H.R. 2694 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Election Results Accountability Act
H.R. 2694 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Apr 7, 2025, sponsored by Jay Obernolte with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 7, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Election Results Accountability Act This bill establishes deadlines for states to count ballots and certify results in federal elections. Specifically, the bill requires a state to count not less than 90% of the ballots cast in a federal election held in the state not later than 72 hours after polls close and make the result of the count publicly available.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jay Obernolte (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 7, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (Apr 7, 2025)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 2694 (119th Congress): Election Results Accountability Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-2694/election-results-accountability-act (accessed 2026-10-16).