2a5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd2a6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9fd2a7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>Section 253(b) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (a), is classified to subsec. (b) of this section. This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. Subchapter III, referred to in subsec. (b)(4), was in the original “title III”, meaning title III of <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1704">116 Stat. 1704</ref>, which is classified principally to subchapter III (§ 21081 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Tables. The National Voter Registration Act of 1993, referred to in subsec. (e), is <ref href="/us/pl/103/31">Pub. L. 103–31</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/77">107 Stat. 77</ref>, which is classified principally to chapter 205 (§ 20501 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd2a8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15403">section 15403 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d9fd2a9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2011—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/112/74">Pub. L. 112–74</ref> inserted “notice of” before “the State plan”. 2009—Subsec. (b)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s588/b/1/B">Pub. L. 111–84, § 588(b)(1)(B)</ref>, substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s15404/a">section 15404(a) of this title</ref> (or, for purposes of determining the eligibility of a State to receive a requirements payment appropriated pursuant to the authorization provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s15407/a/4">section 15407(a)(4) of this title</ref>, contains the element described in paragraph (14) of such section)” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s15404">section 15404 of this title</ref>”. Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s588/b/2">Pub. L. 111–84, § 588(b)(2)</ref>, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), substituted “Subject to subparagraph (B), the State” for “The State”, and added subpar. (B). Subsec. (b)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/s588/b/3">Pub. L. 111–84, § 588(b)(3)</ref>, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), substituted “Subject to subparagraph (B), the State” for “The State”, and added subpar. (B). </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd2aa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004"><num value="21004">§ 21004.</num><heading> State plan</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2ab-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The State plan shall contain a description of each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2ac-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> How the State will use the requirements payment to meet the requirements of subchapter III, and, if applicable under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21001/a/2">section 21001(a)(2) of this title</ref>, to carry out other activities to improve the administration of elections.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2ad-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> How the State will distribute and monitor the distribution of the requirements payment to units of local government or other entities in the State for carrying out the activities described in paragraph (1), including a description of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd2ae-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the criteria to be used to determine the eligibility of such units or entities for receiving the payment; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd2af-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the methods to be used by the State to monitor the performance of the units or entities to whom the payment is distributed, consistent with the performance goals and measures adopted under paragraph (8).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2b0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> How the State will provide for programs for voter education, election official education and training, and poll worker training which will assist the State in meeting the requirements of subchapter III.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2b1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> How the State will adopt voting system guidelines and processes which are consistent with the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21081">section 21081 of this title</ref>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2b2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> How the State will establish a fund described in subsection (b) for purposes of administering the State’s activities under this subpart, including information on fund management.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2b3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><chapeau> The State’s proposed budget for activities under this subpart, based on the State’s best estimates of the costs of such activities and the amount of funds to be made available, including specific information on—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd2b4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/6/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the costs of the activities required to be carried out to meet the requirements of subchapter III;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd2b5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/6/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the portion of the requirements payment which will be used to carry out activities to meet such requirements; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd2b6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/6/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the portion of the requirements payment which will be used to carry out other activities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2b7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> How the State, in using the requirements payment, will maintain the expenditures of the State for activities funded by the payment at a level that is not less than the level of such expenditures maintained by the State for the fiscal year ending prior to November 2000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2b8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> How the State will adopt performance goals and measures that will be used by the State to determine its success and the success of units of local government in the State in carrying out the plan, including timetables for meeting each of the elements of the plan, descriptions of the criteria the State will use to measure performance and the process used to develop such criteria, and a description of which official is to be held responsible for ensuring that each performance goal is met.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2b9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> A description of the uniform, nondiscriminatory State-based administrative complaint procedures in effect under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21112">section 21112 of this title</ref>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2ba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> If the State received any payment under subchapter I, a description of how such payment will affect the activities proposed to be carried out under the plan, including the amount of funds available for such activities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2bb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><chapeau> How the State will conduct ongoing management of the plan, except that the State may not make any material change in the administration of the plan unless notice of the change—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd2bc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/11/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> is developed and published in the Federal Register in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21005">section 21005 of this title</ref> in the same manner as the State plan;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd2bd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/11/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> is subject to public notice and comment in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21006">section 21006 of this title</ref> in the same manner as the State plan; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd2be-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/11/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> takes effect only after the expiration of the 30-day period which begins on the date notice of the change is published in the Federal Register in accordance with subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2bf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/12"><num value="12">(12)</num><content> In the case of a State with a State plan in effect under this part during the previous fiscal year, a description of how the plan reflects changes from the State plan for the previous fiscal year and of how the State succeeded in carrying out the State plan for such previous fiscal year.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2c0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/13"><num value="13">(13)</num><content> A description of the committee which participated in the development of the State plan in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21005">section 21005 of this title</ref> and the procedures followed by the committee under such section and <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21006">section 21006 of this title</ref>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2c1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/a/14"><num value="14">(14)</num><content> How the State will comply with the provisions and requirements of and amendments made by the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2c2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements for election fund</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2c3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Election fund described</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of subsection (a)(5), a fund described in this subsection with respect to a State is a fund which is established in the treasury of the State government, which is used in accordance with paragraph (2), and which consists of the following amounts:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd2c4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by the State for carrying out the activities for which the requirements payment is made to the State under this subpart.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd2c5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The requirements payment made to the State under this subpart.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd2c6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> Such other amounts as may be appropriated under law.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0d9fd2c7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/b/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> Interest earned on deposits of the fund.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2c8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of fund</heading><content>Amounts in the fund shall be used by the State exclusively to carry out the activities for which the requirements payment is made to the State under this subpart. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2c9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Treatment of States that require changes to State law</heading><content>In the case of a State that requires State legislation to establish the fund described in this subsection, the Commission shall defer disbursement of the requirements payment to such State until such time as legislation establishing the fund is enacted. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2ca-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Protection against actions based on information in plan</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2cb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>No action may be brought under this chapter against a State or other jurisdiction on the basis of any information contained in the State plan filed under this subpart. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2cc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21004/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for criminal acts</heading><content>Paragraph (1) may not be construed to limit the liability of a State or other jurisdiction for criminal acts or omissions. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9fd2cd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s254">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 254</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1694">116 Stat. 1694</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s588/b/1/A">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 588(b)(1)(A)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2333">123 Stat. 2333</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/112/74/dC/tVI/s622/3">Pub. L. 112–74, div. C, title VI, § 622(3)</ref>, (4), <date date="2011-12-23">Dec. 23, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/927">125 Stat. 927</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd2ce-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd2cf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9fd2d0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>Subchapter III, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), (3), (6)(A), was in the original “title III”, meaning title III of <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1704">116 Stat. 1704</ref>, which is classified principally to subchapter III (§ 21081 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Tables. The Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(14), is subtitle H (§§ 575–589) of title V of div. A of <ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2318">123 Stat. 2318</ref>. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd2d1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15404">section 15404 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d9fd2d2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2011—Subsec. (a)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/112/74">Pub. L. 112–74</ref> inserted “notice of” before “the change” in introductory provisions and subpar. (C). 2009—Subsec. (a)(14). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref> added par. (14). </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd2d3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21005"><num value="21005">§ 21005.</num><heading> Process for development and filing of plan; publication by Commission</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2d4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21005/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The chief State election official shall develop the State plan under this part through a committee of appropriate individuals, including the chief election officials of the two most populous jurisdictions within the States, other local election officials, stake holders (including representatives of groups of individuals with disabilities), and other citizens, appointed for such purpose by the chief State election official. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2d5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21005/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Publication of plan by Commission</heading><content>After receiving the State plan of a State under this part, the Commission shall cause to have the plan posted on the Commission’s website with a notice published in the Federal Register. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9fd2d6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s255">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 255</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1697">116 Stat. 1697</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/112/74/dC/tVI/s622/1">Pub. L. 112–74, div. C, title VI, § 622(1)</ref>, <date date="2011-12-23">Dec. 23, 2011</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/125/926">125 Stat. 926</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd2d7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd2d8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd2d9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15405">section 15405 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d9fd2da-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2011—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/112/74">Pub. L. 112–74</ref> inserted “posted on the Commission’s website with a notice” after “cause to have the plan”. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd2db-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21006"><num value="21006">§ 21006.</num><heading> Requirement for public notice and comment</heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">For purposes of section 21001(a)(1)(C) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002012">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002012"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of this title, a State plan meets the public notice and comment requirements of this section if—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2dc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21006/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> not later than 30 days prior to the submission of the plan, the State made a preliminary version of the plan available for public inspection and comment;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2dd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21006/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the State publishes notice that the preliminary version of the plan is so available; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2de-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21006/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> the State took the public comments made regarding the preliminary version of the plan into account in preparing the plan which was filed with the Commission.</content> </paragraph> <sourceCredit id="id0d9fd2df-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s256">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 256</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1697">116 Stat. 1697</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd2e0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd2e1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9fd2e2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21001/a/1/C">Section 21001(a)(1)(C) of this title</ref>, referred to in text, probably should be a reference to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21003/b/1/C">section 21003(b)(1)(C) of this title</ref> because there is no subsec. (a)(1)(C) in section 21001 and subsec. (b)(1)(C) of section 21003 relates to public notice and comment requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21006">section 21006 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd2e3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15406">section 15406 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd2e4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21007"><num value="21007">§ 21007.</num><heading> Authorization of appropriations</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2e5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21007/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In addition to amounts transferred under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20904/c">section 20904(c) of this title</ref>, there are authorized to be appropriated for requirements payments under this subpart the following amounts:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2e6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21007/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> For fiscal year 2003, $1,400,000,000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2e7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21007/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> For fiscal year 2004, $1,000,000,000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2e8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21007/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> For fiscal year 2005, $600,000,000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2e9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21007/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> For fiscal year 2010 and subsequent fiscal years, such sums as are necessary for purposes of making requirements payments to States to carry out the activities described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21001/b/3">section 21001(b)(3) of this title</ref>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2ea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21007/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Availability</heading><content>Any amounts appropriated pursuant to the authority of subsection (a) shall remain available without fiscal year limitation until expended. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9fd2eb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s257">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 257</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1697">116 Stat. 1697</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/111/84/dA/tV/s588/c">Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title V, § 588(c)</ref>, <date date="2009-10-28">Oct. 28, 2009</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/123/2334">123 Stat. 2334</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd2ec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd2ed-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd2ee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15407">section 15407 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0d9fd2ef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2009—Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Pub. L. 111–84</ref> added par. (4). </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd2f0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21008"><num value="21008">§ 21008.</num><heading> Reports</heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Not later than 6 months after the end of each fiscal year for which a State received a requirements payment under this subpart, the State shall submit a report to the Commission on the activities conducted with the funds provided during the year, and shall include in the report—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2f1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21008/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> a list of expenditures made with respect to each category of activities described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21001/b">section 21001(b) of this title</ref>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2f2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21008/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the number and type of articles of voting equipment obtained with the funds; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2f3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21008/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> an analysis and description of the activities funded under this subpart to meet the requirements of this chapter and an analysis and description of how such activities conform to the State plan under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21004">section 21004 of this title</ref>.</content> </paragraph> <sourceCredit id="id0d9fd2f4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s258">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 258</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1697">116 Stat. 1697</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd2f5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd2f6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0d9fd2f7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This chapter, referred to in par. (3), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd2f8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15408">section 15408 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subpart> <subpart style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0d9fd2f9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII/ptD/spt2"><num value="2" class="small-caps">subpart 2—</num><heading class="small-caps">payments to states and units of local government to assure access for individuals with disabilities</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd2fa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21021"><num value="21021">§ 21021.</num><heading> Payments to States and units of local government to assure access for individuals with disabilities</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2fb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21021/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make a payment to each eligible State and each eligible unit of local government (as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21023">section 21023 of this title</ref>). </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2fc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21021/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of funds</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An eligible State and eligible unit of local government shall use the payment received under this subpart for—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2fd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21021/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> making polling places, including the path of travel, entrances, exits, and voting areas of each polling facility, accessible to individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as for other voters; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0d9fd2fe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21021/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> providing individuals with disabilities and the other individuals described in paragraph (1) with information about the accessibility of polling places, including outreach programs to inform the individuals about the availability of accessible polling places and training election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers on how best to promote the access and participation of individuals with disabilities in elections for Federal office.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd2ff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21021/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Schedule of payments</heading><content>As soon as practicable after <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date> (but in no event later than 6 months thereafter), and not less frequently than once each calendar year thereafter, the Secretary shall make payments under this subpart. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0d9fd300-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s261">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 261</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1698">116 Stat. 1698</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0d9fd301-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0d9fd302-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0d9fd303-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15421">section 15421 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0d9fd304-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21022"><num value="21022">§ 21022.</num><heading> Amount of payment</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0d9fd305-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21022/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The amount of a payment made to an eligible State or an eligible unit of local government for a year under this subpart shall be determined by the Secretary. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24306-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21022/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Continuing availability of funds after appropriation</heading><content>A payment made to an eligible State or eligible unit of local government under this subpart shall be available without fiscal year limitation. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da24307-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s262">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 262</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1698">116 Stat. 1698</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da24308-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da24309-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da2430a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15422">section 15422 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da2430b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21023"><num value="21023">§ 21023.</num><heading> Requirements for eligibility</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2430c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21023/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Application</heading><content>Each State or unit of local government that desires to receive a payment under this subpart for a fiscal year shall submit an application for the payment to the Secretary at such time and in such manner and containing such information as the Secretary shall require. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2430d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21023/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents of application</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Each application submitted under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da2430e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21023/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> describe the activities for which assistance under this section is sought; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da2430f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21023/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> provide such additional information and certifications as the Secretary determines to be essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subpart.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24310-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21023/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Protection against actions based on information in application</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24311-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21023/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>No action may be brought under this chapter against a State or unit of local government on the basis of any information contained in the application submitted under subsection (a). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24312-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21023/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for criminal acts</heading><content>Paragraph (1) may not be construed to limit the liability of a State or unit of local government for criminal acts or omissions. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da24313-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s263">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 263</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1698">116 Stat. 1698</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da24314-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da24315-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da24316-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da24317-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15423">section 15423 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da24318-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21024"><num value="21024">§ 21024.</num><heading> Authorization of appropriations</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24319-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21024/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this subpart the following amounts:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da2431a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21024/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> For fiscal year 2003, $50,000,000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da2431b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21024/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> For fiscal year 2004, $25,000,000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da2431c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21024/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> For fiscal year 2005, $25,000,000.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2431d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21024/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Availability</heading><content>Any amounts appropriated pursuant to the authority of subsection (a) shall remain available without fiscal year limitation until expended. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da2431e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s264">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 264</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1699">116 Stat. 1699</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da2431f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da24320-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da24321-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15424">section 15424 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da24322-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21025"><num value="21025">§ 21025.</num><heading> Reports</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24323-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21025/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Reports by recipients</heading><content>Not later than the <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002013">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002013"><num>1</num> So in original.</note> 6 months after the end of each fiscal year for which an eligible State or eligible unit of local government received a payment under this subpart, the State or unit shall submit a report to the Secretary on the activities conducted with the funds provided during the year, and shall include in the report a list of expenditures made with respect to each category of activities described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21021/b">section 21021(b) of this title</ref>. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24324-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21025/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Report by Secretary to Committees</heading><content>With respect to each fiscal year for which the Secretary makes payments under this subpart, the Secretary shall submit a report on the activities carried out under this subpart to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da24325-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s265">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 265</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1699">116 Stat. 1699</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da24326-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da24327-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da24328-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15425">section 15425 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subpart> <subpart style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0da24329-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII/ptD/spt3"><num value="3" class="small-caps">subpart 3—</num><heading class="small-caps">grants for research on voting technology improvements</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da2432a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041"><num value="21041">§ 21041.</num><heading> Grants for research on voting technology improvements</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2432b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Commission shall make grants to assist entities in carrying out research and development to improve the quality, reliability, accuracy, accessibility, affordability, and security of voting equipment, election systems, and voting technology. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2432c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Eligibility</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An entity is eligible to receive a grant under this subpart if it submits to the Commission (at such time and in such form as the Commission may require) an application containing—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da2432d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> certifications that the research and development funded with the grant will take into account the need to make voting equipment fully accessible for individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, the need to ensure that such individuals can vote independently and with privacy, and the need to provide alternative language accessibility for individuals with limited proficiency in the English language (consistent with the requirements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">52 U.S.C. 10301</ref> et seq.]); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da2432e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> such other information and certifications as the Commission may require.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2432f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Applicability of regulations governing patent rights in inventions made with Federal assistance</heading><content>Any invention made by the recipient of a grant under this subpart using funds provided under this subpart shall be subject to chapter 18 of title 35 (relating to patent rights in inventions made with Federal assistance). </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24330-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Recommendation of topics for research</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24331-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (hereafter in this section referred to as the “Director”) shall submit to the Commission an annual list of the Director’s suggestions for issues which may be the subject of research funded with grants awarded under this subpart during the year. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24332-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Review of grant applications received by Commission</heading><content>The Commission shall submit each application it receives for a grant under this subpart to the Director, who shall review the application and provide the Commission with such comments as the Director considers appropriate. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24333-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Monitoring and adjustment of grant activities at request of Commission</heading><content>After the Commission has awarded a grant under this subpart, the Commission may request that the Director monitor the grant, and (to the extent permitted under the terms of the grant as awarded) the Director may recommend to the Commission that the recipient of the grant modify and adjust the activities carried out under the grant. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24334-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041/d/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Evaluation of grants at request of Commission</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24335-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041/d/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>In the case of a grant for which the Commission submits the application to the Director under paragraph (2) or requests that the Director monitor the grant under paragraph (3), the Director shall prepare and submit to the Commission an evaluation of the grant and the activities carried out under the grant. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24336-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041/d/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Inclusion in reports</heading><content>The Commission shall include the evaluations submitted under subparagraph (A) for a year in the report submitted for the year under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20927">section 20927 of this title</ref>. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24337-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21041/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Provision of information on projects</heading><content>The Commission may provide to the Technical Guidelines Development Committee under subpart 3 of part A of this subchapter such information regarding the activities funded under this subpart as the Commission deems necessary to assist the Committee in carrying out its duties. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da24338-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s271">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 271</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1699">116 Stat. 1699</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da24339-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da2433a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da2433b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Voting Rights Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is <ref href="/us/pl/89/110">Pub. L. 89–110</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/437">79 Stat. 437</ref>, which is classified generally to chapters 103 (§ 10301 et seq.), 105 (§ 10501 et seq.), and 107 (§ 10701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da2433c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15441">section 15441 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da2433d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21042"><num value="21042">§ 21042.</num><heading> Report</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2433e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21042/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Each entity which receives a grant under this subpart shall submit to the Commission a report describing the activities carried out with the funds provided under the grant. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2433f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21042/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline</heading><content>An entity shall submit a report required under subsection (a) not later than 60 days after the end of the fiscal year for which the entity received the grant which is the subject of the report. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da24340-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s272">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 272</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1700">116 Stat. 1700</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da24341-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da24342-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da24343-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15442">section 15442 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da24344-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21043"><num value="21043">§ 21043.</num><heading> Authorization of appropriations</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24345-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21043/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated for grants under this subpart $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2003. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24346-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21043/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Availability of funds</heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization under this section shall remain available, without fiscal year limitation, until expended. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da24347-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s273">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 273</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1700">116 Stat. 1700</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da24348-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da24349-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da2434a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15443">section 15443 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subpart> <subpart style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0da2434b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII/ptD/spt4"><num value="4" class="small-caps">subpart 4—</num><heading class="small-caps">pilot program for testing of equipment and technology</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da2434c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21051"><num value="21051">§ 21051.</num><heading> Pilot program</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2434d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21051/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Commission shall make grants to carry out pilot programs under which new technologies in voting systems and equipment are tested and implemented on a trial basis so that the results of such tests and trials are reported to Congress. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2434e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21051/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Eligibility</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">An entity is eligible to receive a grant under this subpart if it submits to the Commission (at such time and in such form as the Commission may require) an application containing—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da2434f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21051/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> certifications that the pilot programs funded with the grant will take into account the need to make voting equipment fully accessible for individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, the need to ensure that such individuals can vote independently and with privacy, and the need to provide alternative language accessibility for individuals with limited proficiency in the English language (consistent with the requirements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">52 U.S.C. 10301</ref> et seq.] and the requirements of this chapter); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da24350-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21051/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> such other information and certifications as the Commission may require.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24351-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21051/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Recommendation of topics for pilot programs</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24352-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21051/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (hereafter in this section referred to as the “Director”) shall submit to the Commission an annual list of the Director’s suggestions for issues which may be the subject of pilot programs funded with grants awarded under this subpart during the year. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24353-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21051/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Review of grant applications received by Commission</heading><content>The Commission shall submit each application it receives for a grant under this subpart to the Director, who shall review the application and provide the Commission with such comments as the Director considers appropriate. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24354-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21051/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Monitoring and adjustment of grant activities at request of Commission</heading><content>After the Commission has awarded a grant under this subpart, the Commission may request that the Director monitor the grant, and (to the extent permitted under the terms of the grant as awarded) the Director may recommend to the Commission that the recipient of the grant modify and adjust the activities carried out under the grant. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24355-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21051/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Evaluation of grants at request of Commission</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24356-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21051/c/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>In the case of a grant for which the Commission submits the application to the Director under paragraph (2) or requests that the Director monitor the grant under paragraph (3), the Director shall prepare and submit to the Commission an evaluation of the grant and the activities carried out under the grant. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24357-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21051/c/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Inclusion in reports</heading><content>The Commission shall include the evaluations submitted under subparagraph (A) for a year in the report submitted for the year under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20927">section 20927 of this title</ref>. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24358-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21051/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Provision of information on projects</heading><content>The Commission may provide to the Technical Guidelines Development Committee under subpart 3 of part A of this subchapter such information regarding the activities funded under this subpart as the Commission deems necessary to assist the Committee in carrying out its duties. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da24359-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s281">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 281</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1701">116 Stat. 1701</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da2435a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da2435b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da2435c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Voting Rights Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is <ref href="/us/pl/89/110">Pub. L. 89–110</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/437">79 Stat. 437</ref>, which is classified generally to chapters 103 (§ 10301 et seq.), 105 (§ 10501 et seq.), and 107 (§ 10701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da2435d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15451">section 15451 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da2435e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21052"><num value="21052">§ 21052.</num><heading> Report</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2435f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21052/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Each entity which receives a grant under this subpart shall submit to the Commission a report describing the activities carried out with the funds provided under the grant. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24360-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21052/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadline</heading><content>An entity shall submit a report required under subsection (a) not later than 60 days after the end of the fiscal year for which the entity received the grant which is the subject of the report. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da24361-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s282">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 282</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1702">116 Stat. 1702</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da24362-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da24363-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da24364-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15452">section 15452 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da24365-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21053"><num value="21053">§ 21053.</num><heading> Authorization of appropriations</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24366-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21053/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated for grants under this subpart $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2003. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24367-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21053/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Availability of funds</heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization under this section shall remain available, without fiscal year limitation, until expended. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da24368-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s283">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 283</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1702">116 Stat. 1702</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da24369-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da2436a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da2436b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15453">section 15453 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subpart> <subpart style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0da2436c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII/ptD/spt5"><num value="5" class="small-caps">subpart 5—</num><heading class="small-caps">protection and advocacy systems</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da2436d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21061"><num value="21061">§ 21061.</num><heading> Payments for protection and advocacy systems</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2436e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21061/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>In addition to any other payments made under this part, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall pay the protection and advocacy system (as defined in section 102 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15002">42 U.S.C. 15002</ref>)) of each State to ensure full participation in the electoral process for individuals with disabilities, including registering to vote, casting a vote and accessing polling places. In providing such services, protection and advocacy systems shall have the same general authorities as they are afforded under subtitle C of title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15041">42 U.S.C. 15041</ref> et seq.). </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2436f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21061/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Minimum grant amount</heading><content>The minimum amount of each grant to a protection and advocacy system shall be determined and allocated as set forth in subsections (c)(1)(B), (c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(5), (e), and (g) of <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s794e">section 794e of title 29</ref>, except that the amount of the grants to systems referred to in subsection (c)(3)(B) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002014">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002014"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by “of that section”.</note> shall not be less than $70,000, and the amount of the grants to systems referred to in subsections (c)(1)(B) and (c)(4) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002014">1</ref> shall not be less than $35,000. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24370-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21061/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Eligible grant recipients</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24371-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21061/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Definition of State</heading><content>For the purposes of this section, the term “State” shall have the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15002">42 U.S.C. 15002</ref>). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24372-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21061/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> American Indian consortium eligible</heading><content>A system serving the American Indian consortium for which funds have been reserved under <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s794e/c/1/B">section 794e(c)(1)(B) of title 29</ref> shall be eligible for payments under subsection (a) in the same manner as a protection and advocacy system of a State. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24373-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21061/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Training and technical assistance program</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24374-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21061/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the initial appropriation of funds for a fiscal year is made pursuant to the authorization under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21062">section 21062 of this title</ref>, the Secretary shall set aside 7 percent of the amount appropriated under such section and use such portion to make payments to eligible entities to provide training and technical assistance with respect to the activities carried out under this section. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24375-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21061/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Use of funds</heading><content>A recipient of a payment under this subsection may use the payment to support training in the use of voting systems and technologies, and to demonstrate and evaluate the use of such systems and technologies, by individuals with disabilities (including blindness) in order to assess the availability and use of such systems and technologies for such individuals. At least one of the recipients under this subsection shall use the payment to provide training and technical assistance for nonvisual access. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24376-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21061/d/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Eligibility</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">An entity is eligible to receive a payment under this subsection if the entity—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da24377-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21061/d/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> is a public or private nonprofit entity with demonstrated experience in voting issues for individuals with disabilities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da24378-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21061/d/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> is governed by a board with respect to which the majority of its members are individuals with disabilities or family members of such individuals or individuals who are blind; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da24379-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21061/d/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> submits to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da2437a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s291">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 291</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1702">116 Stat. 1702</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/117/182/s2">Pub. L. 117–182, § 2</ref>, <date date="2022-09-30">Sept. 30, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/2178">136 Stat. 2178</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da2437b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da2437c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da2437d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (a), is <ref href="/us/pl/106/402">Pub. L. 106–402</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1677">114 Stat. 1677</ref>. Subtitle C of title I of the Act is classified generally to part C (§ 15041 et seq.) of subchapter I of chapter 144 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15001">section 15001 of Title 42</ref> and Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da2437e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15461">section 15461 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0da2437f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2022—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/117/182/s2/b">Pub. L. 117–182, § 2(b)</ref>, inserted “(c)(1)(B),” after “as set forth in subsections” and substituted “subsection (c)(3)(B) shall not be less than $70,000, and the amount of the grants to systems referred to in subsections (c)(1)(B) and (c)(4) shall not be less than $35,000.” for “subsections (c)(3)(B) and (c)(4)(B) of that section shall be not less than $70,000 and $35,000, respectively.” Subsecs. (c), (d). <ref href="/us/pl/117/182/s2/a">Pub. L. 117–182, § 2(a)</ref>, added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d). </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0da24380-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0da24381-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2022 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/117/182/s3">Pub. L. 117–182, § 3</ref>, <date date="2022-09-30">Sept. 30, 2022</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/136/2179">136 Stat. 2179</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/117/182/s3">“The amendments made by section 2 [amending this section] shall take effect at the start of the first fiscal year starting after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2022-09-30">Sept. 30, 2022</date>].”</quotedContent> </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da24382-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21062"><num value="21062">§ 21062.</num><heading> Authorization of appropriations</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24383-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21062/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>In addition to any other amounts authorized to be appropriated under this part, there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006, and for each subsequent fiscal year such sums as may be necessary, for the purpose of making payments under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21061/a">section 21061(a) of this title</ref>; except that none of the funds provided by this subsection shall be used to initiate or otherwise participate in any litigation related to election-related disability access, notwithstanding the general authorities that the protection and advocacy systems are otherwise afforded under subtitle C of title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15041">42 U.S.C. 15041</ref> et seq.). </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24384-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21062/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Availability</heading><content>Any amounts appropriated pursuant to the authority of this section shall remain available until expended. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da24385-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s292">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 292</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1703">116 Stat. 1703</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da24386-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da24387-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da24388-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (a), is <ref href="/us/pl/106/402">Pub. L. 106–402</ref>, <date date="2000-10-30">Oct. 30, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1677">114 Stat. 1677</ref>. Subtitle C of title I of the Act is classified generally to part C (§ 15041 et seq.) of subchapter I of chapter 144 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15001">section 15001 of Title 42</ref> and Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da24389-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15462">section 15462 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subpart> <subpart style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0da2438a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schII/ptD/spt6"><num value="6" class="small-caps">subpart 6—</num><heading class="small-caps">national student and parent mock election</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da2438b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21071"><num value="21071">§ 21071.</num><heading> National Student and Parent Mock Election</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da2438c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21071/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Election Assistance Commission is authorized to award grants to the National Student and Parent Mock Election, a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to promote voter participation in American elections to enable it to carry out voter education activities for students and their parents. Such activities may—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da2438d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21071/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> include simulated national elections at least 5 days before the actual election that permit participation by students and parents from each of the 50 States in the United States, its territories, the District of Columbia, and United States schools overseas; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da2438e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21071/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> consist of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da2438f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21071/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> school forums and local cable call-in shows on the national issues to be voted upon in an “issues forum”;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da24390-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21071/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> speeches and debates before students and parents by local candidates or stand-ins for such candidates;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da24391-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21071/a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> quiz team competitions, mock press conferences, and speech writing competitions;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da24392-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21071/a/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> weekly meetings to follow the course of the campaign; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da24393-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21071/a/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> school and neighborhood campaigns to increase voter turnout, including newsletters, posters, telephone chains, and transportation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24394-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21071/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirement</heading><content>The National Student and Parent Mock Election shall present awards to outstanding student and parent mock election projects. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da24395-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s295">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 295</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1703">116 Stat. 1703</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da24396-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da24397-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da24398-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15471">section 15471 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da24399-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21072"><num value="21072">§ 21072.</num><heading> Authorization of appropriations</heading><content> There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this part $200,000 for fiscal year 2003 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years. </content><sourceCredit id="id0da2439a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tII/s296">Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 296</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1704">116 Stat. 1704</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da2439b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da2439c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da2439d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15472">section 15472 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subpart> </part> </subchapter> <subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0da2439e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schIII"><num value="III">SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>UNIFORM AND NONDISCRIMINATORY ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS</heading> <part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0da2439f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schIII/ptA"><num value="A" class="small-caps">Part A—</num><heading class="small-caps">Requirements</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da243a0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081"><num value="21081">§ 21081.</num><heading> Voting systems standards</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243a1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Each voting system used in an election for Federal office shall meet the following requirements:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243a2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da243a3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the voting system (including any lever voting system, optical scanning voting system, or direct recording electronic system) shall—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243a4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> permit the voter to verify (in a private and independent manner) the votes selected by the voter on the ballot before the ballot is cast and counted;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243a5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> provide the voter with the opportunity (in a private and independent manner) to change the ballot or correct any error before the ballot is cast and counted (including the opportunity to correct the error through the issuance of a replacement ballot if the voter was otherwise unable to change the ballot or correct any error); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243a6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> if the voter selects votes for more than one candidate for a single office—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243a7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/1/A/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> notify the voter that the voter has selected more than one candidate for a single office on the ballot;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243a8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/1/A/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> notify the voter before the ballot is cast and counted of the effect of casting multiple votes for the office; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243a9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/1/A/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> provide the voter with the opportunity to correct the ballot before the ballot is cast and counted.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da243aa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> A State or jurisdiction that uses a paper ballot voting system, a punch card voting system, or a central count voting system (including mail-in absentee ballots and mail-in ballots), may meet the requirements of subparagraph (A)(iii) by—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243ab-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> establishing a voter education program specific to that voting system that notifies each voter of the effect of casting multiple votes for an office; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243ac-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> providing the voter with instructions on how to correct the ballot before it is cast and counted (including instructions on how to correct the error through the issuance of a replacement ballot if the voter was otherwise unable to change the ballot or correct any error).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da243ad-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The voting system shall ensure that any notification required under this paragraph preserves the privacy of the voter and the confidentiality of the ballot.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243ae-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Audit capacity</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243af-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The voting system shall produce a record with an audit capacity for such system. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243b0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Manual audit capacity</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243b1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The voting system shall produce a permanent paper record with a manual audit capacity for such system.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243b2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The voting system shall provide the voter with an opportunity to change the ballot or correct any error before the permanent paper record is produced.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243b3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/2/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The paper record produced under subparagraph (A) shall be available as an official record for any recount conducted with respect to any election in which the system is used.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243b4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Accessibility for individuals with disabilities</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The voting system shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243b5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> be accessible for individuals with disabilities, including nonvisual accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as for other voters;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243b6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> satisfy the requirement of subparagraph (A) through the use of at least one direct recording electronic voting system or other voting system equipped for individuals with disabilities at each polling place; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243b7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> if purchased with funds made available under subchapter II on or after <date date="2007-01-01">January 1, 2007</date>, meet the voting system standards for disability access (as outlined in this paragraph).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243b8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Alternative language accessibility</heading><content>The voting system shall provide alternative language accessibility pursuant to the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10503">section 10503 of this title</ref>. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243b9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Error rates</heading><content>The error rate of the voting system in counting ballots (determined by taking into account only those errors which are attributable to the voting system and not attributable to an act of the voter) shall comply with the error rate standards established under section 3.2.1 of the voting systems standards issued by the Federal Election Commission which are in effect on <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243ba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/a/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Uniform definition of what constitutes a vote</heading><content>Each State shall adopt uniform and nondiscriminatory standards that define what constitutes a vote and what will be counted as a vote for each category of voting system used in the State. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243bb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Voting system defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In this section, the term “voting system” means—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da243bc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> the total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment (including the software, firmware, and documentation required to program, control, and support the equipment) that is used—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243bd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to define ballots;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243be-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to cast and count votes;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243bf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/b/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> to report or display election results; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243c0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/b/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> to maintain and produce any audit trail information; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da243c1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> the practices and associated documentation used—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243c2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to identify system components and versions of such components;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243c3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to test the system during its development and maintenance;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243c4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/b/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> to maintain records of system errors and defects;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243c5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/b/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> to determine specific system changes to be made to a system after the initial qualification of the system; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243c6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/b/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> to make available any materials to the voter (such as notices, instructions, forms, or paper ballots).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243c7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243c8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a State or jurisdiction which used a particular type of voting system in the elections for Federal office held in November 2000 from using the same type of system after the effective date of this section, so long as the system meets or is modified to meet the requirements of this section. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243c9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Protection of paper ballot voting systems</heading><content>For purposes of subsection (a)(1)(A)(i), the term “verify” may not be defined in a manner that makes it impossible for a paper ballot voting system to meet the requirements of such subsection or to be modified to meet such requirements. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243ca-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21081/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective date</heading><content>Each State and jurisdiction shall be required to comply with the requirements of this section on and after <date date="2006-01-01">January 1, 2006</date>. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da243cb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 107–252, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1704">116 Stat. 1704</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da243cc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da243cd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da243ce-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15481">section 15481 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da243cf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082"><num value="21082">§ 21082.</num><heading> Provisional voting and voting information requirements</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243d0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Provisional voting requirements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If an individual declares that such individual is a registered voter in the jurisdiction in which the individual desires to vote and that the individual is eligible to vote in an election for Federal office, but the name of the individual does not appear on the official list of eligible voters for the polling place or an election official asserts that the individual is not eligible to vote, such individual shall be permitted to cast a provisional ballot as follows:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da243d1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> An election official at the polling place shall notify the individual that the individual may cast a provisional ballot in that election.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da243d2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> The individual shall be permitted to cast a provisional ballot at that polling place upon the execution of a written affirmation by the individual before an election official at the polling place stating that the individual is—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243d3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a registered voter in the jurisdiction in which the individual desires to vote; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243d4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> eligible to vote in that election.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da243d5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> An election official at the polling place shall transmit the ballot cast by the individual or the voter information contained in the written affirmation executed by the individual under paragraph (2) to an appropriate State or local election official for prompt verification under paragraph (4).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da243d6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> If the appropriate State or local election official to whom the ballot or voter information is transmitted under paragraph (3) determines that the individual is eligible under State law to vote, the individual’s provisional ballot shall be counted as a vote in that election in accordance with State law.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da243d7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da243d8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/a/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> At the time that an individual casts a provisional ballot, the appropriate State or local election official shall give the individual written information that states that any individual who casts a provisional ballot will be able to ascertain under the system established under subparagraph (B) whether the vote was counted, and, if the vote was not counted, the reason that the vote was not counted.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da243d9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/a/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The appropriate State or local election official shall establish a free access system (such as a toll-free telephone number or an Internet website) that any individual who casts a provisional ballot may access to discover whether the vote of that individual was counted, and, if the vote was not counted, the reason that the vote was not counted.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">States described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20503/b">section 20503(b) of this title</ref> may meet the requirements of this subsection using voter registration procedures established under applicable State law. The appropriate State or local official shall establish and maintain reasonable procedures necessary to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information collected, stored, or otherwise used by the free access system established under paragraph (5)(B). Access to information about an individual provisional ballot shall be restricted to the individual who cast the ballot.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243da-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Voting information requirements</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243db-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Public posting on election day</heading><content>The appropriate State or local election official shall cause voting information to be publicly posted at each polling place on the day of each election for Federal office. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243dc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Voting information defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In this section, the term “voting information” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243dd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a sample version of the ballot that will be used for that election;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243de-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> information regarding the date of the election and the hours during which polling places will be open;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243df-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/b/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> instructions on how to vote, including how to cast a vote and how to cast a provisional ballot;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243e0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/b/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> instructions for mail-in registrants and first-time voters under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b">section 21083(b) of this title</ref>;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243e1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/b/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> general information on voting rights under applicable Federal and State laws, including information on the right of an individual to cast a provisional ballot and instructions on how to contact the appropriate officials if these rights are alleged to have been violated; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da243e2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/b/2/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> general information on Federal and State laws regarding prohibitions on acts of fraud and misrepresentation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243e3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Voters who vote after the polls close</heading><content>Any individual who votes in an election for Federal office as a result of a Federal or State court order or any other order extending the time established for closing the polls by a State law in effect 10 days before the date of that election may only vote in that election by casting a provisional ballot under subsection (a). Any such ballot cast under the preceding sentence shall be separated and held apart from other provisional ballots cast by those not affected by the order. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243e4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21082/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective date for provisional voting and voting information</heading><content>Each State and jurisdiction shall be required to comply with the requirements of this section on and after <date date="2004-01-01">January 1, 2004</date>. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da243e5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIII/s302">Pub. L. 107–252, title III, § 302</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1706">116 Stat. 1706</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da243e6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da243e7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da243e8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15482">section 15482 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da243e9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083"><num value="21083">§ 21083.</num><heading> Computerized statewide voter registration list requirements and requirements for voters who register by mail</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243ea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Computerized statewide voter registration list requirements</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243eb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Implementation</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243ec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in subparagraph (B), each State, acting through the chief State election official, shall implement, in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner, a single, uniform, official, centralized, interactive computerized statewide voter registration list defined, maintained, and administered at the State level that contains the name and registration information of every legally registered voter in the State and assigns a unique identifier to each legally registered voter in the State (in this subsection referred to as the “computerized list”), and includes the following:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243ed-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The computerized list shall serve as the single system for storing and managing the official list of registered voters throughout the State.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243ee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The computerized list contains the name and registration information of every legally registered voter in the State.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243ef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/1/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> Under the computerized list, a unique identifier is assigned to each legally registered voter in the State.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243f0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/1/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> The computerized list shall be coordinated with other agency databases within the State.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243f1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/1/A/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> Any election official in the State, including any local election official, may obtain immediate electronic access to the information contained in the computerized list.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243f2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/1/A/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> All voter registration information obtained by any local election official in the State shall be electronically entered into the computerized list on an expedited basis at the time the information is provided to the local official.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243f3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/1/A/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content> The chief State election official shall provide such support as may be required so that local election officials are able to enter information as described in clause (vi).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243f4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/1/A/viii"><num value="viii">(viii)</num><content> The computerized list shall serve as the official voter registration list for the conduct of all elections for Federal office in the State.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243f5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content>The requirement under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a State in which, under a State law in effect continuously on and after <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, there is no voter registration requirement for individuals in the State with respect to elections for Federal office. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243f6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Computerized list maintenance</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243f7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The appropriate State or local election official shall perform list maintenance with respect to the computerized list on a regular basis as follows:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243f8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> If an individual is to be removed from the computerized list, such individual shall be removed in accordance with the provisions of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg">42 U.S.C. 1973gg</ref> et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20501">52 U.S.C. 20501</ref> et seq.], including subsections (a)(4), (c)(2), (d), and (e) of section 8 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–6">42 U.S.C. 1973gg–6</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20507">52 U.S.C. 20507</ref>].</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243f9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> For purposes of removing names of ineligible voters from the official list of eligible voters—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0da243fa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/2/A/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> under section 8(a)(3)(B) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–6/a/3/B">42 U.S.C. 1973gg–6(a)(3)(B)</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/3/B">52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(3)(B)</ref>], the State shall coordinate the computerized list with State agency records on felony status; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0da243fb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/2/A/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> by reason of the death of the registrant under section 8(a)(4)(A) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–6/a/4/A">42 U.S.C. 1973gg–6(a)(4)(A)</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20507/a/4/A">52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(4)(A)</ref>], the State shall coordinate the computerized list with State agency records on death.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243fc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this subparagraph, if a State is described in section 4(b) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–2/b">42 U.S.C. 1973gg–2(b)</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20503/b">52 U.S.C. 20503(b)</ref>], that State shall remove the names of ineligible voters from the computerized list in accordance with State law.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da243fd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Conduct</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The list maintenance performed under subparagraph (A) shall be conducted in a manner that ensures that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243fe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the name of each registered voter appears in the computerized list;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da243ff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> only voters who are not registered or who are not eligible to vote are removed from the computerized list; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da24400-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/2/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> duplicate names are eliminated from the computerized list.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24401-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Technological security of computerized list</heading><content>The appropriate State or local official shall provide adequate technological security measures to prevent the unauthorized access to the computerized list established under this section. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da24402-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Minimum standard for accuracy of State voter registration records</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The State election system shall include provisions to ensure that voter registration records in the State are accurate and are updated regularly, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da24403-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> A system of file maintenance that makes a reasonable effort to remove registrants who are ineligible to vote from the official list of eligible voters. Under such system, consistent with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg">42 U.S.C. 1973gg</ref> et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20501">52 U.S.C. 20501</ref> et seq.], registrants who have not responded to a notice and who have not voted in 2 consecutive general elections for Federal office shall be removed from the official list of eligible voters, except that no registrant may be removed solely by reason of a failure to vote.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48cf4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Safeguards to ensure that eligible voters are not removed in error from the official list of eligible voters.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48cf5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Verification of voter registration information</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48cf6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Requiring provision of certain information by applicants</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48cf7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5/A/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">Except as provided in clause (ii), notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for voter registration for an election for Federal office may not be accepted or processed by a State unless the application includes—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0da48cf8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> in the case of an applicant who has been issued a current and valid driver’s license, the applicant’s driver’s license number; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0da48cf9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> in the case of any other applicant (other than an applicant to whom clause (ii) applies), the last 4 digits of the applicant’s social security number.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48cfa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5/A/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule for applicants without driver’s license or social security number</heading><content>If an applicant for voter registration for an election for Federal office has not been issued a current and valid driver’s license or a social security number, the State shall assign the applicant a number which will serve to identify the applicant for voter registration purposes. To the extent that the State has a computerized list in effect under this subsection and the list assigns unique identifying numbers to registrants, the number assigned under this clause shall be the unique identifying number assigned under the list. </content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48cfb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5/A/iii"><num value="iii" class="bold">(iii)</num><heading class="bold"> Determination of validity of numbers provided</heading><content>The State shall determine whether the information provided by an individual is sufficient to meet the requirements of this subparagraph, in accordance with State law. </content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48cfc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements for State officials</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48cfd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Sharing information in databases</heading><content>The chief State election official and the official responsible for the State motor vehicle authority of a State shall enter into an agreement to match information in the database of the statewide voter registration system with information in the database of the motor vehicle authority to the extent required to enable each such official to verify the accuracy of the information provided on applications for voter registration. </content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48cfe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Agreements with Commissioner of Social Security</heading><content>The official responsible for the State motor vehicle authority shall enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Social Security under section 405(r)(8) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002015">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002015"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of title 42 (as added by subparagraph (C)). </content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48cff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Omitted</heading><content/> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d00-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/a/5/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule for certain States</heading><content>In the case of a State which is permitted to use social security numbers, and provides for the use of social security numbers, on applications for voter registration, in accordance with section 7 of the Privacy Act of 1974 (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552a">5 U.S.C. 552a</ref> note), the provisions of this paragraph shall be optional. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d01-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements for voters who register by mail</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d02-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding section 6(c) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–4/c">42 U.S.C. 1973gg–4(c)</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20505/c">52 U.S.C. 20505(c)</ref>] and subject to paragraph (3), a State shall, in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner, require an individual to meet the requirements of paragraph (2) if—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d03-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the individual registered to vote in a jurisdiction by mail; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d04-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d05-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the individual has not previously voted in an election for Federal office in the State; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d06-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the individual has not previously voted in such an election in the jurisdiction and the jurisdiction is located in a State that does not have a computerized list that complies with the requirements of subsection (a).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d07-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d08-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">An individual meets the requirements of this paragraph if the individual—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d09-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> in the case of an individual who votes in person—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0da48d0a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/2/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> presents to the appropriate State or local election official a current and valid photo identification; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0da48d0b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/2/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> presents to the appropriate State or local election official a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter; or</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d0c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> in the case of an individual who votes by mail, submits with the ballot—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0da48d0d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/2/A/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> a copy of a current and valid photo identification; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0da48d0e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/2/A/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d0f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Fail-safe voting</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d10-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/2/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In person</heading><content>An individual who desires to vote in person, but who does not meet the requirements of subparagraph (A)(i), may cast a provisional ballot under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21082/a">section 21082(a) of this title</ref>. </content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d11-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/2/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> By mail</heading><content>An individual who desires to vote by mail but who does not meet the requirements of subparagraph (A)(ii) may cast such a ballot by mail and the ballot shall be counted as a provisional ballot in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21082/a">section 21082(a) of this title</ref>. </content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d12-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Inapplicability</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of a person—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d13-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> who registers to vote by mail under section 6 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–4">42 U.S.C. 1973gg–4</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20505">52 U.S.C. 20505</ref>] and submits as part of such registration either—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d14-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a copy of a current and valid photo identification; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d15-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows the name and address of the voter;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d16-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d17-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> who registers to vote by mail under section 6 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–4">42 U.S.C. 1973gg–4</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20505">52 U.S.C. 20505</ref>] and submits with such registration either—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d18-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/3/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> a driver’s license number; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d19-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/3/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> at least the last 4 digits of the individual’s social security number; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d1a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> with respect to whom a State or local election official matches the information submitted under clause (i) with an existing State identification record bearing the same number, name and date of birth as provided in such registration; or</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d1b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> who is—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d1c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/3/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">52 U.S.C. 20301</ref> et seq.];</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d1d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/3/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> provided the right to vote otherwise than in person under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20102/b/2/B/ii">section 20102(b)(2)(B)(ii) of this title</ref>; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d1e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/3/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> entitled to vote otherwise than in person under any other Federal law.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d1f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents of mail-in registration form</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d20-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The mail voter registration form developed under section 6 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg–4">42 U.S.C. 1973gg–4</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20505">52 U.S.C. 20505</ref>] shall include the following:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d21-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> The question “Are you a citizen of the United States of America?” and boxes for the applicant to check to indicate whether the applicant is or is not a citizen of the United States.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d22-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The question “Will you be 18 years of age on or before election day?” and boxes for the applicant to check to indicate whether or not the applicant will be 18 years of age or older on election day.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d23-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/4/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> The statement “If you checked ‘no’ in response to either of these questions, do not complete this form.”.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d24-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/4/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> A statement informing the individual that if the form is submitted by mail and the individual is registering for the first time, the appropriate information required under this section must be submitted with the mail-in registration form in order to avoid the additional identification requirements upon voting for the first time.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d25-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Incomplete forms</heading><content>If an applicant for voter registration fails to answer the question included on the mail voter registration form pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i), the registrar shall notify the applicant of the failure and provide the applicant with an opportunity to complete the form in a timely manner to allow for the completion of the registration form prior to the next election for Federal office (subject to State law). </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d26-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Construction</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a State that was not required to comply with a provision of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg">42 U.S.C. 1973gg</ref> et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20501">52 U.S.C. 20501</ref> et seq.] before <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, to comply with such a provision after <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d27-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Permitted use of last 4 digits of social security numbers</heading><content>The last 4 digits of a social security number described in subsections (a)(5)(A)(i)(II) and (b)(3)(B)(i)(II) shall not be considered to be a social security number for purposes of section 7 of the Privacy Act of 1974 (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552a">5 U.S.C. 552a</ref> note). </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d28-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective date</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d29-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Computerized statewide voter registration list requirements</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d2a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/d/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), each State and jurisdiction shall be required to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) on and after <date date="2004-01-01">January 1, 2004</date>. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d2b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/d/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver</heading><content>If a State or jurisdiction certifies to the Commission not later than <date date="2004-01-01">January 1, 2004</date>, that the State or jurisdiction will not meet the deadline described in subparagraph (A) for good cause and includes in the certification the reasons for the failure to meet such deadline, subparagraph (A) shall apply to the State or jurisdiction as if the reference in such subparagraph to “<date date="2004-01-01">January 1, 2004</date>” were a reference to “<date date="2006-01-01">January 1, 2006</date>”. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d2c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirement for voters who register by mail</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d2d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/d/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Each State and jurisdiction shall be required to comply with the requirements of subsection (b) on and after <date date="2004-01-01">January 1, 2004</date>, and shall be prepared to receive registration materials submitted by individuals described in subparagraph (B) on and after the date described in such subparagraph. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d2e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083/d/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Applicability with respect to individuals</heading><content>The provisions of subsection (b) shall apply to any individual who registers to vote on or after <date date="2003-01-01">January 1, 2003</date>. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da48d2f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIII/s303">Pub. L. 107–252, title III, § 303</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1708">116 Stat. 1708</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48d30-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48d31-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da48d32-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The National Voter Registration Act of 1993, referred to in subsecs. (a)(2)(A)(i), (4)(A) and (b)(5), is <ref href="/us/pl/103/31">Pub. L. 103–31</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/77">107 Stat. 77</ref>, which is classified principally to chapter 205 (§ 20501 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. Par. (8) of <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s405/r">section 405(r) of title 42</ref>, referred to in subsec. (a)(5)(B)(ii), was redesignated par. (9) of section 405(r) by <ref href="/us/pl/116/260/dFF/tVIII/s801/a/4">Pub. L. 116–260, div. FF, title VIII, § 801(a)(4)</ref>, <date date="2020-12-27">Dec. 27, 2020</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/134/3202">134 Stat. 3202</ref>. Section 7 of the Privacy Act of 1974, referred to in subsecs. (a)(5)(D) and (c), is <ref href="/us/pl/93/579/s7">section 7 of Pub. L. 93–579</ref>, which is set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552a">section 552a of Title 5</ref>, Government Organization and Employees. The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(3)(C)(i), is <ref href="/us/pl/99/410">Pub. L. 99–410</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/924">100 Stat. 924</ref>, which is classified principally to chapter 203 (§ 20301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48d33-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15483">section 15483 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Section is comprised of <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s303">section 303 of Pub. L. 107–252</ref>. Subsec. (a)(5)(C) of <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s303">section 303 of Pub. L. 107–252</ref> amended <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s405">section 405 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48d34-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a"><num value="21083a">§ 21083a.</num><heading> Access for congressional election observers</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d35-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Finding of constitutional authority</heading><content>Congress finds that, regardless of legislative action, it has the authority to send congressional election observers to observe polling locations, any location where processing, scanning, tabulating, canvassing, recounting, auditing, or certifying voting results is occurring, or any other part of the process associated with elections for Federal office under the authorities granted under article 1, section 5, clause 1 and article 1, section 4, clause 1 of the Constitution of the United States. Procedures described herein do not establish any new authorities or procedures with respect to Congress’ constitutional authority to observe congressional elections but are provided simply to permit a convenient statutory reference for existing congressional authority and activity. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d36-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Requiring States to provide access for observers</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d37-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirement</heading><content>A State shall provide each individual who is acting as a designated congressional election observer for an election for Federal office with full access to clearly observe all elements of election administration procedures, including, but not limited to, 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. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d38-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Restrictions on activities of observers</heading><content>No designated congressional election observer may handle a ballot or election equipment (whether voting or nonvoting or whether tabulating or nontabulating), advocate for any position or candidate, take any action to reduce ballot secrecy or voter privacy, take any action to interfere with the ability of a voter to cast a ballot or an election administrator to carry the administrator’s duties, or otherwise interfere with the election administration process. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d39-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Rule of construction</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall prohibit a designated congressional election observer from asking questions of an election administrator, election official, or election worker, or any other State or local official. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d3a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Conduct of observers</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d3b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Removal</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d3c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/c/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Authorization removal by election official</heading><content>If a State or local election official has a reasonable basis to believe that a designated congressional election observer has engaged in or imminently will engage in intimidation or deceptive practices prohibited by Federal law, or in the disruption of voting, processing, scanning, tabulating, canvassing, or recounting of ballots, or the certification of results, a State or local election official may remove that observer from the area involved. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d3d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/c/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice to Committee</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">If a designated congressional election observer is removed from an area under subparagraph (A), the election official shall, within 24 hours of the observer’s removal—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d3e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/c/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> inform the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives or the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, as applicable; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0da48d3f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/c/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> provide written notice detailing the reason or reasons the designated congressional election observer was removed.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d40-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Rule of construction</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the mere presence of a designated congressional election observer during an observation of election administration procedures, without any additional indicia supporting a reasonable basis for removal, is not a sufficient reason for removal under paragraph (1)(A). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d41-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Right to replace observer</heading><content>If a designated congressional election observer is properly removed under paragraph (1)(A), the chair or ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives or the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, as appropriate, may send another designated congressional election observer as a replacement for the remaining duration of the observation of election administration procedures. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d42-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Designated congressional election observer described</heading><content>In this section, a “designated congressional election observer” is a House or Senate employee who is designated in writing by the chair or ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives or the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, or a successor committee, 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 1, section 5, clause 1 and article 1, section 4, clause 1 of the Constitution of the United States. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d43-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21083a/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> State defined</heading><content>In this section, the term “State” means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da48d44-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIII/s304">Pub. L. 107–252, title III, § 304</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/118/106/s2/a/2">Pub. L. 118–106, § 2(a)(2)</ref>, <date date="2024-10-04">Oct. 4, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/1591">138 Stat. 1591</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48d45-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48d46-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0da48d47-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s304">section 304 of Pub. L. 107–252</ref> was renumbered section 305 and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21084">section 21084 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48d48-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21084"><num value="21084">§ 21084.</num><heading> Minimum requirements</heading><content> The requirements established by this subchapter are minimum requirements and nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prevent a State from establishing election technology and administration requirements that are more strict than the requirements established under this subchapter so long as such State requirements are not inconsistent with the Federal requirements under this subchapter or any law described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21145">section 21145 of this title</ref>. </content><sourceCredit id="id0da48d49-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIII/s305">Pub. L. 107–252, title III, § 305</ref>, formerly § 304, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1714">116 Stat. 1714</ref>; renumbered § 305, <ref href="/us/pl/118/106/s2/a/1">Pub. L. 118–106, § 2(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="2024-10-04">Oct. 4, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/1591">138 Stat. 1591</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48d4a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48d4b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da48d4c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title III of <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1704">116 Stat. 1704</ref>, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48d4d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15484">section 15484 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0da48d4e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/s305">section 305 of Pub. L. 107–252</ref> was renumbered section 306 and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21085">section 21085 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48d4f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21085"><num value="21085">§ 21085.</num><heading> Methods of implementation left to discretion of State</heading><content> The specific choices on the methods of complying with the requirements of this subchapter shall be left to the discretion of the State. </content><sourceCredit id="id0da48d50-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIII/s306">Pub. L. 107–252, title III, § 306</ref>, formerly § 305, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1714">116 Stat. 1714</ref>; renumbered § 306, <ref href="/us/pl/118/106/s2/a/1">Pub. L. 118–106, § 2(a)(1)</ref>, <date date="2024-10-04">Oct. 4, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/1591">138 Stat. 1591</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48d51-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48d52-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da48d53-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title III of <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1704">116 Stat. 1704</ref>, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48d54-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15485">section 15485 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </part> <part style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0da48d55-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schIII/ptB"><num value="B" class="small-caps">Part B—</num><heading class="small-caps">Voluntary Guidance</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48d56-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21101"><num value="21101">§ 21101.</num><heading> Adoption of voluntary guidance by Commission</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d57-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21101/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>To assist States in meeting the requirements of part A of this subchapter, the Commission shall adopt voluntary guidance consistent with such requirements in accordance with the procedures described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21102">section 21102 of this title</ref>. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d58-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21101/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Deadlines</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Commission shall adopt the recommendations under this section not later than—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da48d59-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21101/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> in the case of the recommendations with respect to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21081">section 21081 of this title</ref>, <date date="2004-01-01">January 1, 2004</date>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da48d5a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21101/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> in the case of the recommendations with respect to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21082">section 21082 of this title</ref>, <date date="2003-10-01">October 1, 2003</date>; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da48d5b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21101/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> in the case of the recommendations with respect to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083">section 21083 of this title</ref>, <date date="2003-10-01">October 1, 2003</date>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d5c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21101/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Quadrennial update</heading><content>The Commission shall review and update recommendations adopted with respect to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21081">section 21081 of this title</ref> no less frequently than once every 4 years. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da48d5d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIII/s311">Pub. L. 107–252, title III, § 311</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1715">116 Stat. 1715</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48d5e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48d5f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48d60-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15501">section 15501 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48d61-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21102"><num value="21102">§ 21102.</num><heading> Process for adoption</heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The adoption of the voluntary guidance under this part shall be carried out by the Commission in a manner that provides for each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da48d62-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21102/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Publication of notice of the proposed recommendations in the Federal Register.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da48d63-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21102/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> An opportunity for public comment on the proposed recommendations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da48d64-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21102/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> An opportunity for a public hearing on the record.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da48d65-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21102/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Publication of the final recommendations in the Federal Register.</content> </paragraph> <sourceCredit id="id0da48d66-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIII/s312">Pub. L. 107–252, title III, § 312</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1715">116 Stat. 1715</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48d67-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48d68-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48d69-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15502">section 15502 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </part> </subchapter> <subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0da48d6a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schIV"><num value="IV">SUBCHAPTER IV—</num><heading>ENFORCEMENT</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48d6b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21111"><num value="21111">§ 21111.</num><heading> Actions by the Attorney General for declaratory and injunctive relief</heading><content> The Attorney General may bring a civil action against any State or jurisdiction in an appropriate United States District Court for such declaratory and injunctive relief (including a temporary restraining order, a permanent or temporary injunction, or other order) as may be necessary to carry out the uniform and nondiscriminatory election technology and administration requirements under sections 21081, 21082, 21083, and 21083a of this title. </content><sourceCredit id="id0da48d6c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 107–252, title IV, § 401</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1715">116 Stat. 1715</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/118/106/s2/b">Pub. L. 118–106, § 2(b)</ref>, <date date="2024-10-04">Oct. 4, 2024</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/138/1593">138 Stat. 1593</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48d6d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48d6e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48d6f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15511">section 15511 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0da48d70-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2024—<ref href="/us/pl/118/106">Pub. L. 118–106</ref> substituted “21083, and 21083a” for “and 21083”. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48d71-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112"><num value="21112">§ 21112.</num><heading> Establishment of State-based administrative complaint procedures to remedy grievances</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d72-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment of State-based administrative complaint procedures to remedy grievances</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d73-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment of procedures as condition of receiving funds</heading><content>If a State receives any payment under a program under this chapter, the State shall be required to establish and maintain State-based administrative complaint procedures which meet the requirements of paragraph (2). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d74-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements for procedures</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The requirements of this paragraph are as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d75-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The procedures shall be uniform and nondiscriminatory.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d76-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Under the procedures, any person who believes that there is a violation of any provision of subchapter III (including a violation which has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur) may file a complaint.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d77-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> Any complaint filed under the procedures shall be in writing and notarized, and signed and sworn by the person filing the complaint.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d78-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/a/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> The State may consolidate complaints filed under subparagraph (B).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d79-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/a/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> At the request of the complainant, there shall be a hearing on the record.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d7a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/a/2/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> If, under the procedures, the State determines that there is a violation of any provision of subchapter III, the State shall provide the appropriate remedy.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d7b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/a/2/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> If, under the procedures, the State determines that there is no violation, the State shall dismiss the complaint and publish the results of the procedures.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d7c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/a/2/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><content> The State shall make a final determination with respect to a complaint prior to the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date the complaint is filed, unless the complainant consents to a longer period for making such a determination.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d7d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/a/2/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> If the State fails to meet the deadline applicable under subparagraph (H), the complaint shall be resolved within 60 days under alternative dispute resolution procedures established for purposes of this section. The record and other materials from any proceedings conducted under the complaint procedures established under this section shall be made available for use under the alternative dispute resolution procedures.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d7e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Requiring Attorney General approval of compliance plan for States not receiving funds</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d7f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than <date date="2004-01-01">January 1, 2004</date>, each nonparticipating State shall elect—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d80-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to certify to the Commission that the State meets the requirements of subsection (a) in the same manner as a State receiving a payment under this chapter; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da48d81-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to submit a compliance plan to the Attorney General which provides detailed information on the steps the State will take to ensure that it meets the requirements of subchapter III.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d82-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> States without approved plan deemed out of compliance</heading><content>A nonparticipating State (other than a State which makes the election described in paragraph (1)(A)) shall be deemed to not meet the requirements of subchapter III if the Attorney General has not approved a compliance plan submitted by the State under this subsection. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d83-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21112/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Nonparticipating State defined</heading><content>In this section, a “nonparticipating State” is a State which, during 2003, does not notify any office which is responsible for making payments to States under any program under this chapter of its intent to participate in, and receive funds under, the program. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da48d84-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIV/s402">Pub. L. 107–252, title IV, § 402</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1715">116 Stat. 1715</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48d85-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48d86-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da48d87-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (b)(1)(A), (3), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. Subchapter III, referred to in subsecs. (a)(2)(B), (F) and (b)(1)(B), (2), was in the original “title III”, meaning title III of <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1704">116 Stat. 1704</ref>, which is classified principally to subchapter III (§ 21081 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48d88-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15512">section 15512 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0da48d89-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schV"><num value="V">SUBCHAPTER V—</num><heading>HELP AMERICA VOTE COLLEGE PROGRAM</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48d8a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21121"><num value="21121">§ 21121.</num><heading> Establishment of program</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d8b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21121/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the appointment of its members, the Election Assistance Commission shall develop a program to be known as the “Help America Vote College Program” (hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Program”). </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d8c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21121/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Purposes of Program</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The purpose of the Program shall be—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da48d8d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21121/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> to encourage students enrolled at institutions of higher education (including community colleges) to assist State and local governments in the administration of elections by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da48d8e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21121/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> to encourage State and local governments to use the services of the students participating in the Program.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da48d8f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tV/s501">Pub. L. 107–252, title V, § 501</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1717">116 Stat. 1717</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48d90-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48d91-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48d92-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15521">section 15521 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48d93-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21122"><num value="21122">§ 21122.</num><heading> Activities under Program</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d94-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21122/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>In carrying out the Program, the Commission (in consultation with the chief election official of each State) shall develop materials, sponsor seminars and workshops, engage in advertising targeted at students, make grants, and take such other actions as it considers appropriate to meet the purposes described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21121/b">section 21121(b) of this title</ref>. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d95-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21122/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Requirements for grant recipients</heading><content>In making grants under the Program, the Commission shall ensure that the funds provided are spent for projects and activities which are carried out without partisan bias or without promoting any particular point of view regarding any issue, and that each recipient is governed in a balanced manner which does not reflect any partisan bias. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48d96-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21122/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Coordination with institutions of higher education</heading><content>The Commission shall encourage institutions of higher education (including community colleges) to participate in the Program, and shall make all necessary materials and other assistance (including materials and assistance to enable the institution to hold workshops and poll worker training sessions) available without charge to any institution which desires to participate in the Program. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da48d97-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tV/s502">Pub. L. 107–252, title V, § 502</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1717">116 Stat. 1717</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48d98-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48d99-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48d9a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15522">section 15522 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48d9b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21123"><num value="21123">§ 21123.</num><heading> Authorization of appropriations</heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">In addition to any funds authorized to be appropriated to the Commission under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20930">section 20930 of this title</ref>, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da48d9c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21123/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da48d9d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21123/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> such sums as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year.</content> </paragraph> <sourceCredit id="id0da48d9e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tV/s503">Pub. L. 107–252, title V, § 503</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1717">116 Stat. 1717</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48d9f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48da0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48da1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15523">section 15523 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0da48da2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schVI"><num value="VI">SUBCHAPTER VI—</num><heading>TRANSFER TO COMMISSION OF FUNCTIONS UNDER CERTAIN LAWS</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48da3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21131"><num value="21131">§ 21131.</num><heading> Transfer of functions of Office of Election Administration of Federal Election Commission</heading><content> There are transferred to the Election Assistance Commission established under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20921">section 20921 of this title</ref> all functions which the Office of Election Administration, established within the Federal Election Commission, exercised before <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>. </content><sourceCredit id="id0da48da4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tVIII/s801/a">Pub. L. 107–252, title VIII, § 801(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1725">116 Stat. 1725</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48da5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48da6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48da7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15531">section 15531 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48da8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21132"><num value="21132">§ 21132.</num><heading> Transfer of functions</heading><content> There are transferred to the Election Assistance Commission established under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20921">section 20921 of this title</ref> all functions which the Federal Election Commission exercised under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20508/a">section 20508(a) of this title</ref> before <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>. </content><sourceCredit id="id0da48da9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tVIII/s802/a">Pub. L. 107–252, title VIII, § 802(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1726">116 Stat. 1726</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48daa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48dab-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48dac-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15532">section 15532 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48dad-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21133"><num value="21133">§ 21133.</num><heading> Transfer of property, records, and personnel</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48dae-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21133/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Property and records</heading><content>The contracts, liabilities, records, property, and other assets and interests of, or made available in connection with, the offices and functions of the Federal Election Commission which are transferred by this subchapter are transferred to the Election Assistance Commission for appropriate allocation. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48daf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21133/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Personnel</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48db0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21133/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The personnel employed in connection with the offices and functions of the Federal Election Commission which are transferred by this subchapter are transferred to the Election Assistance Commission. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48db1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21133/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect</heading><content>Any full-time or part-time personnel employed in permanent positions shall not be separated or reduced in grade or compensation because of the transfer under this subsection during the 1-year period beginning on <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da48db2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tVIII/s803">Pub. L. 107–252, title VIII, § 803</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1726">116 Stat. 1726</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48db3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48db4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da48db5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle A (§§ 801–804) of title VIII of <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1725">116 Stat. 1725</ref>. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48db6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15533">section 15533 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48db7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21134"><num value="21134">§ 21134.</num><heading> Effective date; transition</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48db8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21134/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Effective date</heading><content>This subchapter and the amendments made by this subchapter shall take effect upon the appointment of all members of the Election Assistance Commission under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20923">section 20923 of this title</ref>. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48db9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21134/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Transition</heading><content>With the consent of the entity involved, the Election Assistance Commission is authorized to utilize the services of such officers, employees, and other personnel of the entities from which functions have been transferred to the Election Assistance Commission under this subchapter or the amendments made by this subchapter for such period of time as may reasonably be needed to facilitate the orderly transfer of such functions. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48dba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21134/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> No effect on authorities of Office of Election Administration prior to appointment of members of Commission</heading><content>During the period which begins on <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>, and ends on the effective date described in subsection (a), the Office of Election Administration of the Federal Election Commission shall continue to have the authority to carry out any of the functions (including the development of voluntary standards for voting systems and procedures for the certification of voting systems) which it has the authority to carry out as of <date date="2002-10-29">October 29, 2002</date>. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da48dbb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tVIII/s804">Pub. L. 107–252, title VIII, § 804</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1726">116 Stat. 1726</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48dbc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48dbd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da48dbe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This subchapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was in the original “this title”, meaning title VIII of <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1725">116 Stat. 1725</ref>. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48dbf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15534">section 15534 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0da48dc0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stII/ch209/schVII"><num value="VII">SUBCHAPTER VII—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48dc1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21141"><num value="21141">§ 21141.</num><heading> “State” defined</heading><content> In this chapter, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands. </content><sourceCredit id="id0da48dc2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIX/s901">Pub. L. 107–252, title IX, § 901</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1727">116 Stat. 1727</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da48dc3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da48dc4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da48dc5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da48dc6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15541">section 15541 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da48dc7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21142"><num value="21142">§ 21142.</num><heading> Audits and repayment of funds</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48dc8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21142/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Recordkeeping requirement</heading><content>Each recipient of a grant or other payment made under this chapter shall keep such records with respect to the payment as are consistent with sound accounting principles, including records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by such recipient of funds, the total cost of the project or undertaking for which such funds are used, and the amount of that portion of the cost of the project or undertaking supplied by other sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48dc9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21142/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Audits and examinations</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48dca-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21142/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Audits and examinations</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (4), each office making a grant or other payment under this chapter, or any duly authorized representative of such office, may audit or examine any recipient of the grant or payment and shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records of the recipient which in the opinion of the entity may be related or pertinent to the grant or payment. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48dcb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21142/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Recipients of assistance subject to provisions of section</heading><content>The provisions of this section shall apply to all recipients of grants or other payments under this chapter, whether by direct grant, cooperative agreement, or contract under this chapter or by subgrant or subcontract from primary grantees or contractors under this chapter. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da48dcc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21142/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule for payments by General Services Administration</heading><content>With respect to any grant or payment made under this chapter by the Administrator of General Services, the Election Assistance Commission shall be deemed to be the office making the grant or payment for purposes of this section. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da6fdcd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21142/b/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule</heading><content>In the case of grants or payments made under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21001">section 21001 of this title</ref>, audits and examinations conducted under paragraph (1) shall be performed on a regular basis (as determined by the Commission). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0da6fdce-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21142/b/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rules for audits by the Commission</heading><content>In addition to the audits described in paragraph (1), the Election Assistance Commission may conduct a special audit or special examination of a recipient described in paragraph (1) upon a vote of the Commission. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da6fdcf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21142/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Recoupment of funds</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">If the Comptroller General determines as a result of an audit conducted under subsection (b) prior to <date date="2014-11-26">November 26, 2014</date>, that—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fdd0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21142/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> a recipient of funds under this chapter is not in compliance with each of the requirements of the program under which the funds are provided; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fdd1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21142/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> an excess payment has been made to the recipient under the program,</content> </paragraph> <continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">the recipient shall pay to the office which made the grant or payment involved a portion of the funds provided which reflects the proportion of the requirements with which the recipient is not in compliance, or the extent to which the payment is in excess, under the program involved.</continuation> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da6fdd2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIX/s902">Pub. L. 107–252, title IX, § 902</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1727">116 Stat. 1727</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/188/tIX/s901/c">Pub. L. 113–188, title IX, § 901(c)</ref>, <date date="2014-11-26">Nov. 26, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/2020">128 Stat. 2020</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da6fdd3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da6fdd4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da6fdd5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a), (b)(1) to (3), and (c)(1), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da6fdd6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15542">section 15542 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0da6fdd7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2014—Subsec. (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/113/188/s901/c/1/A">Pub. L. 113–188, § 901(c)(1)(A)</ref>, substituted “paragraph (4)” for “paragraph (5)”. Subsec. (b)(3) to (6). <ref href="/us/pl/113/188/s901/c/1/B">Pub. L. 113–188, § 901(c)(1)(B)</ref>, (C), redesignated pars. (4) to (6) as (3) to (5), respectively, and struck out former par. (3). Prior to amendment, text of par. (3) read as follows: “In addition to audits conducted pursuant to paragraph (1), all funds provided under this chapter shall be subject to mandatory audit by the Comptroller General at least once during the lifetime of the program involved. For purposes of an audit under this paragraph, the Comptroller General shall have access to books, documents, papers, and records of recipients of funds in the same manner as the office making the grant or payment involved has access to such books, documents, papers, and records under paragraph (1).” Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/113/188/s901/c/2">Pub. L. 113–188, § 901(c)(2)</ref>, inserted “prior to <date date="2014-11-26">November 26, 2014</date>,” after “subsection (b)” in introductory provisions. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da6fdd8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21143"><num value="21143">§ 21143.</num><heading> Review and report on adequacy of existing electoral fraud statutes and penalties</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da6fdd9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21143/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Review</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Attorney General shall conduct a review of existing criminal statutes concerning election offenses to determine—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fdda-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21143/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> whether additional statutory offenses are needed to secure the use of the Internet for election purposes; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fddb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21143/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> whether existing penalties provide adequate punishment and deterrence with respect to such offenses.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da6fddc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21143/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Report</heading><content>The Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, and the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives on the review conducted under subsection (a) together with such recommendations for legislative and administrative action as the Attorney General determines appropriate. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da6fddd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIX/s904">Pub. L. 107–252, title IX, § 904</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1729">116 Stat. 1729</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da6fdde-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da6fddf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da6fde0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15543">section 15543 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da6fde1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21144"><num value="21144">§ 21144.</num><heading> Other criminal penalties</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da6fde2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21144/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Conspiracy to deprive voters of a fair election</heading><content>Any individual who knowingly and willfully gives false information in registering or voting in violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10307/c">section 10307(c) of this title</ref>, or conspires with another to violate such section, shall be fined or imprisoned, or both, in accordance with such section. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da6fde3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21144/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> False information in registering and voting</heading><content>Any individual who knowingly commits fraud or knowingly makes a false statement with respect to the naturalization, citizenry, or alien registry of such individual in violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1015">section 1015 of title 18</ref> shall be fined or imprisoned, or both, in accordance with such section. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da6fde4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIX/s905">Pub. L. 107–252, title IX, § 905</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1729">116 Stat. 1729</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da6fde5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da6fde6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da6fde7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15544">section 15544 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da6fde8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21145"><num value="21145">§ 21145.</num><heading> No effect on other laws</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da6fde9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21145/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Except as specifically provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21083/b">section 21083(b) of this title</ref> with regard to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg">42 U.S.C. 1973gg</ref> et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20501">52 U.S.C. 20501</ref> et seq.], nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize or require conduct prohibited under any of the following laws, or to supersede, restrict, or limit the application of such laws:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fdea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21145/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973">42 U.S.C. 1973</ref> et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">52 U.S.C. 10301</ref> et seq.].</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fdeb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21145/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ee">42 U.S.C. 1973ee</ref> et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20101">52 U.S.C. 20101</ref> et seq.].</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fdec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21145/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff">42 U.S.C. 1973ff</ref> et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301">52 U.S.C. 20301</ref> et seq.].</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fded-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21145/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973gg">42 U.S.C. 1973gg</ref> et seq.) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20501">52 U.S.C. 20501</ref> et seq.].</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fdee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21145/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12101">42 U.S.C. 12101</ref> et seq.).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fdef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21145/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (<ref href="/us/usc/t29/s701">29 U.S.C. 701</ref> et seq.).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da6fdf0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s21145/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> No effect on preclearance or other requirements under Voting Rights Act</heading><content>The approval by the Administrator or the Commission of a payment or grant application under subchapter I or subchapter II, or any other action taken by the Commission or a State under such subchapter, shall not be considered to have any effect on requirements for preclearance under section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973c">42 U.S.C. 1973c</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10304">52 U.S.C. 10304</ref>] or any other requirements of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s10301">52 U.S.C. 10301</ref> et seq.]. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da6fdf1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tIX/s906">Pub. L. 107–252, title IX, § 906</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1729">116 Stat. 1729</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da6fdf2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da6fdf3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da6fdf4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The National Voter Registration Act of 1993, referred to in subsec. (a), is <ref href="/us/pl/103/31">Pub. L. 103–31</ref>, <date date="1993-05-20">May 20, 1993</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/107/77">107 Stat. 77</ref>, which is classified principally to chapter 205 (§ 20501 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1666">116 Stat. 1666</ref>, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. The Voting Rights Act of 1965, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (b), is <ref href="/us/pl/89/110">Pub. L. 89–110</ref>, <date date="1965-08-06">Aug. 6, 1965</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/79/437">79 Stat. 437</ref>, which is classified generally to chapters 103 (§ 10301 et seq.), 105 (§ 10501 et seq.), and 107 (§ 10701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is <ref href="/us/pl/98/435">Pub. L. 98–435</ref>, <date date="1984-09-28">Sept. 28, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/1678">98 Stat. 1678</ref>, which is classified generally to chapter 201 (§ 20101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is <ref href="/us/pl/99/410">Pub. L. 99–410</ref>, <date date="1986-08-28">Aug. 28, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/924">100 Stat. 924</ref>, which is classified principally to chapter 203 (§ 20301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (a)(5), is <ref href="/us/pl/101/336">Pub. L. 101–336</ref>, <date date="1990-07-26">July 26, 1990</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/104/327">104 Stat. 327</ref>, which is classified principally to chapter 126 (§ 12101 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s12101">section 12101 of Title 42</ref> and Tables. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (a)(6), is <ref href="/us/pl/93/112">Pub. L. 93–112</ref>, <date date="1973-09-26">Sept. 26, 1973</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/87/355">87 Stat. 355</ref>, which is classified generally to chapter 16 (§ 701 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s701">section 701 of Title 29</ref> and Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da6fdf5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15545">section 15545 of Title 42</ref>, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> </notes> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> </subtitle> <subtitle style="-uslm-lc:I52" id="id0da6fdf6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stIII"><num value="III">Subtitle III—</num><heading>Federal Campaign Finance</heading> <chapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0da6fdf7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stIII/ch301"><num value="301">CHAPTER 301—</num><heading>FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS</heading> <toc role="twoColumnTOC" id="id0da6fdf8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <layout> <header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> <column> SUBCHAPTER I—DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS</column> </header> <header style="-uslm-lc:I70" role="tocColumnHeader"> <column class="tocHeaderLeft">Sec.</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">30101.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Definitions.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30102">30102.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Organization of political committees.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30103">30103.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Registration of political committees.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104">30104.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Reporting requirements.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30105">30105.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Reports on convention financing.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30106">30106.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Federal Election Commission.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30107">30107.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Powers of Commission.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30108">30108.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Advisory opinions.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30109">30109.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Enforcement.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30110">30110.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Judicial review.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30111">30111.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Administrative provisions.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30112">30112.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Maintenance of website of election reports.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30113">30113.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Statements filed with State officers; “appropriate State” defined; duties of State officers; waiver of duplicate filing requirement for States with electronic access.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30114">30114.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Use of contributed amounts for certain purposes.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30115">30115.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Authorization of appropriations.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116">30116.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Limitations on contributions and expenditures.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30117">30117.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Modification of certain limits for House candidates in response to personal fund expenditures of opponents.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30118">30118.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Contributions or expenditures by national banks, corporations, or labor organizations.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30119">30119.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Contributions by Government contractors.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30120">30120.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Publication and distribution of statements and solicitations.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30121">30121.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Contributions and donations by foreign nationals.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30122">30122.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Contributions in name of another prohibited.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30123">30123.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Limitation on contribution of currency.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30124">30124.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Fraudulent misrepresentation of campaign authority.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30125">30125.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Soft money of political parties.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30126">30126.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Prohibition of contributions by minors.</column> </tocItem> <header style="-uslm-lc:I71" role="tocSubchapterHeader"> <column> SUBCHAPTER II—GENERAL PROVISIONS</column> </header> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30141">30141.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Extension of credit by regulated industries; regulations.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30142">30142.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Prohibition against use of certain Federal funds for election activities.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30143">30143.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">State laws affected.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30144">30144.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Partial invalidity.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30145">30145.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Period of limitations.</column> </tocItem> <tocItem> <column style="-uslm-lc:I20" class="twoColumnLeft"><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30146">30146.</ref></column><column style="-uslm-lc:I46" class="twoColumnRight">Collection and use of conference fees.</column> </tocItem> </layout> </toc> <subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0da6fdf9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stIII/ch301/schI"><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da6fdfa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101"><num value="30101">§ 30101.</num><heading> Definitions</heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">When used in this Act:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fdfb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> The term “election” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fdfc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a general, special, primary, or runoff election;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fdfd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a convention or caucus of a political party which has authority to nominate a candidate;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fdfe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a primary election held for the selection of delegates to a national nominating convention of a political party; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fdff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> a primary election held for the expression of a preference for the nomination of individuals for election to the office of President.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe00-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> The term “candidate” means an individual who seeks nomination for election, or election, to Federal office, and for purposes of this paragraph, an individual shall be deemed to seek nomination for election, or election—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe01-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> if such individual has received contributions aggregating in excess of $5,000 or has made expenditures aggregating in excess of $5,000; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe02-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> if such individual has given his or her consent to another person to receive contributions or make expenditures on behalf of such individual and if such person has received such contributions aggregating in excess of $5,000 or has made such expenditures aggregating in excess of $5,000.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe03-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The term “Federal office” means the office of President or Vice President, or of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe04-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> The term “political committee” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe05-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> any committee, club, association, or other group of persons which receives contributions aggregating in excess of $1,000 during a calendar year or which makes expenditures aggregating in excess of $1,000 during a calendar year; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe06-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> any separate segregated fund established under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b">section 30118(b) of this title</ref>; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe07-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> any local committee of a political party which receives contributions aggregating in excess of $5,000 during a calendar year, or makes payments exempted from the definition of contribution or expenditure as defined in paragraphs (8) and (9) aggregating in excess of $5,000 during a calendar year, or makes contributions aggregating in excess of $1,000 during a calendar year or makes expenditures aggregating in excess of $1,000 during a calendar year.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe08-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> The term “principal campaign committee” means a political committee designated and authorized by a candidate under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30102/e/1">section 30102(e)(1) of this title</ref>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe09-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> The term “authorized committee” means the principal campaign committee or any other political committee authorized by a candidate under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30102/e/1">section 30102(e)(1) of this title</ref> to receive contributions or make expenditures on behalf of such candidate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe0a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> The term “connected organization” means any organization which is not a political committee but which directly or indirectly establishes, administers or financially supports a political committee.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe0b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe0c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The term “contribution” includes—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe0d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> any gift, subscription, loan, advance, or deposit of money or anything of value made by any person for the purpose of influencing any election for Federal office; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe0e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the payment by any person of compensation for the personal services of another person which are rendered to a political committee without charge for any purpose.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe0f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> The term “contribution” does not include—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe10-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the value of services provided without compensation by any individual who volunteers on behalf of a candidate or political committee;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe11-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the use of real or personal property, including a church or community room used on a regular basis by members of a community for noncommercial purposes, and the cost of invitations, food, and beverages, voluntarily provided by an individual to any candidate or any political committee of a political party in rendering voluntary personal services on the individual’s residential premises or in the church or community room for candidate-related or political party-related activities, to the extent that the cumulative value of such invitations, food, and beverages provided by such individual on behalf of any single candidate does not exceed $1,000 with respect to any single election, and on behalf of all political committees of a political party does not exceed $2,000 in any calendar year;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe12-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the sale of any food or beverage by a vendor for use in any candidate’s campaign or for use by or on behalf of any political committee of a political party at a charge less than the normal comparable charge, if such charge is at least equal to the cost of such food or beverage to the vendor, to the extent that the cumulative value of such activity by such vendor on behalf of any single candidate does not exceed $1,000 with respect to any single election, and on behalf of all political committees of a political party does not exceed $2,000 in any calendar year;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe13-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> any unreimbursed payment for travel expenses made by any individual on behalf of any candidate or any political committee of a political party, to the extent that the cumulative value of such activity by such individual on behalf of any single candidate does not exceed $1,000 with respect to any single election, and on behalf of all political committees of a political party does not exceed $2,000 in any calendar year;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe14-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> the payment by a State or local committee of a political party of the costs of preparation, display, or mailing or other distribution incurred by such committee with respect to a printed slate card or sample ballot, or other printed listing, of 3 or more candidates for any public office for which an election is held in the State in which such committee is organized, except that this clause shall not apply to any cost incurred by such committee with respect to a display of any such listing made on broadcasting stations, or in newspapers, magazines, or similar types of general public political advertising;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe15-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> any payment made or obligation incurred by a corporation or a labor organization which, under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b">section 30118(b) of this title</ref>, would not constitute an expenditure by such corporation or labor organization;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe16-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><chapeau> any loan of money by a State bank, a federally chartered depository institution, or a depository institution the deposits or accounts of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, or the National Credit Union Administration, other than any overdraft made with respect to a checking or savings account, made in accordance with applicable law and in the ordinary course of business, but such loan—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe17-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/vii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> shall be considered a loan by each endorser or guarantor, in that proportion of the unpaid balance that each endorser or guarantor bears to the total number of endorsers or guarantors;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe18-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/vii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> shall be made on a basis which assures repayment, evidenced by a written instrument, and subject to a due date or amortization schedule; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe19-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/vii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> shall bear the usual and customary interest rate of the lending institution;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe1a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/viii"><num value="viii">(viii)</num><chapeau> any legal or accounting services rendered to or on behalf of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe1b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/viii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> any political committee of a political party if the person paying for such services is the regular employer of the person rendering such services and if such services are not attributable to activities which directly further the election of any designated candidate to Federal office; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe1c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/viii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> an authorized committee of a candidate or any other political committee, if the person paying for such services is the regular employer of the individual rendering such services and if such services are solely for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Act or chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26,</content> </subclause> <continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">but amounts paid or incurred by the regular employer for such legal or accounting services shall be reported in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b">section 30104(b) of this title</ref> by the committee receiving such services;</continuation> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe1d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/ix"><num value="ix">(ix)</num><chapeau> the payment by a State or local committee of a political party of the costs of campaign materials (such as pins, bumper stickers, handbills, brochures, posters, party tabloids, and yard signs) used by such committee in connection with volunteer activities on behalf of nominees of such party: Provided, That—</chapeau><level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe1e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/ix/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> such payments are not for the costs of campaign materials or activities used in connection with any broadcasting, newspaper, magazine, billboard, direct mail, or similar type of general public communication or political advertising;</content> </level> <level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe1f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/ix/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> such payments are made from contributions subject to the limitations and prohibitions of this Act; and</content> </level> <level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe20-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/ix/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> such payments are not made from contributions designated to be spent on behalf of a particular candidate or particular candidates;</content> </level> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe21-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/x"><num value="x">(x)</num><content> the payment by a candidate, for nomination or election to any public office (including State or local office), or authorized committee of a candidate, of the costs of campaign materials which include information on or referenced to any other candidate and which are used in connection with volunteer activities (including pins, bumper stickers, handbills, brochures, posters, and yard signs, but not including the use of broadcasting, newspapers, magazines, billboards, direct mail, or similar types of general public communication or political advertising): Provided, That such payments are made from contributions subject to the limitations and prohibitions of this Act;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe22-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/xi"><num value="xi">(xi)</num><chapeau> the payment by a State or local committee of a political party of the costs of voter registration and get-out-the-vote activities conducted by such committee on behalf of nominees of such party for President and Vice President: Provided, That—</chapeau><level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe23-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/xi/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> such payments are not for the costs of campaign materials or activities used in connection with any broadcasting, newspaper, magazine, billboard, direct mail, or similar type of general public communication or political advertising;</content> </level> <level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe24-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/xi/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> such payments are made from contributions subject to the limitations and prohibitions of this Act; and</content> </level> <level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe25-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/xi/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> such payments are not made from contributions designated to be spent on behalf of a particular candidate or candidates;</content> </level> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe26-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/xii"><num value="xii">(xii)</num><content> payments made by a candidate or the authorized committee of a candidate as a condition of ballot access and payments received by any political party committee as a condition of ballot access;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe27-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/xiii"><num value="xiii">(xiii)</num><content> any honorarium (within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30125">section 30125 of this title</ref>); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe28-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/8/B/xiv"><num value="xiv">(xiv)</num><content> any loan of money derived from an advance on a candidate’s brokerage account, credit card, home equity line of credit, or other line of credit available to the candidate, if such loan is made in accordance with applicable law and under commercially reasonable terms and if the person making such loan makes loans derived from an advance on the candidate’s brokerage account, credit card, home equity line of credit, or other line of credit in the normal course of the person’s business.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe29-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe2a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The term “expenditure” includes—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe2b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> any purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit, or gift of money or anything of value, made by any person for the purpose of influencing any election for Federal office; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe2c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a written contract, promise, or agreement to make an expenditure.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe2d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> The term “expenditure” does not include—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe2e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> any news story, commentary, or editorial distributed through the facilities of any broadcasting station, newspaper, magazine, or other periodical publication, unless such facilities are owned or controlled by any political party, political committee, or candidate;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe2f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> nonpartisan activity designed to encourage individuals to vote or to register to vote;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe30-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> any communication by any membership organization or corporation to its members, stockholders, or executive or administrative personnel, if such membership organization or corporation is not organized primarily for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election, or election, of any individual to Federal office, except that the costs incurred by a membership organization (including a labor organization) or by a corporation directly attributable to a communication expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate (other than a communication primarily devoted to subjects other than the express advocacy of the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate), shall, if such costs exceed $2,000 for any election, be reported to the Commission in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/4/A/i">section 30104(a)(4)(A)(i) of this title</ref>, and in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/4/A/ii">section 30104(a)(4)(A)(ii) of this title</ref> with respect to any general election;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe31-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> the payment by a State or local committee of a political party of the costs of preparation, display, or mailing or other distribution incurred by such committee with respect to a printed slate card or sample ballot, or other printed listing, of 3 or more candidates for any public office for which an election is held in the State in which such committee is organized, except that this clause shall not apply to costs incurred by such committee with respect to a display of any such listing made on broadcasting stations, or in newspapers, magazines, or similar types of general public political advertising;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe32-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> any payment made or obligation incurred by a corporation or a labor organization which, under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b">section 30118(b) of this title</ref>, would not constitute an expenditure by such corporation or labor organization;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe33-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> any costs incurred by an authorized committee or candidate in connection with the solicitation of contributions on behalf of such candidate, except that this clause shall not apply with respect to costs incurred by an authorized committee of a candidate in excess of an amount equal to 20 percent of the expenditure limitation applicable to such candidate under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116/b">section 30116(b) of this title</ref>, but all such costs shall be reported in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b">section 30104(b) of this title</ref>;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe34-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><chapeau> the payment of compensation for legal or accounting services—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe35-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/vii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> rendered to or on behalf of any political committee of a political party if the person paying for such services is the regular employer of the individual rendering such services, and if such services are not attributable to activities which directly further the election of any designated candidate to Federal office; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe36-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/vii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> rendered to or on behalf of a candidate or political committee if the person paying for such services is the regular employer of the individual rendering such services, and if such services are solely for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Act or chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26,</content> </subclause> <continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">but amounts paid or incurred by the regular employer for such legal or accounting services shall be reported in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b">section 30104(b) of this title</ref> by the committee receiving such services;</continuation> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe37-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/viii"><num value="viii">(viii)</num><chapeau> the payment by a State or local committee of a political party of the costs of campaign materials (such as pins, bumper stickers, handbills, brochures, posters, party tabloids, and yard signs) used by such committee in connection with volunteer activities on behalf of nominees of such party: Provided, That—</chapeau><level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe38-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/viii/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> such payments are not for the costs of campaign materials or activities used in connection with any broadcasting, newspaper, magazine, billboard, direct mail, or similar type of general public communication or political advertising;</content> </level> <level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe39-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/viii/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> such payments are made from contributions subject to the limitations and prohibitions of this Act; and</content> </level> <level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe3a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/viii/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> such payments are not made from contributions designated to be spent on behalf of a particular candidate or particular candidates;</content> </level> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe3b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/ix"><num value="ix">(ix)</num><chapeau> the payment by a State or local committee of a political party of the costs of voter registration and get-out-the-vote activities conducted by such committee on behalf of nominees of such party for President and Vice President: Provided, That—</chapeau><level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe3c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/ix/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> such payments are not for the costs of campaign materials or activities used in connection with any broadcasting, newspaper, magazine, billboard, direct mail, or similar type of general public communication or political advertising;</content> </level> <level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe3d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/ix/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> such payments are made from contributions subject to the limitations and prohibitions of this Act; and</content> </level> <level style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe3e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/ix/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> such payments are not made from contributions designated to be spent on behalf of a particular candidate or candidates; and</content> </level> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe3f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9/B/x"><num value="x">(x)</num><content> payments received by a political party committee as a condition of ballot access which are transferred to another political party committee or the appropriate State official.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe40-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> The term “Commission” means the Federal Election Commission.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe41-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><content> The term “person” includes an individual, partnership, committee, association, corporation, labor organization, or any other organization or group of persons, but such term does not include the Federal Government or any authority of the Federal Government.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe42-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/12"><num value="12">(12)</num><content> The term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe43-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/13"><num value="13">(13)</num><chapeau> The term “identification” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe44-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/13/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> in the case of any individual, the name, the mailing address, and the occupation of such individual, as well as the name of his or her employer; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe45-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/13/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the case of any other person, the full name and address of such person.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe46-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/14"><num value="14">(14)</num><content> The term “national committee” means the organization which, by virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of such political party at the national level, as determined by the Commission.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe47-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/15"><num value="15">(15)</num><content> The term “State committee” means the organization which, by virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of such political party at the State level, as determined by the Commission.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe48-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/16"><num value="16">(16)</num><content> The term “political party” means an association, committee, or organization which nominates a candidate for election to any Federal office whose name appears on the election ballot as the candidate of such association, committee, or organization.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe49-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/17"><num value="17">(17)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Independent expenditure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “independent expenditure” means an expenditure by a person—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe4a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/17/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe4b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/17/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> that is not made in concert or cooperation with or at the request or suggestion of such candidate, the candidate’s authorized political committee, or their agents, or a political party committee or its agents.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe4c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/18"><num value="18">(18)</num><chapeau> The term “clearly identified” means that—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe4d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/18/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the name of the candidate involved appears;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe4e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/18/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a photograph or drawing of the candidate appears; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe4f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/18/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the identity of the candidate is apparent by unambiguous reference.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe50-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/19"><num value="19">(19)</num><content> The term “Act” means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 as amended.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe51-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20"><num value="20">(20)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Federal election activity.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe52-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “Federal election activity” means—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe53-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> voter registration activity during the period that begins on the date that is 120 days before the date a regularly scheduled Federal election is held and ends on the date of the election;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe54-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> voter identification, get-out-the-vote activity, or generic campaign activity conducted in connection with an election in which a candidate for Federal office appears on the ballot (regardless of whether a candidate for State or local office also appears on the ballot);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe55-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> a public communication that refers to a clearly identified candidate for Federal office (regardless of whether a candidate for State or local office is also mentioned or identified) and that promotes or supports a candidate for that office, or attacks or opposes a candidate for that office (regardless of whether the communication expressly advocates a vote for or against a candidate); or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe56-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> services provided during any month by an employee of a State, district, or local committee of a political party who spends more than 25 percent of that individual’s compensated time during that month on activities in connection with a Federal election.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe57-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Excluded activity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “Federal election activity” does not include an amount expended or disbursed by a State, district, or local committee of a political party for—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe58-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a public communication that refers solely to a clearly identified candidate for State or local office, if the communication is not a Federal election activity described in subparagraph (A)(i) or (ii);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe59-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a contribution to a candidate for State or local office, provided the contribution is not designated to pay for a Federal election activity described in subparagraph (A);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe5a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the costs of a State, district, or local political convention; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe5b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> the costs of grassroots campaign materials, including buttons, bumper stickers, and yard signs, that name or depict only a candidate for State or local office.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe5c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/21"><num value="21">(21)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Generic campaign activity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “generic campaign activity” means a campaign activity that promotes a political party and does not promote a candidate or non-Federal candidate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe5d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/22"><num value="22">(22)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Public communication</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “public communication” means a communication by means of any broadcast, cable, or satellite communication, newspaper, magazine, outdoor advertising facility, mass mailing, or telephone bank to the general public, or any other form of general public political advertising.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe5e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/23"><num value="23">(23)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Mass mailing</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “mass mailing” means a mailing by United States mail or facsimile of more than 500 pieces of mail matter of an identical or substantially similar nature within any 30-day period.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe5f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/24"><num value="24">(24)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Telephone bank</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “telephone bank” means more than 500 telephone calls of an identical or substantially similar nature within any 30-day period.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe60-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/25"><num value="25">(25)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Election cycle</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of sections 30116(i) and 30117 of this title and paragraph (26), the term “election cycle” means the period beginning on the day after the date of the most recent election for the specific office or seat that a candidate is seeking and ending on the date of the next election for that office or seat. For purposes of the preceding sentence, a primary election and a general election shall be considered to be separate elections.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da6fe61-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/26"><num value="26">(26)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Personal funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “personal funds” means an amount that is derived from—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe62-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/26/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> any asset that, under applicable State law, at the time the individual became a candidate, the candidate had legal right of access to or control over, and with respect to which the candidate had—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe63-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/26/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> legal and rightful title; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe64-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/26/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> an equitable interest;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe65-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/26/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> income received during the current election cycle of the candidate, including—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe66-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/26/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a salary and other earned income from bona fide employment;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe67-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/26/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> dividends and proceeds from the sale of the candidate’s stocks or other investments;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe68-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/26/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> bequests to the candidate;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe69-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/26/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> income from trusts established before the beginning of the election cycle;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe6a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/26/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> income from trusts established by bequest after the beginning of the election cycle of which the candidate is the beneficiary;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe6b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/26/B/vi"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content> gifts of a personal nature that had been customarily received by the candidate prior to the beginning of the election cycle; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0da6fe6c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/26/B/vii"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content> proceeds from lotteries and similar legal games of chance; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da6fe6d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30101/26/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a portion of assets that are jointly owned by the candidate and the candidate’s spouse equal to the candidate’s share of the asset under the instrument of conveyance or ownership, but if no specific share is indicated by an instrument of conveyance or ownership, the value of ½ of the property.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <sourceCredit id="id0da6fe6e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/11">86 Stat. 11</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII">Pub. L. 93–443, title II</ref>, §§ 201(a), 208(c)(1), <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1272">88 Stat. 1272</ref>, 1286; <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI">Pub. L. 94–283, title I</ref>, §§ 102, 115(d), (h), <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/478">90 Stat. 478</ref>, 495, 496; <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI/s101">Pub. L. 96–187, title I, § 101</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1339">93 Stat. 1339</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/514/s2">Pub. L. 99–514, § 2</ref>, <date date="1986-10-22">Oct. 22, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/2095">100 Stat. 2095</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/346/s101/a/tV/s502/b">Pub. L. 106–346, § 101(a) [title V, § 502(b)]</ref>, <date date="2000-10-23">Oct. 23, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1356">114 Stat. 1356</ref>, 1356A–49; <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tI">Pub. L. 107–155, title I</ref>, §§ 101(b), 103(b)(1), title II, § 211, title III, § 304(c), <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/85">116 Stat. 85</ref>, 87, 92, 100.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da6fe6f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da6fe70-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da6fe71-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended, referred to in par. (19), is <ref href="/us/pl/92/225">Pub. L. 92–225</ref>, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/3">86 Stat. 3</ref>, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da6fe72-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s431">section 431 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0da96e73-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2002—Par. (8)(B)(viii) to (xv). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s103/b/1">Pub. L. 107–155, § 103(b)(1)</ref>, redesignated cls. (ix) to (xv) as (viii) to (xiv), respectively, and struck out former cl. (viii) which read as follows: “any gift, subscription, loan, advance, or deposit of money or anything of value to a national or a State committee of a political party specifically designated to defray any cost for construction or purchase of any office facility not acquired for the purpose of influencing the election of any candidate in any particular election for Federal office;”. Par. (17). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s211">Pub. L. 107–155, § 211</ref>, added par. (17) and struck out former par. (17) which read as follows: “The term ‘independent expenditure’ means an expenditure by a person expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate which is made without cooperation or consultation with any candidate, or any authorized committee or agent of such candidate, and which is not made in concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, any candidate, or any authorized committee or agent of such candidate.” Pars. (20) to (24). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s101/b">Pub. L. 107–155, § 101(b)</ref>, added pars. (20) to (24). Pars. (25), (26). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s304/c">Pub. L. 107–155, § 304(c)</ref>, added pars. (25) and (26). 2000—Par. (8)(B)(xv). <ref href="/us/pl/106/346">Pub. L. 106–346</ref> added cl. (xv). 1986—Pars. (8)(B)(ix)(II), (9)(A)(vii)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/99/514">Pub. L. 99–514</ref> substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text. 1980—<ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> changed the section designations from letters to numbers, and as so redesignated, substantially redefined the terms applicable to the provisions of this Act. 1976—Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s102/a">Pub. L. 94–283, § 102(a)</ref>, substituted “party which has authority to nominate” for “party held to nominate”. Subsec. (e)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s102/b">Pub. L. 94–283, § 102(b)</ref>, substituted “written contract, promise, or agreement,” for “contract, promise, or agreement, expressed or implied,”. Subsec. (e)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s102/c">Pub. L. 94–283, § 102(c)</ref>, inserted provisions establishing an exception for legal or accounting services. Subsec. (e)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283">Pub. L. 94–283</ref>, §§ 102(d), (e), 115(d)(1), substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s441b/b">section 441b(b) of this title</ref>” for “the last paragraph of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s610">section 610 of title 18</ref>, United States Code” in cl. (F), added cls. (G), (H), and (I), and, in the provisions following cl. (I), substituted “person” for “individual”. Subsec. (f)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283">Pub. L. 94–283</ref>, §§ 102(f), 115(d)(2), inserted provisions in cl. (C) requiring the reporting to the Commission of costs directly attributable to a communication expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identifiable candidate if those costs should exceed $2,000 per election, substituted “<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s441b/b">section 441b(b) of this title</ref>” for “the last paragraph of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s610">section 610 of title 18</ref>, United States Code” in cl. (H), and added cls. (I), (J), and (K). Subsec. (n). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s115/h">Pub. L. 94–283, § 115(h)</ref>, substituted “section 432(e) (1) of this title” for “<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s432/f/1">section 432(f)(1) of this title</ref>”. Subsecs. (o) to (q). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s102/g/3">Pub. L. 94–283, § 102(g)(3)</ref>, added subsecs. (o) to (q). 1974—<ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s201/a/1">Pub. L. 93–443, § 201(a)(1)</ref>, inserted introductory reference to title IV of this Act, which for purposes of codification is translated as subchapter II of this chapter. Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s201/a/2">Pub. L. 93–443, § 201(a)(2)</ref>, struck out from definition of “election” the election of delegates to a constitutional convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s201/a/3">Pub. L. 93–443, § 201(a)(3)</ref>, inserted reference to “club,” before “association” and substituted “other group of persons” and “receives” for “organization” and “accepts”. Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s201/a/4">Pub. L. 93–443, § 201(a)(4)</ref>, transferred the word “means” after introductory word “contribution” to become the initial word in pars. (1) to (4); in par. (1), incorporated existing provisions in provisions designated subpars. (A) and (B), and deleted former provisions respecting contributions for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election, or election, of any person as a presidential election or for the purpose of influencing the election of delegates to a constitutional convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States; in par. (2), provided for express or implied transactions; in par. (3), substitution of “funds received by a political committee which are transferred to such committee from another political committee or other source” for “a transfer of funds between political committees”; inserted at end of par. (4) the word “but”; and added par. (5). Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s201/a/5">Pub. L. 93–443, § 201(a)(5)</ref>, transferred the word “means” following introductory word “expenditure” to become the initial word in pars. (1) to (3); in par. (1), incorporated existing provisions in provisions designated subpars. (A) to (C) and deleted end text reading “, or for the purpose of influencing the election of delegates to a constitutional convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States”; in par. (2), provided for express or implied transactions; in par. (3), substituted “the transfer of funds by a political committee to another political committee; but” for “a transfer of funds between political committees”; and added par. (4). Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s208/c/1">Pub. L. 93–443, § 208(c)(1)</ref>, substituted definition of “Commission” for “supervisory officer”. Subsecs. (j) to (n). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s201/a/6">Pub. L. 93–443, § 201(a)(6)</ref>–(8), added subsecs. (j) to (n). </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0da96e74-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0da96e75-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIV/s402">Pub. L. 107–155, title IV, § 402</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/112">116 Stat. 112</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/155/tIV/s402"> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">General Effective Date.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in the succeeding provisions of this section, the effective date of this Act [see Tables for classification], and the amendments made by this Act, is <date date="2002-11-06">November 6, 2002</date>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Modification of contribution limits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amendments made by—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><content> section 102 [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116">section 30116 of this title</ref>] shall apply with respect to contributions made on or after <date date="2003-01-01">January 1, 2003</date>; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><content> section 307 [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116">section 30116 of this title</ref>] shall take effect as provided in subsection (e) of such section [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116">section 30116 of this title</ref>].</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Severability; effective dates and regulations; judicial review</inline>.—</heading><content>Title IV [enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 30110 and 30144 of this title] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>].</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Provisions not to apply to runoff elections</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 323(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b">52 U.S.C. 30125(b)</ref>] (as added by section 101(a)), section 103(a) [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104">section 30104 of this title</ref>], title II [amending this section and sections 30104, 30116, and 30118 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 30104 and 30116 of this title], sections 304 [amending this section and sections 30104 and 30116 of this title] (including section 315(j) of Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116/j">52 U.S.C. 30116(j)</ref>], as added by section 304(a)(2)), 305 [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t47/s315">section 315 of Title 47</ref>, Telecommunications, and enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t47/s315">section 315 of Title 47</ref>] (notwithstanding subsection (c) of such section [enacting provisions set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t47/s315">section 315 of Title 47</ref>]), 311 [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30120">section 30120 of this title</ref>], 316 [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116">section 30116 of this title</ref>], 318 [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30126">section 30126 of this title</ref>], and 319 [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30117">section 30117 of this title</ref> and amending <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116">section 30116 of this title</ref>], and title V [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30112">section 30112 of this title</ref> and amending <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104">section 30104 of this title</ref> and <ref href="/us/usc/t47/s315">section 315 of Title 47</ref>] (and the amendments made by such sections and titles) shall take effect on <date date="2002-11-06">November 6, 2002</date>, but shall not apply with respect to runoff elections, recounts, or election contests resulting from elections held prior to such date.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Soft Money of National Political Parties.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except for subsection (b) of such section, section 323 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30125">52 U.S.C. 30125</ref>] (as added by section 101(a)) shall take effect on <date date="2002-11-06">November 6, 2002</date>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transitional rules for the spending of soft money of national political parties.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="A">“(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 323(a) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30125/a">52 U.S.C. 30125(a)</ref>] (as added by section 101(a)), if a national committee of a political party described in such section (including any person who is subject to such section under paragraph (2) of such section), has received funds described in such section prior to <date date="2002-11-06">November 6, 2002</date>, the rules described in subparagraph (B) shall apply with respect to the spending of the amount of such funds in the possession of such committee as of such date.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I23" class="indent2"><num value="B">“(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Use of excess soft money funds.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="i">“(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), the national committee of a political party may use the amount described in subparagraph (A) prior to <date date="2003-01-01">January 1, 2003</date>, solely for the purpose of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="I"> “(I)</num><content> retiring outstanding debts or obligations that were incurred solely in connection with an election held prior to <date date="2002-11-06">November 6, 2002</date>; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I36" class="indent4 firstIndent-4"><num value="II"> “(II)</num><content> paying expenses or retiring outstanding debts or paying for obligations that were incurred solely in connection with any runoff election, recount, or election contest resulting from an election held prior to <date date="2002-11-06">November 6, 2002</date>.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Prohibition on using soft money for hard money expenses, debts, and obligations</inline>.—</heading><content>A national committee of a political party may not use the amount described in subparagraph (A) for any expenditure (as defined in section 301(9) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s431/9">2 U.S.C. 431(9)</ref>) [now <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101/9">52 U.S.C. 30101(9)</ref>]) or for retiring outstanding debts or obligations that were incurred for such an expenditure.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I24" class="indent3"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Prohibition of building fund uses</inline>.—</heading><content>A national committee of a political party may not use the amount described in subparagraph (A) for activities to defray the costs of the construction or purchase of any office building or facility.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Regulations.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Federal Election Commission shall promulgate regulations to carry out this Act [see Tables for classification] and the amendments made by this Act that are under the Commission’s jurisdiction not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>].</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Soft money of political parties</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Election Commission shall promulgate regulations to carry out title I of this Act [enacting <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30125">section 30125 of this title</ref> and amending this section and sections 30104, 30116, and 30143 of this title] and the amendments made by such title.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0da96e76-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/106/346/s101/a/tV/s502/d">Pub. L. 106–346, § 101(a) [title V, § 502(d)]</ref>, <date date="2000-10-23">Oct. 23, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1356">114 Stat. 1356</ref>, 1356A–50, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/346/s101/a/tV/s502/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104">section 30104 of this title</ref>] shall apply with respect to elections occurring after January 2001.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0da96e77-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 96–187, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1368">93 Stat. 1368</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/187/tIII/s301"> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> Except as provided in subsection (b), the amendments made by this Act [see Tables for classification] are effective upon enactment [<date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>].</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> For authorized committees of candidates for President and Vice President, section 304(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b">section 30104(b) of this title</ref>] shall be effective for elections occurring after <date date="1981-01-01">January 1, 1981</date>.”</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0da96e78-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1974 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tIV/s410">Pub. L. 93–443, title IV, § 410</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1304">88 Stat. 1304</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/93/443/tIV/s410"> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> Except as provided by subsection (b) and subsection (c), the foregoing provisions of this Act [see Tables for classification] shall become effective <date date="1975-01-01">January 1, 1975</date>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> Section 104 [set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s591">section 591 of Title 18</ref>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure] and the amendment made by section 301 [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30143">section 30143 of this title</ref>] shall become effective on the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>].</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The amendments made by sections 403(a), 404, 405, 406, 408, and 409 [enacting sections 9031 to 9042, amending sections 276, 9002, 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008, 9009, 9010, 9011, and 9012, and repealing <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s9021">section 9021 of Title 26</ref>, Internal Revenue Code] shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after <date date="1974-12-31">December 31, 1974</date>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> The amendment made by section 407 [amending <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6012">section 6012 of Title 26</ref>] shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after <date date="1971-12-31">December 31, 1971</date>.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0da96e79-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading><ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIV/s408">Pub. L. 92–225, title IV, § 408</ref>, formerly § 406, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/20">86 Stat. 20</ref>, as renumbered § 408 by <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tIII/s302">Pub. L. 93–443, title III, § 302</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1289">88 Stat. 1289</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/93/443/tIII/s302">“Except as provided in section 401 of this Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30141">section 30141 of this title</ref>], the provisions of this Act [see Tables for classification] shall become effective on <date date="1971-12-31">December 31, 1971</date>, or sixty days after the date of enactment of this Act [<date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>], whichever is later.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="transferOfFunctions" id="id0da96e7a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">Transfer of Functions</heading> Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation abolished and functions transferred, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/73/tIV">Pub. L. 101–73, title IV</ref>, §§ 401–406, <date date="1989-08-09">Aug. 9, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/354-363">103 Stat. 354–363</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1437">section 1437 of Title 12</ref>, Banks and Banking. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0da96e7b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Transition Provisions</heading><ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tIII/s303">Pub. L. 96–187, title III, § 303</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1368">93 Stat. 1368</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/96/187/tIII/s303"> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><content> The Federal Election Commission shall transmit to the Congress proposed rules and regulations necessary for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this Act [see Tables for classification], and the amendments made by this Act, prior to <date date="1980-02-29">February 29, 1980</date>.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><content> The provisions of section 311(d) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30111/d">section 30111(d) of this title</ref>] allowing disapproval of rules and regulations by either House of Congress within 30 legislative days after receipt shall, with respect to rules and regulations required to be proposed under subsection (a) of this section, be deemed to allow such disapproval within 15 legislative days after receipt.”</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0da96e7c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Study and Report on Clean Money Clean Elections Laws</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s310">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 310</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/104">116 Stat. 104</ref>, related to a study and report on clean money clean elections laws in Arizona and Maine. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0da96e7d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Voting System Study; Report to Congress; Cost of Study</heading><ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tIII/s302">Pub. L. 96–187, title III, § 302</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1368">93 Stat. 1368</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/100/418/tV/s5115/c">Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5115(c)</ref>, <date date="1988-08-23">Aug. 23, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/1433">102 Stat. 1433</ref>, required the Federal Election Commission, with the cooperation and assistance of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to conduct a preliminary study of the future development of voluntary engineering and procedural performance standards for voting systems and report the results to Congress with certain recommendations. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da96e7e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102"><num value="30102">§ 30102.</num><heading> Organization of political committees</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da96e7f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Treasurer; vacancy; official authorizations</heading><content>Every political committee shall have a treasurer. No contribution or expenditure shall be accepted or made by or on behalf of a political committee during any period in which the office of treasurer is vacant. No expenditure shall be made for or on behalf of a political committee without the authorization of the treasurer or his or her designated agent. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da96e80-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Account of contributions; segregated funds</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e81-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Every person who receives a contribution for an authorized political committee shall, no later than 10 days after receiving such contribution, forward to the treasurer such contribution, and if the amount of the contribution is in excess of $50 the name and address of the person making the contribution and the date of receipt.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e82-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> Every person who receives a contribution for a political committee which is not an authorized committee shall—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96e83-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> if the amount of the contribution is $50 or less, forward to the treasurer such contribution no later than 30 days after receiving the contribution; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96e84-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> if the amount of the contribution is in excess of $50, forward to the treasurer such contribution, the name and address of the person making the contribution, and the date of receipt of the contribution, no later than 10 days after receiving the contribution.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e85-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> All funds of a political committee shall be segregated from, and may not be commingled with, the personal funds of any individual.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da96e86-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Recordkeeping</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The treasurer of a political committee shall keep an account of—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96e87-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> all contributions received by or on behalf of such political committee;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96e88-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the name and address of any person who makes any contribution in excess of $50, together with the date and amount of such contribution by any person;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96e89-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> the identification of any person who makes a contribution or contributions aggregating more than $200 during a calendar year, together with the date and amount of any such contribution;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96e8a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/c/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> the identification of any political committee which makes a contribution, together with the date and amount of any such contribution; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96e8b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/c/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> the name and address of every person to whom any disbursement is made, the date, amount, and purpose of the disbursement, and the name of the candidate and the office sought by the candidate, if any, for whom the disbursement was made, including a receipt, invoice, or canceled check for each disbursement in excess of $200.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da96e8c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Preservation of records and copies of reports</heading><content>The treasurer shall preserve all records required to be kept by this section and copies of all reports required to be filed by this subchapter for 3 years after the report is filed. For any report filed in electronic format under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/11">section 30104(a)(11) of this title</ref>, the treasurer shall retain a machine-readable copy of the report as the copy preserved under the preceding sentence. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da96e8d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Principal and additional campaign committees; designations, status of candidate, authorized committees, etc.</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e8e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/e/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Each candidate for Federal office (other than the nominee for the office of Vice President) shall designate in writing a political committee in accordance with paragraph (3) to serve as the principal campaign committee of such candidate. Such designation shall be made no later than 15 days after becoming a candidate. A candidate may designate additional political committees in accordance with paragraph (3) to serve as authorized committees of such candidate. Such designation shall be in writing and filed with the principal campaign committee of such candidate in accordance with subsection (f)(1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e8f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/e/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Any candidate described in paragraph (1) who receives a contribution, or any loan for use in connection with the campaign of such candidate for election, or makes a disbursement in connection with such campaign, shall be considered, for purposes of this Act, as having received the contribution or loan, or as having made the disbursement, as the case may be, as an agent of the authorized committee or committees of such candidate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e90-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/e/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e91-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/e/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> No political committee which supports or has supported more than one candidate may be designated as an authorized committee, except that—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96e92-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/e/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the candidate for the office of President nominated by a political party may designate the national committee of such political party as a principal campaign committee, but only if that national committee maintains separate books of account with respect to its function as a principal campaign committee; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96e93-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/e/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> candidates may designate a political committee established solely for the purpose of joint fundraising by such candidates as an authorized committee.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e94-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/e/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> As used in this section, the term “support” does not include a contribution by any authorized committee in amounts of $2,000 or less to an authorized committee of any other candidate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e95-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/e/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The name of each authorized committee shall include the name of the candidate who authorized such committee under paragraph (1). In the case of any political committee which is not an authorized committee, such political committee shall not include the name of any candidate in its name.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e96-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/e/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> The name of any separate segregated fund established pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b">section 30118(b) of this title</ref> shall include the name of its connected organization.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da96e97-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Filing with and receipt of designations, statements, and reports by principal campaign committee</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e98-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, each designation, statement, or report of receipts or disbursements made by an authorized committee of a candidate shall be filed with the candidate’s principal campaign committee.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e99-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Each principal campaign committee shall receive all designations, statements, and reports required to be filed with it under paragraph (1) and shall compile and file such designations, statements, and reports in accordance with this Act.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da96e9a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Filing with the Commission</heading><content>All designations, statements, and reports required to be filed under this Act shall be filed with the Commission. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da96e9b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Campaign depositories; designations, maintenance of accounts, etc.; petty cash fund for disbursements; record of disbursements</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e9c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/h/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Each political committee shall designate one or more State banks, federally chartered depository institutions, or depository institutions the deposits or accounts of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, or the National Credit Union Administration, as its campaign depository or depositories. Each political committee shall maintain at least one checking account and such other accounts as the committee determines at a depository designated by such committee. All receipts received by such committee shall be deposited in such accounts. No disbursements may be made (other than petty cash disbursements under paragraph (2)) by such committee except by check drawn on such accounts in accordance with this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96e9d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/h/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> A political committee may maintain a petty cash fund for disbursements not in excess of $100 to any person in connection with a single purchase or transaction. A record of all petty cash disbursements shall be maintained in accordance with subsection (c)(5).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da96e9e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30102/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Reports and records, compliance with requirements based on best efforts</heading><content>When the treasurer of a political committee shows that best efforts have been used to obtain, maintain, and submit the information required by this Act for the political committee, any report or any records of such committee shall be considered in compliance with this Act or chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da96e9f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s302">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 302</ref>, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/12">86 Stat. 12</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII">Pub. L. 93–443, title II</ref>, §§ 202, 208(c)(2), <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1275">88 Stat. 1275</ref>, 1286; <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s103">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 103</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/480">90 Stat. 480</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI/s102">Pub. L. 96–187, title I, § 102</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1345">93 Stat. 1345</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/514/s2">Pub. L. 99–514, § 2</ref>, <date date="1986-10-22">Oct. 22, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/2095">100 Stat. 2095</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/79">Pub. L. 104–79</ref>, §§ 1(b), 3(a), <date date="1995-12-28">Dec. 28, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/109/791">109 Stat. 791</ref>, 792; <ref href="/us/pl/105/61/tVI/s637">Pub. L. 105–61, title VI, § 637</ref>, <date date="1997-10-10">Oct. 10, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1316">111 Stat. 1316</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dH/tV/s525">Pub. L. 108–447, div. H, title V, § 525</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3271">118 Stat. 3271</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/244/dB/tI/s102">Pub. L. 115–244, div. B, title I, § 102</ref>, <date date="2018-09-21">Sept. 21, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/2926">132 Stat. 2926</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da96ea0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da96ea1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0da96ea2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in text, means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da96ea3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s432">section 432 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0da96ea4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2018—Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/115/244">Pub. L. 115–244</ref> amended subsec. (g) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “(1) Designations, statements, and reports required to be filed under this Act by a candidate for the office of Senator, by the principal campaign committee of such candidate, and by the Republican and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committees shall be filed with the Secretary of the Senate, who shall receive such designations, statements, and reports, as custodian for the Commission. “(2) The Secretary of the Senate shall forward a copy of any designation, statement, or report filed with the Secretary under this subsection to the Commission as soon as possible (but no later than 2 working days) after receiving such designation, statement, or report. “(3) All designations, statements, and reports required to be filed under this Act, except designations, statements, and reports filed in accordance with paragraph (1), shall be filed with the Commission. “(4) The Secretary of the Senate shall make the designations, statements, and reports received under this subsection available for public inspection and copying in the same manner as the Commission under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/4">section 30111(a)(4) of this title</ref>, and shall preserve such designations, statements, and reports in the same manner as the Commission under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/5">section 30111(a)(5) of this title</ref>.” 2004—Subsec. (e)(3)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447">Pub. L. 108–447</ref> substituted “$2,000” for “$1,000”. 1997—Subsec. (g)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/105/61">Pub. L. 105–61</ref> struck out “and” after “Senator,” and inserted “and by the Republican and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committees” after “candidate,”. 1995—Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s1/b">Pub. L. 104–79, § 1(b)</ref>, inserted at end “For any report filed in electronic format under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s434/a/11">section 434(a)(11) of this title</ref>, the treasurer shall retain a machine-readable copy of the report as the copy preserved under the preceding sentence.” Subsec. (g)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s3/a/1">Pub. L. 104–79, § 3(a)(1)</ref>, (2), redesignated par. (2) as (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “Designations, statements, and reports required to be filed under this Act by a candidate or by an authorized committee of a candidate for the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, and by the principal campaign committee of such a candidate, shall be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who shall receive such designations, statements, and reports as custodian for the Commission.” Subsec. (g)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s3/a/2">Pub. L. 104–79, § 3(a)(2)</ref>, (3), redesignated par. (3) as (2), struck out “Clerk of the House of Representatives and the” before “Secretary of the Senate”, and substituted “filed with the Secretary” for “filed with them”. Former par. (2) redesignated (1). Subsec. (g)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s3/a/2">Pub. L. 104–79, § 3(a)(2)</ref>, (4), redesignated par. (4) as (3) and substituted “paragraph (1)” for “paragraphs (1) and (2)”. Former par. (3) redesignated (2). Subsec. (g)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s3/a/2">Pub. L. 104–79, § 3(a)(2)</ref>, (5), redesignated par. (5) as (4) and struck out “Clerk of the House of Representatives and the” before “Secretary of the Senate”. Former par. (4) redesignated (3). Subsec. (g)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s3/a/2">Pub. L. 104–79, § 3(a)(2)</ref>, redesignated par. (5) as (4). 1986—Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/99/514">Pub. L. 99–514</ref> substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text. 1980—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> struck out reference to the chairman as a person authorized to accept or make a contribution on behalf of a political committee. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> redesignated subsec. (b) as par. (1) of subsec. (b), substituted “for an authorized political committee shall, no later than 10 days after receiving such contribution, forward to the treasurer such contribution, and if the amount of the contribution is in excess of $50 the name and address of the person making the contribution and the date of the receipt.” for “in excess of $50 for a political committee shall, on demand of the treasurer, and in any event within five days after receipt of such contribution, render to the treasurer a detailed account thereof, including the amount of the contribution and the identification of the person making such contribution, and the date on which received. All funds of a political committee shall be segregated from, and may not be commingled with, any personal funds of officers, members, or associates of such committee.”, and added pars. (2) and (3). Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> substituted “The treasurer of a political committee shall keep an account of” for “It shall be the duty of the treasurer of a political committee to keep a detailed and exact account of” in introductory clause; substituted in par. (1) “all contributions received by or on behalf of such political committee” for “all contributions made to or for such committee”; substituted in par. (2) “the name and address of any person who makes any contribution in excess of $50, together with the date and amount of such contribution by any person” for “the identification of every person making a contribution in excess of $50, and the date and amount thereof and, if a person’s contributions aggregating more than $100, the account shall include occupation, and the principal place of business (if any)”; substituted in par. (3) “the identification of any person who makes a contribution or contributions aggregating more than $200 during a calendar year, together with the date and amount of any such contribution” for “all expenditures made by or on behalf of such committee; and”; substituted in par. (4) “the identification of any political committee which makes a contribution, together with the date and amount of any such contribution, and” for “the identification of every person to whom any expenditure is made, the date and amount thereof and the name and address of, and office sought by, each candidate on whose behalf such expenditure was made”, and added par. (5). Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> substituted provisions requiring the treasurer to preserve all records required by this section and copies of all reports to be filed by this subchapter for 3 years after the filing of the report for provisions requiring the treasurer to keep receipted bills for expenditures in excess of $100, and for expenditures of lesser amounts if the aggregate amount to the same person during a calendar year exceeds $100, such receipts to be kept for a period to be determined by the Secretary. Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> in par. (1) substituted provisions requiring a written designation of a political committee no later than 15 days after becoming a candidate, with the designation of additional committees to be filed with the principal committee, for provisions prohibiting the designation of a committee as the principal campaign committee of more than one candidate except that the presidential candidate may nominate the national committee of a political party as his principal campaign committee; in par. (2) substituted provisions considering any candidate receiving a contribution or loan or making a disbursement as an agent of the authorized committees for provisions requiring the filing of any report or statement of contributions required to be filed with the Commission to be filed instead with the principal campaign committee; in par. (3) redesignated existing provisions as introductory clause of par. (3)(A), and in such clause as so redesignated, substituted provision that no political committee which supports or has supported more than one candidate may be designated as an authorized committee for provisions requiring principal committee to receive reports and statements and to compile and file such reports and statements together with its own reports and statements with the Commission, and added pars. (3)(A)(i), (ii), (4) and (5). Subsecs. (f) to (i). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> added subsecs. (f) to (i). 1976—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s103/a">Pub. L. 94–283, § 103(a)</ref>, substituted “$50” for “$10”. Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s103/b">Pub. L. 94–283, § 103(b)</ref>, substituted “$50” for “$10”. Subsecs. (e), (f). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s103/c">Pub. L. 94–283, § 103(c)</ref>, (d), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e) and in par. (1) of subsec. (e) as so redesignated inserted provision that occasional, isolated, or incidental support of a candidate not be construed as support for such a candidate for purposes of determining whether a political committee supports more than one candidate. Former subsec. (e) providing for the giving of notice by a candidate that a political committee soliciting funds on his behalf is not authorized to do so and that he is not responsible for the activities of that committee was eliminated. 1974—Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s202/a/1">Pub. L. 93–443, § 202(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “of the contribution and the identification” for “, the name and address (occupation and principal place of business, if any)”. Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s202/a/2">Pub. L. 93–443, § 202(a)(2)</ref>, (3), substituted “identification” for “full name and mailing address (occupation and the principal place of business, if any)” before “of every person” and inserted end text reading “and, if a person’s contributions aggregate more than $100, the account shall include occupation, and the principal place of business (if any)”. Subsec. (c)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s202/a/2">Pub. L. 93–443, § 202(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “identification” for “full name and mailing address (occupation and the principal place of business, if any)” before “of every person”. Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s208/c/2">Pub. L. 93–443, § 208(c)(2)</ref>, substituted “Commission” for “supervisory officers”. Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s202/b">Pub. L. 93–443, § 202(b)</ref>, substituted provisions respecting principal campaign committees for prior provisions respecting notice of funds solicitation by political committees and availability for purchase of annual reports of the political committees from the Superintendent of Documents made available through the Public Printer, now covered in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s435/b">section 435(b) of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0da96ea5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0da96ea6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1995 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s1/c">Pub. L. 104–79, § 1(c)</ref>, <date date="1995-12-28">Dec. 28, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/109/791">109 Stat. 791</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/79/s1/c">“The amendments made by subsection (a) and subsection (b) [amending this section and <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104">section 30104 of this title</ref>] shall apply with respect to reports for periods beginning after <date date="1996-12-31">December 31, 1996</date>.”</quotedContent> <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s3/d">Pub. L. 104–79, § 3(d)</ref>, <date date="1995-12-28">Dec. 28, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/109/793">109 Stat. 793</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/104/79/s3/d">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 30104 and 30111 of this title] shall apply with respect to reports, designations, and statements required to be filed after <date date="1995-12-31">December 31, 1995</date>.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0da96ea7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> effective <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s301/a">section 301(a) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0da96ea8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1974 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref> effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I85" topic="transferOfFunctions" id="id0da96ea9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">Transfer of Functions</heading> Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation abolished and functions transferred, see <ref href="/us/pl/101/73/tIV">Pub. L. 101–73, title IV</ref>, §§ 401–406, <date date="1989-08-09">Aug. 9, 1989</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/103/354-363">103 Stat. 354–363</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1437">section 1437 of Title 12</ref>, Banks and Banking. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0da96eaa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103"><num value="30103">§ 30103.</num><heading> Registration of political committees</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da96eab-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Statements of organizations</heading><content>Each authorized campaign committee shall file a statement of organization no later than 10 days after designation pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30102/e/1">section 30102(e)(1) of this title</ref>. Each separate segregated fund established under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b">section 30118(b) of this title</ref> shall file a statement of organization no later than 10 days after establishment. All other committees shall file a statement of organization within 10 days after becoming a political committee within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101/4">section 30101(4) of this title</ref>. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da96eac-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents of statements</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The statement of organization of a political committee shall include—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96ead-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the name, address, and type of committee;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96eae-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> the name, address, relationship, and type of any connected organization or affiliated committee;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96eaf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> the name, address, and position of the custodian of books and accounts of the committee;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96eb0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> the name and address of the treasurer of the committee;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96eb1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> if the committee is authorized by a candidate, the name, address, office sought, and party affiliation of the candidate; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96eb2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/b/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> a listing of all banks, safety deposit boxes, or other depositories used by the committee.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da96eb3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Change of information in statements</heading><content>Any change in information previously submitted in a statement of organization shall be reported in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30102/g">section 30102(g) of this title</ref> no later than 10 days after the date of the change. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0da96eb4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Termination, etc., requirements and authorities</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96eb5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> A political committee may terminate only when such a committee files a written statement, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30102/g">section 30102(g) of this title</ref>, that it will no longer receive any contributions or make any disbursements and that such committee has no outstanding debts or obligations.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0da96eb6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> Nothing contained in this subsection may be construed to eliminate or limit the authority of the Commission to establish procedures for—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96eb7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/d/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the determination of insolvency with respect to any political committee;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96eb8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/d/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the orderly liquidation of an insolvent political committee, and the orderly application of its assets for the reduction of outstanding debts; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0da96eb9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30103/d/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the termination of an insolvent political committee after such liquidation and application of assets.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0da96eba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s303">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 303</ref>, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/14">86 Stat. 14</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII">Pub. L. 93–443, title II</ref>, §§ 203, 208(c)(3), <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1276">88 Stat. 1276</ref>, 1286; <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI/s103">Pub. L. 96–187, title I, § 103</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1347">93 Stat. 1347</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0da96ebb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0da96ebc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0da96ebd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s433">section 433 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0da96ebe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1980—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> substituted provisions requiring each authorized campaign committee, each segregated fund established under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s441b/b">section 441b(b) of this title</ref>, and all other committees to file a statement of organization 10 days after establishment for provisions requiring each political committee anticipating the receipt or expenditure during the calendar year of an amount exceeding $1,000 to file with the Commission a statement of organization within 10 days after organization or 10 days after receipt of information causing the anticipation of receipt or expenditure in excess of $1,000 and requiring each committee in existence on the date of enactment of this Act to file a statement of organization at such time as the Commission prescribes. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> inserted “of a political committee” in introductory clause; in par. (1) inserted reference to type of committee; in par. (2) inserted reference to type of organization or affiliated committee; in par. (3) substituted provisions relating to the name, address and position of custodian of books and accounts for provisions relating to area, scope or jurisdiction of the committee; in par. (4) substituted provisions relating to the name and address of the treasurer for provisions relating to the name, address and position of the custodian of books and accounts; in par. (5) substituted provisions relating to the name, address, office sought and party affiliation of the candidate for provisions relating to the name, address and position of principal officers including officers of the finance committee; in par. (6) substituted provisions relating to listings of banks, safety deposit boxes, etc. for provisions relating to name and address, office sought and political affiliation of supported candidates, and struck out pars. (7) to (11) relating to other information. Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> substituted “in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s432/g">section 432(g) of this title</ref> no later than 10 days after the date of the change” for “to the Commission within a ten-day period following the change”. Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> redesignated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted provisions relating to termination of a political committee by written statement in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s432/g">section 432(g) of this title</ref> for provisions relating to notification to the Commission in the event of disbandment or determination no longer to receive contributions during the calendar year of an amount exceeding $1,000, and added par. (2). Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> struck out subsec. (e) relating to filing of required reports and notifications with the appropriate principal campaign committee instead of the Commission in the case of a political committee which is not a principal campaign committee. 1974—<ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s208/c/3/A">Pub. L. 93–443, § 208(c)(3)(A)</ref>, substituted “Commission” for “supervisory officer” wherever appearing. Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s208/c/3/B">Pub. L. 93–443, § 208(c)(3)(B)</ref>, substituted “it prescribes” for “he prescribes”. Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s203">Pub. L. 93–443, § 203</ref>, added subsec. (e). </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0dabb8af-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dabb8b0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> effective <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s301/a">section 301(a) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dabb8b1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1974 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref> effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0dabb8b2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104"><num value="30104">§ 30104.</num><heading> Reporting requirements</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb8b3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Receipts and disbursements by treasurers of political committees; filing requirements</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8b4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Each treasurer of a political committee shall file reports of receipts and disbursements in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. The treasurer shall sign each such report.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8b5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> If the political committee is the principal campaign committee of a candidate for the House of Representatives or for the Senate—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8b6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> in any calendar year during which there is <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002016">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002016"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be followed by “a”.</note> regularly scheduled election for which such candidate is seeking election, or nomination for election, the treasurer shall file the following reports:</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8b7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a pre-election report, which shall be filed no later than the 12th day before (or posted by any of the following: registered mail, certified mail, priority mail having a delivery confirmation, or express mail having a delivery confirmation, or delivered to an overnight delivery service with an on-line tracking system, if posted or delivered no later than the 15th day before) any election in which such candidate is seeking election, or nomination for election, and which shall be complete as of the 20th day before such election;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8b8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a post-general election report, which shall be filed no later than the 30th day after any general election in which such candidate has sought election, and which shall be complete as of the 20th day after such general election; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8b9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> additional quarterly reports, which shall be filed no later than the 15th day after the last day of each calendar quarter, and which shall be complete as of the last day of each calendar quarter: except that the report for the quarter ending December 31 shall be filed no later than January 31 of the following calendar year; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8ba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in any other calendar year the treasurer shall file quarterly reports, which shall be filed not later than the 15th day after the last day of each calendar quarter, and which shall be complete as of the last day of each calendar quarter, except that the report for the quarter ending December 31 shall be filed not later than January 31 of the following calendar year.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8bb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> If the committee is the principal campaign committee of a candidate for the office of President—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8bc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> in any calendar year during which a general election is held to fill such office—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8bd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the treasurer shall file monthly reports if such committee has on January 1 of such year, received contributions aggregating $100,000 or made expenditures aggregating $100,000 or anticipates receiving contributions aggregating $100,000 or more or making expenditures aggregating $100,000 or more during such year: such monthly reports shall be filed no later than the 20th day after the last day of each month and shall be complete as of the last day of the month, except that, in lieu of filing the report otherwise due in November and December, a pre-general election report shall be filed in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(i), a post-general election report shall be filed in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(ii), and a year end report shall be filed no later than January 31 of the following calendar year;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8be-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the treasurer of the other principal campaign committees of a candidate for the office of President shall file a pre-election report or reports in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(i), a post-general election report in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(ii), and quarterly reports in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(iii); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8bf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/3/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> if at any time during the election year a committee filing under paragraph (3)(A)(ii) receives contributions in excess of $100,000 or makes expenditures in excess of $100,000, the treasurer shall begin filing monthly reports under paragraph (3)(A)(i) at the next reporting period; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8c0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> in any other calendar year, the treasurer shall file either—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8c1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> monthly reports, which shall be filed no later than the 20th day after the last day of each month and shall be complete as of the last day of the month; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8c2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> quarterly reports, which shall be filed no later than the 15th day after the last day of each calendar quarter and which shall be complete as of the last day of each calendar quarter.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8c3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> All political committees other than authorized committees of a candidate shall file either—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8c4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8c5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> quarterly reports, in a calendar year in which a regularly scheduled general election is held, which shall be filed no later than the 15th day after the last day of each calendar quarter: except that the report for the quarter ending on December 31 of such calendar year shall be filed no later than January 31 of the following calendar year;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8c6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a pre-election report, which shall be filed no later than the 12th day before (or posted by any of the following: registered mail, certified mail, priority mail having a delivery confirmation, or express mail having a delivery confirmation, or delivered to an overnight delivery service with an on-line tracking system, if posted or delivered no later than the 15th day before) any election in which the committee makes a contribution to or expenditure on behalf of a candidate in such election, and which shall be complete as of the 20th day before the election;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8c7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/4/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> a post-general election report, which shall be filed no later than the 30th day after the general election and which shall be complete as of the 20th day after such general election; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8c8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/4/A/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> in any other calendar year, a report covering the period beginning January 1 and ending June 30, which shall be filed no later than July 31 and a report covering the period beginning July 1 and ending December 31, which shall be filed no later than January 31 of the following calendar year; or</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8c9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> monthly reports in all calendar years which shall be filed no later than the 20th day after the last day of the month and shall be complete as of the last day of the month, except that, in lieu of filing the reports otherwise due in November and December of any year in which a regularly scheduled general election is held, a pre-general election report shall be filed in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(i), a post-general election report shall be filed in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(ii), and a year end report shall be filed no later than January 31 of the following calendar year.</content> </subparagraph> <continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a national committee of a political party shall file the reports required under subparagraph (B).</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8ca-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> If a designation, report, or statement filed pursuant to this Act (other than under paragraph (2)(A)(i) or (4)(A)(ii) or subsection (g)(1)) is sent by registered mail, certified mail, priority mail having a delivery confirmation, or express mail having a delivery confirmation, the United States postmark shall be considered the date of filing the designation, report or statement. If a designation, report or statement filed pursuant to this Act (other than under paragraph (2)(A)(i) or (4)(A)(ii), or subsection (g)(1)) is sent by an overnight delivery service with an on-line tracking system, the date on the proof of delivery to the delivery service shall be considered the date of filing of the designation, report, or statement.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8cb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8cc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The principal campaign committee of a candidate shall notify the Secretary or the Commission, and the Secretary of State, as appropriate, in writing, of any contribution of $1,000 or more received by any authorized committee of such candidate after the 20th day, but more than 48 hours before, any election. This notification shall be made within 48 hours after the receipt of such contribution and shall include the name of the candidate and the office sought by the candidate, the identification of the contributor, and the date of receipt and amount of the contribution.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8cd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Notification of expenditure from personal funds.—</inline></heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8ce-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Definition of expenditure from personal funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subparagraph, the term “expenditure from personal funds” means—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8cf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> an expenditure made by a candidate using personal funds; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8d0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> a contribution or loan made by a candidate using personal funds or a loan secured using such funds to the candidate’s authorized committee.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8d1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Declaration of intent</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than the date that is 15 days after the date on which an individual becomes a candidate for the office of Senator, the candidate shall file a declaration stating the total amount of expenditures from personal funds that the candidate intends to make, or to obligate to make, with respect to the election that will exceed the State-by-State competitive and fair campaign formula with—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8d2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Commission; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8d3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> each candidate in the same election.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8d4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Initial notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 24 hours after a candidate described in clause (ii) makes or obligates to make an aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds in excess of 2 times the threshold amount in connection with any election, the candidate shall file a notification with—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8d5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Commission; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8d6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> each candidate in the same election.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8d7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Additional notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>After a candidate files an initial notification under clause (iii), the candidate shall file an additional notification each time expenditures from personal funds are made or obligated to be made in an aggregate amount that exceed <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002017">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002017"><num>2</num> So in original. Probably should be “exceeds”.</note> $10,000 with—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8d8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the Commission; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8d9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> each candidate in the same election.</content> </subclause> <continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">Such notification shall be filed not later than 24 hours after the expenditure is made.</continuation> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8da-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A notification under clause (iii) or (iv) shall include—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8db-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/v/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the name of the candidate and the office sought by the candidate;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8dc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/v/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the date and amount of each expenditure; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8dd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B/v/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> the total amount of expenditures from personal funds that the candidate has made, or obligated to make, with respect to an election as of the date of the expenditure that is the subject of the notification.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8de-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Notification of disposal of excess contributions</inline>.—</heading><content>In the next regularly scheduled report after the date of the election for which a candidate seeks nomination for election to, or election to, Federal office, the candidate or the candidate’s authorized committee shall submit to the Commission a report indicating the source and amount of any excess contributions (as determined under paragraph (1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i">section 30116(i) of this title</ref>) and the manner in which the candidate or the candidate’s authorized committee used such funds.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8df-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>For provisions providing for the enforcement of the reporting requirements under this paragraph, see <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30109">section 30109 of this title</ref>.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8e0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> The notification required under this paragraph shall be in addition to all other reporting requirements under this Act.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8e1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> The reports required to be filed by this subsection shall be cumulative during the calendar year to which they relate, but where there has been no change in an item reported in a previous report during such year, only the amount need be carried forward.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8e2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> The requirement for a political committee to file a quarterly report under paragraph (2)(A)(iii) or paragraph (4)(A)(i) shall be waived if such committee is required to file a pre-election report under paragraph (2)(A)(i), or paragraph (4)(A)(ii) during the period beginning on the 5th day after the close of the calendar quarter and ending on the 15th day after the close of the calendar quarter.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8e3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> The Commission shall set filing dates for reports to be filed by principal campaign committees of candidates seeking election, or nomination for election, in special elections and political committees filing under paragraph (4)(A) which make contributions to or expenditures on behalf of a candidate or candidates in special elections. The Commission shall require no more than one pre-election report for each election and one post-election report for the election which fills the vacancy. The Commission may waive any reporting obligation of committees required to file for special elections if any report required by paragraph (2) or (4) is required to be filed within 10 days of a report required under this subsection. The Commission shall establish the reporting dates within 5 days of the setting of such election and shall publish such dates and notify the principal campaign committees of all candidates in such election of the reporting dates.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8e4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> The treasurer of a committee supporting a candidate for the office of Vice President (other than the nominee of a political party) shall file reports in accordance with paragraph (3).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8e5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8e6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/11/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> The Commission shall promulgate a regulation under which a person required to file a designation, statement, or report under this Act—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8e7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/11/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> is required to maintain and file a designation, statement, or report for any calendar year in electronic form accessible by computers if the person has, or has reason to expect to have, aggregate contributions or expenditures in excess of a threshold amount determined by the Commission; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8e8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/11/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> may maintain and file a designation, statement, or report in electronic form or an alternative form if not required to do so under the regulation promulgated under clause (i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8e9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/11/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The Commission shall make a designation, statement, report, or notification that is filed with the Commission under this Act available for inspection by the public in the offices of the Commission and accessible to the public on the Internet not later than 48 hours (or not later than 24 hours in the case of a designation, statement, report, or notification filed electronically) after receipt by the Commission.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8ea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/11/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> In promulgating a regulation under this paragraph, the Commission shall provide methods (other than requiring a signature on the document being filed) for verifying designations, statements, and reports covered by the regulation. Any document verified under any of the methods shall be treated for all purposes (including penalties for perjury) in the same manner as a document verified by signature.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8eb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/11/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> As used in this paragraph, the term “report” means, with respect to the Commission, a report, designation, or statement required by this Act to be filed with the Commission.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb8ec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/12"><num value="12">(12)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Software for filing of reports.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8ed-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/12/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8ee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/12/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> promulgate standards to be used by vendors to develop software that—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb8ef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/12/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> permits candidates to easily record information concerning receipts and disbursements required to be reported under this Act at the time of the receipt or disbursement;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb8f0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/12/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> allows the information recorded under subclause (I) to be transmitted immediately to the Commission; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb8f1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/12/A/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> allows the Commission to post the information on the Internet immediately upon receipt; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8f2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/12/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> make a copy of software that meets the standards promulgated under clause (i) available to each person required to file a designation, statement, or report in electronic form under this Act.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8f3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/12/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Additional information</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent feasible, the Commission shall require vendors to include in the software developed under the standards under subparagraph (A) the ability for any person to file any designation, statement, or report required under this Act in electronic form.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8f4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/12/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Required use</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of this Act relating to times for filing reports, each candidate for Federal office (or that candidate’s authorized committee) shall use software that meets the standards promulgated under this paragraph once such software is made available to such candidate.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8f5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/12/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Required posting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall, as soon as practicable, post on the Internet any information received under this paragraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb8f6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents of reports</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Each report under this section shall disclose—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8f7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the amount of cash on hand at the beginning of the reporting period;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb8f8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> for the reporting period and the calendar year (or election cycle, in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office), the total amount of all receipts, and the total amount of all receipts in the following categories:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8f9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> contributions from persons other than political committees;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8fa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> for an authorized committee, contributions from the candidate;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8fb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> contributions from political party committees;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8fc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> contributions from other political committees;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8fd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> for an authorized committee, transfers from other authorized committees of the same candidate;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8fe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/2/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> transfers from affiliated committees and, where the reporting committee is a political party committee, transfers from other political party committees, regardless of whether such committees are affiliated;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb8ff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/2/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> for an authorized committee, loans made by or guaranteed by the candidate;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb900-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/2/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><content> all other loans;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb901-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/2/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> rebates, refunds, and other offsets to operating expenditures;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb902-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/2/J"><num value="J">(J)</num><content> dividends, interest, and other forms of receipts; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb903-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/2/K"><num value="K">(K)</num><content> for an authorized committee of a candidate for the office of President, Federal funds received under chapter 95 and chapter 96 of title 26;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb904-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> the identification of each—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb905-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> person (other than a political committee) who makes a contribution to the reporting committee during the reporting period, whose contribution or contributions have an aggregate amount or value in excess of $200 within the calendar year (or election cycle, in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office), or in any lesser amount if the reporting committee should so elect, together with the date and amount of any such contribution;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb906-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> political committee which makes a contribution to the reporting committee during the reporting period, together with the date and amount of any such contribution;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb907-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> authorized committee which makes a transfer to the reporting committee;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb908-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/3/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> affiliated committee which makes a transfer to the reporting committee during the reporting period and, where the reporting committee is a political party committee, each transfer of funds to the reporting committee from another political party committee, regardless of whether such committees are affiliated, together with the date and amount of such transfer;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb909-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/3/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> person who makes a loan to the reporting committee during the reporting period, together with the identification of any endorser or guarantor of such loan, and the date and amount or value of such loan;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb90a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/3/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> person who provides a rebate, refund, or other offset to operating expenditures to the reporting committee in an aggregate amount or value in excess of $200 within the calendar year (or election cycle, in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office), together with the date and amount of such receipt; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb90b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/3/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> person who provides any dividend, interest, or other receipt to the reporting committee in an aggregate value or amount in excess of $200 within the calendar year (or election cycle, in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office), together with the date and amount of any such receipt;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb90c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><chapeau> for the reporting period and the calendar year (or election cycle, in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office), the total amount of all disbursements, and all disbursements in the following categories:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb90d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> expenditures made to meet candidate or committee operating expenses;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb90e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> for authorized committees, transfers to other committees authorized by the same candidate;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb90f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> transfers to affiliated committees and, where the reporting committee is a political party committee, transfers to other political party committees, regardless of whether they are affiliated;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb910-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> for an authorized committee, repayment of loans made by or guaranteed by the candidate;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb911-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> repayment of all other loans;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb912-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> contribution refunds and other offsets to contributions;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb913-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> for an authorized committee, any other disbursements;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb914-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><chapeau> for any political committee other than an authorized committee—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb915-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/H/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> contributions made to other political committees;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb916-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/H/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> loans made by the reporting committees;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb917-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/H/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> independent expenditures;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb918-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/H/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> expenditures made under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d">section 30116(d) of this title</ref>; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb919-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/H/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> any other disbursements; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb91a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/4/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> for an authorized committee of a candidate for the office of President, disbursements not subject to the limitation of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116/b">section 30116(b) of this title</ref>;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb91b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><chapeau> the name and address of each—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb91c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> person to whom an expenditure in an aggregate amount or value in excess of $200 within the calendar year is made by the reporting committee to meet a candidate or committee operating expense, together with the date, amount, and purpose of such operating expenditure;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb91d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> authorized committee to which a transfer is made by the reporting committee;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb91e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/5/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> affiliated committee to which a transfer is made by the reporting committee during the reporting period and, where the reporting committee is a political party committee, each transfer of funds by the reporting committee to another political party committee, regardless of whether such committees are affiliated, together with the date and amount of such transfers;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb91f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/5/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> person who receives a loan repayment from the reporting committee during the reporting period, together with the date and amount of such loan repayment; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb920-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/5/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> person who receives a contribution refund or other offset to contributions from the reporting committee where such contribution was reported under paragraph (3)(A) of this subsection, together with the date and amount of such disbursement;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb921-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb922-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/6/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> for an authorized committee, the name and address of each person who has received any disbursement not disclosed under paragraph (5) in an aggregate amount or value in excess of $200 within the calendar year (or election cycle, in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office), together with the date and amount of any such disbursement;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb923-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/6/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> for any other political committee, the name and address of each—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb924-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/6/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> political committee which has received a contribution from the reporting committee during the reporting period, together with the date and amount of any such contribution;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb925-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/6/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> person who has received a loan from the reporting committee during the reporting period, together with the date and amount of such loan;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb926-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/6/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> person who receives any disbursement during the reporting period in an aggregate amount or value in excess of $200 within the calendar year (or election cycle, in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office), in connection with an independent expenditure by the reporting committee, together with the date, amount, and purpose of any such independent expenditure and a statement which indicates whether such independent expenditure is in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate, as well as the name and office sought by such candidate, and a certification, under penalty of perjury, whether such independent expenditure is made in cooperation, consultation, or concert, with, or at the request or suggestion of, any candidate or any authorized committee or agent of such committee;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb927-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/6/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> person who receives any expenditure from the reporting committee during the reporting period in connection with an expenditure under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d">section 30116(d) of this title</ref>, together with the date, amount, and purpose of any such expenditure as well as the name of, and office sought by, the candidate on whose behalf the expenditure is made; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb928-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/6/B/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> person who has received any disbursement not otherwise disclosed in this paragraph or paragraph (5) in an aggregate amount or value in excess of $200 within the calendar year (or election cycle, in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office), from the reporting committee within the reporting period, together with the date, amount, and purpose of any such disbursement;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb929-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> the total sum of all contributions to such political committee, together with the total contributions less offsets to contributions and the total sum of all operating expenditures made by such political committee, together with total operating expenditures less offsets to operating expenditures, for both the reporting period and the calendar year (or election cycle, in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb92a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/b/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> the amount and nature of outstanding debts and obligations owed by or to such political committee; and where such debts and obligations are settled for less than their reported amount or value, a statement as to the circumstances and conditions under which such debts or obligations were extinguished and the consideration therefor.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb92b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Statements by other than political committees; filing; contents; indices of expenditures</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb92c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Every person (other than a political committee) who makes independent expenditures in an aggregate amount or value in excess of $250 during a calendar year shall file a statement containing the information required under subsection (b)(3)(A) for all contributions received by such person.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb92d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> Statements required to be filed by this subsection shall be filed in accordance with subsection (a)(2), and shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb92e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the information required by subsection (b)(6)(B)(iii), indicating whether the independent expenditure is in support of, or in opposition to, the candidate involved;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb92f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> under penalty of perjury, a certification whether or not such independent expenditure is made in cooperation, consultation, or concert, with, or at the request or suggestion of, any candidate or any authorized committee or agent of such candidate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dabb930-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/c/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the identification of each person who made a contribution in excess of $200 to the person filing such statement which was made for the purpose of furthering an independent expenditure.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb931-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The Commission shall be responsible for expeditiously preparing indices which set forth, on a candidate-by-candidate basis, all independent expenditures separately, including those reported under subsection (b)(6)(B)(iii), made by or for each candidate, as reported under this subsection, and for periodically publishing such indices on a timely pre-election basis.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb932-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Filing by facsimile device or electronic mail</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb933-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Any person who is required to file a statement under subsection (c) or (g) of this section, except statements required to be filed electronically pursuant to subsection (a)(11)(A)(i) may file the statement by facsimile device or electronic mail, in accordance with such regulations as the Commission may promulgate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb934-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The Commission shall make a document which is filed electronically with the Commission pursuant to this paragraph accessible to the public on the Internet not later than 24 hours after the document is received by the Commission.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dabb935-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> In promulgating a regulation under this paragraph, the Commission shall provide methods (other than requiring a signature on the document being filed) for verifying the documents covered by the regulation. Any document verified under any of the methods shall be treated for all purposes (including penalties for perjury) in the same manner as a document verified by signature.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb936-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Political committees</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb937-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> National and congressional political committees</heading><content>The national committee of a political party, any national congressional campaign committee of a political party, and any subordinate committee of either, shall report all receipts and disbursements during the reporting period. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb938-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Other political committees to which <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30125">section 30125 of this title</ref> applies</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb939-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/e/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>In addition to any other reporting requirements applicable under this Act, a political committee (not described in paragraph (1)) to which <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/1">section 30125(b)(1) of this title</ref> applies shall report all receipts and disbursements made for activities described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/A">section 30101(20)(A) of this title</ref>, unless the aggregate amount of such receipts and disbursements during the calendar year is less than $5,000. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb93a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/e/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Specific disclosure by State and local parties of certain non-Federal amounts permitted to be spent on Federal election activity</heading><content>Each report by a political committee under subparagraph (A) of receipts and disbursements made for activities described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/A">section 30101(20)(A) of this title</ref> shall include a disclosure of all receipts and disbursements described in section 30125(b)(2)(A) and (B) of this title. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb93b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Itemization</heading><content>If a political committee has receipts or disbursements to which this subsection applies from or to any person aggregating in excess of $200 for any calendar year, the political committee shall separately itemize its reporting for such person in the same manner as required in paragraphs (3)(A), (5), and (6) of subsection (b). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb93c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/e/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Reporting periods</heading><content>Reports required to be filed under this subsection shall be filed for the same time periods required for political committees under subsection (a)(4)(B). </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb93d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Disclosure of electioneering communications</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb93e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Statement required</heading><content>Every person who makes a disbursement for the direct costs of producing and airing electioneering communications in an aggregate amount in excess of $10,000 during any calendar year shall, within 24 hours of each disclosure date, file with the Commission a statement containing the information described in paragraph (2). </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb93f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents of statement</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Each statement required to be filed under this subsection shall be made under penalty of perjury and shall contain the following information:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb940-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> The identification of the person making the disbursement, of any person sharing or exercising direction or control over the activities of such person, and of the custodian of the books and accounts of the person making the disbursement.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb941-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> The principal place of business of the person making the disbursement, if not an individual.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb942-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> The amount of each disbursement of more than $200 during the period covered by the statement and the identification of the person to whom the disbursement was made.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb943-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> The elections to which the electioneering communications pertain and the names (if known) of the candidates identified or to be identified.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb944-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> If the disbursements were paid out of a segregated bank account which consists of funds contributed solely by individuals who are United States citizens or nationals or lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/20">section 1101(a)(20) of title 8</ref>) directly to this account for electioneering communications, the names and addresses of all contributors who contributed an aggregate amount of $1,000 or more to that account during the period beginning on the first day of the preceding calendar year and ending on the disclosure date. Nothing in this subparagraph is to be construed as a prohibition on the use of funds in such a segregated account for a purpose other than electioneering communications.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb945-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/2/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> If the disbursements were paid out of funds not described in subparagraph (E), the names and addresses of all contributors who contributed an aggregate amount of $1,000 or more to the person making the disbursement during the period beginning on the first day of the preceding calendar year and ending on the disclosure date.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb946-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Electioneering communication</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb947-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb948-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> The term “electioneering communication” means any broadcast, cable, or satellite communication which—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb949-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/A/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> refers to a clearly identified candidate for Federal office;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb94a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/A/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><chapeau> is made within—</chapeau><item style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0dabb94b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/A/i/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa)</num><content> 60 days before a general, special, or runoff election for the office sought by the candidate; or</content> </item> <item style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0dabb94c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/A/i/II/bb"><num value="bb">(bb)</num><content> 30 days before a primary or preference election, or a convention or caucus of a political party that has authority to nominate a candidate, for the office sought by the candidate; and</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb94d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/A/i/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> in the case of a communication which refers to a candidate for an office other than President or Vice President, is targeted to the relevant electorate.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb94e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> If clause (i) is held to be constitutionally insufficient by final judicial decision to support the regulation provided herein, then the term “electioneering communication” means any broadcast, cable, or satellite communication which promotes or supports a candidate for that office, or attacks or opposes a candidate for that office (regardless of whether the communication expressly advocates a vote for or against a candidate) and which also is suggestive of no plausible meaning other than an exhortation to vote for or against a specific candidate. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed to affect the interpretation or application of section 100.22(b) of title 11, Code of Federal Regulations.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb94f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exceptions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The term “electioneering communication” does not include—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb950-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a communication appearing in a news story, commentary, or editorial distributed through the facilities of any broadcasting station, unless such facilities are owned or controlled by any political party, political committee, or candidate;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb951-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a communication which constitutes an expenditure or an independent expenditure under this Act;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb952-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> a communication which constitutes a candidate debate or forum conducted pursuant to regulations adopted by the Commission, or which solely promotes such a debate or forum and is made by or on behalf of the person sponsoring the debate or forum; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb953-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content> any other communication exempted under such regulations as the Commission may promulgate (consistent with the requirements of this paragraph) to ensure the appropriate implementation of this paragraph, except that under any such regulation a communication may not be exempted if it meets the requirements of this paragraph and is described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/A/iii">section 30101(20)(A)(iii) of this title</ref>.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb954-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Targeting to relevant electorate</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">For purposes of this paragraph, a communication which refers to a clearly identified candidate for Federal office is “targeted to the relevant electorate” if the communication can be received by 50,000 or more persons—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb955-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> in the district the candidate seeks to represent, in the case of a candidate for Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dabb956-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> in the State the candidate seeks to represent, in the case of a candidate for Senator.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dabb957-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Disclosure date</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of this subsection, the term “disclosure date” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb958-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the first date during any calendar year by which a person has made disbursements for the direct costs of producing or airing electioneering communications aggregating in excess of $10,000; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dabb959-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> any other date during such calendar year by which a person has made disbursements for the direct costs of producing or airing electioneering communications aggregating in excess of $10,000 since the most recent disclosure date for such calendar year.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae295a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Contracts to disburse</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, a person shall be treated as having made a disbursement if the person has executed a contract to make the disbursement. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae295b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Coordination with other requirements</heading><content>Any requirement to report under this subsection shall be in addition to any other reporting requirement under this Act. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae295c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Coordination with title 26</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection may be construed to establish, modify, or otherwise affect the definition of political activities or electioneering activities (including the definition of participating in, intervening in, or influencing or attempting to influence a political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office) for purposes of title 26. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae295d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Time for reporting certain expenditures</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae295e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/g/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Expenditures aggregating $1,000</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae295f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/g/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Initial report</heading><content>A person (including a political committee) that makes or contracts to make independent expenditures aggregating $1,000 or more after the 20th day, but more than 24 hours, before the date of an election shall file a report describing the expenditures within 24 hours. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2960-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/g/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional reports</heading><content>After a person files a report under subparagraph (A), the person shall file an additional report within 24 hours after each time the person makes or contracts to make independent expenditures aggregating an additional $1,000 with respect to the same election as that to which the initial report relates. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2961-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/g/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Expenditures aggregating $10,000</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2962-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/g/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Initial report</heading><content>A person (including a political committee) that makes or contracts to make independent expenditures aggregating $10,000 or more at any time up to and including the 20th day before the date of an election shall file a report describing the expenditures within 48 hours. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2963-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/g/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional reports</heading><content>After a person files a report under subparagraph (A), the person shall file an additional report within 48 hours after each time the person makes or contracts to make independent expenditures aggregating an additional $10,000 with respect to the same election as that to which the initial report relates. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2964-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/g/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Place of filing; contents</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A report under this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae2965-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/g/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> shall be filed with the Commission; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae2966-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/g/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall contain the information required by subsection (b)(6)(B)(iii), including the name of each candidate whom an expenditure is intended to support or oppose.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2967-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/g/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Time of filing for expenditures aggregating $1,000</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a)(5), the time at which the statement under paragraph (1) is received by the Commission or any other recipient to whom the notification is required to be sent shall be considered the time of filing of the statement with the recipient. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2968-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Reports from Inaugural Committees</heading><content>The Federal Election Commission shall make any report filed by an Inaugural Committee under <ref href="/us/usc/t36/s510">section 510 of title 36</ref> accessible to the public at the offices of the Commission and on the Internet not later than 48 hours after the report is received by the Commission. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2969-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Disclosure of bundled contributions</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae296a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Required disclosure</heading><content>Each committee described in paragraph (6) shall include in the first report required to be filed under this section after each covered period (as defined in paragraph (2)) a separate schedule setting forth the name, address, and employer of each person reasonably known by the committee to be a person described in paragraph (7) who provided 2 or more bundled contributions to the committee in an aggregate amount greater than the applicable threshold (as defined in paragraph (3)) during the covered period, and the aggregate amount of the bundled contributions provided by each such person during the covered period. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae296b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Covered period</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">In this subsection, a “covered period” means, with respect to a committee—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae296c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the period beginning January 1 and ending June 30 of each year;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae296d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the period beginning July 1 and ending December 31 of each year; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae296e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> any reporting period applicable to the committee under this section during which any person described in paragraph (7) provided 2 or more bundled contributions to the committee in an aggregate amount greater than the applicable threshold.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae296f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Applicable threshold</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2970-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>In this subsection, the “applicable threshold” is $15,000, except that in determining whether the amount of bundled contributions provided to a committee by a person described in paragraph (7) exceeds the applicable threshold, there shall be excluded any contribution made to the committee by the person or the person’s spouse. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2971-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Indexing</heading><content>In any calendar year after 2007, <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c/1/B">section 30116(c)(1)(B) of this title</ref> shall apply to the amount applicable under subparagraph (A) in the same manner as such section applies to the limitations established under subsections (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), (a)(3), and (h) of such section, except that for purposes of applying such section to the amount applicable under subparagraph (A), the “base period” shall be 2006. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2972-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Public availability</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">The Commission shall ensure that, to the greatest extent practicable—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae2973-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> information required to be disclosed under this subsection is publicly available through the Commission website in a manner that is searchable, sortable, and downloadable; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae2974-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the Commission’s public database containing information disclosed under this subsection is linked electronically to the websites maintained by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives containing information filed pursuant to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 [<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1601">2 U.S.C. 1601</ref> et seq.].</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2975-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Regulations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Not later than 6 months after <date date="2007-09-14">September 14, 2007</date>, the Commission shall promulgate regulations to implement this subsection. Under such regulations, the Commission—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae2976-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> may, notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), provide for quarterly filing of the schedule described in paragraph (1) by a committee which files reports under this section more frequently than on a quarterly basis;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae2977-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> shall provide guidance to committees with respect to whether a person is reasonably known by a committee to be a person described in paragraph (7), which shall include a requirement that committees consult the websites maintained by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives containing information filed pursuant to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae2978-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/5/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> may not exempt the activity of a person described in paragraph (7) from disclosure under this subsection on the grounds that the person is authorized to engage in fundraising for the committee or any other similar grounds; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae2979-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/5/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> shall provide for the broadest possible disclosure of activities described in this subsection by persons described in paragraph (7) that is consistent with this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae297a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Committees described</heading><content>A committee described in this paragraph is an authorized committee of a candidate, a leadership PAC, or a political party committee. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae297b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/7"><num value="7" class="bold">(7)</num><heading class="bold"> Persons described</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A person described in this paragraph is any person, who, at the time a contribution is forwarded to a committee as described in paragraph (8)(A)(i) or is received by a committee as described in paragraph (8)(A)(ii), is—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae297c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/7/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a current registrant under section 4(a) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 [<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1603/a">2 U.S.C. 1603(a)</ref>];</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae297d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/7/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> an individual who is listed on a current registration filed under section 4(b)(6) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1603/b/6">2 U.S.C. 1603(b)(6)</ref>] or a current report under section 5(b)(2)(C) of such Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1604/b/2/C">2 U.S.C. 1604(b)(2)(C)</ref>]; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0dae297e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/7/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a political committee established or controlled by such a registrant or individual.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae297f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/8"><num value="8" class="bold">(8)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of this subsection, the following definitions apply:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2980-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/8/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Bundled contribution</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The term “bundled contribution” means, with respect to a committee described in paragraph (6) and a person described in paragraph (7), a contribution (subject to the applicable threshold) which is—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dae2981-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/8/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> forwarded from the contributor or contributors to the committee by the person; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dae2982-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/8/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> received by the committee from a contributor or contributors, but credited by the committee or candidate involved (or, in the case of a leadership PAC, by the individual referred to in subparagraph (B) involved) to the person through records, designations, or other means of recognizing that a certain amount of money has been raised by the person.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae2983-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/8/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Leadership PAC</heading><content>The term “leadership PAC” means, with respect to a candidate for election to Federal office or an individual holding Federal office, a political committee that is directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained or controlled by the candidate or the individual but which is not an authorized committee of the candidate or individual and which is not affiliated with an authorized committee of the candidate or individual, except that such term does not include a political committee of a political party. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0dae2984-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s304">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 304</ref>, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/14">86 Stat. 14</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII">Pub. L. 93–443, title II</ref>, §§ 204(a)–(d), 208(c)(4), <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1276-1278">88 Stat. 1276–1278</ref>, 1286; <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s104">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 104</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/480">90 Stat. 480</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI/s104">Pub. L. 96–187, title I, § 104</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1348">93 Stat. 1348</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/514/s2">Pub. L. 99–514, § 2</ref>, <date date="1986-10-22">Oct. 22, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/2095">100 Stat. 2095</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/79">Pub. L. 104–79</ref>, §§ 1(a), 3(b), <date date="1995-12-28">Dec. 28, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/109/791">109 Stat. 791</ref>, 792; <ref href="/us/pl/106/58/tVI">Pub. L. 106–58, title VI</ref>, §§ 639(a), 641(a), <date date="1999-09-29">Sept. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/476">113 Stat. 476</ref>, 477; <ref href="/us/pl/106/346/s101/a/tV/s502/a">Pub. L. 106–346, § 101(a) [title V, § 502(a), (c)]</ref>, <date date="2000-10-23">Oct. 23, 2000</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/1356">114 Stat. 1356</ref>, 1356A–49; <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tI/s103/a">Pub. L. 107–155, title I, § 103(a)</ref>, title II, §§ 201(a), 212, title III, §§ 304(b), 306, 308(b), title V, §§ 501, 503, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/87">116 Stat. 87</ref>, 88, 93, 99, 102, 104, 114, 115; <ref href="/us/pl/108/199/dF/tVI/s641">Pub. L. 108–199, div. F, title VI, § 641</ref>, <date date="2004-01-23">Jan. 23, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/359">118 Stat. 359</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/81/tII/s204/a">Pub. L. 110–81, title II, § 204(a)</ref>, <date date="2007-09-14">Sept. 14, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/744">121 Stat. 744</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0dae2985-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0dae2986-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0dae2987-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in text, means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, referred to in subsec. (i)(4)(B), (5)(B), is <ref href="/us/pl/104/65">Pub. L. 104–65</ref>, <date date="1995-12-19">Dec. 19, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/109/691">109 Stat. 691</ref>, which is classified principally to chapter 26 (§ 1601 et seq.) of Title 2, The Congress. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1601">section 1601 of Title 2</ref> and Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0dae2988-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s434">section 434 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0dae2989-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2007—Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/110/81">Pub. L. 110–81</ref> added subsec. (i). 2004—Subsec. (a)(2)(A)(i), (4)(A)(ii). <ref href="/us/pl/108/199/s641/1">Pub. L. 108–199, § 641(1)</ref>, substituted “(or posted by any of the following: registered mail, certified mail, priority mail having a delivery confirmation, or express mail having a delivery confirmation, or delivered to an overnight delivery service with an on-line tracking system, if posted or delivered no later than the 15th day before)” for “(or posted by registered or certified mail no later than the 15th day before)”. Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/108/199/s641/2">Pub. L. 108–199, § 641(2)</ref>, added par. (5) and struck out former par. (5) which read as follows: “If a designation, report, or statement filed pursuant to this Act (other than under paragraph (2)(A)(i) or (4)(A)(ii), or subsection (g)(1) of this section) is sent by registered or certified mail, the United States postmark shall be considered the date of filing of the designation, report, or statement.” 2002—Subsec. (a)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s503/a">Pub. L. 107–155, § 503(a)</ref>, substituted “the treasurer shall file quarterly reports, which shall be filed not later than the 15th day after the last day of each calendar quarter, and which shall be complete as of the last day of each calendar quarter, except that the report for the quarter ending December 31 shall be filed not later than January 31 of the following calendar year.” for “the following reports shall be filed: “(i) a report covering the period beginning January 1 and ending June 30, which shall be filed no later than July 31; and “(ii) a report covering the period beginning July 1 and ending December 31, which shall be filed no later than January 31 of the following calendar year.” Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s503/b">Pub. L. 107–155, § 503(b)</ref>, inserted concluding provisions. Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s212/b/2/A">Pub. L. 107–155, § 212(b)(2)(A)</ref>, substituted “subsection (g)(1)” for “the second sentence of subsection (c)(2) of this section”. Subsec. (a)(6)(B) to (E). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s304/b">Pub. L. 107–155, § 304(b)</ref>, added subpars. (B) to (D) and redesignated former subpar. (B) as (E). Subsec. (a)(11)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s501">Pub. L. 107–155, § 501</ref>, amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “The Commission shall make a designation, statement, report, or notification that is filed electronically with the Commission accessible to the public on the Internet not later than 24 hours after the designation, statement, report, or notification is received by the Commission.” Subsec. (a)(12). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s306">Pub. L. 107–155, § 306</ref>, added par. (12). Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s212/a/1">Pub. L. 107–155, § 212(a)(1)</ref>, struck out concluding provisions which read as follows: “Any independent expenditure (including those described in subsection (b)(6)(B)(iii) of this section) aggregating $1,000 or more made after the 20th day, but more than 24 hours, before any election shall be filed within 24 hours after such independent expenditure is made. Such statement shall be filed with the Secretary or the Commission and the Secretary of State and shall contain the information required by subsection (b)(6)(B)(iii) of this section indicating whether the independent expenditure is in support of, or in opposition to, the candidate involved. Notwithstanding subsection (a)(5) of this section, the time at which the statement under this subsection is received by the Secretary, the Commission, or any other recipient to whom the notification is required to be sent shall be considered the time of filing of the statement with the recipient.” Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s212/b/2/B">Pub. L. 107–155, § 212(b)(2)(B)</ref>, inserted “or (g)” after “subsection (c)”. Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s103/a">Pub. L. 107–155, § 103(a)</ref>, added subsec. (e). Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s201/a">Pub. L. 107–155, § 201(a)</ref>, added subsec. (f). Subsec. (g). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s212/a/2">Pub. L. 107–155, § 212(a)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (g). Subsec. (g)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s212/b/1">Pub. L. 107–155, § 212(b)(1)</ref>, added par. (4). Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s308/b">Pub. L. 107–155, § 308(b)</ref>, added subsec. (h). 2000—Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/106/346/s101/a/tV/s502/c/2">Pub. L. 106–346, § 101(a) [title V, § 502(c)(2)]</ref>, substituted “or (4)(A)(ii), or the second sentence of subsection (c)(2)” for “or (4)(A)(ii)”. Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/106/346/s101/a/tV/s502/c/1">Pub. L. 106–346, § 101(a) [title V, § 502(c)(1)]</ref>, in concluding provisions, substituted “shall be filed within” for “shall be reported within” and inserted at end “Notwithstanding subsection (a)(5) of this section, the time at which the statement under this subsection is received by the Secretary, the Commission, or any other recipient to whom the notification is required to be sent shall be considered the time of filing of the statement with the recipient.” Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/106/346/s101/a/tV/s502/a">Pub. L. 106–346, § 101(a) [title V, § 502(a)]</ref>, added subsec. (d). 1999—Subsec. (a)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/106/58/s639/a">Pub. L. 106–58, § 639(a)</ref>, added par. (11) and struck out former par. (11) which read as follows: “(11)(A) The Commission shall permit reports required by this Act to be filed and preserved by means of computer disk or any other appropriate electronic format or method, as determined by the Commission. “(B) In carrying out subparagraph (A) with respect to filing of reports, the Commission shall provide for one or more methods (other than requiring a signature on the report being filed) for verifying reports filed by means of computer disk or other electronic format or method. Any verification under the preceding sentence shall be treated for all purposes (including penalties for perjury) in the same manner as a verification by signature. “(C) As used in this paragraph, the term ‘report’ means, with respect to the Commission, a report, designation, or statement required by this Act to be filed with the Commission.” Subsec. (b)(2) to (4), (6), (7). <ref href="/us/pl/106/58/s641/a">Pub. L. 106–58, § 641(a)</ref>, which directed insertion of “(or election cycle, in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office)” after “calendar year” wherever appearing in pars. (2)–(4), (6), (7) of section 304(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act, was executed by making the insertions in this section, which is section 304(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. 1995—Subsec. (a)(6)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s3/b/1">Pub. L. 104–79, § 3(b)(1)</ref>, substituted “notify the Secretary” for “notify the Clerk, the Secretary,” in first sentence. Subsec. (a)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s1/a">Pub. L. 104–79, § 1(a)</ref>, added par. (11). Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s3/b/2">Pub. L. 104–79, § 3(b)(2)</ref>, substituted “filed with the Secretary” for “filed with the Clerk, the Secretary,” in last sentence. 1986—Subsec. (b)(2)(K). <ref href="/us/pl/99/514">Pub. L. 99–514</ref> substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text. 1980—<ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> completely revised this section by changing the reporting requirements of candidates and committees so as to substantially reduce the maximum number of reports to be filed while maintaining full and adequate disclosure of campaign activities. 1976—Subsec. (a)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s104/a">Pub. L. 94–283, § 104(a)</ref>, inserted provisions covering reports which must be filed in any year in which a candidate is not on the ballot for election to Federal office. Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s104/b">Pub. L. 94–283, § 104(b)</ref>, substituted “committee authorized by a candidate to raise contributions or make expenditures on his behalf, other than the candidate’s principal campaign committee, shall file the reports required under this section with the candidate’s principal campaign committee” for “committee which is not a principal campaign committee shall file the reports required under this section with the appropriate principal campaign committee”. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s104/c">Pub. L. 94–283, § 104(c)</ref>, added par. (13), redesignated former par. (13) as (14), and provided that committee treasurers and candidates be deemed to be in compliance with this subsection when they show that best efforts have been used to obtain and submit the information required by this subsection. Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s104/d">Pub. L. 94–283, § 104(d)</ref>, designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted “independent expenditures expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identifiable candidate” for “expenditures”, “$100 during a calendar year” for “$100 within a calendar year”, and “, on a form prepared by the Commission, a statement containing the information required of a person who makes a contribution in excess of $100 to a candidate or political committee and the information required of a candidate or political committee receiving such a contribution” for “a statement containing the information required by this section. Statements required by this subsection shall be filed on the dates on which reports by political committees are filed but need not be cumulative”, and added pars. (2) and (3). 1974—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, §§ 204(a)(1), (2), 208(c)(4)(A), substituted provisions of cls. (A) to (D) respecting filing of reports and that “Any contribution of $1,000 or more received after the fifteenth day, but more than 48 hours, before any election shall be reported within 48 hours after its receipt.” for prior requirement that “Such reports shall be filed on the tenth day of March, June, and September, in each year, and on the fifteenth and fifth days next preceding the date on which an election is held, and also by the thirty-first day of January. Such reports shall be complete as of such date as the supervisory officer may prescribe, which shall not be less than five days before the date of filing, except that any contribution of $5,000 or more received after the last report is filed prior to the election shall be reported within forty-eight hours after its receipt.”; designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserting introductory text “Except as provided by paragraph (2),”; and substituted “Commission” and “it” for “appropriate supervisory officer” and “him” in first sentence, respectively. Subsec. (a)(2), (3). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s204/a/2">Pub. L. 93–443, § 204(a)(2)</ref>, added pars. (2) and (3). Subsec. (b)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s204/b/1">Pub. L. 93–443, § 204(b)(1)</ref>, required information respecting guarantors. Subsec. (b)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s204/b/2">Pub. L. 93–443, § 204(b)(2)</ref>, required the report to disclose the total receipts less transfers between political committees which support the same candidate and which do not support more than one candidate. Subsec. (b)(9), (10). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s204/b/3">Pub. L. 93–443, § 204(b)(3)</ref>, substituted “identification” for “full name and mailing address (occupation and the principal place of business, if any)” in pars. (9) and (10). Subsec. (b)(11). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s204/b/4">Pub. L. 93–443, § 204(b)(4)</ref>, required the report to disclose the total expenditures less transfers between political committees which support the same candidate and which do not support more than one candidate. Subsec. (b)(12). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, §§ 204(b)(5), 208(c)(4)(B), required the report to include a statement as to the circumstances and conditions under which any debt or obligation is extinguished and the consideration therefor and substituted “Commission” for “supervisory officer”. Subsec. (b)(13). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s208/c/4/B">Pub. L. 93–443, § 208(c)(4)(B)</ref>, substituted “Commission” for “supervisory officer”. Subsecs. (d), (e). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s204/c">Pub. L. 93–443, § 204(c)</ref>, added subsec. (d) and incorporated provisions of former <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s435">section 435 of this title</ref> in provisions designated as subsec. (e), substituting “Commission” for “supervisory officer” therein. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0dae298a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dae298b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2007 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/110/81/tII/s204/b">Pub. L. 110–81, title II, § 204(b)</ref>, <date date="2007-09-14">Sept. 14, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/746">121 Stat. 746</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/81/tII/s204/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to reports filed under section 304 of the Federal Election Campaign Act [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104">52 U.S.C. 30104</ref>] after the expiration of the 3-month period which begins on the date that the regulations required to be promulgated by the Federal Election Commission under section 304(i)(5) of such Act (as added by subsection (a)) become final.”</quotedContent> <ref href="/us/pl/110/81/tII/s215">Pub. L. 110–81, title II, § 215</ref>, <date date="2007-09-14">Sept. 14, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/751">121 Stat. 751</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/81/tII/s215">“Except as otherwise provided in sections 203, 204, 206, 211, 212, and 213, the amendments made by this title [see Tables for classification] shall apply with respect to registrations under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 [<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1601">2 U.S.C. 1601</ref> et seq.] having an effective date of <date date="2008-01-01">January 1, 2008</date>, or later and with respect to quarterly reports under that Act covering calendar quarters beginning on or after <date date="2008-01-01">January 1, 2008</date>.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dae298c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref> effective <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, except that amendment by sections 103(a), 201(a), 212, 304(b), 501, and 503 of <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref> not applicable with respect to runoff elections, recounts, or election contests resulting from elections held prior to <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dae298d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2000 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/106/346">Pub. L. 106–346</ref> applicable with respect to elections occurring after January 2001, see section 101(a) [title V, § 502(d)] of <ref href="/us/pl/106/346">Pub. L. 106–346</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dae298e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1999 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/106/58/tVI/s639/b">Pub. L. 106–58, title VI, § 639(b)</ref>, <date date="1999-09-29">Sept. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/476">113 Stat. 476</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/58/tVI/s639/b">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall be effective for reporting periods beginning after <date date="2000-12-31">December 31, 2000</date>.”</quotedContent> <ref href="/us/pl/106/58/tVI/s641/b">Pub. L. 106–58, title VI, § 641(b)</ref>, <date date="1999-09-29">Sept. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/477">113 Stat. 477</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/106/58/tVI/s641/b">“The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall become effective with respect to reporting periods beginning after <date date="2000-12-31">December 31, 2000</date>.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dae298f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1995 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s1/a">section 1(a) of Pub. L. 104–79</ref> applicable with respect to reports for periods beginning after <date date="1996-12-31">Dec. 31, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s1/c">section 1(c) of Pub. L. 104–79</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30102">section 30102 of this title</ref>. Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s3/b">section 3(b) of Pub. L. 104–79</ref> applicable with respect to reports, designations, and statements required to be filed after <date date="1995-12-31">Dec. 31, 1995</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s3/d">section 3(d) of Pub. L. 104–79</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30102">section 30102 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dae2990-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> effective <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, with subsec. (b) of this section applicable to authorized committees for President and Vice President in elections occurring after <date date="1981-01-01">Jan. 1, 1981</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s301">section 301 of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dae2991-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1974 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref> effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0dae2992-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Responsibilities of Federal Communications Commission</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tII/s201/b">Pub. L. 107–155, title II, § 201(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/90">116 Stat. 90</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/155/tII/s201/b">“The Federal Communications Commission shall compile and maintain any information the Federal Election Commission may require to carry out section 304(f) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 [<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f">52 U.S.C. 30104(f)</ref>] (as added by subsection (a)), and shall make such information available to the public on the Federal Communication Commission’s website.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0dae2993-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Report Required To Be Filed By <date date="1975-01-31">January 31, 1975</date></heading><ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s204/e">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 204(e)</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1278">88 Stat. 1278</ref>, provided that notwithstanding the amendment to this section as to the time to file reports, nothing in <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref> [see Tables for classification] is to be construed as waiving the report required to be filed by <date date="1975-01-31">Jan. 31, 1975</date> under the provisions of this section as in effect on <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, the date of enactment of <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0dae2994-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30105"><num value="30105">§ 30105.</num><heading> Reports on convention financing</heading> <chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Each committee or other organization which—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dae2995-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30105/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> represents a State, or a political subdivision thereof, or any group of persons, in dealing with officials of a national political party with respect to matters involving a convention held in such State or political subdivision to nominate a candidate for the office of President or Vice President, or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dae2996-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30105/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> represents a national political party in making arrangements for the convention of such party held to nominate a candidate for the office of President or Vice President,</content> </paragraph> <continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">shall, within 60 days following the end of the convention (but not later than 20 days prior to the date on which presidential and vice-presidential electors are chosen), file with the Commission a full and complete financial statement, in such form and detail as it may prescribe, of the sources from which it derived its funds, and the purpose for which such funds were expended.</continuation> <sourceCredit id="id0dae2997-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s305">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 305</ref>, formerly § 307, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/16">86 Stat. 16</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s208/c/6">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 208(c)(6)</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1286">88 Stat. 1286</ref>; renumbered § 305 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI">Pub. L. 96–187, title I</ref>, §§ 105(2), 112(a), <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>, 1366.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0dae2998-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0dae2999-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0dae299a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437">section 437 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0dae299b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s305">section 305 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s435">section 435 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0dae299c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1980—<ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> substituted “60” and “20” for “sixty” and “twenty”, respectively, and struck out “Federal Election” before “Commission”. 1974—<ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref> substituted “Federal Election Commission” and “it” for “Comptroller General of the United States” and “he”, respectively. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0dae299d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dae299e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> effective <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s301/a">section 301(a) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dae299f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1974 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref> effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0dae29a0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106"><num value="30106">§ 30106.</num><heading> Federal Election Commission</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae29a1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Establishment; membership; term of office; vacancies; qualifications; compensation; chairman and vice chairman</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29a2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> There is established a commission to be known as the Federal Election Commission. The Commission is composed of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives or their designees, ex officio and without the right to vote, and 6 members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. No more than 3 members of the Commission appointed under this paragraph may be affiliated with the same political party.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29a3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29a4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> Members of the Commission shall serve for a single term of 6 years, except that of the members first appointed—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dae29a5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/a/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> two of the members, not affiliated with the same political party, shall be appointed for terms ending on <date date="1977-04-30">April 30, 1977</date>;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dae29a6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/a/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> two of the members, not affiliated with the same political party, shall be appointed for terms ending on <date date="1979-04-30">April 30, 1979</date>; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dae29a7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/a/2/A/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> two of the members, not affiliated with the same political party, shall be appointed for terms ending on <date date="1981-04-30">April 30, 1981</date>.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29a8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> A member of the Commission may serve on the Commission after the expiration of his or her term until his or her successor has taken office as a member of the Commission.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29a9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> An individual appointed to fill a vacancy occurring other than by the expiration of a term of office shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the member he or she succeeds.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29aa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/a/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as in the case of the original appointment.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29ab-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> Members shall be chosen on the basis of their experience, integrity, impartiality, and good judgment and members (other than the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives) shall be individuals who, at the time appointed to the Commission, are not elected or appointed officers or employees in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Federal Government. Such members of the Commission shall not engage in any other business, vocation, or employment. Any individual who is engaging in any other business, vocation, or employment at the time of his or her appointment to the Commission shall terminate or liquidate such activity no later than 90 days after such appointment.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29ac-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Members of the Commission (other than the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives) shall receive compensation equivalent to the compensation paid at level IV of the Executive Schedule (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5315">5 U.S.C. 5315</ref>).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29ad-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> The Commission shall elect a chairman and a vice chairman from among its members (other than the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives) for a term of one year. A member may serve as chairman only once during any term of office to which such member is appointed. The chairman and the vice chairman shall not be affiliated with the same political party. The vice chairman shall act as chairman in the absence or disability of the chairman or in the event of a vacancy in such office.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae29ae-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Administration, enforcement, and formulation of policy; exclusive jurisdiction of civil enforcement; Congressional authorities or functions with respect to elections for Federal office</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29af-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Commission shall administer, seek to obtain compliance with, and formulate policy with respect to, this Act and chapter 95 and chapter 96 of title 26. The Commission shall have exclusive jurisdiction with respect to the civil enforcement of such provisions.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29b0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit, restrict, or diminish any investigatory, informational, oversight, supervisory, or disciplinary authority or function of the Congress or any committee of the Congress with respect to elections for Federal office.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae29b1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Voting requirements; delegation of authorities</heading><content>All decisions of the Commission with respect to the exercise of its duties and powers under the provisions of this Act shall be made by a majority vote of the members of the Commission. A member of the Commission may not delegate to any person his or her vote or any decisionmaking authority or duty vested in the Commission by the provisions of this Act, except that the affirmative vote of 4 members of the Commission shall be required in order for the Commission to take any action in accordance with paragraph (6), (7), (8), or (9) of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30107/a">section 30107(a) of this title</ref> or with chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae29b2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Meetings</heading><content>The Commission shall meet at least once each month and also at the call of any member. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae29b3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Rules for conduct of activities; judicial notice of seal; principal office</heading><content>The Commission shall prepare written rules for the conduct of its activities, shall have an official seal which shall be judicially noticed, and shall have its principal office in or near the District of Columbia (but it may meet or exercise any of its powers anywhere in the United States). </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dae29b4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Staff director and general counsel; appointment and compensation; appointment and compensation of personnel and procurement of intermittent services by staff director; use of assistance, personnel, and facilities of Federal agencies and departments; counsel for defense of actions</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29b5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/f/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> The Commission shall have a staff director and a general counsel who shall be appointed by the Commission. The staff director shall be paid at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay in effect for level IV of the Executive Schedule (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5315">5 U.S.C. 5315</ref>). The general counsel shall be paid at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay in effect for level V of the Executive Schedule (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5316">5 U.S.C. 5316</ref>). With the approval of the Commission, the staff director may appoint and fix the pay of such additional personnel as he or she considers desirable without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29b6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/f/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> With the approval of the Commission, the staff director may procure temporary and intermittent services to the same extent as is authorized by <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3109/b">section 3109(b) of title 5</ref>, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for grade GS–15 of the General Schedule (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5332">5 U.S.C. 5332</ref>).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29b7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/f/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> In carrying out its responsibilities under this Act, the Commission shall, to the fullest extent practicable, avail itself of the assistance, including personnel and facilities of other agencies and departments of the United States. The heads of such agencies and departments may make available to the Commission such personnel, facilities, and other assistance, with or without reimbursement, as the Commission may request.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dae29b8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30106/f/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2), the Commission is authorized to appear in and defend against any action instituted under this Act, either (A) by attorneys employed in its office, or (B) by counsel whom it may appoint, on a temporary basis as may be necessary for such purpose, without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service, and whose compensation it may fix without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title. The compensation of counsel so appointed on a temporary basis shall be paid out of any funds otherwise available to pay the compensation of employees of the Commission.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0dae29b9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s306">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 306</ref>, formerly § 310, as added <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s208/a">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 208(a)</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1280">88 Stat. 1280</ref>; renumbered § 309 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI">Pub. L. 94–283, title I</ref>, §§ 101(a)–(d), 105, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/475">90 Stat. 475</ref>, 476, 481; renumbered § 306 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI">Pub. L. 96–187, title I</ref>, §§ 105(3), (6), 112(b), <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>, 1366; <ref href="/us/pl/99/514/s2">Pub. L. 99–514, § 2</ref>, <date date="1986-10-22">Oct. 22, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/2095">100 Stat. 2095</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/105/61/tV/s512/a">Pub. L. 105–61, title V, § 512(a)</ref>, <date date="1997-10-10">Oct. 10, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1305">111 Stat. 1305</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0dae29ba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0dae29bb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0dae29bc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in subsecs. (b), (c), and (f)(3), (4), means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0dae29bd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437c">section 437c of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0dae29be-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s306">section 306 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s436">section 436 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0dae29bf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1997—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/105/61">Pub. L. 105–61</ref> substituted “for a single term of 6 years” for “for terms of 6 years” in introductory provisions. 1986—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/99/514">Pub. L. 99–514</ref> substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text. 1980—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s105/6">Pub. L. 96–187, § 105(6)</ref>, in par. (1) inserted “or their designees,” before “ex officio”, and struck out “of the United States” after “President”; in par. (2)(B) inserted “or her” after “his” in two places; in par. (2)(C) inserted “or she” after “he”; in par. (3) struck out “maturity” before “experience”, substituted “and members (other than the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives) shall be individuals who, at the time appointed to the Commission” for “and shall be chosen from among individuals who, at the time of their appointment”, substituted “Such members of the Commission” for “Members of the Commission” and substituted “of his or her appointment to the Commission” for “such individual begins to serve as a member of the Commission”; and in par. (5) substituted “A member may serve as Chairman only once” for “No member may serve as Chairman more often than once”. Subsec. (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s105/6">Pub. L. 96–187, § 105(6)</ref>, substituted “exclusive jurisdiction” for “exclusive primary jurisdiction”. Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s105/6">Pub. L. 96–187, § 105(6)</ref>, substituted “provisions of this Act” for “provisions of this subchapter” in first sentence, and substituted “A member of the Commission may not delegate to any person his or her vote or any decisionmaking authority or duty vested in the Commission by the provisions of this Act, except that the affirmative vote of 4 members of the Commission shall be required in order for the Commission to take any action in accordance with paragraph (6), (7), (8), or (9) of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s437d/a">section 437d(a) of this title</ref> or with chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26.” for “except that the affirmative vote of 4 members of the Commission shall be required in order for the Commission to establish guidelines for compliance with the provisions of this Act or with chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26, or for the Commission to take any action in accordance with paragraph (6), (7), (8), or (10) of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s437d/a">section 437d(a) of this title</ref>. A member of the Commission may not delegate to any person his vote or any decisionmaking authority or duty vested in the Commission by the provisions of this subchapter”. <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s112/b">Pub. L. 96–187, § 112(b)</ref>, purported to substitute “section 307(a)” for “section 310(a)”, referred to in text as “<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s437d/a">section 437d(a) of this title</ref>”. However, that substitution had been made in the general amendment of the subsection by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s105/6">section 105(6) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>. See preceding paragraph. Subsec. (f). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s105/6">Pub. L. 96–187, § 105(6)</ref>, in par. (1) inserted “or she” after “as he”; in par. (3) struck out “Government” after “United States”; and added par. (4). 1976—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s101/a">Pub. L. 94–283, § 101(a)</ref>, changed provisions covering the appointment and confirmation of the six members of the Commission other than the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives by substituting a requirement that they be appointed by the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a requirement that appointment be made by the President, the President pro tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House, with confirmation by a majority of both Houses of the Congress, and made technical changes in the provisions covering the political affiliation of the six appointees so as to accommodate the changed appointment and confirmation procedures. Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s101/b">Pub. L. 94–283, § 101(b)</ref>, provided that members of the Commission serve for terms of 6 years, except that members first appointed serve for staggered terms as designated by the President, and inserted provision that a member may serve on the Commission after the expiration of his term until his successor has taken office as a member of the Commission. Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s101/c/1">Pub. L. 94–283, § 101(c)(1)</ref>, inserted provisions that Commission members may not engage in other businesses, vocations, or employment, but allowed appointees one year after beginning service as members of the Commission to terminate or liquidate other businesses, vocations, or employment which they may be engaged in when they begin their service as Commission members. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s101/c/2">Pub. L. 94–283, § 101(c)(2)</ref>, designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted “chapter 95 and chapter 96 of title 26” for “sections 608, 610, 611, 613, 614, 615, 616, and 617 of Title 18” and “shall have exclusive primary jurisdiction” for “has primary jurisdiction”, and added par. (2). Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s101/c/3">Pub. L. 94–283, § 101(c)(3)</ref>, provided that the affirmative vote of 4 members of the Commission shall be required in order for the Commission to establish guidelines for compliance with the provisions of this Act or with chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26, or for the Commission to take any action in accordance with paragraph (6), (7), (8), or (10) of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s437d/a">section 437d(a) of this title</ref>. Subsec. (f)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s101/d">Pub. L. 94–283, § 101(d)</ref>, provided that the appointment and the fixing of pay of additional personnel by the staff director may be done without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0dae29c0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dae29c1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1997 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/105/61/tV/s512/b">Pub. L. 105–61, title V, § 512(b)</ref>, <date date="1997-10-10">Oct. 10, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/1305">111 Stat. 1305</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/105/119/tVI/s631">Pub. L. 105–119, title VI, § 631</ref>, <date date="1997-11-26">Nov. 26, 1997</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/111/2523">111 Stat. 2523</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/105/119/tVI/s631">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to individuals nominated by the President to be members of the Federal Election Commission after <date date="1997-12-31">December 31, 1997</date> unless the President announced his intent to nominate the individual prior to <date date="1997-11-30">November 30, 1997</date>.”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db073b2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> effective <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s301/a">section 301(a) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0db073b3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1974 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0db073b4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Operation of Federal Election Commission After 1976 Amendment of Federal Election Campaign Act; Appointment of Commission Members; Transfer of Personnel, Liabilities, Contracts, Property, and Records, of Commission; References to Commission Prior to Amendment Deemed References to Commission as Constituted After 1976 Amendment of Federal Election Campaign Act</heading><ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s101/e">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 101(e)</ref>–(g), <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/476">90 Stat. 476</ref>, 477, provided for the transition of the Federal Election Commission as it was reconstituted under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/94/283">Pub. L. 94–283</ref> by providing for appointment of members, transfer of personnel, liabilities, contracts, property, and records, and savings provisions for orders, determinations, rules opinions, and proceedings issued, pending, or commenced before such amendments. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0db073b5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Transitional Provision Pending Appointment and Qualification of Members and General Counsel of Federal Election Commission and Transfer of Records, Documents, Memorandums, and Other Papers</heading><ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s208/b">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 208(b)</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1286">88 Stat. 1286</ref>, provided transitional authority for the Comptroller General, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives pending the appointment and qualification of the members and general counsel of the Federal Election Commission and authority for transfer of records, documents, memorandums, and other papers to the Commission. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db073b6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107"><num value="30107">§ 30107.</num><heading> Powers of Commission</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db073b7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Specific authorities</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Commission has the power—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073b8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> to require by special or general orders, any person to submit, under oath, such written reports and answers to questions as the Commission may prescribe;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073b9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> to administer oaths or affirmations;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073ba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> to require by subpena, signed by the chairman or the vice chairman, the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of all documentary evidence relating to the execution of its duties;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073bb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> in any proceeding or investigation, to order testimony to be taken by deposition before any person who is designated by the Commission and has the power to administer oaths and, in such instances, to compel testimony and the production of evidence in the same manner as authorized under paragraph (3);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073bc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> to pay witnesses the same fees and mileage as are paid in like circumstances in the courts of the United States;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073bd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> to initiate (through civil actions for injunctive, declaratory, or other appropriate relief), defend (in the case of any civil action brought under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/8">section 30109(a)(8) of this title</ref>) or appeal any civil action in the name of the Commission to enforce the provisions of this Act and chapter 95 and chapter 96 of title 26, through its general counsel;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073be-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> to render advisory opinions under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30108">section 30108 of this title</ref>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073bf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/a/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> to develop such prescribed forms and to make, amend, and repeal such rules, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 5 of title 5, as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act and chapter 95 and chapter 96 of title 26; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073c0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/a/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> to conduct investigations and hearings expeditiously, to encourage voluntary compliance, and to report apparent violations to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db073c1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Judicial orders for compliance with subpenas and orders of Commission; contempt of court</heading><content>Upon petition by the Commission, any United States district court within the jurisdiction of which any inquiry is being carried on may, in case of refusal to obey a subpena or order of the Commission issued under subsection (a), issue an order requiring compliance. Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db073c2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Civil liability for disclosure of information</heading><content>No person shall be subject to civil liability to any person (other than the Commission or the United States) for disclosing information at the request of the Commission. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db073c3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Concurrent transmissions to Congress or Member of budget estimates, etc.; prior submission of legislative recommendations, testimony, or comments on legislation</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073c4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Whenever the Commission submits any budget estimate or request to the President or the Office of Management and Budget, it shall concurrently transmit a copy of such estimate or request to the Congress.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073c5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Whenever the Commission submits any legislative recommendation, or testimony, or comments on legislation, requested by the Congress or by any Member of the Congress, to the President or the Office of Management and Budget, it shall concurrently transmit a copy thereof to the Congress or to the Member requesting the same. No officer or agency of the United States shall have any authority to require the Commission to submit its legislative recommendations, testimony, or comments on legislation, to any office or agency of the United States for approval, comments, or review, prior to the submission of such recommendations, testimony, or comments to the Congress.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db073c6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30107/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Exclusive civil remedy for enforcement</heading><content>Except as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/8">section 30109(a)(8) of this title</ref>, the power of the Commission to initiate civil actions under subsection (a)(6) shall be the exclusive civil remedy for the enforcement of the provisions of this Act. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db073c7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s307">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 307</ref>, formerly § 311, as added <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s208/a">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 208(a)</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1282">88 Stat. 1282</ref>; renumbered § 310 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI">Pub. L. 94–283, title I</ref>, §§ 105, 107, 115(b), <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/481">90 Stat. 481</ref>, 495; renumbered § 307 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI">Pub. L. 96–187, title I</ref>, §§ 105(3), 106, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>, 1356; <ref href="/us/pl/99/514/s2">Pub. L. 99–514, § 2</ref>, <date date="1986-10-22">Oct. 22, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/2095">100 Stat. 2095</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db073c8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db073c9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0db073ca-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(6), (8), and (e), means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db073cb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437d">section 437d of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db073cc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s307">section 307 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 305, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30105">section 30105 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0db073cd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1986—Subsec. (a)(6), (8). <ref href="/us/pl/99/514">Pub. L. 99–514</ref> substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text. 1980—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s106">Pub. L. 96–187, § 106</ref>, in par. (1) substituted “under oath, such written reports and answers to questions as the Commission may prescribe” for “in writing such reports and answers to questions as the Commission may prescribe” and struck out provision that such submission be made within such reasonable time and under oath as determined by the Commission; in par. (4) struck out “of this subsection” after “paragraph (3)”; in par. (6) substituted “section 437g(a)(8)” for “section 437g(a)(9)”, and substituted “to enforce the provisions of this Act” for “for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act”; struck out par. (9) relating to formulation of general policy respecting administration of this Act and chapters 95 and 96 of title 26; and redesignated former par. (10) as (9). Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s106">Pub. L. 96–187, § 106</ref>, reworded subsec. (b) without substantive changes. Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s106">Pub. L. 96–187, § 106</ref>, reenacted subsec. (c) without change. Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s106">Pub. L. 96–187, § 106</ref>, struck out “of the United States” after “President” in pars. (1) and (2). Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s106">Pub. L. 96–187, § 106</ref>, substituted “section 437g(a)(8)” for “section 437g(a)(9)”. 1976—Subsec. (a)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s107/b/1">Pub. L. 94–283, § 107(b)(1)</ref>, substituted “civil actions” for “civil proceedings” and inserted “(in the case of any civil action brought under section 437g(a) (9) of this title)” after “defend” and “and chapter 95 and chapter 96 of title 26” after “this Act”. Subsec. (a)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s115/b">Pub. L. 94–283, § 115(b)</ref>, substituted “section 312” for “section 313” in the original to accommodate the renumbering of <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s313">section 313 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> as <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s312">section 312 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> by <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s105">section 105 of Pub. L. 94–283</ref>. Since both the original and substituted references translate as “<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s437f">section 437f of this title</ref>” no change in text was required. Subsec. (a)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s107/a/1">Pub. L. 94–283, § 107(a)(1)</ref>, inserted “to develop such prescribed forms and to” before “to make, amend, and repeal” and inserted “and chapter 95 and chapter 96 of title 26” after “provisions of this Act”. Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s107/a/2">Pub. L. 94–283, § 107(a)(2)</ref>, substituted “and chapter 95 and chapter 96 of title 26; and” for “and sections 608, 610, 611, 613, 614, 615, 616, and 617 of title 18;”. Subsecs. (a)(10), (11). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s107/a/3">Pub. L. 94–283, § 107(a)(3)</ref>, redesignated par. (11) as par. (10). Former par. (10), which covered the development of prescribed forms under subsection (a)(1) of this section, was struck out. Subsec. (e). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s107/b/2">Pub. L. 94–283, § 107(b)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (e). </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db073ce-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db073cf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> effective <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s301/a">section 301(a) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0db073d0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1974 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db073d1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30108"><num value="30108">§ 30108.</num><heading> Advisory opinions</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db073d2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30108/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Requests by persons, candidates, or authorized committees; subject matter; time for response</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073d3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30108/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Not later than 60 days after the Commission receives from a person a complete written request concerning the application of this Act, chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26, or a rule or regulation prescribed by the Commission, with respect to a specific transaction or activity by the person, the Commission shall render a written advisory opinion relating to such transaction or activity to the person.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073d4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30108/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> If an advisory opinion is requested by a candidate, or any authorized committee of such candidate, during the 60-day period before any election for Federal office involving the requesting party, the Commission shall render a written advisory opinion relating to such request no later than 20 days after the Commission receives a complete written request.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db073d5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30108/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Procedures applicable to initial proposal of rules or regulations, and advisory opinions</heading><content>Any rule of law which is not stated in this Act or in chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26 may be initially proposed by the Commission only as a rule or regulation pursuant to procedures established in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30111/d">section 30111(d) of this title</ref>. No opinion of an advisory nature may be issued by the Commission or any of its employees except in accordance with the provisions of this section. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db073d6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30108/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Persons entitled to rely upon opinions; scope of protection for good faith reliance</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073d7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30108/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Any advisory opinion rendered by the Commission under subsection (a) may be relied upon by—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073d8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30108/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> any person involved in the specific transaction or activity with respect to which such advisory opinion is rendered; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073d9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30108/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> any person involved in any specific transaction or activity which is indistinguishable in all its material aspects from the transaction or activity with respect to which such advisory opinion is rendered.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073da-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30108/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any person who relies upon any provision or finding of an advisory opinion in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1) and who acts in good faith in accordance with the provisions and findings of such advisory opinion shall not, as a result of any such act, be subject to any sanction provided by this Act or by chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db073db-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30108/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Requests made public; submission of written comments by interested public</heading><content>The Commission shall make public any request made under subsection (a) for an advisory opinion. Before rendering an advisory opinion, the Commission shall accept written comments submitted by any interested party within the 10-day period following the date the request is made public. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db073dc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s308">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 308</ref>, formerly § 313, as added <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s208/a">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 208(a)</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1283">88 Stat. 1283</ref>; renumbered § 312 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI">Pub. L. 94–283, title I</ref>, §§ 105, 108(a), <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/481">90 Stat. 481</ref>, 482; renumbered § 308 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI">Pub. L. 96–187, title I</ref>, §§ 105(4), 107(a), <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>, 1357; <ref href="/us/pl/99/514/s2">Pub. L. 99–514, § 2</ref>, <date date="1986-10-22">Oct. 22, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/2095">100 Stat. 2095</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db073dd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db073de-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0db073df-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1), (b), and (c)(2), means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db073e0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437f">section 437f of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db073e1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s308">section 308 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437b">section 437b of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s308">section 308 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437a">section 437a of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/94/283">Pub. L. 94–283</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s308">section 308 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 311, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30111">section 30111 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0db073e2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1986—Subsecs. (a)(1), (b), (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/99/514">Pub. L. 99–514</ref> substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text. 1980—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s107">Pub. L. 96–187, § 107</ref>, redesignated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted provisions requiring the Commission to render a written advisory opinion no later than 60 days after receiving a written request concerning the application of this Act, chapters 95 or 96 of title 26, or a rule or regulation for provisions requiring a written advisory opinion within a reasonable time in response to a written request by any individual holding Federal office, candidate for Federal office, any political committee or the national committee of a political party, provisions requiring promulgation of a rule or regulation pursuant to procedures established by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s438/c">section 438(c) of this title</ref>, and prohibiting issuance of advisory opinions except in accordance with the provisions of this section, and added par. (2). Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s107">Pub. L. 96–187, § 107</ref>, struck out the par. (1) and (2) designations and substituted provisions requiring any rule of law not stated in this Act or chapter 95 or 96 of title 26 be initially proposed as a rule or regulation pursuant to the procedures of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s438/d">section 438(d) of this title</ref>, and provisions prohibiting issuance of an advisory opinion except in accordance with the provisions of this section for provisions holding any person relying upon an advisory opinion free from any sanction provided by this Act or chapter 95 or 96 of title 26, and provisions allowing reliance on an advisory opinion by any person involved in the specific transaction and any person involved in a transaction indistinguishable from the transaction with respect to which such opinion was rendered. Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s107">Pub. L. 96–187, § 107</ref>, redesignated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted provisions allowing reliance on any advisory opinion by any person involved in the specific transaction or activity to which such opinion was rendered and any person involved in a transaction or activity indistinguishable from the transaction with respect to which such opinion was rendered for provisions mandating that any request for an advisory opinion be made public and allowing any interested party to transmit written comments to the Commission prior to the rendering of its opinion, and added par. (2). Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s107">Pub. L. 96–187, § 107</ref>, added subsec. (d). 1976—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s108/a">Pub. L. 94–283, § 108(a)</ref>, added national committees of political parties to the enumeration of persons and political bodies authorized to request advisory opinions, substituted the application of general rules of law as stated in the Act or in chapter 95 or 96 of title 26 or as prescribed by rules or regulations of the Commission to specific factual situations for the resolution of the question of whether or not any specific transaction or activity by an individual, candidate, or political committee would constitute a violation of the Act as the subject matter of advisory opinions, and inserted requirement that rules or regulations forming the basis for rules of law be rules or regulations proposed pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s438/c">section 438(c) of this title</ref> and that advisory opinions be issued only in accordance with the provisions of this section. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s108/a">Pub. L. 94–283, § 108(a)</ref>, designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted provisions that any person who relies upon any finding or provision of an advisory opinion in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (2) and who acts in good faith in accordance with the provisions and findings of the advisory opinion shall not, as a result of that act, be subject to any sanctions provided by the Act or by chapter 95 or 96 of title 26 for provisions that any person with respect to whom an advisory opinion was rendered under subsection (a) who acted in good faith in accordance with the provisions and findings of an advisory opinion would be presumed to be in compliance with the Act, and added par. (2). </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db073e3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db073e4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> effective <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s301/a">section 301(a) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0db073e5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1974 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0db073e6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Conformance of Advisory Opinions Issued Prior to <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, to Requirements Imposed Under 1976 Amendments</heading><ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s108/b">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 108(b)</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/482">90 Stat. 482</ref>, provided that the Commission would, no later than 90 days after <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, conform the advisory opinions issued before that date to the requirements established by subsec. (a) of this section, and subsec. (b) of this section would apply to all advisory opinions issued before <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, as conformed to meet the requirements of subsec. (a) of this section. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db073e7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109"><num value="30109">§ 30109.</num><heading> Enforcement</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db073e8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Administrative and judicial practice and procedure</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073e9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Any person who believes a violation of this Act or of chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26 has occurred, may file a complaint with the Commission. Such complaint shall be in writing, signed and sworn to by the person filing such complaint, shall be notarized, and shall be made under penalty of perjury and subject to the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1001">section 1001 of title 18</ref>. Within 5 days after receipt of a complaint, the Commission shall notify, in writing, any person alleged in the complaint to have committed such a violation. Before the Commission conducts any vote on the complaint, other than a vote to dismiss, any person so notified shall have the opportunity to demonstrate, in writing, to the Commission within 15 days after notification that no action should be taken against such person on the basis of the complaint. The Commission may not conduct any investigation or take any other action under this section solely on the basis of a complaint of a person whose identity is not disclosed to the Commission.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073ea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> If the Commission, upon receiving a complaint under paragraph (1) or on the basis of information ascertained in the normal course of carrying out its supervisory responsibilities, determines, by an affirmative vote of 4 of its members, that it has reason to believe that a person has committed, or is about to commit, a violation of this Act or chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26, the Commission shall, through its chairman or vice chairman, notify the person of the alleged violation. Such notification shall set forth the factual basis for such alleged violation. The Commission shall make an investigation of such alleged violation, which may include a field investigation or audit, in accordance with the provisions of this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073eb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> The general counsel of the Commission shall notify the respondent of any recommendation to the Commission by the general counsel to proceed to a vote on probable cause pursuant to paragraph (4)(A)(i). With such notification, the general counsel shall include a brief stating the position of the general counsel on the legal and factual issues of the case. Within 15 days of receipt of such brief, respondent may submit a brief stating the position of such respondent on the legal and factual issues of the case, and replying to the brief of general counsel. Such briefs shall be filed with the Secretary of the Commission and shall be considered by the Commission before proceeding under paragraph (4).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073ec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073ed-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073ee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> Except as provided in clauses <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002018">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002018"><num>1</num> So in original. Probably should be “clause”.</note> (ii) and subparagraph (C), if the Commission determines, by an affirmative vote of 4 of its members, that there is probable cause to believe that any person has committed, or is about to commit, a violation of this Act or of chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26, the Commission shall attempt, for a period of at least 30 days, to correct or prevent such violation by informal methods of conference, conciliation, and persuasion, and to enter into a conciliation agreement with any person involved. Such attempt by the Commission to correct or prevent such violation may continue for a period of not more than 90 days. The Commission may not enter into a conciliation agreement under this clause except pursuant to an affirmative vote of 4 of its members. A conciliation agreement, unless violated, is a complete bar to any further action by the Commission, including the bringing of a civil proceeding under paragraph (6)(A).</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073ef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> If any determination of the Commission under clause (i) occurs during the 45-day period immediately preceding any election, then the Commission shall attempt, for a period of at least 15 days, to correct or prevent the violation involved by the methods specified in clause (i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073f0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073f1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> No action by the Commission or any person, and no information derived, in connection with any conciliation attempt by the Commission under subparagraph (A) may be made public by the Commission without the written consent of the respondent and the Commission.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073f2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> If a conciliation agreement is agreed upon by the Commission and the respondent, the Commission shall make public any conciliation agreement signed by both the Commission and the respondent. If the Commission makes a determination that a person has not violated this Act or chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26, the Commission shall make public such determination.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073f3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073f4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), in the case of a violation of a qualified disclosure requirement, the Commission may—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073f5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/C/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> find that a person committed such a violation on the basis of information obtained pursuant to the procedures described in paragraphs (1) and (2); and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073f6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/C/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> based on such finding, require the person to pay a civil money penalty in an amount determined, for violations of each qualified disclosure requirement, under a schedule of penalties which is established and published by the Commission and which takes into account the amount of the violation involved, the existence of previous violations by the person, and such other factors as the Commission considers appropriate.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073f7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> The Commission may not make any determination adverse to a person under clause (i) until the person has been given written notice and an opportunity to be heard before the Commission.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073f8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> Any person against whom an adverse determination is made under this subparagraph may obtain a review of such determination in the district court of the United States for the district in which the person resides, or transacts business, by filing in such court (prior to the expiration of the 30-day period which begins on the date the person receives notification of the determination) a written petition requesting that the determination be modified or set aside.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073f9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/C/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><chapeau> In this subparagraph, the term “qualified disclosure requirement” means any requirement of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073fa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/C/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> subsections <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002019">2</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002019"><num>2</num> So in original. Probably should be “subsection”.</note> (a), (c), (e), (f), (g), or (i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104">section 30104 of this title</ref>; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db073fb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/C/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30105">section 30105 of this title</ref>.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073fc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/4/C/v"><num value="v">(v)</num><content> This subparagraph shall apply with respect to violations that relate to reporting periods that begin on or after <date date="2000-01-01">January 1, 2000</date>, and that end on or before <date date="2033-12-31">December 31, 2033</date>.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073fd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073fe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> If the Commission believes that a violation of this Act or of chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26 has been committed, a conciliation agreement entered into by the Commission under paragraph (4)(A) may include a requirement that the person involved in such conciliation agreement shall pay a civil penalty which does not exceed the greater of $5,000 or an amount equal to any contribution or expenditure involved in such violation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db073ff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> If the Commission believes that a knowing and willful violation of this Act or of chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26 has been committed, a conciliation agreement entered into by the Commission under paragraph (4)(A) may require that the person involved in such conciliation agreement shall pay a civil penalty which does not exceed the greater of $10,000 or an amount equal to 200 percent of any contribution or expenditure involved in such violation (or, in the case of a violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30122">section 30122 of this title</ref>, which is not less than 300 percent of the amount involved in the violation and is not more than the greater of $50,000 or 1,000 percent of the amount involved in the violation).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07400-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/5/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> If the Commission by an affirmative vote of 4 of its members, determines that there is probable cause to believe that a knowing and willful violation of this Act which is subject to subsection (d), or a knowing and willful violation of chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26, has occurred or is about to occur, it may refer such apparent violation to the Attorney General of the United States without regard to any limitations set forth in paragraph (4)(A).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07401-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/5/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> In any case in which a person has entered into a conciliation agreement with the Commission under paragraph (4)(A), the Commission may institute a civil action for relief under paragraph (6)(A) if it believes that the person has violated any provision of such conciliation agreement. For the Commission to obtain relief in any civil action, the Commission need only establish that the person has violated, in whole or in part, any requirement of such conciliation agreement.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07402-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07403-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/6/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> If the Commission is unable to correct or prevent any violation of this Act or of chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26, by the methods specified in paragraph (4), the Commission may, upon an affirmative vote of 4 of its members, institute a civil action for relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or any other appropriate order (including an order for a civil penalty which does not exceed the greater of $5,000 or an amount equal to any contribution or expenditure involved in such violation) in the district court of the United States for the district in which the person against whom such action is brought is found, resides, or transacts business.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07404-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/6/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> In any civil action instituted by the Commission under subparagraph (A), the court may grant a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order, including a civil penalty which does not exceed the greater of $5,000 or an amount equal to any contribution or expenditure involved in such violation, upon a proper showing that the person involved has committed, or is about to commit (if the relief sought is a permanent or temporary injunction or a restraining order), a violation of this Act or chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07405-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/6/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> In any civil action for relief instituted by the Commission under subparagraph (A), if the court determines that the Commission has established that the person involved in such civil action has committed a knowing and willful violation of this Act or of chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26, the court may impose a civil penalty which does not exceed the greater of $10,000 or an amount equal to 200 percent of any contribution or expenditure involved in such violation (or, in the case of a violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30122">section 30122 of this title</ref>, which is not less than 300 percent of the amount involved in the violation and is not more than the greater of $50,000 or 1,000 percent of the amount involved in the violation).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07406-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> In any action brought under paragraph (5) or (6), subpenas for witnesses who are required to attend a United States district court may run into any other district.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07407-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07408-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/8/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Any party aggrieved by an order of the Commission dismissing a complaint filed by such party under paragraph (1), or by a failure of the Commission to act on such complaint during the 120-day period beginning on the date the complaint is filed, may file a petition with the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07409-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/8/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Any petition under subparagraph (A) shall be filed, in the case of a dismissal of a complaint by the Commission, within 60 days after the date of the dismissal.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db0740a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/8/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> In any proceeding under this paragraph the court may declare that the dismissal of the complaint or the failure to act is contrary to law, and may direct the Commission to conform with such declaration within 30 days, failing which the complainant may bring, in the name of such complainant, a civil action to remedy the violation involved in the original complaint.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db0740b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> Any judgment of a district court under this subsection may be appealed to the court of appeals, and the judgment of the court of appeals affirming or setting aside, in whole or in part, any such order of the district court shall be final, subject to review by the Supreme Court of the United States upon certiorari or certification as provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1254">section 1254 of title 28</ref>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db0740c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/10"><num value="10">(10)</num><content> Repealed. <ref href="/us/pl/98/620/tIV/s402/1/A">Pub. L. 98–620, title IV, § 402(1)(A)</ref>, <date date="1984-11-08">Nov. 8, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/3357">98 Stat. 3357</ref>.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db0740d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/11"><num value="11">(11)</num><content> If the Commission determines after an investigation that any person has violated an order of the court entered in a proceeding brought under paragraph (6), it may petition the court for an order to hold such person in civil contempt, but if it believes the violation to be knowing and willful it may petition the court for an order to hold such person in criminal contempt.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db0740e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/12"><num value="12">(12)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db0740f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/12/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Any notification or investigation made under this section shall not be made public by the Commission or by any person without the written consent of the person receiving such notification or the person with respect to whom such investigation is made.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07410-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/a/12/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Any member or employee of the Commission, or any other person, who violates the provisions of subparagraph (A) shall be fined not more than $2,000. Any such member, employee, or other person who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of subparagraph (A) shall be fined not more than $5,000.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db07411-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Notice to persons not filing required reports prior to institution of enforcement action; publication of identity of persons and unfiled reports</heading><content>Before taking any action under subsection (a) against any person who has failed to file a report required under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/2/A/iii">section 30104(a)(2)(A)(iii) of this title</ref> for the calendar quarter immediately preceding the election involved, or in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/2/A/i">section 30104(a)(2)(A)(i) of this title</ref>, the Commission shall notify the person of such failure to file the required reports. If a satisfactory response is not received within 4 business days after the date of notification, the Commission shall, pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/7">section 30111(a)(7) of this title</ref>, publish before the election the name of the person and the report or reports such person has failed to file. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db07412-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Reports by Attorney General of apparent violations</heading><content>Whenever the Commission refers an apparent violation to the Attorney General, the Attorney General shall report to the Commission any action taken by the Attorney General regarding the apparent violation. Each report shall be transmitted within 60 days after the date the Commission refers an apparent violation, and every 30 days thereafter until the final disposition of the apparent violation. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db07413-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Penalties; defenses; mitigation of offenses</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07414-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07415-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> Any person who knowingly and willfully commits a violation of any provision of this Act which involves the making, receiving, or reporting of any contribution, donation, or expenditure—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db07416-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> aggregating $25,000 or more during a calendar year shall be fined under title 18, or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db07417-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> aggregating $2,000 or more (but less than $25,000) during a calendar year shall be fined under such title, or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07418-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> In the case of a knowing and willful violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/3">section 30118(b)(3) of this title</ref>, the penalties set forth in this subsection shall apply to a violation involving an amount aggregating $250 or more during a calendar year. Such violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/3">section 30118(b)(3) of this title</ref> may incorporate a violation of section 30119(b), 30122, or 30123 of this title.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07419-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> In the case of a knowing and willful violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30124">section 30124 of this title</ref>, the penalties set forth in this subsection shall apply without regard to whether the making, receiving, or reporting of a contribution or expenditure of $1,000 or more is involved.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db0741a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><chapeau> Any person who knowingly and willfully commits a violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30122">section 30122 of this title</ref> involving an amount aggregating more than $10,000 during a calendar year shall be—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db0741b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/1/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> imprisoned for not more than 2 years if the amount is less than $25,000 (and subject to imprisonment under subparagraph (A) if the amount is $25,000 or more);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db0741c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/1/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> fined not less than 300 percent of the amount involved in the violation and not more than the greater of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db0741d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/1/D/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> $50,000; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db0741e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/1/D/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> 1,000 percent of the amount involved in the violation; or</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db0741f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/1/D/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> both imprisoned under clause (i) and fined under clause (ii).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07420-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> In any criminal action brought for a violation of any provision of this Act or of chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26, any defendant may evidence their lack of knowledge or intent to commit the alleged violation by introducing as evidence a conciliation agreement entered into between the defendant and the Commission under subsection (a)(4)(A) which specifically deals with the act or failure to act constituting such violation and which is still in effect.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db07421-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> In any criminal action brought for a violation of any provision of this Act or of chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26, the court before which such action is brought shall take into account, in weighing the seriousness of the violation and in considering the appropriateness of the penalty to be imposed if the defendant is found guilty, whether—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db07422-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the specific act or failure to act which constitutes the violation for which the action was brought is the subject of a conciliation agreement entered into between the defendant and the Commission under subparagraph (a)(4)(A);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db07423-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the conciliation agreement is in effect; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db07424-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30109/d/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the defendant is, with respect to the violation involved, in compliance with the conciliation agreement.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db07425-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s309">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 309</ref>, formerly § 314, as added <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s208/a">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 208(a)</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1284">88 Stat. 1284</ref>; renumbered § 313 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI">Pub. L. 94–283, title I</ref>, §§ 105, 109, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/481">90 Stat. 481</ref>, 483; renumbered § 309 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI">Pub. L. 96–187, title I</ref>, §§ 105(4), 108, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>, 1358; <ref href="/us/pl/98/620/tIV/s402/1/A">Pub. L. 98–620, title IV, § 402(1)(A)</ref>, <date date="1984-11-08">Nov. 8, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/3357">98 Stat. 3357</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/514/s2">Pub. L. 99–514, § 2</ref>, <date date="1986-10-22">Oct. 22, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/2095">100 Stat. 2095</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/106/58/tVI/s640/a">Pub. L. 106–58, title VI, § 640(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="1999-09-29">Sept. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/476">113 Stat. 476</ref>, 477; <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII">Pub. L. 107–155, title III</ref>, §§ 312(a), 315(a), (b), <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/106">116 Stat. 106</ref>, 108; <ref href="/us/pl/110/433/s1/a">Pub. L. 110–433, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2008-10-16">Oct. 16, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/4971">122 Stat. 4971</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/113/72">Pub. L. 113–72</ref>, §§ 1, 2, <date date="2013-12-26">Dec. 26, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/1210">127 Stat. 1210</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/115/386/s1/a">Pub. L. 115–386, § 1(a)</ref>, <date date="2018-12-21">Dec. 21, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/5161">132 Stat. 5161</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/118/26/s1">Pub. L. 118–26, § 1</ref>, <date date="2023-12-19">Dec. 19, 2023</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/137/131">137 Stat. 131</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db07426-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db07427-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0db07428-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (d), means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db07429-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437g">section 437g of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db0742a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 306, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30106">section 30106 of this title</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 308, and was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437b">section 437b of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s309">section 309 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 312, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30113">section 30113 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0db0742b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2023—Subsec. (a)(4)(C)(v). <ref href="/us/pl/118/26">Pub. L. 118–26</ref> substituted “<date date="2033-12-31">December 31, 2033</date>” for “<date date="2023-12-31">December 31, 2023</date>”. 2018—Subsec. (a)(4)(C)(v). <ref href="/us/pl/115/386">Pub. L. 115–386</ref> substituted “<date date="2023-12-31">December 31, 2023</date>” for “<date date="2018-12-31">December 31, 2018</date>”. 2013—Subsec. (a)(4)(C)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/113/72/s2/a">Pub. L. 113–72, § 2(a)</ref>, substituted “a qualified disclosure requirement” for “any requirement of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s434/a">section 434(a) of this title</ref>” in introductory provisions. Subsec. (a)(4)(C)(i)(II). <ref href="/us/pl/113/72/s2/b">Pub. L. 113–72, § 2(b)</ref>, inserted “, for violations of each qualified disclosure requirement,” before “under a schedule of penalties”. Subsec. (a)(4)(C)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/113/72/s2/c/2">Pub. L. 113–72, § 2(c)(2)</ref>, added cl. (iv). Former cl. (iv) redesignated (v). <ref href="/us/pl/113/72/s1">Pub. L. 113–72, § 1</ref>, substituted “<date date="2018-12-31">December 31, 2018</date>” for “<date date="2013-12-31">December 31, 2013</date>”. Subsec. (a)(4)(C)(v). <ref href="/us/pl/113/72/s2/c/1">Pub. L. 113–72, § 2(c)(1)</ref>, redesignated cl. (iv) as (v). 2008—Subsec. (a)(4)(C)(iv). <ref href="/us/pl/110/433">Pub. L. 110–433</ref> added cl. (iv). 2002—Subsec. (a)(5)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s315/a/1">Pub. L. 107–155, § 315(a)(1)</ref>, inserted before period at end “(or, in the case of a violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s441f">section 441f of this title</ref>, which is not less than 300 percent of the amount involved in the violation and is not more than the greater of $50,000 or 1,000 percent of the amount involved in the violation)”. Subsec. (a)(6)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s315/a/2">Pub. L. 107–155, § 315(a)(2)</ref>, inserted before period at end “(or, in the case of a violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s441f">section 441f of this title</ref>, which is not less than 300 percent of the amount involved in the violation and is not more than the greater of $50,000 or 1,000 percent of the amount involved in the violation)”. Subsec. (d)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s312/a">Pub. L. 107–155, § 312(a)</ref>, amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “Any person who knowingly and willfully commits a violation of any provision of this Act which involves the making, receiving, or reporting of any contribution or expenditure aggregating $2,000 or more during a calendar year shall be fined, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. The amount of this fine shall not exceed the greater of $25,000 or 300 percent of any contribution or expenditure involved in such violation.” Subsec. (d)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s315/b">Pub. L. 107–155, § 315(b)</ref>, added subpar. (D). 1999—Subsec. (a)(4)(A)(i). <ref href="/us/pl/106/58/s640/a/1">Pub. L. 106–58, § 640(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “clauses (ii) and subparagraph (C)” for “clause (ii)”. Subsec. (a)(4)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/106/58/s640/a/2">Pub. L. 106–58, § 640(a)(2)</ref>, added subpar. (C). Subsec. (a)(6)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/106/58/s640/b">Pub. L. 106–58, § 640(b)</ref>, substituted “paragraph (4)” for “paragraph (4)(A)”. 1986—Subsecs. (a)(1), (2), (4)(A)(i), (B)(ii), (5)(A) to (C), (6), (d)(2), (3). <ref href="/us/pl/99/514">Pub. L. 99–514</ref> substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text. 1984—Subsec. (a)(10). <ref href="/us/pl/98/620">Pub. L. 98–620</ref> struck out par. (10) which provided that any action brought under subsec. (a) be advanced on the docket of the court in which filed and put ahead of all other actions (other than other actions brought under this subsec. or under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s437h">section 437h of this title</ref>). 1980—<ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s108">Pub. L. 96–187, § 108</ref>, substantially revised provisions of this section in order to facilitate the Commission’s more expeditious handling of complaints, and implementation of enforcement proceedings. 1976—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s109">Pub. L. 94–283, § 109</ref>, generally revised provisions of subsec. (a) to reflect enactment of sections 441a to 441j of this title and repeal of sections 608 and 610 to 617 of title 18 and to update the operations of the Commission. Subsecs. (b), (c). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s109">Pub. L. 94–283, § 109</ref>, reenacted subsec. (b) without change and added subsec. (c). </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db0742c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db0742d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2018 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/115/386/s1/b">Pub. L. 115–386, § 1(b)</ref>, <date date="2018-12-21">Dec. 21, 2018</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/132/5161">132 Stat. 5161</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/115/386/s1/b"> <inline>“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the earlier of—</inline> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> <date date="2018-12-31">December 31, 2018</date>; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2018-12-21">Dec. 21, 2018</date>].”</content> </paragraph> </quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db0742e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2013 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/113/72/s3">Pub. L. 113–72, § 3</ref>, <date date="2013-12-26">Dec. 26, 2013</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/127/1211">127 Stat. 1211</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/72/s3"> <inline>“The amendments made by this Act [amending this section] shall take effect on the earlier of—</inline> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> <date date="2013-12-31">December 31, 2013</date>; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2013-12-26">Dec. 26, 2013</date>].”</content> </paragraph> </quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db0742f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2008 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/110/433/s1/c">Pub. L. 110–433, § 1(c)</ref>, <date date="2008-10-16">Oct. 16, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/4971">122 Stat. 4971</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/433/s1/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and repealing provisions set out as a note below] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2000 [<ref href="/us/pl/106/58">Pub. L. 106–58</ref>].”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db07430-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s312/b">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 312(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/106">116 Stat. 106</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s312/b">“The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to violations occurring on or after the effective date of this Act [for general effective date of <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>].”</quotedContent> <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s315/c">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 315(c)</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/108">116 Stat. 108</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s315/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply with respect to violations occurring on or after the effective date of this Act [for general effective date of <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>].”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db2e531-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1999 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/106/58/tVI/s640/c">Pub. L. 106–58, title VI, § 640(c)</ref>, <date date="1999-09-29">Sept. 29, 1999</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/113/477">113 Stat. 477</ref>, as amended by <ref href="/us/pl/107/67/tVI/s642">Pub. L. 107–67, title VI, § 642</ref>, <date date="2001-11-12">Nov. 12, 2001</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/115/555">115 Stat. 555</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/108/199/dF/tVI/s639">Pub. L. 108–199, div. F, title VI, § 639</ref>, <date date="2004-01-23">Jan. 23, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/359">118 Stat. 359</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/109/115/dA/tVII/s721">Pub. L. 109–115, div. A, title VII, § 721</ref>, <date date="2005-11-30">Nov. 30, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/2493">119 Stat. 2493</ref>, which provided that the amendments made by <ref href="/us/pl/106/58/s640">section 640 of Pub. L. 106–58</ref>, amending this section, were applicable to violations relating to reporting periods beginning on or after <date date="2000-01-01">Jan. 1, 2000</date>, and ending on or before <date date="2008-12-31">Dec. 31, 2008</date>, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/110/433/s1/b">Pub. L. 110–433, § 1(b)</ref>, <date date="2008-10-16">Oct. 16, 2008</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/122/4971">122 Stat. 4971</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db2e532-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1984 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/98/620">Pub. L. 98–620</ref> not applicable to cases pending on <date date="1984-11-08">Nov. 8, 1984</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/98/620/s403">section 403 of Pub. L. 98–620</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1657">section 1657 of Title 28</ref>, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db2e533-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> effective <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s301/a">section 301(a) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0db2e534-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1974 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db2e535-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30110"><num value="30110">§ 30110.</num><heading> Judicial review</heading><content> The Commission, the national committee of any political party, or any individual eligible to vote in any election for the office of President may institute such actions in the appropriate district court of the United States, including actions for declaratory judgment, as may be appropriate to construe the constitutionality of any provision of this Act. The district court immediately shall certify all questions of constitutionality of this Act to the United States court of appeals for the circuit involved, which shall hear the matter sitting en banc. </content><sourceCredit id="id0db2e536-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s310">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 310</ref>, formerly § 315, as added <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s208/a">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 208(a)</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1285">88 Stat. 1285</ref>; renumbered § 314 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI">Pub. L. 94–283, title I</ref>, §§ 105, 115(e), <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/481">90 Stat. 481</ref>, 496; renumbered § 310 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI">Pub. L. 96–187, title I</ref>, §§ 105(4), 112(c), <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>, 1366; <ref href="/us/pl/98/620/tIV/s402/1/B">Pub. L. 98–620, title IV, § 402(1)(B)</ref>, <date date="1984-11-08">Nov. 8, 1984</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/98/3357">98 Stat. 3357</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/100/352/s6/a">Pub. L. 100–352, § 6(a)</ref>, <date date="1988-06-27">June 27, 1988</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/102/663">102 Stat. 663</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db2e537-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db2e538-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0db2e539-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in text, means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db2e53a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437h">section 437h of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db2e53b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s310">section 310 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 307, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30107">section 30107 of this title</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s310">section 310 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 306, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30106">section 30106 of this title</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s310">section 310 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s440">section 440 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0db2e53c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1988—<ref href="/us/pl/100/352">Pub. L. 100–352</ref> struck out “(a)” before “The Commission” and struck out subsec. (b) which read as follows: “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any decision on a matter certified under subsection (a) of this section shall be reviewable by appeal directly to the Supreme Court of the United States. Such appeal shall be brought no later than 20 days after the decision of the court of appeals.” 1984—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/98/620">Pub. L. 98–620</ref> struck out subsec. (c) which provided for advancement on appellate docket and expedited disposition of any matter certified under subsec. (a) of this section. 1980—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s112/c">Pub. L. 96–187, § 112(c)</ref>, struck out “of the United States” after “office of President”. 1976—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s115/e">Pub. L. 94–283, § 115(e)</ref>, struck out references to sections 608, 610, 611, 613, 614, 615, 616, and 617 of title 18. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db2e53d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db2e53e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1988 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/100/352">Pub. L. 100–352</ref> effective ninety days after <date date="1988-06-27">June 27, 1988</date>, except that such amendment not to apply to cases pending in Supreme Court on such effective date or affect right to review or manner of reviewing judgment or decree of court which was entered before such effective date, see <ref href="/us/pl/100/352/s7">section 7 of Pub. L. 100–352</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1254">section 1254 of Title 28</ref>, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db2e53f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1984 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/98/620">Pub. L. 98–620</ref> not applicable to cases pending on <date date="1984-11-08">Nov. 8, 1984</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/98/620/s403">section 403 of Pub. L. 98–620</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1657">section 1657 of Title 28</ref>, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db2e540-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> effective <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s301/a">section 301(a) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0db2e541-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1974 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0db2e542-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Judicial Review</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIV/s403">Pub. L. 107–155, title IV, § 403</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/113">116 Stat. 113</ref>, provided that:<quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/155/tIV/s403"> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="a">“(a)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Special Rules for Actions Brought on Constitutional Grounds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If any action is brought for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the constitutionality of any provision of this Act [see Tables for classification] or any amendment made by this Act, the following rules shall apply:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> The action shall be filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and shall be heard by a 3-judge court convened pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2284">section 2284 of title 28</ref>, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> A copy of the complaint shall be delivered promptly to the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> A final decision in the action shall be reviewable only by appeal directly to the Supreme Court of the United States. Such appeal shall be taken by the filing of a notice of appeal within 10 days, and the filing of a jurisdictional statement within 30 days, of the entry of the final decision.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> It shall be the duty of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the Supreme Court of the United States to advance on the docket and to expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of the action and appeal.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Intervention by Members of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>In any action in which the constitutionality of any provision of this Act or any amendment made by this Act is raised (including but not limited to an action described in subsection (a)), any member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) or Senate shall have the right to intervene either in support of or opposition to the position of a party to the case regarding the constitutionality of the provision or amendment. To avoid duplication of efforts and reduce the burdens placed on the parties to the action, the court in any such action may make such orders as it considers necessary, including orders to require intervenors taking similar positions to file joint papers or to be represented by a single attorney at oral argument.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="c">“(c)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Challenge by Members of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Any Member of Congress may bring an action, subject to the special rules described in subsection (a), for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the constitutionality of any provision of this Act or any amendment made by this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><num value="d">“(d)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Applicability.—</inline></heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Initial claims</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to any action initially filed on or before <date date="2006-12-31">December 31, 2006</date>, the provisions of subsection (a) shall apply with respect to each action described in such section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Subsequent actions</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to any action initially filed after <date date="2006-12-31">December 31, 2006</date>, the provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to any action described in such section unless the person filing such action elects such provisions to apply to the action.”</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db2e543-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111"><num value="30111">§ 30111.</num><heading> Administrative provisions</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e544-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Duties of Commission</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Commission shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e545-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> prescribe forms necessary to implement this Act;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e546-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> prepare, publish, and furnish to all persons required to file reports and statements under this Act a manual recommending uniform methods of bookkeeping and reporting;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e547-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> develop a filing, coding, and cross-indexing system consistent with the purposes of this Act;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e548-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> within 48 hours after the time of the receipt by the Commission of reports and statements filed with it, make them available for public inspection, and copying, at the expense of the person requesting such copying, except that any information copied from such reports or statements may not be sold or used by any person for the purpose of soliciting contributions or for commercial purposes, other than using the name and address of any political committee to solicit contributions from such committee. A political committee may submit 10 pseudonyms on each report filed in order to protect against the illegal use of names and addresses of contributors, provided such committee attaches a list of such pseudonyms to the appropriate report. The Secretary or the Commission shall exclude these lists from the public record;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e549-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> keep such designations, reports, and statements for a period of 10 years from the date of receipt, except that designations, reports, and statements that relate solely to candidates for the House of Representatives shall be kept for 5 years from the date of their receipt;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e54a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e54b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/6/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> compile and maintain a cumulative index of designations, reports, and statements filed under this Act, which index shall be published at regular intervals and made available for purchase directly or by mail;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e54c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/6/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> compile, maintain, and revise a separate cumulative index of reports and statements filed by multi-candidate committees, including in such index a list of multi-candidate committees; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e54d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/6/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> compile and maintain a list of multi-candidate committees, which shall be revised and made available monthly;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e54e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> prepare and publish periodically lists of authorized committees which fail to file reports as required by this Act;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e54f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> prescribe rules, regulations, and forms to carry out the provisions of this Act, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (d); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e550-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><content> transmit to the President and to each House of the Congress no later than June 1 of each year, a report which states in detail the activities of the Commission in carrying out its duties under this Act, and any recommendations for any legislative or other action the Commission considers appropriate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e551-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Audits and field investigations</heading><content>The Commission may conduct audits and field investigations of any political committee required to file a report under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104">section 30104 of this title</ref>. All audits and field investigations concerning the verification for, and receipt and use of, any payments received by a candidate or committee under chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26 shall be given priority. Prior to conducting any audit under this subsection, the Commission shall perform an internal review of reports filed by selected committees to determine if the reports filed by a particular committee meet the threshold requirements for substantial compliance with the Act. Such thresholds for compliance shall be established by the Commission. The Commission may, upon an affirmative vote of 4 of its members, conduct an audit and field investigation of any committee which does meet the threshold requirements established by the Commission. Such audit shall be commenced within 30 days of such vote, except that any audit of an authorized committee of a candidate, under the provisions of this subsection, shall be commenced within 6 months of the election for which such committee is authorized. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e552-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Statutory provisions applicable to forms and information-gathering activities</heading><content>Any forms prescribed by the Commission under subsection (a)(1), and any information-gathering activities of the Commission under this Act, shall not be subject to the provisions of section 3512 <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002020">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002020"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of title 44. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e553-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Rules, regulations, or forms; issuance, procedures applicable, etc.</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db2e554-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Before prescribing any rule, regulation, or form under this section or any other provision of this Act, the Commission shall transmit a statement with respect to such rule, regulation, or form to the Senate and the House of Representatives, in accordance with this subsection. Such statement shall set forth the proposed rule, regulation, or form, and shall contain a detailed explanation and justification of it.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db2e555-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> If either House of the Congress does not disapprove by resolution any proposed rule or regulation submitted by the Commission under this section within 30 legislative days after the date of the receipt of such proposed rule or regulation or within 10 legislative days after the date of receipt of such proposed form, the Commission may prescribe such rule, regulation, or form.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db2e556-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> For purposes of this subsection, the term “legislative day” means, with respect to statements transmitted to the Senate, any calendar day on which the Senate is in session, and with respect to statements transmitted to the House of Representatives, any calendar day on which the House of Representatives is in session.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db2e557-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/d/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> For purposes of this subsection, the terms “rule” and “regulation” mean a provision or series of interrelated provisions stating a single, separable rule of law.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db2e558-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/d/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db2e559-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/d/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> A motion to discharge a committee of the Senate from the consideration of a resolution relating to any such rule, regulation, or form or a motion to proceed to the consideration of such a resolution, is highly privileged and shall be decided without debate.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db2e55a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/d/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> Whenever a committee of the House of Representatives reports any resolution relating to any such form, rule or regulation, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) to move to proceed to the consideration of the resolution. The motion is highly privileged and is not debatable. An amendment to the motion is not in order, and is not in order to move to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed with.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e55b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Scope of protection for good faith reliance upon rules or regulations</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person who relies upon any rule or regulation prescribed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions of this section and who acts in good faith in accordance with such rule or regulation shall not, as a result of such act, be subject to any sanction provided by this Act or by chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e55c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30111/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Promulgation of rules, regulations, and forms by Commission and Internal Revenue Service; report to Congress on cooperative efforts</heading><content>In prescribing such rules, regulations, and forms under this section, the Commission and the Internal Revenue Service shall consult and work together to promulgate rules, regulations, and forms which are mutually consistent. The Commission shall report to the Congress annually on the steps it has taken to comply with this subsection. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db2e55d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s311">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 311</ref>, formerly § 308, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/16">86 Stat. 16</ref>; renumbered § 316 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII">Pub. L. 93–443, title II</ref>, §§ 208(a), (c)(7)–(10), 209(a)(1), (b), <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1279">88 Stat. 1279</ref>, 1286, 1287; renumbered § 315 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI">Pub. L. 94–283, title I</ref>, §§ 105, 110, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/481">90 Stat. 481</ref>, 486; renumbered § 311 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI">Pub. L. 96–187, title I</ref>, §§ 105(4), 109, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>, 1362; <ref href="/us/pl/99/514/s2">Pub. L. 99–514, § 2</ref>, <date date="1986-10-22">Oct. 22, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/2095">100 Stat. 2095</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s3/c">Pub. L. 104–79, § 3(c)</ref>, <date date="1995-12-28">Dec. 28, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/109/792">109 Stat. 792</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tVIII/s801/b">Pub. L. 107–252, title VIII, § 801(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1726">116 Stat. 1726</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db2e55e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db2e55f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0db2e560-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in text, means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. <ref href="/us/usc/t44/s3512">Section 3512 of title 44</ref>, referred to in subsec. (c), which related to requirements for the collection of information by independent Federal regulatory agencies, was a part of chapter 35 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents. Chapter 35 was amended generally by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/pl/96/511">Pub. L. 96–511</ref>) and subsequently by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/13">Pub. L. 104–13</ref>). </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db2e561-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s438">section 438 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db2e562-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s311">section 311 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437e">section 437e of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s311">section 311 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 307, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30107">section 30107 of this title</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s311">section 311 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 320, and was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441">section 441 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/94/283">Pub. L. 94–283</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0db2e563-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2002—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref> inserted “and” at end of par. (8), substituted a period for “; and” at end of par. (9), and struck out par. (10) and concluding sentences which read as follows: “serve as a national clearinghouse for the compilation of information and review of procedures with respect to the administration of Federal elections. The Commission may enter into contracts for the purpose of conducting studies under this paragraph. Reports or studies made under this paragraph shall be available to the public upon the payment of the cost thereof, except that copies shall be made available without cost, upon request, to agencies and branches of the Federal Government.” 1995—Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/104/79">Pub. L. 104–79</ref> substituted “Secretary” for “Clerk, Secretary,”. 1986—Subsecs. (b), (e). <ref href="/us/pl/99/514">Pub. L. 99–514</ref> substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text. 1980—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, substituted in introductory clause “The Commission shall” for “It shall be the duty of the Commission”. Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, substituted “prescribe forms necessary to implement this Act” for “to develop and furnish to the person required by the provisions of this Act prescribed forms for the making of the reports and statements required to be filed with it under this subchapter”. Subsec. (a)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, substituted “prepare, publish, and furnish to all persons required to file reports and statements under this Act” for “to prepare, publish, and furnish to the person required to file such reports and statements”. Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, struck out “to” before “develop” and substituted “consistent with the purposes of this Act” for “consonant with the purposes of this subchapter”. Subsec. (a)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, substituted provisions making available for inspection and copying reports and statements within 48 hours after receipt and prohibiting the sale or use of any information for soliciting contributions or for commercial purposes other than using names and addresses of any political committee and allowing a political committee to submit 10 pseudonyms on each report to protect against illegal use of names and addresses of contributors, such lists to be excluded from the public record, for provisions making available for public inspection and copying reports and statements as soon as practicable but no later than the end of the second day following the day during which it was received, and to permit copying by hand or duplicating machine at the person’s own expense, provided that no information so copied be sold or utilized for purposes of soliciting contributions or for commercial purposes. Subsec. (a)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, substituted “keep such designations, reports” for “to preserve such reports”, “except that designations, reports, and statements that relate” for “except that reports and statements relating” and “shall be kept” for “shall be preserved”. Subsec. (a)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, redesignated existing provisions as subpar. (A), added subpars. (B) and (C), and in subpar. (A) as so designated substituted provisions for the compilation and maintenance of a cumulative index of designations, reports, and statements filed under this Act, to be published at regular intervals and made available for direct or mail purchase for provisions for compilation and maintenance of such index to be published in the Federal Register at regular intervals to be made available for direct or mail purchase at reasonable prices, and for compilation and maintenance of a separate cumulative index of reports and statements of political committees supporting more than one candidate including a listing of the date of registration of such committee and the date of qualification to make expenditures under section 441a(a)(2), to be revised on the same basis as the other cumulative indices. Subsec. (a)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, substituted provisions requiring preparation and publication periodically lists of committees failing to file reports as required by this Act for provisions requiring preparation and publication from time to time of special reports listing candidates for whom reports were filed as required and candidates for whom reports were not filed. Subsec. (a)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, substituted provisions for rules, regulations and forms to carry out the provisions of this Act in accordance with subsec. (d) for provisions mandating audits and field investigations with respect to reports and statements and failure to file such and giving priority to auditing and field investigation verification and receipt and use of payments received by a candidate. Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, substituted provisions for transmittal to the President and Congress no later than June 1 of each year a report of Commission activities and recommendations for legislation for provisions for reporting apparent violations of law to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Subsec. (a)(10). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, substituted provisions authorizing the Commission to serve as a national clearinghouse for compilation of information and review procedures with respect to administration of Federal elections, and to enter into contracts to conduct studies, to be made available to the public upon payment of costs except that copies be made available without cost to agencies and branches of the Federal Government for provisions for prescription of rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subchapter in accordance with the provisions of subsec. (c) of this section. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, substituted provisions for the conduct of audits and field investigations with priority to verification for, and receipt and use of payments received by a candidate or committee under chapter 95 or 96 of title 26, and performance of internal review of reports of selected committees to determine compliance with threshold requirements of this Act, such requirements to be established by the Commission, audits and investigations to be undertaken upon affirmative vote of 4 members within 30 days of such vote except audits of an authorized committee of a candidate to be commenced within 6 months of the election for which such committee was authorized, for provisions declaring it the duty of the Commission to act as a national clearinghouse for information in respect to administration of elections, to enter into contracts to conduct independent studies of administration of elections, such studies to be published by the Commission and copies made available to the general public. Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, substituted provisions exempting from the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t44/s3512">section 3512 of title 44</ref> any forms prescribed by the Commission and any information-gathering activities of the Commission for provisions of pars. (1) to (5) relating to prescribing of rules and regulations and approval thereof by either the Senate or the House of Representatives, and definition of “legislative days” and “rule or regulation”. Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, substituted provisions for transmittal to Congress of a statement with respect to any rule, regulation or form prior to its prescription, such statement setting forth such rule, etc., and a detailed explanation and justification, for provisions of subpars. (A) to (C) prescribing rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subchapter including rules and regulations relating to reports and statements to be filed by a candidate or delegate or Resident Commissioner to Congress, candidate for office of Senator, such reports to be made available to the public by the Clerk and Secretary of the House of Representatives and Senate, respectively. Subsec. (d)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, substituted provisions permitting the Commission to prescribe a rule or regulation in the absence of disapproval by resolution of either House of Congress within 30 legislative days after the date of receipt of such proposed rule or regulation or within 10 legislative days after receipt of such proposed form for provisions that it is the duty of the Clerk and Secretary of the House of Representatives and Senate, respectively, to cooperate with the Commission in carrying out its duties under this Act and to furnish such services and facilities as may be required. Subsec. (d)(3), (4). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, added pars. (3) and (4). Subsecs. (e), (f). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s109">Pub. L. 96–187, § 109</ref>, added subsecs. (e) and (f). 1976—Subsec. (a)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s110/a/1">Pub. L. 94–283, § 110(a)(1)</ref>, inserted provisions covering and index of reports and statements filed by committees supporting more than one candidate. Subsec. (a)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s110/a/2">Pub. L. 94–283, § 110(a)(2)</ref>, inserted provisions giving priority to auditing and field investigating of the verification for, and the receipt and use of, any payments received by a candidate under chapter 95 or 96 of title 26. Subsec. (c)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s110/b/1">Pub. L. 94–283, § 110(b)(1)</ref>, inserted provision for priority consideration by the House of Representatives of a motion to consider resolutions relating to a rule or regulation reported by a committee of the House. Subsec. (c)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s110/b/2">Pub. L. 94–283, § 110(b)(2)</ref>, added par. (5). 1974—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s208/c/8">Pub. L. 93–443, § 208(c)(8)</ref>, substituted “Commission” for “supervisory officer” in introductory provision. Subsec. (a)(1), (4). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s208/c/9/A">Pub. L. 93–443, § 208(c)(9)(A)</ref>, (B), substituted “him” for “it” in pars. (1) and (4). Subsec. (a)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s209/a/1">Pub. L. 93–443, § 209(a)(1)</ref>, substituted provisions respecting index of reports and statements and publication thereof in Federal Register for provisions respecting compilation and maintenance of current list of candidate statements. Subsec. (a)(7). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s209/a/1">Pub. L. 93–443, § 209(a)(1)</ref>, substituted provision for preparation and publication of special reports listing candidates for whom reports were filed as required by this subchapter and those candidates for whom such reports were not filed as so required for provisions respecting publication of annual reports and compilations of data. Subsec. (a)(8). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s209/a/1">Pub. L. 93–443, § 209(a)(1)</ref>, redesignated par. (11) as (8) and struck out former par. (8) provision for preparation and publication of special reports comparing the various totals and categories of contributions and expenditures made with respect to preceding elections. Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s209/a/1">Pub. L. 93–443, § 209(a)(1)</ref>, redesignated par. (12) as (9) and struck out former par. (9) provision for preparation and publication of other reports. Subsec. (a)(10). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s209/a/1">Pub. L. 93–443, § 209(a)(1)</ref>, (b)(1), redesignated par. (13) as (10), inserted end text reading “, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c)”, and struck out former par. (10) provision for dissemination of information. Subsec. (a)(11) to (13). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s209/a/1">Pub. L. 93–443, § 209(a)(1)</ref>, redesignated pars. (11) to (13) as (8) to (10), respectively. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, §§ 208(c)(10)(A), (B), 209(b)(2)(A), substituted “Commission” for “Comptroller General” wherever appearing and “its” for “his” in second sentence and struck out provision that “Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the Comptroller General to require the inclusion of any comment or recommendation of the Comptroller General in any such study.”, redesignated subsec. (c) as (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) provisions respecting Federal and State filing of reports, including procedures for Federal copies in satisfaction of State requirements to eliminate multiple filings. Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s209/b/2/A">Pub. L. 93–443, § 209(b)(2)(A)</ref>, (B), added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (b). Subsec. (d). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s209/b/2/A">Pub. L. 93–443, § 209(b)(2)(A)</ref>, (B), added subsec. (d) and struck out former subsec. (d) provisions respecting violations, the paragraphs relating to: (1) complaints, investigations, notice and hearing, Federal civil actions for injunction, restraining orders, or other appropriate orders, venue, and bond; (2) subpenas; (3) review by court of appeals and time for petition of review; (4) finality of appellate judgment and review by Supreme Court; and (5) docket advancement and priorities, provisions now covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s437g/a">section 437g(a) of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db2e564-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db2e565-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/252">Pub. L. 107–252</ref> effective upon appointment of all members of the Election Assistance Commission under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20923">section 20923 of this title</ref>, see <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s21134/a">section 21134(a) of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db2e566-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1995 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/79">Pub. L. 104–79</ref> applicable with respect to reports, designations, and statements required to be filed after <date date="1995-12-31">Dec. 31, 1995</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s3/d">section 3(d) of Pub. L. 104–79</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30102">section 30102 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db2e567-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> effective <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s301/a">section 301(a) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0db2e568-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Termination of Reporting Requirements</heading>For termination, effective <date date="2000-05-15">May 15, 2000</date>, of provisions in subsecs. (a)(9) and (f) of this section relating to submittal of annual reports to Congress, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/66/s3003">section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66</ref>, as amended, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1113">section 1113 of Title 31</ref>, Money and Finance, and page 168 of House Document No. 103–7. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0db2e569-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Transition Provisions</heading>Disapproval of rules and regulations by either House of Congress under subsec. (d) of this section within 30 legislative days after receipt to be deemed to allow such disapproval within 15 days with respect to rules and regulations implementing <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> proposed under <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s303/a">section 303(a) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s303/b">section 303(b) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db2e56a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30112"><num value="30112">§ 30112.</num><heading> Maintenance of website of election reports</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e56b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30112/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The Federal Election Commission shall maintain a central site on the Internet to make accessible to the public all publicly available election-related reports and information. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e56c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30112/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Election-related report</heading><content>In this section, the term “election-related report” means any report, designation, or statement required to be filed under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e56d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30112/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Coordination with other agencies</heading><content>Any Federal executive agency receiving election-related information which that agency is required by law to publicly disclose shall cooperate and coordinate with the Federal Election Commission to make such report available through, or for posting on, the site of the Federal Election Commission in a timely manner. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db2e56e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tV/s502">Pub. L. 107–155, title V, § 502</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/115">116 Stat. 115</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db2e56f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db2e570-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0db2e571-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, referred to in subsec. (b), is <ref href="/us/pl/92/225">Pub. L. 92–225</ref>, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/3">86 Stat. 3</ref>, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db2e572-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s438a">section 438a of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Section was enacted as part of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, and not as a part of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 which comprises this chapter. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db2e573-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0db2e574-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section effective <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, but not applicable with respect to runoff elections, recounts, or election contests resulting from elections held prior to <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db2e575-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30113"><num value="30113">§ 30113.</num><heading> Statements filed with State officers; “appropriate State” defined; duties of State officers; waiver of duplicate filing requirement for States with electronic access</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e576-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30113/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Statements filed; “appropriate State” defined</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db2e577-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30113/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> A copy of each report and statement required to be filed by any person under this Act shall be filed by such person with the Secretary of State (or equivalent State officer) of the appropriate State, or, if different, the officer of such State who is charged by State law with maintaining State election campaign reports. The chief executive officer of such State shall designate any such officer and notify the Commission of any such designation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db2e578-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30113/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> For purposes of this subsection, the term “appropriate State” means—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e579-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30113/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> for statements and reports in connection with the campaign for nomination for election of a candidate to the office of President or Vice President, each State in which an expenditure is made on behalf of the candidate; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e57a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30113/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> for statements and reports in connection with the campaign for nomination for election, or election, of a candidate to the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, the State in which the candidate seeks election; except that political committees other than authorized committees are only required to file, and Secretaries of State required to keep, that portion of the report applicable to candidates seeking election in that State.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e57b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30113/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Duties of State officers</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">The Secretary of State (or equivalent State officer), or the officer designated under subsection (a)(1), shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e57c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30113/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> receive and maintain in an orderly manner all reports and statements required by this Act to be filed therewith;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e57d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30113/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> keep such reports and statements (either in original filed form or in facsimile copy by microfilm or otherwise) for 2 years after their date of receipt;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e57e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30113/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> make each report and statement filed therewith available as soon as practicable (but within 48 hours of receipt) for public inspection and copying during regular business hours, and permit copying of any such report or statement by hand or by duplicating machine at the request of any person, except that such copying shall be at the expense of the person making the request; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e57f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30113/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> compile and maintain a current list of all reports and statements pertaining to each candidate.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e580-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30113/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Waiver; electronic access</heading><content>Subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply with respect to any State that, as determined by the Commission, has a system that permits electronic access to, and duplication of, reports and statements that are filed with the Commission. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db2e581-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s312">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 312</ref>, formerly § 309, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/18">86 Stat. 18</ref>; renumbered § 317 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s208/a">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 208(a)</ref>, (c)(11), <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1279">88 Stat. 1279</ref>, 1287; renumbered § 316, <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s105">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 105</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/481">90 Stat. 481</ref>; renumbered § 312 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI">Pub. L. 96–187, title I</ref>, §§ 105(4), 110, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>, 1364; <ref href="/us/pl/104/79/s2">Pub. L. 104–79, § 2</ref>, <date date="1995-12-28">Dec. 28, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/109/791">109 Stat. 791</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db2e582-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db2e583-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0db2e584-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (b)(1), means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db2e585-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s439">section 439 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db2e586-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s312">section 312 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 308, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30108">section 30108 of this title</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s312">section 312 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 311, and was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437e">section 437e of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0db2e587-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1995—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/104/79">Pub. L. 104–79</ref> added subsec. (c). 1980—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s110">Pub. L. 96–187, § 110</ref>, in revising text, added par. (1), incorporating part of first sentence reading “A copy of each statement required to be filed with the Commissioner by this subchapter shall be filed with the Secretary of State (or, if there is no office of Secretary of State, the equivalent State officer) of the appropriate State.”; and reenacted as par. (2) definition provision of second sentence, redesignating as cl. (A) prior cl. (1) provisions, inserting reference to statements respecting the campaign, striking out reference to campaign for election and provision for expenditure by the candidate, and redesignating as cl. (B) prior cl. (2), inserting reference to statements respecting the campaign and requirement only for political committees other than authorized committees to file and Secretaries of State to keep that portion of report applicable to candidates seeking election in that State. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s110">Pub. L. 96–187, § 110</ref>, in revising text, provided for performance of the prescribed duties by the officer designated under subsec. (a)(1); substituted in cl. (1) “reports and statements required by this Act to be filed therewith” for “reports and statements required by this subchapter to be filed with him”; substituted in cl. (2) requirement of a 2 year retention period for reports and statements after receipt in original form or in facsimile copy by microfilm for ten year retention period after such receipt and five year period when relating to House of Representatives candidates; required in cl. (3) that filed reports and statements be available within 48 hours of receipt rather than no later than end of day of receipt; and provided in cl. (4) for inclusion of reports in current list and exclusion of parts of statements. 1974—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s208/c/11">Pub. L. 93–443, § 208(c)(11)</ref>, substituted “the Commission” for “a supervisory officer”. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db2e588-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db2e589-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> effective <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s301/a">section 301(a) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db2e58a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1974 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref> effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db2e58b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114"><num value="30114">§ 30114.</num><heading> Use of contributed amounts for certain purposes</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e58c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Permitted uses</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A contribution accepted by a candidate, and any other donation received by an individual as support for activities of the individual as a holder of Federal office, may be used by the candidate or individual—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e58d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> for otherwise authorized expenditures in connection with the campaign for Federal office of the candidate or individual;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e58e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> for ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in connection with duties of the individual as a holder of Federal office;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e58f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> for contributions to an organization described in <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s170/c">section 170(c) of title 26</ref>;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e590-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> for transfers, without limitation, to a national, State, or local committee of a political party;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e591-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> for donations to State and local candidates subject to the provisions of State law; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db2e592-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> for any other lawful purpose unless prohibited by subsection (b) of this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e593-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibited use</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e594-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>A contribution or donation described in subsection (a) shall not be converted by any person to personal use. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e595-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Conversion</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For the purposes of paragraph (1), a contribution or donation shall be considered to be converted to personal use if the contribution or amount is used to fulfill any commitment, obligation, or expense of a person that would exist irrespective of the candidate’s election campaign or individual’s duties as a holder of Federal office, including—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db2e596-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a home mortgage, rent, or utility payment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db2e597-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a clothing purchase;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db2e598-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/b/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> a noncampaign-related automobile expense;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db2e599-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/b/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> a country club membership;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db2e59a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/b/2/E"><num value="E">(E)</num><content> a vacation or other noncampaign-related trip;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db2e59b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/b/2/F"><num value="F">(F)</num><content> a household food item;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db2e59c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/b/2/G"><num value="G">(G)</num><content> a tuition payment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db2e59d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/b/2/H"><num value="H">(H)</num><content> admission to a sporting event, concert, theater, or other form of entertainment not associated with an election campaign; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db2e59e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/b/2/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> dues, fees, and other payments to a health club or recreational facility.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e59f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Restrictions on use of campaign funds for flights on noncommercial aircraft</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e5a0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a candidate for election for Federal office (other than a candidate who is subject to paragraph (2)), or any authorized committee of such a candidate, may not make any expenditure for a flight on an aircraft unless—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db2e5a1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the aircraft is operated by an air carrier or commercial operator certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration and the flight is required to be conducted under air carrier safety rules, or, in the case of travel which is abroad, by an air carrier or commercial operator certificated by an appropriate foreign civil aviation authority and the flight is required to be conducted under air carrier safety rules; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db2e5a2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the candidate, the authorized committee, or other political committee pays to the owner, lessee, or other person who provides the airplane the pro rata share of the fair market value of such flight (as determined by dividing the fair market value of the normal and usual charter fare or rental charge for a comparable plane of comparable size by the number of candidates on the flight) within a commercially reasonable time frame after the date on which the flight is taken.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e5a3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> House candidates</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, in the case of a candidate for election for the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, an authorized committee and a leadership PAC of the candidate may not make any expenditure for a flight on an aircraft unless—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db2e5a4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the aircraft is operated by an air carrier or commercial operator certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration and the flight is required to be conducted under air carrier safety rules, or, in the case of travel which is abroad, by an air carrier or commercial operator certificated by an appropriate foreign civil aviation authority and the flight is required to be conducted under air carrier safety rules; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db2e5a5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the aircraft is operated by an entity of the Federal government or the government of any State.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e5a6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for aircraft owned or leased by candidate</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e5a7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/c/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply to a flight on an aircraft owned or leased by the candidate involved or an immediate family member of the candidate (including an aircraft owned by an entity that is not a public corporation in which the candidate or an immediate family member of the candidate has an ownership interest), so long as the candidate does not use the aircraft more than the candidate’s or immediate family member’s proportionate share of ownership allows. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db2e5a8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/c/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Immediate family member defined</heading><content>In this subparagraph (A), the term “immediate family member” means, with respect to a candidate, a father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, father-in-law, or mother-in-law. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db555a9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30114/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Leadership PAC defined</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “leadership PAC” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/i/8/B">section 30104(i)(8)(B) of this title</ref>. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db555aa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s313">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 313</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/95">116 Stat. 95</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/108/447/dH/tV/s532">Pub. L. 108–447, div. H, title V, § 532</ref>, <date date="2004-12-08">Dec. 8, 2004</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/118/3272">118 Stat. 3272</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/110/81/tVI/s601/a">Pub. L. 110–81, title VI, § 601(a)</ref>, <date date="2007-09-14">Sept. 14, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/774">121 Stat. 774</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db555ab-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db555ac-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0db555ad-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), (2), means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db555ae-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s439a">section 439a of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db555af-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s313">section 313 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s439a">section 439a of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, and also related to use of contributed amounts for certain purposes, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/95">116 Stat. 95</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s313">section 313 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 309, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30109">section 30109 of this title</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s313">section 313 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 308, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30108">section 30108 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0db555b0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2007—Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/110/81">Pub. L. 110–81</ref> added subsec. (c). 2004—Subsec. (a)(5), (6). <ref href="/us/pl/108/447">Pub. L. 108–447</ref>, which directed the amendment of section 312a(a) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 by adding pars. (5) and (6), was executed by making the amendments to this section, which is section 313 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db555b1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db555b2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2007 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/110/81/tVI/s601/b">Pub. L. 110–81, title VI, § 601(b)</ref>, <date date="2007-09-14">Sept. 14, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/775">121 Stat. 775</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/110/81/tVI/s601/b">“The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to flights taken on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [<date date="2007-09-14">Sept. 14, 2007</date>].”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0db555b3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section effective <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db555b4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30115"><num value="30115">§ 30115.</num><heading> Authorization of appropriations</heading><content> There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission for the purpose of carrying out its functions under this Act, and under chapters 95 and 96 of title 26, not to exceed $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending <date date="1975-06-30">June 30, 1975</date>. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission $6,000,000 for the fiscal year ending <date date="1976-06-30">June 30, 1976</date>, $1,500,000 for the period beginning <date date="1976-07-01">July 1, 1976</date>, and ending <date date="1976-09-30">September 30, 1976</date>, $6,000,000 for the fiscal year ending <date date="1977-09-30">September 30, 1977</date>, $7,811,500 for the fiscal year ending <date date="1978-09-30">September 30, 1978</date>, and $9,400,000 (of which not more than $400,000 are authorized to be appropriated for the national clearinghouse function described in section 30111(a)(10) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002021">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002021"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> of this title) for the fiscal year ending <date date="1981-09-30">September 30, 1981</date>. </content><sourceCredit id="id0db555b5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s314">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 314</ref>, formerly § 320, as added <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s210">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 210</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1289">88 Stat. 1289</ref>; renumbered § 319 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI">Pub. L. 94–283, title I</ref>, §§ 105, 113, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/481">90 Stat. 481</ref>, 495; <ref href="/us/pl/95/127">Pub. L. 95–127</ref>, <date date="1977-10-12">Oct. 12, 1977</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/91/1110">91 Stat. 1110</ref>; renumbered § 314, <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI/s105/5">Pub. L. 96–187, title I, § 105(5)</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/96/253">Pub. L. 96–253</ref>, <date date="1980-05-29">May 29, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/94/398">94 Stat. 398</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/99/514/s2">Pub. L. 99–514, § 2</ref>, <date date="1986-10-22">Oct. 22, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/2095">100 Stat. 2095</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db555b6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db555b7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0db555b8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in text, means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30111/a/10">Section 30111(a)(10) of this title</ref>, referred to in text, was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/107/252/tVIII/s801/b/3">Pub. L. 107–252, title VIII, § 801(b)(3)</ref>, <date date="2002-10-29">Oct. 29, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/1726">116 Stat. 1726</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db555b9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s439c">section 439c of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db555ba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s314">section 314 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 310, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30110">section 30110 of this title</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s314">section 314 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 309, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30109">section 30109 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0db555bb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1986—<ref href="/us/pl/99/514">Pub. L. 99–514</ref> substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text. 1980—<ref href="/us/pl/96/253">Pub. L. 96–253</ref> inserted provisions authorizing appropriations of $9,400,000 for fiscal year ending <date date="1981-09-30">Sept. 30, 1981</date>. 1977—<ref href="/us/pl/95/127">Pub. L. 95–127</ref> inserted provisions authorizing appropriations of $7,811,500 for fiscal year ending <date date="1978-09-30">Sept. 30, 1978</date>. 1976—<ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s113">Pub. L. 94–283, § 113</ref>, inserted provisions authorizing appropriations through fiscal year ending <date date="1977-09-30">Sept. 30, 1977</date>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db555bc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0db555bd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1974 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db555be-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116"><num value="30116">§ 30116.</num><heading> Limitations on contributions and expenditures</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db555bf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Dollar limits on contributions</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555c0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Except as provided in subsection (i) and <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30117">section 30117 of this title</ref>, no person shall make contributions—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555c1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to any candidate and his authorized political committees with respect to any election for Federal office which, in the aggregate, exceed $2,000;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555c2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to the political committees established and maintained by a national political party, which are not the authorized political committees of any candidate, in any calendar year which, in the aggregate, exceed $25,000, or, in the case of contributions made to any of the accounts described in paragraph (9), exceed 300 percent of the amount otherwise applicable under this subparagraph with respect to such calendar year;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555c3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> to any other political committee (other than a committee described in subparagraph (D)) in any calendar year which, in the aggregate, exceed $5,000; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555c4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/1/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> to a political committee established and maintained by a State committee of a political party in any calendar year which, in the aggregate, exceed $10,000.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555c5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> No multicandidate political committee shall make contributions—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555c6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> to any candidate and his authorized political committees with respect to any election for Federal office which, in the aggregate, exceed $5,000;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555c7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> to the political committees established and maintained by a national political party, which are not the authorized political committees of any candidate, in any calendar year, which, in the aggregate, exceed $15,000, or, in the case of contributions made to any of the accounts described in paragraph (9), exceed 300 percent of the amount otherwise applicable under this subparagraph with respect to such calendar year; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555c8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> to any other political committee in any calendar year which, in the aggregate, exceed $5,000.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555c9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> During the period which begins on January 1 of an odd-numbered year and ends on December 31 of the next even-numbered year, no individual may make contributions aggregating more than—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555ca-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> $37,500, in the case of contributions to candidates and the authorized committees of candidates;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555cb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> $57,500, in the case of any other contributions, of which not more than $37,500 may be attributable to contributions to political committees which are not political committees of national political parties.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555cc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> The limitations on contributions contained in paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply to transfers between and among political committees which are national, State, district, or local committees (including any subordinate committee thereof) of the same political party. For purposes of paragraph (2), the term “multicandidate political committee” means a political committee which has been registered under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30103">section 30103 of this title</ref> for a period of not less than 6 months, which has received contributions from more than 50 persons, and, except for any State political party organization, has made contributions to 5 or more candidates for Federal office.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555cd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> For purposes of the limitations provided by paragraph (1) and paragraph (2), all contributions made by political committees established or financed or maintained or controlled by any corporation, labor organization, or any other person, including any parent, subsidiary, branch, division, department, or local unit of such corporation, labor organization, or any other person, or by any group of such persons, shall be considered to have been made by a single political committee, except that (A) nothing in this sentence shall limit transfers between political committees of funds raised through joint fund raising efforts; (B) for purposes of the limitations provided by paragraph (1) and paragraph (2) all contributions made by a single political committee established or financed or maintained or controlled by a national committee of a political party and by a single political committee established or financed or maintained or controlled by the State committee of a political party shall not be considered to have been made by a single political committee; and (C) nothing in this section shall limit the transfer of funds between the principal campaign committee of a candidate seeking nomination or election to a Federal office and the principal campaign committee of that candidate for nomination or election to another Federal office if (i) such transfer is not made when the candidate is actively seeking nomination or election to both such offices; (ii) the limitations contained in this Act on contributions by persons are not exceeded by such transfer; and (iii) the candidate has not elected to receive any funds under chapter 95 or chapter 96 of title 26. In any case in which a corporation and any of its subsidiaries, branches, divisions, departments, or local units, or a labor organization and any of its subsidiaries, branches, divisions, departments, or local units establish or finance or maintain or control more than one separate segregated fund, all such separate segregated funds shall be treated as a single separate segregated fund for purposes of the limitations provided by paragraph (1) and paragraph (2).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555ce-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> The limitations on contributions to a candidate imposed by paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall apply separately with respect to each election, except that all elections held in any calendar year for the office of President of the United States (except a general election for such office) shall be considered to be one election.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555cf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><chapeau> For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555d0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/7/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> contributions to a named candidate made to any political committee authorized by such candidate to accept contributions on his behalf shall be considered to be contributions made to such candidate;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555d1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/7/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555d2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/7/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> expenditures made by any person in cooperation, consultation, or concert, with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate, his authorized political committees, or their agents, shall be considered to be a contribution to such candidate;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555d3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/7/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> expenditures made by any person (other than a candidate or candidate’s authorized committee) in cooperation, consultation, or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a national, State, or local committee of a political party, shall be considered to be contributions made to such party committee; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555d4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/7/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the financing by any person of the dissemination, distribution, or republication, in whole or in part, of any broadcast or any written, graphic, or other form of campaign materials prepared by the candidate, his campaign committees, or their authorized agents shall be considered to be an expenditure for purposes of this paragraph; and <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002022">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002022"><num>1</num> So in original. The word “and” probably should not appear.</note></content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555d5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/7/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db555d6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/7/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> any person makes, or contracts to make, any disbursement for any electioneering communication (within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3">section 30104(f)(3) of this title</ref>); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db555d7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/7/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> such disbursement is coordinated with a candidate or an authorized committee of such candidate, a Federal, State, or local political party or committee thereof, or an agent or official of any such candidate, party, or committee;</content> </clause> <continuation style="-uslm-lc:I17" class="indent1 firstIndent0">such disbursement or contracting shall be treated as a contribution to the candidate supported by the electioneering communication or that candidate’s party and as an expenditure by that candidate or that candidate’s party; and</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555d8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/7/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> contributions made to or for the benefit of any candidate nominated by a political party for election to the office of Vice President of the United States shall be considered to be contributions made to or for the benefit of the candidate of such party for election to the office of President of the United States.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555d9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/8"><num value="8">(8)</num><content> For purposes of the limitations imposed by this section, all contributions made by a person, either directly or indirectly, on behalf of a particular candidate, including contributions which are in any way earmarked or otherwise directed through an intermediary or conduit to such candidate, shall be treated as contributions from such person to such candidate. The intermediary or conduit shall report the original source and the intended recipient of such contribution to the Commission and to the intended recipient.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555da-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/9"><num value="9">(9)</num><chapeau> An account described in this paragraph is any of the following accounts:</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555db-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/9/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> A separate, segregated account of a national committee of a political party (other than a national congressional campaign committee of a political party) which is used solely to defray expenses incurred with respect to a presidential nominating convention (including the payment of deposits) or to repay loans the proceeds of which were used to defray such expenses, or otherwise to restore funds used to defray such expenses, except that the aggregate amount of expenditures the national committee of a political party may make from such account may not exceed $20,000,000 with respect to any single convention.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555dc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/9/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> A separate, segregated account of a national committee of a political party (including a national congressional campaign committee of a political party) which is used solely to defray expenses incurred with respect to the construction, purchase, renovation, operation, and furnishing of one or more headquarters buildings of the party or to repay loans the proceeds of which were used to defray such expenses, or otherwise to restore funds used to defray such expenses (including expenses for obligations incurred during the 2-year period which ends on <date date="2014-12-16">December 16, 2014</date>).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555dd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a/9/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> A separate, segregated account of a national committee of a political party (including a national congressional campaign committee of a political party) which is used to defray expenses incurred with respect to the preparation for and the conduct of election recounts and contests and other legal proceedings.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db555de-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Dollar limits on expenditures by candidates for office of President of United States</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555df-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> No candidate for the office of President of the United States who is eligible under <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s9003">section 9003 of title 26</ref> (relating to condition for eligibility for payments) or under <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s9033">section 9033 of title 26</ref> (relating to eligibility for payments) to receive payments from the Secretary of the Treasury may make expenditures in excess of—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555e0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> $10,000,000, in the case of a campaign for nomination for election to such office, except the aggregate of expenditures under this subparagraph in any one State shall not exceed the greater of 16 cents multiplied by the voting age population of the State (as certified under subsection (e)), or $200,000; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555e1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/b/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> $20,000,000 in the case of a campaign for election to such office.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555e2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555e3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> expenditures made by or on behalf of any candidate nominated by a political party for election to the office of Vice President of the United States shall be considered to be expenditures made by or on behalf of the candidate of such party for election to the office of President of the United States; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555e4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> an expenditure is made on behalf of a candidate, including a vice presidential candidate, if it is made by—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db555e5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/b/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an authorized committee or any other agent of the candidate for purposes of making any expenditure; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db555e6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/b/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> any person authorized or requested by the candidate, an authorized committee of the candidate, or an agent of the candidate, to make the expenditure.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db555e7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Increases on limits based on increases in price index</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555e8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555e9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> At the beginning of each calendar year (commencing in 1976), as there become available necessary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, the Secretary of Labor shall certify to the Commission and publish in the Federal Register the percent difference between the price index for the 12 months preceding the beginning of such calendar year and the price index for the base period.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555ea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> Except as provided in subparagraph (C), in any calendar year after 2002—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555eb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> a limitation established by subsections (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), (a)(3), (b), (d), or (h) shall be increased by the percent difference determined under subparagraph (A);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555ec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> each amount so increased shall remain in effect for the calendar year; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555ed-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c/1/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> if any amount after adjustment under clause (i) is not a multiple of $100, such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555ee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> In the case of limitations under subsections (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), (a)(3), and (h), increases shall only be made in odd-numbered years and such increases shall remain in effect for the 2-year period beginning on the first day following the date of the last general election in the year preceding the year in which the amount is increased and ending on the date of the next general election.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555ef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> For purposes of paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555f0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the term “price index” means the average over a calendar year of the Consumer Price Index (all items—United States city average) published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555f1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> the term “base period” means—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db555f2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> for purposes of subsections (b) and (d), calendar year 1974; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db555f3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/c/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> for purposes of subsections (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), (a)(3), and (h), calendar year 2001.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db555f4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Expenditures by national committee, State committee, or subordinate committee of State committee in connection with general election campaign of candidates for Federal office</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555f5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other provision of law with respect to limitations on expenditures or limitations on contributions, the national committee of a political party and a State committee of a political party, including any subordinate committee of a State committee, may make expenditures in connection with the general election campaign of candidates for Federal office, subject to the limitations contained in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555f6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> The national committee of a political party may not make any expenditure in connection with the general election campaign of any candidate for President of the United States who is affiliated with such party which exceeds an amount equal to 2 cents multiplied by the voting age population of the United States (as certified under subsection (e)). Any expenditure under this paragraph shall be in addition to any expenditure by a national committee of a political party serving as the principal campaign committee of a candidate for the office of President of the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555f7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> The national committee of a political party, or a State committee of a political party, including any subordinate committee of a State committee, may not make any expenditure in connection with the general election campaign of a candidate for Federal office in a State who is affiliated with such party which exceeds—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555f8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> in the case of a candidate for election to the office of Senator, or of Representative from a State which is entitled to only one Representative, the greater of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db555f9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> 2 cents multiplied by the voting age population of the State (as certified under subsection (e)); or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db555fa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> $20,000; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555fb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> in the case of a candidate for election to the office of Representative, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner in any other State, $10,000.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db555fc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Independent versus coordinated expenditures by party.—</inline></heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db555fd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On or after the date on which a political party nominates a candidate, no committee of the political party may make—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db555fe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> any coordinated expenditure under this subsection with respect to the candidate during the election cycle at any time after it makes any independent expenditure (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101/17">section 30101(17) of this title</ref>) with respect to the candidate during the election cycle; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db555ff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> any independent expenditure (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101/17">section 30101(17) of this title</ref>) with respect to the candidate during the election cycle at any time after it makes any coordinated expenditure under this subsection with respect to the candidate during the election cycle.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db55600-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this paragraph, all political committees established and maintained by a national political party (including all congressional campaign committees) and all political committees established and maintained by a State political party (including any subordinate committee of a State committee) shall be considered to be a single political committee.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db55601-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><heading> <inline class="small-caps">Transfers</inline>.—</heading><content>A committee of a political party that makes coordinated expenditures under this subsection with respect to a candidate shall not, during an election cycle, transfer any funds to, assign authority to make coordinated expenditures under this subsection to, or receive a transfer of funds from, a committee of the political party that has made or intends to make an independent expenditure with respect to the candidate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db55602-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/d/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> The limitations contained in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection shall not apply to expenditures made from any of the accounts described in subsection (a)(9).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55603-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Certification and publication of estimated voting age population</heading><content>During the first week of January 1975, and every subsequent year, the Secretary of Commerce shall certify to the Commission and publish in the Federal Register an estimate of the voting age population of the United States, of each State, and of each congressional district as of the first day of July next preceding the date of certification. The term “voting age population” means resident population, 18 years of age or older. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55604-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibited contributions and expenditures</heading><content>No candidate or political committee shall knowingly accept any contribution or make any expenditure in violation of the provisions of this section. No officer or employee of a political committee shall knowingly accept a contribution made for the benefit or use of a candidate, or knowingly make any expenditure on behalf of a candidate, in violation of any limitation imposed on contributions and expenditures under this section. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55605-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/g"><num value="g" class="bold">(g)</num><heading class="bold"> Attribution of multi-State expenditures to candidate’s expenditure limitation in each State</heading><content>The Commission shall prescribe rules under which any expenditure by a candidate for presidential nominations for use in 2 or more States shall be attributed to such candidate’s expenditure limitation in each such State, based on the voting age population in such State which can reasonably be expected to be influenced by such expenditure. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55606-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/h"><num value="h" class="bold">(h)</num><heading class="bold"> Senatorial candidates</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, amounts totaling not more than $35,000 may be contributed to a candidate for nomination for election, or for election, to the United States Senate during the year in which an election is held in which he is such a candidate, by the Republican or Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, or the national committee of a political party, or any combination of such committees. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55607-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> Increased limit to allow response to expenditures from personal funds</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55608-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Increase</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55609-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), if the opposition personal funds amount with respect to a candidate for election to the office of Senator exceeds the threshold amount, the limit under subsection (a)(1)(A) (in this subsection referred to as the “applicable limit”) with respect to that candidate shall be the increased limit. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5560a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Threshold amount</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5560b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> State-by-State competitive and fair campaign formula</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">In this subsection, the threshold amount with respect to an election cycle of a candidate described in subparagraph (A) is an amount equal to the sum of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db5560c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> $150,000; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db5560d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> $0.04 multiplied by the voting age population.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5560e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Voting age population</heading><content>In this subparagraph, the term “voting age population” means in the case of a candidate for the office of Senator, the voting age population of the State of the candidate (as certified under subsection (e)). </content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5560f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Increased limit</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Except as provided in clause (ii), for purposes of subparagraph (A), if the opposition personal funds amount is over—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db55610-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> 2 times the threshold amount, but not over 4 times that amount—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db55611-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/C/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the increased limit shall be 3 times the applicable limit; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db55612-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/C/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the limit under subsection (a)(3) shall not apply with respect to any contribution made with respect to a candidate if such contribution is made under the increased limit of subparagraph (A) during a period in which the candidate may accept such a contribution;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db55613-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau> 4 times the threshold amount, but not over 10 times that amount—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db55614-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/C/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the increased limit shall be 6 times the applicable limit; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db55615-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/C/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the limit under subsection (a)(3) shall not apply with respect to any contribution made with respect to a candidate if such contribution is made under the increased limit of subparagraph (A) during a period in which the candidate may accept such a contribution; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db55616-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/C/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau> 10 times the threshold amount—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db55617-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/C/iii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the increased limit shall be 6 times the applicable limit;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db55618-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/C/iii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the limit under subsection (a)(3) shall not apply with respect to any contribution made with respect to a candidate if such contribution is made under the increased limit of subparagraph (A) during a period in which the candidate may accept such a contribution; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db55619-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/C/iii/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> the limits under subsection (d) with respect to any expenditure by a State or national committee of a political party shall not apply.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5561a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Opposition personal funds amount</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The opposition personal funds amount is an amount equal to the excess (if any) of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db5561b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/D/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the greatest aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B">section 30104(a)(6)(B) of this title</ref>) that an opposing candidate in the same election makes; over</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db5561c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/D/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds made by the candidate with respect to the election.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5561d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule for candidate’s campaign funds</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5561e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/E/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>For purposes of determining the aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds under subparagraph (D)(ii), such amount shall include the gross receipts advantage of the candidate’s authorized committee. </content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5561f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/E/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Gross receipts advantage</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For purposes of clause (i), the term “gross receipts advantage” means the excess, if any, of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db55620-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/E/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the aggregate amount of 50 percent of gross receipts of a candidate’s authorized committee during any election cycle (not including contributions from personal funds of the candidate) that may be expended in connection with the election, as determined on June 30 and December 31 of the year preceding the year in which a general election is held, over</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db55621-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/1/E/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the aggregate amount of 50 percent of gross receipts of the opposing candidate’s authorized committee during any election cycle (not including contributions from personal funds of the candidate) that may be expended in connection with the election, as determined on June 30 and December 31 of the year preceding the year in which a general election is held.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55622-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Time to accept contributions under increased limit</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55623-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to subparagraph (B), a candidate and the candidate’s authorized committee shall not accept any contribution, and a party committee shall not make any expenditure, under the increased limit under paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db55624-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> until the candidate has received notification of the opposition personal funds amount under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/a/6/B">section 30104(a)(6)(B) of this title</ref>; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db55625-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> to the extent that such contribution, when added to the aggregate amount of contributions previously accepted and party expenditures previously made under the increased limits under this subsection for the election cycle, exceeds 110 percent of the opposition personal funds amount.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55626-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of withdrawal of an opposing candidate</heading><content>A candidate and a candidate’s authorized committee shall not accept any contribution and a party shall not make any expenditure under the increased limit after the date on which an opposing candidate ceases to be a candidate to the extent that the amount of such increased limit is attributable to such an opposing candidate. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55627-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Disposal of excess contributions</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55628-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The aggregate amount of contributions accepted by a candidate or a candidate’s authorized committee under the increased limit under paragraph (1) and not otherwise expended in connection with the election with respect to which such contributions relate shall, not later than 50 days after the date of such election, be used in the manner described in subparagraph (B). </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55629-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/i/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Return to contributors</heading><content>A candidate or a candidate’s authorized committee shall return the excess contribution to the person who made the contribution. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5562a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30116/j"><num value="j" class="bold">(j)</num><heading class="bold"> Limitation on repayment of personal loans</heading><content>Any candidate who incurs personal loans made after the effective date of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 in connection with the candidate’s campaign for election shall not repay (directly or indirectly), to the extent such loans exceed $250,000, such loans from any contributions made to such candidate or any authorized committee of such candidate after the date of such election. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db5562b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s315">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 315</ref>, formerly § 320, as added <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s112/2">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 112(2)</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/486">90 Stat. 486</ref>; renumbered § 315, <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI/s105/5">Pub. L. 96–187, title I, § 105(5)</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/99/514/s2">Pub. L. 99–514, § 2</ref>, <date date="1986-10-22">Oct. 22, 1986</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/100/2095">100 Stat. 2095</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tI/s102">Pub. L. 107–155, title I, § 102</ref>, title II, §§ 202, 213, 214(a), title III, §§ 304(a), 307(a)–(d), 316, 319(b), <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/86">116 Stat. 86</ref>, 90, 94, 97, 102, 103, 108, 112; <ref href="/us/pl/113/235/dN/s101/a">Pub. L. 113–235, div. N, § 101(a)</ref>, (b), <date date="2014-12-16">Dec. 16, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/2772">128 Stat. 2772</ref>, 2773.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db5562c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db5562d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0db5562e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(5) and (h), means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. For effective date of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (j), see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db5562f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441a">section 441a of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="constitutionality" id="id0db55630-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Constitutionality</heading>For information regarding the constitutionality of certain provisions of this section, formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441a">section 441a of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, see the Table of Laws Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court on the Constitution Annotated website, constitution.congress.gov. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db55631-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s315">section 315 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 311, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30111">section 30111 of this title</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s315">section 315 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 310, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30110">section 30110 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0db55632-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2014—Subsec. (a)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/113/235/s101/a/1">Pub. L. 113–235, § 101(a)(1)</ref>, inserted “, or, in the case of contributions made to any of the accounts described in paragraph (9), exceed 300 percent of the amount otherwise applicable under this subparagraph with respect to such calendar year” before semicolon at end. Subsec. (a)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/113/235/s101/a/2">Pub. L. 113–235, § 101(a)(2)</ref>, which directed amendment by substituting “, or, in the case of contributions made to any of the accounts described in paragraph (9), exceed 300 percent of the amount otherwise applicable under this subparagraph with respect to such calendar year;” for the semicolon at the end, was executed by making the substitution for the semicolon which appeared before “or” at the end to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Subsec. (a)(9). <ref href="/us/pl/113/235/s101/a/3">Pub. L. 113–235, § 101(a)(3)</ref>, added par. (9). Subsec. (d)(5). <ref href="/us/pl/113/235/s101/b">Pub. L. 113–235, § 101(b)</ref>, added par. (5). 2002—Subsec. (a)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, §§ 304(a)(1), 319(b), substituted “Except as provided in subsection (i) and <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s441a–1">section 441a–1 of this title</ref>, no person” for “No person” in introductory provisions. Subsec. (a)(1)(A). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s307/a/1">Pub. L. 107–155, § 307(a)(1)</ref>, substituted “$2,000” for “$1,000”. Subsec. (a)(1)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, §§ 102(1), 307(a)(2), substituted “$25,000;” for “$20,000; or”. Subsec. (a)(1)(C). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s102/2">Pub. L. 107–155, § 102(2)</ref>, inserted “(other than a committee described in subparagraph (D))” after “committee” and substituted “; or” for period at end. Subsec. (a)(1)(D). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s102/3">Pub. L. 107–155, § 102(3)</ref>, added subpar. (D). Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s307/b">Pub. L. 107–155, § 307(b)</ref>, amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) read as follows: “No individual shall make contributions aggregating more than $25,000 in any calendar year. For purposes of this paragraph, any contribution made to a candidate in a year other than the calendar year in which the election is held with respect to which such contribution is made, is considered to be made during the calendar year in which such election is held.” Subsec. (a)(7)(B)(ii), (iii). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s214/a">Pub. L. 107–155, § 214(a)</ref>, added cl. (ii) and redesignated former cl. (ii) as (iii). Subsec. (a)(7)(C), (D). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s202">Pub. L. 107–155, § 202</ref>, added subpar. (C) and redesignated former subpar. (C) as (D). Subsec. (c)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s307/d/1">Pub. L. 107–155, § 307(d)(1)</ref>, redesignated existing provisions as subpar. (A), struck out at end “Each limitation established by subsection (b) of this section and subsection (d) of this section shall be increased by such percent difference. Each amount so increased shall be the amount in effect for such calendar year.”, and added subpars. (B) and (C). Subsec. (c)(2)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s307/d/2">Pub. L. 107–155, § 307(d)(2)</ref>, substituted “means—” for “means the calendar year 1974” and added cls. (i) and (ii). Subsec. (d)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s213/1">Pub. L. 107–155, § 213(1)</ref>, substituted “paragraphs (2), (3), and (4)” for “paragraphs (2) and (3)”. Subsec. (d)(4). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s213/2">Pub. L. 107–155, § 213(2)</ref>, added par. (4). Subsec. (h). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s307/c">Pub. L. 107–155, § 307(c)</ref>, substituted “$35,000” for “$17,500”. Subsec. (i). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s304/a/2">Pub. L. 107–155, § 304(a)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (i). Subsec. (i)(1)(E). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s316">Pub. L. 107–155, § 316</ref>, added subpar. (E). Subsec. (j). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s304/a/2">Pub. L. 107–155, § 304(a)(2)</ref>, added subsec. (j). 1986—Subsecs. (a)(5), (b)(1). <ref href="/us/pl/99/514">Pub. L. 99–514</ref> substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db55633-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db55634-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2014 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/113/235/dN/s101/c">Pub. L. 113–235, div. N, § 101(c)</ref>, <date date="2014-12-16">Dec. 16, 2014</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/128/2773">128 Stat. 2773</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/113/235/dN/s101/c">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply with respect to funds that are solicited, received, transferred, or spent on or after the date of the enactment of this section [<date date="2014-12-16">Dec. 16, 2014</date>].”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db55635-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s307/e">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 307(e)</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/103">116 Stat. 103</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s307/e">“The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply with respect to contributions made on or after <date date="2003-01-01">January 1, 2003</date>.”</quotedContent> Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref> effective <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, except that amendments by sections 102 and 307 of the Act applicable with respect to contributions made on or after <date date="2003-01-01">Jan. 1, 2003</date>, and amendments by sections 202, 213, 214(a), 304(a), 316, and 319(b) of the Act not applicable with respect to runoff elections, recounts, or election contests resulting from elections held prior to <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0db55636-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Regulations by the Federal Election Commission</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tII/s214/c">Pub. L. 107–155, title II, § 214(c)</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/95">116 Stat. 95</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/155/tII/s214/c"> <inline>“The Federal Election Commission shall promulgate new regulations on coordinated communications paid for by persons other than candidates, authorized committees of candidates, and party committees. The regulations shall not require agreement or formal collaboration to establish coordination. In addition to any subject determined by the Commission, the regulations shall address—</inline> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> payments for the republication of campaign materials;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="2">“(2)</num><content> payments for the use of a common vendor;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="3">“(3)</num><content> payments for communications directed or made by persons who previously served as an employee of a candidate or a political party; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I22" class="indent1"><num value="4">“(4)</num><content> payments for communications made by a person after substantial discussion about the communication with a candidate or a political party.”</content> </paragraph> </quotedContent> </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db55637-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117"><num value="30117">§ 30117.</num><heading> Modification of certain limits for House candidates in response to personal fund expenditures of opponents</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55638-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Availability of increased limit</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55639-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">Subject to paragraph (3), if the opposition personal funds amount with respect to a candidate for election to the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress exceeds $350,000—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db5563a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> the limit under subsection (a)(1)(A) <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002023">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002023"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> with respect to the candidate shall be tripled;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db5563b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> the limit under subsection (a)(3) 1 shall not apply with respect to any contribution made with respect to the candidate if the contribution is made under the increased limit allowed under subparagraph (A) during a period in which the candidate may accept such a contribution; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db5563c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> the limits under subsection (d) 1 with respect to any expenditure by a State or national committee of a political party on behalf of the candidate shall not apply.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5563d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Determination of opposition personal funds amount</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5563e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">The opposition personal funds amount is an amount equal to the excess (if any) of—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db5563f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the greatest aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds (as defined in subsection (b)(1)) that an opposing candidate in the same election makes; over</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db55640-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds made by the candidate with respect to the election.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55641-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rule for candidate’s campaign funds</heading><clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55642-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/2/B/i"><num value="i" class="bold">(i)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>For purposes of determining the aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds under subparagraph (A), such amount shall include the gross receipts advantage of the candidate’s authorized committee. </content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I77" class="indent5 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55643-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/2/B/ii"><num value="ii" class="bold">(ii)</num><heading class="bold"> Gross receipts advantage</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3">For purposes of clause (i), the term “gross receipts advantage” means the excess, if any, of—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db55644-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/2/B/ii/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> the aggregate amount of 50 percent of gross receipts of a candidate’s authorized committee during any election cycle (not including contributions from personal funds of the candidate) that may be expended in connection with the election, as determined on June 30 and December 31 of the year preceding the year in which a general election is held, over</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db55645-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/2/B/ii/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the aggregate amount of 50 percent of gross receipts of the opposing candidate’s authorized committee during any election cycle (not including contributions from personal funds of the candidate) that may be expended in connection with the election, as determined on June 30 and December 31 of the year preceding the year in which a general election is held.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55646-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Time to accept contributions under increased limit</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55647-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subject to subparagraph (B), a candidate and the candidate’s authorized committee shall not accept any contribution, and a party committee shall not make any expenditure, under the increased limit under paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db55648-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/3/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> until the candidate has received notification of the opposition personal funds amount under subsection (b)(1); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db55649-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/3/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> to the extent that such contribution, when added to the aggregate amount of contributions previously accepted and party expenditures previously made under the increased limits under this subsection for the election cycle, exceeds 100 percent of the opposition personal funds amount.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5564a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Effect of withdrawal of an opposing candidate</heading><content>A candidate and a candidate’s authorized committee shall not accept any contribution and a party shall not make any expenditure under the increased limit after the date on which an opposing candidate ceases to be a candidate to the extent that the amount of such increased limit is attributable to such an opposing candidate. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5564b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Disposal of excess contributions</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5564c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>The aggregate amount of contributions accepted by a candidate or a candidate’s authorized committee under the increased limit under paragraph (1) and not otherwise expended in connection with the election with respect to which such contributions relate shall, not later than 50 days after the date of such election, be used in the manner described in subparagraph (B). </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5564d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/a/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Return to contributors</heading><content>A candidate or a candidate’s authorized committee shall return the excess contribution to the person who made the contribution. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5564e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Notification of expenditures from personal funds</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db5564f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55650-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Definition of expenditure from personal funds</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In this paragraph, the term “expenditure from personal funds” means—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db55651-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an expenditure made by a candidate using personal funds; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db55652-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> a contribution or loan made by a candidate using personal funds or a loan secured using such funds to the candidate’s authorized committee.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db55653-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Declaration of intent</heading><content>Not later than the date that is 15 days after the date on which an individual becomes a candidate for the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, the candidate shall file a declaration stating the total amount of expenditures from personal funds that the candidate intends to make, or to obligate to make, with respect to the election that will exceed $350,000. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f44-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Initial notification</heading><content>Not later than 24 hours after a candidate described in subparagraph (B) makes or obligates to make an aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds in excess of $350,000 in connection with any election, the candidate shall file a notification. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f45-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1/D"><num value="D" class="bold">(D)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional notification</heading><content>After a candidate files an initial notification under subparagraph (C), the candidate shall file an additional notification each time expenditures from personal funds are made or obligated to be made in an aggregate amount that exceeds $10,000. Such notification shall be filed not later than 24 hours after the expenditure is made. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f46-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1/E"><num value="E" class="bold">(E)</num><heading class="bold"> Contents</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">A notification under subparagraph (C) or (D) shall include—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79f47-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1/E/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the name of the candidate and the office sought by the candidate;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79f48-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1/E/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the date and amount of each expenditure; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79f49-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1/E/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the total amount of expenditures from personal funds that the candidate has made, or obligated to make, with respect to an election as of the date of the expenditure that is the subject of the notification.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f4a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1/F"><num value="F" class="bold">(F)</num><heading class="bold"> Place of filing</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Each declaration or notification required to be filed by a candidate under subparagraph (C), (D), or (E) shall be filed with—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79f4b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1/F/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the Commission; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79f4c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/1/F/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> each candidate in the same election and the national party of each such candidate.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f4d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Notification of disposal of excess contributions</heading><content>In the next regularly scheduled report after the date of the election for which a candidate seeks nomination for election to, or election to, Federal office, the candidate or the candidate’s authorized committee shall submit to the Commission a report indicating the source and amount of any excess contributions (as determined under subsection (a)) and the manner in which the candidate or the candidate’s authorized committee used such funds. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f4e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30117/b/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Enforcement</heading><content>For provisions providing for the enforcement of the reporting requirements under this subsection, see <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30109">section 30109 of this title</ref>. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db79f4f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s315A">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 315A</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s319/a">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 319(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/109">116 Stat. 109</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db79f50-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db79f51-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0db79f52-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>Subsections (a)(1)(A), (3), and (d), referred to in subsec. (a)(1), probably mean subsections (a)(1)(A), (3), and (d) of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116">section 30116 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db79f53-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441a–1">section 441a–1 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="constitutionality" id="id0db79f54-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Constitutionality</heading>For information regarding the constitutionality of <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s315A">section 315A of Pub. L. 92–225</ref>, as added by <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s319/a">section 319(a) of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, see the Table of Laws Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court on the Constitution Annotated website, constitution.congress.gov. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db79f55-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0db79f56-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section effective <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, but not applicable with respect to runoff elections, recounts, or election contests resulting from elections held prior to <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db79f57-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118"><num value="30118">§ 30118.</num><heading> Contributions or expenditures by national banks, corporations, or labor organizations</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f58-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>It is unlawful for any national bank, or any corporation organized by authority of any law of Congress, to make a contribution or expenditure in connection with any election to any political office, or in connection with any primary election or political convention or caucus held to select candidates for any political office, or for any corporation whatever, or any labor organization, to make a contribution or expenditure in connection with any election at which presidential and vice presidential electors or a Senator or Representative in, or a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, Congress are to be voted for, or in connection with any primary election or political convention or caucus held to select candidates for any of the foregoing offices, or for any candidate, political committee, or other person knowingly to accept or receive any contribution prohibited by this section, or any officer or any director of any corporation or any national bank or any officer of any labor organization to consent to any contribution or expenditure by the corporation, national bank, or labor organization, as the case may be, prohibited by this section. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f59-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions; particular activities prohibited or allowed</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db79f5a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> For the purposes of this section the term “labor organization” means any organization of any kind, or any agency or employee representation committee or plan, in which employees participate and which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of work.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db79f5b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> For purposes of this section and section 79l(h) of title 15,<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002024">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002024"><num>1</num> See References in Text note below.</note> the term “contribution or expenditure” includes a contribution or expenditure, as those terms are defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>, and also includes any direct or indirect payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit, or gift of money, or any services, or anything of value (except a loan of money by a national or State bank made in accordance with the applicable banking laws and regulations and in the ordinary course of business) to any candidate, campaign committee, or political party or organization, in connection with any election to any of the offices referred to in this section or for any applicable electioneering communication, but shall not include (A) communications by a corporation to its stockholders and executive or administrative personnel and their families or by a labor organization to its members and their families on any subject; (B) nonpartisan registration and get-out-the-vote campaigns by a corporation aimed at its stockholders and executive or administrative personnel and their families, or by a labor organization aimed at its members and their families; and (C) the establishment, administration, and solicitation of contributions to a separate segregated fund to be utilized for political purposes by a corporation, labor organization, membership organization, cooperative, or corporation without capital stock.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db79f5c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><chapeau> It shall be unlawful—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79f5d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/3/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> for such a fund to make a contribution or expenditure by utilizing money or anything of value secured by physical force, job discrimination, financial reprisals, or the threat of force, job discrimination, or financial reprisal; or by dues, fees, or other moneys required as a condition of membership in a labor organization or as a condition of employment, or by moneys obtained in any commercial transaction;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79f5e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/3/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> for any person soliciting an employee for a contribution to such a fund to fail to inform such employee of the political purposes of such fund at the time of such solicitation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79f5f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/3/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> for any person soliciting an employee for a contribution to such a fund to fail to inform such employee, at the time of such solicitation, of his right to refuse to so contribute without any reprisal.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db79f60-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db79f61-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> Except as provided in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D), it shall be unlawful—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79f62-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> for a corporation, or a separate segregated fund established by a corporation, to solicit contributions to such a fund from any person other than its stockholders and their families and its executive or administrative personnel and their families, and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79f63-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> for a labor organization, or a separate segregated fund established by a labor organization, to solicit contributions to such a fund from any person other than its members and their families.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db79f64-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> It shall not be unlawful under this section for a corporation, a labor organization, or a separate segregated fund established by such corporation or such labor organization, to make 2 written solicitations for contributions during the calendar year from any stockholder, executive or administrative personnel, or employee of a corporation or the families of such persons. A solicitation under this subparagraph may be made only by mail addressed to stockholders, executive or administrative personnel, or employees at their residence and shall be so designed that the corporation, labor organization, or separate segregated fund conducting such solicitation cannot determine who makes a contribution of $50 or less as a result of such solicitation and who does not make such a contribution.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db79f65-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/4/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> This paragraph shall not prevent a membership organization, cooperative, or corporation without capital stock, or a separate segregated fund established by a membership organization, cooperative, or corporation without capital stock, from soliciting contributions to such a fund from members of such organization, cooperative, or corporation without capital stock.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db79f66-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/4/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> This paragraph shall not prevent a trade association or a separate segregated fund established by a trade association from soliciting contributions from the stockholders and executive or administrative personnel of the member corporations of such trade association and the families of such stockholders or personnel to the extent that such solicitation of such stockholders and personnel, and their families, has been separately and specifically approved by the member corporation involved, and such member corporation does not approve any such solicitation by more than one such trade association in any calendar year.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db79f67-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><content> Notwithstanding any other law, any method of soliciting voluntary contributions or of facilitating the making of voluntary contributions to a separate segregated fund established by a corporation, permitted by law to corporations with regard to stockholders and executive or administrative personnel, shall also be permitted to labor organizations with regard to their members.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db79f68-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/6"><num value="6">(6)</num><content> Any corporation, including its subsidiaries, branches, divisions, and affiliates, that utilizes a method of soliciting voluntary contributions or facilitating the making of voluntary contributions, shall make available such method, on written request and at a cost sufficient only to reimburse the corporation for the expenses incurred thereby, to a labor organization representing any members working for such corporation, its subsidiaries, branches, divisions, and affiliates.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0db79f69-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/7"><num value="7">(7)</num><content> For purposes of this section, the term “executive or administrative personnel” means individuals employed by a corporation who are paid on a salary, rather than hourly, basis and who have policymaking, managerial, professional, or supervisory responsibilities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f6a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Rules relating to electioneering communications</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f6b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Applicable electioneering communication</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “applicable electioneering communication” means an electioneering communication (within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3">section 30104(f)(3) of this title</ref>) which is made by any entity described in subsection (a) of this section or by any other person using funds donated by an entity described in subsection (a) of this section. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f6c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the term “applicable electioneering communication” does not include a communication by a section 501(c)(4) organization or a political organization (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s527/e/1">section 527(e)(1) of title 26</ref>) made under section 30104(f)(2)(E) or (F) of this title if the communication is paid for exclusively by funds provided directly by individuals who are United States citizens or nationals or lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/20">section 1101(a)(20) of title 8</ref>). For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term “provided directly by individuals” does not include funds the source of which is an entity described in subsection (a) of this section. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f6d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Special operating rules</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f6e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/3/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Definition under paragraph (1)</heading><content>An electioneering communication shall be treated as made by an entity described in subsection (a) if an entity described in subsection (a) directly or indirectly disburses any amount for any of the costs of the communication. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f6f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/3/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception under paragraph (2)</heading><content>A section 501(c)(4) organization that derives amounts from business activities or receives funds from any entity described in subsection (a) shall be considered to have paid for any communication out of such amounts unless such organization paid for the communication out of a segregated account to which only individuals can contribute, as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/2/E">section 30104(f)(2)(E) of this title</ref>. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f70-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Definitions and rules</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db79f71-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/4/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><chapeau> the term “section 501(c)(4) organization” means—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79f72-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/4/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> an organization described in <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s501/c/4">section 501(c)(4) of title 26</ref> and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such title; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79f73-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/4/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> an organization which has submitted an application to the Internal Revenue Service for determination of its status as an organization described in clause (i); and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db79f74-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/4/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a person shall be treated as having made a disbursement if the person has executed a contract to make the disbursement.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f75-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/5"><num value="5" class="bold">(5)</num><heading class="bold"> Coordination with title 26</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize an organization exempt from taxation under <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s501/a">section 501(a) of title 26</ref> to carry out any activity which is prohibited under such title. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f76-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/6"><num value="6" class="bold">(6)</num><heading class="bold"> Special rules for targeted communications</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f77-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/6/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception does not apply</heading><content>Paragraph (2) shall not apply in the case of a targeted communication that is made by an organization described in such paragraph. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f78-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/6/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Targeted communication</heading><content>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “targeted communication” means an electioneering communication (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3">section 30104(f)(3) of this title</ref>) that is distributed from a television or radio broadcast station or provider of cable or satellite television service and, in the case of a communication which refers to a candidate for an office other than President or Vice President, is targeted to the relevant electorate. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f79-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30118/c/6/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Definition</heading><content>For purposes of this paragraph, a communication is “targeted to the relevant electorate” if it meets the requirements described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3/C">section 30104(f)(3)(C) of this title</ref>. </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db79f7a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s316">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 316</ref>, formerly § 321, as added <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s112/2">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 112(2)</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/490">90 Stat. 490</ref>; renumbered § 316 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI">Pub. L. 96–187, title I</ref>, §§ 105(5), 112(d), <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>, 1366; <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tII">Pub. L. 107–155, title II</ref>, §§ 203, 204, 214(d), <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/91">116 Stat. 91</ref>, 92, 95.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db79f7b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db79f7c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0db79f7d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>Section 79l of title 15, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), was repealed by <ref href="/us/pl/109/58/tXII/s1263">Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1263</ref>, <date date="2005-08-08">Aug. 8, 2005</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/119/974">119 Stat. 974</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db79f7e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441b">section 441b of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="constitutionality" id="id0db79f7f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Constitutionality</heading>For information regarding the constitutionality of this section, formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441b">section 441b of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, see the Table of Laws Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court on the Constitution Annotated website, constitution.congress.gov. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db79f80-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s316">section 316 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 312, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30113">section 30113 of this title</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s316">section 316 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 311, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30111">section 30111 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0db79f81-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2002—Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, §§ 203(a), 214(d), substituted “ ‘contribution or expenditure’ includes a contribution or expenditure, as those terms are defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s431">section 431 of this title</ref>, and also includes” for “ ‘contribution or expenditure’ shall include” and inserted “or for any applicable electioneering communication” before “, but shall not include (A)”. Subsec. (c). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s203/b">Pub. L. 107–155, § 203(b)</ref>, added subsec. (c). Subsec. (c)(6). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s204">Pub. L. 107–155, § 204</ref>, added par. (6). 1980—Subsec. (b)(4)(B). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s112/d">Pub. L. 96–187, § 112(d)</ref>, substituted “It” for “it”. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db79f82-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db79f83-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref> effective <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, but not applicable with respect to runoff elections, recounts, or election contests resulting from elections held prior to <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db79f84-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> effective <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s301/a">section 301(a) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db79f85-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30119"><num value="30119">§ 30119.</num><heading> Contributions by Government contractors</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f86-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30119/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">It shall be unlawful for any person—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79f87-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30119/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> who enters into any contract with the United States or any department or agency thereof either for the rendition of personal services or furnishing any material, supplies, or equipment to the United States or any department or agency thereof or for selling any land or building to the United States or any department or agency thereof, if payment for the performance of such contract or payment for such material, supplies, equipment, land, or building is to be made in whole or in part from funds appropriated by the Congress, at any time between the commencement of negotiations for and the later of (A) the completion of performance under; or (B) the termination of negotiations for, such contract or furnishing of material, supplies, equipment, land, or buildings, directly or indirectly to make any contribution of money or other things of value, or to promise expressly or impliedly to make any such contribution to any political party, committee, or candidate for public office or to any person for any political purpose or use; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79f88-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30119/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> knowingly to solicit any such contribution from any such person for any such purpose during any such period.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f89-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30119/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Separate segregated funds</heading><content>This section does not prohibit or make unlawful the establishment or administration of, or the solicitation of contributions to, any separate segregated fund by any corporation, labor organization, membership organization, cooperative, or corporation without capital stock for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election, or election, of any person to Federal office, unless the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30118">section 30118 of this title</ref> prohibit or make unlawful the establishment or administration of, or the solicitation of contributions to, such fund. Each specific prohibition, allowance, and duty applicable to a corporation, labor organization, or separate segregated fund under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30118">section 30118 of this title</ref> applies to a corporation, labor organization, or separate segregated fund to which this subsection applies. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f8a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30119/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> “Labor organization” defined</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “labor organization” has the meaning given it by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30118/b/1">section 30118(b)(1) of this title</ref>. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db79f8b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s317">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 317</ref>, formerly § 322, as added <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s112/2">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 112(2)</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/492">90 Stat. 492</ref>; renumbered § 317, <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI/s105/5">Pub. L. 96–187, title I, § 105(5)</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db79f8c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db79f8d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0db79f8e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30118">Section 30118 of this title</ref>, referred to in subsecs. (b) and (c), was in the original “section 321” meaning <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s321">section 321 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> which is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30123">section 30123 of this title</ref>. In view of the renumbering of section 321 as section 316 by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s105/5">section 105(5) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, the reference has been translated as reading “section 316” to reflect the probable intent of Congress. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db79f8f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441c">section 441c of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db79f90-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s317">section 317 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 313, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30114">section 30114 of this title</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s317">section 317 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 312, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30113">section 30113 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db79f91-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120"><num value="30120">§ 30120.</num><heading> Publication and distribution of statements and solicitations</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f92-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Identification of funding and authorizing sources</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Whenever a political committee makes a disbursement for the purpose of financing any communication through any broadcasting station, newspaper, magazine, outdoor advertising facility, mailing, or any other type of general public political advertising, or whenever any person makes a disbursement for the purpose of financing communications expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, or solicits any contribution through any broadcasting station, newspaper, magazine, outdoor advertising facility, mailing, or any other type of general public political advertising or makes a disbursement for an electioneering communication (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3">section 30104(f)(3) of this title</ref>), such communication—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79f93-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> if paid for and authorized by a candidate, an authorized political committee of a candidate, or its agents, shall clearly state that the communication has been paid for by such authorized political committee, or <ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002025">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002025"><num>1</num> So in original. The word “or” probably should appear at the end of par. (2).</note></content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79f94-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> if paid for by other persons but authorized by a candidate, an authorized political committee of a candidate, or its agents, shall clearly state that the communication is paid for by such other persons and authorized by such authorized political committee; 1</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79f95-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/a/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> if not authorized by a candidate, an authorized political committee of a candidate, or its agents, shall clearly state the name and permanent street address, telephone number, or World Wide Web address of the person who paid for the communication and state that the communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f96-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Charge for newspaper or magazine space</heading><content>No person who sells space in a newspaper or magazine to a candidate or to the agent of a candidate, for use in connection with such candidate’s campaign, may charge any amount for such space which exceeds the amount charged for comparable use of such space for other purposes. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f97-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Specification</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">Any printed communication described in subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79f98-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> be of sufficient type size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79f99-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79f9a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/c/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f9b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Additional requirements</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f9c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/d/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> Communications by candidates or authorized persons</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f9d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/d/1/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> By radio</heading><content>Any communication described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) which is transmitted through radio shall include, in addition to the requirements of that paragraph, an audio statement by the candidate that identifies the candidate and states that the candidate has approved the communication. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79f9e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/d/1/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> By television</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Any communication described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) which is transmitted through television shall include, in addition to the requirements of that paragraph, a statement that identifies the candidate and states that the candidate has approved the communication. Such statement—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79f9f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/d/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau> shall be conveyed by—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db79fa0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/d/1/B/i/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> an unobscured, full-screen view of the candidate making the statement, or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db79fa1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/d/1/B/i/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the candidate in voice-over, accompanied by a clearly identifiable photographic or similar image of the candidate; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79fa2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/d/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> shall also appear in writing at the end of the communication in a clearly readable manner with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement, for a period of at least 4 seconds.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fa3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30120/d/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Communications by others</heading><content>Any communication described in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) which is transmitted through radio or television shall include, in addition to the requirements of that paragraph, in a clearly spoken manner, the following audio statement: “_____ is responsible for the content of this advertising.” (with the blank to be filled in with the name of the political committee or other person paying for the communication and the name of any connected organization of the payor). If transmitted through television, the statement shall be conveyed by an unobscured, full-screen view of a representative of the political committee or other person making the statement, or by a representative of such political committee or other person in voice-over, and shall also appear in a clearly readable manner with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement, for a period of at least 4 seconds. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db79fa4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s318">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 318</ref>, formerly § 323, as added <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s112/2">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 112(2)</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/493">90 Stat. 493</ref>; renumbered § 318 and amended <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI">Pub. L. 96–187, title I</ref>, §§ 105(5), 111, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>, 1365; <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s311">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 311</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/105">116 Stat. 105</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db79fa5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db79fa6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db79fa7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441d">section 441d of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db79fa8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s318">section 318 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s439b">section 439b of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s318">section 318 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 313, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30114">section 30114 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0db79fa9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2002—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s311/1/A/iv">Pub. L. 107–155, § 311(1)(A)(iv)</ref>, which directed insertion of “or makes a disbursement for an electioneering communication (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s434/f/3">section 434(f)(3) of this title</ref>)” after “public political advertising” in introductory provisions, was executed by making the insertion after those words the second time appearing, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s311/1/A/i">Pub. L. 107–155, § 311(1)(A)(i)</ref>–(iii), in introductory provisions, substituted “Whenever a political committee makes a disbursement for the purpose of financing any communication through any broadcasting station, newspaper, magazine, outdoor advertising facility, mailing, or any other type of general public political advertising, or whenever any person makes a disbursement” for “Whenever any person makes an expenditure” and struck out “direct” before “mailing,” the second time appearing. Subsec. (a)(3). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s311/1/B">Pub. L. 107–155, § 311(1)(B)</ref>, inserted “and permanent street address, telephone number, or World Wide Web address” after “name”. Subsecs. (c), (d). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s311/2">Pub. L. 107–155, § 311(2)</ref>, added subsecs. (c) and (d). 1980—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s111">Pub. L. 96–187, § 111</ref>, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), and in revising text, provided for solicitation of contributions; prescribed three categories of communications: (1) paid for and authorized by the candidate, (2) paid for by others but authorized by the candidate, and (3) not authorized by the candidate for prior two categories where (1) authorized and (2) not authorized by the candidate; struck out requirement for statement in accordance with regulations of Commission and in a conspicuous manner; and struck out from the communication not authorized by the candidate statement of name of affiliated or connected organization required to be disclosed under section 433 (b)(2) of this title. Subsec. (b). <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s111">Pub. L. 96–187, § 111</ref>, added subsec. (b). </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db79faa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db79fab-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref> effective <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, but not applicable with respect to runoff elections, recounts, or election contests resulting from elections held prior to <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db79fac-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1980 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref> effective <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/s301/a">section 301(a) of Pub. L. 96–187</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db79fad-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30121"><num value="30121">§ 30121.</num><heading> Contributions and donations by foreign nationals</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fae-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30121/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibition</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">It shall be unlawful for—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79faf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30121/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> a foreign national, directly or indirectly, to make—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db79fb0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30121/a/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a contribution or donation of money or other thing of value, or to make an express or implied promise to make a contribution or donation, in connection with a Federal, State, or local election;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db79fb1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30121/a/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a contribution or donation to a committee of a political party; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db79fb2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30121/a/1/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> an expenditure, independent expenditure, or disbursement for an electioneering communication (within the meaning of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30104/f/3">section 30104(f)(3) of this title</ref>); or</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79fb3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30121/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> a person to solicit, accept, or receive a contribution or donation described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) from a foreign national.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fb4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30121/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> “Foreign national” defined</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">As used in this section, the term “foreign national” means—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79fb5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30121/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> a foreign principal, as such term is defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s611/b">section 611(b) of title 22</ref>, except that the term “foreign national” shall not include any individual who is a citizen of the United States; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79fb6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30121/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> an individual who is not a citizen of the United States or a national of the United States (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/22">section 1101(a)(22) of title 8</ref>) and who is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/20">section 1101(a)(20) of title 8</ref>.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db79fb7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s319">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 319</ref>, formerly § 324, as added <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s112/2">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 112(2)</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/493">90 Stat. 493</ref>; renumbered § 319, <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI/s105/5">Pub. L. 96–187, title I, § 105(5)</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII">Pub. L. 107–155, title III</ref>, §§ 303, 317, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/96">116 Stat. 96</ref>, 109.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db79fb8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db79fb9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db79fba-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441e">section 441e of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db79fbb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s319">section 319 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 314, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30115">section 30115 of this title</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s319">section 319 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 318, and was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s439b">section 439b of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/96/187">Pub. L. 96–187</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0db79fbc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2002—<ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s303/1">Pub. L. 107–155, § 303(1)</ref>, substituted “Contributions and donations by foreign nationals” for “Contributions by foreign nationals” in section catchline. Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s303/2">Pub. L. 107–155, § 303(2)</ref>, added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows: “It shall be unlawful for a foreign national directly or through any other person to make any contribution of money or other thing of value, or to promise expressly or impliedly to make any such contribution, in connection with an election to any political office or in connection with any primary election, convention, or caucus held to select candidates for any political office; or for any person to solicit, accept, or receive any such contribution from a foreign national.” Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s317">Pub. L. 107–155, § 317</ref>, inserted “or a national of the United States (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/22">section 1101(a)(22) of title 8</ref>)” after “United States”. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db79fbd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db79fbe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref> effective <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db79fbf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30122"><num value="30122">§ 30122.</num><heading> Contributions in name of another prohibited</heading><content> No person shall make a contribution in the name of another person or knowingly permit his name to be used to effect such a contribution, and no person shall knowingly accept a contribution made by one person in the name of another person. </content><sourceCredit id="id0db79fc0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s320">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 320</ref>, formerly § 325, as added <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s112/2">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 112(2)</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/494">90 Stat. 494</ref>; renumbered § 320, <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI/s105/5">Pub. L. 96–187, title I, § 105(5)</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db79fc1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db79fc2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db79fc3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441f">section 441f of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db79fc4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s320">section 320 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 315, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116">section 30116 of this title</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s320">section 320 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441">section 441 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/94/283">Pub. L. 94–283</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s320">section 320 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 314, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30115">section 30115 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db79fc5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30123"><num value="30123">§ 30123.</num><heading> Limitation on contribution of currency</heading><content> No person shall make contributions of currency of the United States or currency of any foreign country to or for the benefit of any candidate which, in the aggregate, exceed $100, with respect to any campaign of such candidate for nomination for election, or for election, to Federal office. </content><sourceCredit id="id0db79fc6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s321">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 321</ref>, formerly § 326, as added <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s112/2">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 112(2)</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/494">90 Stat. 494</ref>; renumbered § 321, <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI/s105/5">Pub. L. 96–187, title I, § 105(5)</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db79fc7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db79fc8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db79fc9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441g">section 441g of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db79fca-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s321">section 321 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 316, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30118">section 30118 of this title</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s321">section 321 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 320, and was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441">section 441 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/94/283">Pub. L. 94–283</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db79fcb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30124"><num value="30124">§ 30124.</num><heading> Fraudulent misrepresentation of campaign authority</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fcc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30124/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No person who is a candidate for Federal office or an employee or agent of such a candidate shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79fcd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30124/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> fraudulently misrepresent himself or any committee or organization under his control as speaking or writing or otherwise acting for or on behalf of any other candidate or political party or employee or agent thereof on a matter which is damaging to such other candidate or political party or employee or agent thereof; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79fce-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30124/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> willfully and knowingly participate in or conspire to participate in any plan, scheme, or design to violate paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fcf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30124/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> Fraudulent solicitation of funds</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">No person shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79fd0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30124/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> fraudulently misrepresent the person as speaking, writing, or otherwise acting for or on behalf of any candidate or political party or employee or agent thereof for the purpose of soliciting contributions or donations; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79fd1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30124/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> willfully and knowingly participate in or conspire to participate in any plan, scheme, or design to violate paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0db79fd2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s322">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 322</ref>, formerly § 327, as added <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s112/2">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 112(2)</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/494">90 Stat. 494</ref>; renumbered § 322, <ref href="/us/pl/96/187/tI/s105/5">Pub. L. 96–187, title I, § 105(5)</ref>, <date date="1980-01-08">Jan. 8, 1980</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/93/1354">93 Stat. 1354</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s309">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 309</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/104">116 Stat. 104</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0db79fd3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0db79fd4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0db79fd5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441h">section 441h of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0db79fd6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s322">section 322 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 317, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30119">section 30119 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0db79fd7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2002—<ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref> designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b). </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0db79fd8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0db79fd9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref> effective <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0db79fda-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125"><num value="30125">§ 30125.</num><heading> Soft money of political parties</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fdb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> National committees</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fdc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/a/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>A national committee of a political party (including a national congressional campaign committee of a political party) may not solicit, receive, or direct to another person a contribution, donation, or transfer of funds or any other thing of value, or spend any funds, that are not subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fdd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/a/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Applicability</heading><content>The prohibition established by paragraph (1) applies to any such national committee, any officer or agent acting on behalf of such a national committee, and any entity that is directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained, or controlled by such a national committee. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fde-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> State, district, and local committees</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fdf-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), an amount that is expended or disbursed for Federal election activity by a State, district, or local committee of a political party (including an entity that is directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained, or controlled by a State, district, or local committee of a political party and an officer or agent acting on behalf of such committee or entity), or by an association or similar group of candidates for State or local office or of individuals holding State or local office, shall be made from funds subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fe0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Applicability</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fe1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Notwithstanding clause (i) or (ii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/A">section 30101(20)(A) of this title</ref>, and subject to subparagraph (B), paragraph (1) shall not apply to any amount expended or disbursed by a State, district, or local committee of a political party for an activity described in either such clause to the extent the amounts expended or disbursed for such activity are allocated (under regulations prescribed by the Commission) among amounts—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79fe2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> which consist solely of contributions subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act (other than amounts described in subparagraph (B)(iii)); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79fe3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/A/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> other amounts which are not subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act (other than any requirements of this subsection).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fe4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Conditions</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Subparagraph (A) shall only apply if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79fe5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the activity does not refer to a clearly identified candidate for Federal office;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79fe6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the amounts expended or disbursed are not for the costs of any broadcasting, cable, or satellite communication, other than a communication which refers solely to a clearly identified candidate for State or local office;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79fe7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/B/iii"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content> the amounts expended or disbursed which are described in subparagraph (A)(ii) are paid from amounts which are donated in accordance with State law and which meet the requirements of subparagraph (C), except that no person (including any person established, financed, maintained, or controlled by such person) may donate more than $10,000 to a State, district, or local committee of a political party in a calendar year for such expenditures or disbursements; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79fe8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/B/iv"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><chapeau> the amounts expended or disbursed are made solely from funds raised by the State, local, or district committee which makes such expenditure or disbursement, and do not include any funds provided to such committee from—</chapeau><subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db79fe9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/B/iv/I"><num value="I">(I)</num><content> any other State, local, or district committee of any State party,</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db79fea-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/B/iv/II"><num value="II">(II)</num><content> the national committee of a political party (including a national congressional campaign committee of a political party),</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db79feb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/B/iv/III"><num value="III">(III)</num><content> any officer or agent acting on behalf of any committee described in subclause (I) or (II), or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-lc:I16" class="indent4" id="id0db79fec-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/B/iv/IV"><num value="IV">(IV)</num><content> any entity directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained, or controlled by any committee described in subclause (I) or (II).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79fed-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/C"><num value="C" class="bold">(C)</num><heading class="bold"> Prohibiting involvement of national parties, Federal candidates and officeholders, and State parties acting jointly</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">Notwithstanding subsection (e) (other than subsection (e)(3)), amounts specifically authorized to be spent under subparagraph (B)(iii) meet the requirements of this subparagraph only if the amounts—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79fee-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> are not solicited, received, directed, transferred, or spent by or in the name of any person described in subsection (a) or (e); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79fef-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/b/2/C/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> are not solicited, received, or directed through fundraising activities conducted jointly by 2 or more State, local, or district committees of any political party or their agents, or by a State, local, or district committee of a political party on behalf of the State, local, or district committee of a political party or its agent in one or more other States.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79ff0-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/c"><num value="c" class="bold">(c)</num><heading class="bold"> Fundraising costs</heading><content>An amount spent by a person described in subsection (a) or (b) to raise funds that are used, in whole or in part, for expenditures and disbursements for a Federal election activity shall be made from funds subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79ff1-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/d"><num value="d" class="bold">(d)</num><heading class="bold"> Tax-exempt organizations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0">A national, State, district, or local committee of a political party (including a national congressional campaign committee of a political party), an entity that is directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained, or controlled by any such national, State, district, or local committee or its agent, and an officer or agent acting on behalf of any such party committee or entity, shall not solicit any funds for, or make or direct any donations to—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79ff2-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/d/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> an organization that is described in <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s501/c">section 501(c) of title 26</ref> and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such title (or has submitted an application for determination of tax exempt status under such section) and that makes expenditures or disbursements in connection with an election for Federal office (including expenditures or disbursements for Federal election activity); or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0db79ff3-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/d/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> an organization described in section 527 of such title (other than a political committee, a State, district, or local committee of a political party, or the authorized campaign committee of a candidate for State or local office).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79ff4-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/e"><num value="e" class="bold">(e)</num><heading class="bold"> Federal candidates</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79ff5-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/e/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1">A candidate, individual holding Federal office, agent of a candidate or an individual holding Federal office, or an entity directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained or controlled by or acting on behalf of 1 or more candidates or individuals holding Federal office, shall not—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db79ff6-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/e/1/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> solicit, receive, direct, transfer, or spend funds in connection with an election for Federal office, including funds for any Federal election activity, unless the funds are subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id0db79ff7-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/e/1/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><chapeau> solicit, receive, direct, transfer, or spend funds in connection with any election other than an election for Federal office or disburse funds in connection with such an election unless the funds—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79ff8-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/e/1/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> are not in excess of the amounts permitted with respect to contributions to candidates and political committees under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30116/a">section 30116(a) of this title</ref>; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0db79ff9-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/e/1/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> are not from sources prohibited by this Act from making contributions in connection with an election for Federal office.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79ffa-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/e/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> State law</heading><content>Paragraph (1) does not apply to the solicitation, receipt, or spending of funds by an individual described in such paragraph who is or was also a candidate for a State or local office solely in connection with such election for State or local office if the solicitation, receipt, or spending of funds is permitted under State law and refers only to such State or local candidate, or to any other candidate for the State or local office sought by such candidate, or both. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79ffb-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/e/3"><num value="3" class="bold">(3)</num><heading class="bold"> Fundraising events</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1) or subsection (b)(2)(C), a candidate or an individual holding Federal office may attend, speak, or be a featured guest at a fundraising event for a State, district, or local committee of a political party. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79ffc-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/e/4"><num value="4" class="bold">(4)</num><heading class="bold"> Permitting certain solicitations</heading><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0db79ffd-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/e/4/A"><num value="A" class="bold">(A)</num><heading class="bold"> General solicitations</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, an individual described in paragraph (1) may make a general solicitation of funds on behalf of any organization that is described in <ref href="/us/usc/t26/s501/c">section 501(c) of title 26</ref> and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such title (or has submitted an application for determination of tax exempt status under such section) (other than an entity whose principal purpose is to conduct activities described in clauses (i) and (ii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/A">section 30101(20)(A) of this title</ref>) where such solicitation does not specify how the funds will or should be spent. </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I18" class="indent4 firstIndent-2" id="id0dba10fe-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/e/4/B"><num value="B" class="bold">(B)</num><heading class="bold"> Certain specific solicitations</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2">In addition to the general solicitations permitted under subparagraph (A), an individual described in paragraph (1) may make a solicitation explicitly to obtain funds for carrying out the activities described in clauses (i) and (ii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/A">section 30101(20)(A) of this title</ref>, or for an entity whose principal purpose is to conduct such activities, if—</chapeau><clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dba10ff-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/e/4/B/i"><num value="i">(i)</num><content> the solicitation is made only to individuals; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-lc:I14" class="indent3" id="id0dba1100-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/e/4/B/ii"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content> the amount solicited from any individual during any calendar year does not exceed $20,000.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dba1101-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/f"><num value="f" class="bold">(f)</num><heading class="bold"> State candidates</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dba1102-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/f/1"><num value="1" class="bold">(1)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>A candidate for State or local office, individual holding State or local office, or an agent of such a candidate or individual may not spend any funds for a communication described in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101/20/A/iii">section 30101(20)(A)(iii) of this title</ref> unless the funds are subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act. </content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I79" class="indent3 firstIndent-2" id="id0dba1103-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30125/f/2"><num value="2" class="bold">(2)</num><heading class="bold"> Exception for certain communications</heading><content>Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an individual described in such paragraph if the communication involved is in connection with an election for such State or local office and refers only to such individual or to any other candidate for the State or local office held or sought by such individual, or both. </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0dba1104-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s323">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 323</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tI/s101/a">Pub. L. 107–155, title I, § 101(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/82">116 Stat. 82</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0dba1105-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0dba1106-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0dba1107-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in text, means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0dba1108-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441i">section 441i of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0dba1109-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s323">section 323 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441i">section 441i of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, and related to acceptance of excessive honorariums, prior to repeal by <ref href="/us/pl/102/90/tI/s6/d">Pub. L. 102–90, title I, § 6(d)</ref>, <date date="1991-08-14">Aug. 14, 1991</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/105/451">105 Stat. 451</ref>. Another prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s323">section 323 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 318, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30120">section 30120 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0dba110a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0dba110b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section effective <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, except that subsec. (b) of this section not applicable with respect to runoff elections, recounts, or election contests resulting from elections held prior to <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, with transitional rules for the spending of soft money of national political parties, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0dba110c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30126"><num value="30126">§ 30126.</num><heading> Prohibition of contributions by minors</heading><content> An individual who is 17 years old or younger shall not make a contribution to a candidate or a contribution or donation to a committee of a political party. </content><sourceCredit id="id0dba110d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIII/s324">Pub. L. 92–225, title III, § 324</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s318">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 318</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/109">116 Stat. 109</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0dba110e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0dba110f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0dba1110-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441k">section 441k of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="constitutionality" id="id0dba1111-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Constitutionality</heading>For information regarding the constitutionality of statute prohibiting persons “17 years old or younger” from contributing to candidates or political parties, see the Table of Laws Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court on the Constitution Annotated website, constitution.congress.gov. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="priorProvisions" id="id0dba1112-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Prior Provisions</heading>A prior <ref href="/us/pl/92/225/s324">section 324 of Pub. L. 92–225</ref> was renumbered section 319, and is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30121">section 30121 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0dba1113-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0dba1114-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section effective <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, but not applicable with respect to runoff elections, recounts, or election contests resulting from elections held prior to <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter style="-uslm-lc:I81" id="id0dba1115-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/stIII/ch301/schII"><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0dba1116-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30141"><num value="30141">§ 30141.</num><heading> Extension of credit by regulated industries; regulations</heading><content> The Secretary of Transportation, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Surface Transportation Board shall each maintain,<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fn002026">1</ref><note type="footnote" id="fn002026"><num>1</num> So in original. The comma probably should not appear.</note> its own regulations with respect to the extension of credit, without security, by any person regulated by the Secretary under subpart II of part A of subtitle VII of title 49, or such Commission or Board, to any candidate for Federal office, or to any person on behalf of such a candidate, for goods furnished or services rendered in connection with the campaign of such candidate for nomination for election, or election, to such office. </content><sourceCredit id="id0dba1117-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 92–225, title IV, § 401</ref>, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/19">86 Stat. 19</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s201/b/1">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 201(b)(1)</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1275">88 Stat. 1275</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/103/272/s4/a">Pub. L. 103–272, § 4(a)</ref>, <date date="1994-07-05">July 5, 1994</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/108/1360">108 Stat. 1360</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/88/tIII/s313">Pub. L. 104–88, title III, § 313</ref>, <date date="1995-12-29">Dec. 29, 1995</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/109/948">109 Stat. 948</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/104/287/s6/g">Pub. L. 104–287, § 6(g)</ref>, <date date="1996-10-11">Oct. 11, 1996</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/110/3399">110 Stat. 3399</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0dba1118-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0dba1119-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0dba111a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>Subpart II of part A of subtitle VII of title 49, referred to in text, is set out in section 41101 et seq. of Title 49, Transportation. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0dba111b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s451">section 451 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0dba111c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1996—<ref href="/us/pl/104/287">Pub. L. 104–287</ref> substituted “the Secretary” for “such Secretary”. 1995—<ref href="/us/pl/104/88">Pub. L. 104–88</ref> inserted “or Board” after “or such Commission” and substituted “Surface Transportation Board shall each maintain” for “Interstate Commerce Commission shall each promulgate, within ninety days after <date date="1972-02-07">February 7, 1972</date>”. 1994—<ref href="/us/pl/103/272">Pub. L. 103–272</ref> substituted “Secretary of Transportation” for “Civil Aeronautics Board” and “Secretary under subpart II of part A of subtitle VII of title 49, or such Commission,” for “Board or Commission”. 1974—<ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref> struck out “(as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s431/c">section 431(c) of this title</ref>)” after “Federal office”. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0dba111d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dba111e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1995 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/104/88">Pub. L. 104–88</ref> effective <date date="1996-01-01">Jan. 1, 1996</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/104/88/s2">section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88</ref>, set out as an Effective Date note under <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s1301">section 1301 of Title 49</ref>, Transportation. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dba111f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1974 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref> effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0dba1120-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30142"><num value="30142">§ 30142.</num><heading> Prohibition against use of certain Federal funds for election activities</heading><content> No part of any funds appropriated to carry out the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2701">42 U.S.C. 2701</ref> et seq.] shall be used to finance, directly or indirectly, any activity designed to influence the outcome of any election to Federal office, or any voter registration activity, or to pay the salary of any officer or employee of the Office of Economic Opportunity who, in his official capacity as such an officer or employee, engages in any such activity. </content><sourceCredit id="id0dba1121-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIV/s402">Pub. L. 92–225, title IV, § 402</ref>, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/19">86 Stat. 19</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tII/s201/b/2">Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 201(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1275">88 Stat. 1275</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0dba1122-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0dba1123-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0dba1124-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, referred to in text, is <ref href="/us/pl/88/452">Pub. L. 88–452</ref>, <date date="1964-08-20">Aug. 20, 1964</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/78/508">78 Stat. 508</ref>, which was classified generally to chapter 34 (§ 2701 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to repeal, except for titles VIII and X, by <ref href="/us/pl/97/35/tVI/s683/a">Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 683(a)</ref>, <date date="1981-08-13">Aug. 13, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/519">95 Stat. 519</ref>. Titles VIII and X of the Act are classified generally to subchapters VIII (§ 2991 et seq.) and X (§ 2996 et seq.) of chapter 34 of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0dba1125-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s452">section 452 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0dba1126-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>1974—<ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref> struck out reference to section 431(a) and (c) of this title for definition of “election” and “Federal office”. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0dba1127-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dba1128-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1974 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref> effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="miscellaneous" id="id0dba1129-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Office of Economic Opportunity</heading><ref href="/us/pl/93/644/s9/a">Pub. L. 93–644, § 9(a)</ref>, <date date="1975-01-04">Jan. 4, 1975</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/2310">88 Stat. 2310</ref> [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2941">42 U.S.C. 2941</ref>], amended the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 [<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2701">42 U.S.C. 2701</ref> et seq.] to create the Community Services Administration, an independent agency in the executive branch, as the successor authority to the Office of Economic Opportunity, and provided that references to the Office of Economic Opportunity or to its Director were deemed to refer to the Community Services Administration or to its Director. The Community Services Administration was terminated when the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, except for titles VIII and X, was repealed, effective <date date="1981-10-01">Oct. 1, 1981</date>, by <ref href="/us/pl/97/35/s683/a">section 683(a) of Pub. L. 97–35</ref>, title VI, <date date="1981-08-13">Aug. 13, 1981</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/95/519">95 Stat. 519</ref>, which is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9912/a">42 U.S.C. 9912(a)</ref>. An Office of Community Services, headed by a Director, was established in the Department of Health and Human Services by <ref href="/us/pl/97/35/s676">section 676 of Pub. L. 97–35</ref>, which is classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9905">42 U.S.C. 9905</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0dba112a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30143"><num value="30143">§ 30143.</num><heading> State laws affected</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dba112b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30143/a"><num value="a" class="bold">(a)</num><heading class="bold"> In general</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b), the provisions of this Act, and of rules prescribed under this Act, supersede and preempt any provision of State law with respect to election to Federal office. </content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I19" class="indent2 firstIndent-2" id="id0dba112c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30143/b"><num value="b" class="bold">(b)</num><heading class="bold"> State and local committees of political parties</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a State or local committee of a political party may, subject to State law, use exclusively funds that are not subject to the prohibitions, limitations, and reporting requirements of the Act for the purchase or construction of an office building for such State or local committee. </content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0dba112d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIV/s403">Pub. L. 92–225, title IV, § 403</ref>, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/20">86 Stat. 20</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tIII/s301">Pub. L. 93–443, title III, § 301</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1289">88 Stat. 1289</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tI/s103/b/2">Pub. L. 107–155, title I, § 103(b)(2)</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/87">116 Stat. 87</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0dba112e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0dba112f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0dba1130-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in text, means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0dba1131-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s453">section 453 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0dba1132-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2002—<ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref> designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted “Subject to subsection (b), the provisions of this Act” for “The provisions of this Act”, and added subsec. (b). 1974—<ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref> substituted provision for <ref href="/us/pl/92/225">Pub. L. 92–225</ref> and rules thereunder to supersede and preempt any provision of State law with respect to election to Federal office for prior provisions which in former subsec. (a) stated that nothing in <ref href="/us/pl/92/225">Pub. L. 92–225</ref> shall be deemed to invalidate or make inapplicable any provision of State law, except where compliance with such provision would result in a violation of <ref href="/us/pl/92/225">Pub. L. 92–225</ref> and in former subsec. (b) stated that no provision of State law shall be construed to prohibit any person from taking any action authorized by <ref href="/us/pl/92/225">Pub. L. 92–225</ref> or from making any expenditure which he could lawfully make under <ref href="/us/pl/92/225">Pub. L. 92–225</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0dba1133-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dba1134-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref> effective <date date="2002-11-06">Nov. 6, 2002</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dba1135-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1974 Amendment</heading>Amendment by <ref href="/us/pl/93/443">Pub. L. 93–443</ref> effective <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/b">section 410(b) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0dba1136-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30144"><num value="30144">§ 30144.</num><heading> Partial invalidity</heading><content> If any provision of this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the Act and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby. </content><sourceCredit id="id0dba1137-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIV/s404">Pub. L. 92–225, title IV, § 404</ref>, <date date="1972-02-07">Feb. 7, 1972</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/86/20">86 Stat. 20</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0dba1138-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0dba1139-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0dba113a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>This Act, referred to in text, means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0dba113b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s454">section 454 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0dba113c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="separability" id="id0dba113d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Severability</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIV/s401">Pub. L. 107–155, title IV, § 401</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/112">116 Stat. 112</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/155/tIV/s401">“If any provision of this Act [see Tables for classification] or amendment made by this Act, or the application of a provision or amendment to any person or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act and amendments made by this Act, and the application of the provisions and amendment to any person or circumstance, shall not be affected by the holding.”</quotedContent> </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0dba113e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30145"><num value="30145">§ 30145.</num><heading> Period of limitations</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dba113f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30145/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> No person shall be prosecuted, tried, or punished for any violation of subchapter I of this chapter, unless the indictment is found or the information is instituted within 5 years after the date of the violation.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dba1140-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30145/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><chapeau> Notwithstanding any other provision of law—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dba1141-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30145/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> the period of limitations referred to in subsection (a) shall apply with respect to violations referred to in such subsection committed before, on, or after the effective date of this section; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id0dba1142-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30145/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> no criminal proceeding shall be instituted against any person for any act or omission which was a violation of any provision of subchapter I of this chapter, as in effect on <date date="1974-12-31">December 31, 1974</date>, if such act or omission does not constitute a violation of any such provision, as amended by the Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1974.</content> </paragraph> <continuation style="-uslm-lc:I10" class="indent0 firstIndent0">Nothing in this subsection shall affect any proceeding pending in any court of the United States on <date date="1975-01-01">January 1, 1975</date>.</continuation> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0dba1143-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/92/225/tIV/s406">Pub. L. 92–225, title IV, § 406</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/tIII/s302">Pub. L. 93–443, title III, § 302</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1289">88 Stat. 1289</ref>; amended <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/tI/s115/f">Pub. L. 94–283, title I, § 115(f)</ref>, <date date="1976-05-11">May 11, 1976</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/90/496">90 Stat. 496</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s313/a">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 313(a)</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/106">116 Stat. 106</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0dba1144-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0dba1145-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I75" topic="referencesInText" id="id0dba1146-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <heading class="centered smallCaps">References in Text</heading>The Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1974, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is <ref href="/us/pl/93/433">Pub. L. 93–433</ref>, <date date="1974-10-15">Oct. 15, 1974</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/88/1263">88 Stat. 1263</ref>. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0dba1147-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s455">section 455 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="amendments" id="id0dba1148-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Amendments</heading>2002—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref> substituted “5 years” for “3 years”. 1976—Subsec. (a). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s115/f/1">Pub. L. 94–283, § 115(f)(1)</ref>, struck out references to sections 608, 610, 611, 613, 614, 615, 616, and 617 of title 18. Subsec. (b)(2). <ref href="/us/pl/94/283/s115/f/2">Pub. L. 94–283, § 115(f)(2)</ref>, struck out references to sections 608, 610, 611, and 613 of title 18. </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="statutoryNotes" id="id0dba1149-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment" id="id0dba114a-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2002 Amendment</heading><ref href="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s313/b">Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 313(b)</ref>, <date date="2002-03-27">Mar. 27, 2002</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/116/106">116 Stat. 106</ref>, provided that: <quotedContent origin="/us/pl/107/155/tIII/s313/b">“The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to violations occurring on or after the effective date of this Act [for general effective date of <ref href="/us/pl/107/155">Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, see <ref href="/us/pl/107/155/s402">section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>].”</quotedContent> </note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" topic="effectiveDate" id="id0dba114b-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Effective Date</heading>Section effective <date date="1975-01-01">Jan. 1, 1975</date>, see <ref href="/us/pl/93/443/s410/a">section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443</ref>, set out as an Effective Date of 1974 Amendment note under <ref href="/us/usc/t52/s30101">section 30101 of this title</ref>. </note> </notes> </section> <section style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id0dba114c-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30146"><num value="30146">§ 30146.</num><heading> Collection and use of conference fees</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dba114d-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30146/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><content> The Federal Election Commission may charge and collect fees for attending or otherwise participating in a conference sponsored by the Commission, and notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3302">section 3302 of title 31</ref>, any amounts received from such fees during a fiscal year shall be credited to and merged with the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the Commission during the year, and shall be available for use during the year for the costs of sponsoring such conferences.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id0dba114e-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0" identifier="/us/usc/t52/s30146/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><content> This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2007 and each succeeding fiscal year.</content> </subsection> <sourceCredit id="id0dba114f-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0">(<ref href="/us/pl/109/289/dB/tII/s21078">Pub. L. 109–289, div. B, title II, § 21078</ref>, as added <ref href="/us/pl/110/5/s2">Pub. L. 110–5, § 2</ref>, <date date="2007-02-15">Feb. 15, 2007</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/121/59">121 Stat. 59</ref>.)</sourceCredit> <notes type="uscNote" id="id0dba1150-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"> <note style="-uslm-lc:I74" role="crossHeading" topic="editorialNotes" id="id0dba1151-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered">Editorial Notes</heading></note> <note style="-uslm-lc:I76" topic="codification" id="id0dba1152-2931-11f1-afae-ea39e71ac6b0"><heading class="centered smallCaps">Codification</heading> Section was formerly classified to <ref href="/us/usc/t2/s457">section 457 of Title 2</ref>, The Congress, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Section was enacted as part of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, and not as part of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 which comprises this chapter. </note> </notes> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> </subtitle>