Contact Congress about H.R. 4910: Sustaining Our Democracy Act

States would get yearly federal money to run federal elections better and make voting easier to access. They would need approved plans, public reports, and complaint systems. A new federal office would manage the program and the trust fund behind it.

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Sustaining Our Democracy Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Latest action on H.R. 4910: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects state and local election offices because they would apply for, manage, and report on new federal election funds. It also affects voters who face barriers, because the money can support better access and safer voting options. Election workers and poll workers could see more training, hiring support, and protection. States would also face more federal review if they take the money.

Why this matters: Federal elections can be costly to run, and local systems can fall behind. This bill would create a steady source of money for upgrades, security, staffing, and voter access. It would also bring more federal oversight into how states use election funding. The real impact would depend on yearly funding decisions, state plans, and how the new federal office writes and enforces the rules.

Key provisions in H.R. 4910

• The bill creates a new federal election funding program called the Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program. States would get yearly money for approved election work starting in fiscal year 2026.
• States could use the money to improve voting machines, voter registration systems, cybersecurity, polling places, early voting, mail voting, and voting site security. They could also use it to improve access for voters who have often faced barriers.
• States could use funds to hire, train, keep, and protect nonpartisan election officials and poll workers. Nonpartisan means they do the election job without working for a political party.
• Each funded state must create a special election fund in its state treasury. That fund would hold state and federal money and could be used only for approved democracy promotion activities.
• A state must get its yearly plan approved before receiving money. The plan must list the work to be funded, the amount for each activity, how money will reach local offices, and how the state will address geographic and racial gaps.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 4910

What is H.R. 4910?

States would get yearly federal money to run federal elections better and make voting easier to access. They would need approved plans, public reports, and complaint systems. A new federal office would manage the program and the trust fund behind it.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 4910?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 4910?

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