Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake…
The bill would give Executive Order 14248, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” the force and effect of federal law. In short, it codifies the Executive Order into statute without adding text beyond that declaration.
Whether codification centralizes federal control over state elections
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill attempts a substantive legal change by declaring Executive Order 14248 to have the 'force and effect of law,' but it offers very limited legislative drafting content beyond that declaration.
The bill would give Executive Order 14248, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” the force and effect of federal law.
In short, it codifies the Executive Order into statute without adding text beyond that declaration.
Simple text belies likely political controversy, federalism concerns, and potential legal challenges; passage would require strong, broad support.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill attempts a substantive legal change by declaring Executive Order 14248 to have the 'force and effect of law,' but it offers very limited legislative drafting content beyond that declaration.
Whether codification centralizes federal control over state elections
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Whether codification centralizes federal control over state elections
Cautiously receptive if the codification strengthens voting access, counters foreign interference, and protects election workers.
Concerned if the statute enables voter suppression, broad surveillance, or criminalizes protected speech.
Views depend heavily on the EO's substantive provisions, which the bill does not reproduce.
Generally supportive of converting an executive policy into statute for legal stability and clarity, but wants specifics on authority, funding, and oversight.
Seeks careful cost-benefit and legal review before full endorsement.
Views contingent on limited federal intrusion and clear accountability.
Skeptical of codifying an executive order that could expand federal authority over state-run elections.
Will support only if the law clearly targets fraud and foreign interference without enlarging federal control or curbing speech.
Opposes vague statutory grants of power.
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Simple text belies likely political controversy, federalism concerns, and potential legal challenges; passage would require strong, broad support.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Whether codification centralizes federal control over state elections
Simple text belies likely political controversy, federalism concerns, and potential legal challenges; passage would require strong, broad s…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill attempts a substantive legal change by declaring Executive Order 14248 to have the 'force and effect of law,' but it offers very limited legislative drafting content…
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