# Plain Language Summary: Federal Elections Advisory Committee Bill

This bill creates a new advisory committee that would study how to improve federal elections in the United States. The committee's job would be to look at election security, election integrity, and how elections are run, then make recommendations to Congress about what could be done better. Think of it as forming a group of experts to examine potential problems with how we conduct elections and suggest fixes.

The committee would examine things like whether voting systems are secure enough to prevent hacking or tampering, whether election procedures are fair and consistent across different states, and how well election administrators are trained and equipped to do their jobs. After studying these issues, the committee would write a report with their findings and suggestions for improvement. Congress would then decide whether to act on any of these recommendations.

This bill doesn't actually change any election rules or procedures itself—it's just the first step of creating a group to study the issue and make suggestions. The real impact would come later if Congress decides to pass additional laws based on what this committee recommends. For most voters, this bill means there will be a formal effort to identify and address potential weaknesses in how elections are conducted, though any actual changes would require Congress to pass separate legislation afterward.

A bill to establish an advisory committee to make recommendations on improvements to the security, integrity, and administration of Federal elections.

Scott, Tim

 <p>This bill establishes a bipartisan advisory committee within the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to study the integrity and administration of the November 2020 general election. The committee must also make recommendations to the EAC, state legislatures, and Congress on best practices for administering federal elections, including best practices to prevent improper voting and increase the security of vote-by-mail ballots. </p>