STATES 2.0 Act

House Bill

H.R. 2934

119th Congress

STATES 2.0 Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 29, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David P. Joyce

Representative

Republican

OH-14

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

The Protect American Election Administration Act of 2023 would prohibit states from accepting private donations or funding to help administer federal elections, such as for voter education, outreach, and registration programs. However, states could still accept private donations of physical space to be used as polling places or early voting sites.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

SponsorDavid P. Joyce (R-OH)

Introduced5/29/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary

ChamberHouse

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STATES 2.0 Act

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The Protect American Election Administration Act of 2023 would prohibit states from accepting private donations or funding to help administer federal elections, such as for voter education, outreach, and registration programs. However, states could still accept private donations of physical space to be used as polling places or early voting sites.

Bill Number: 2934
Sponsor: David P. Joyce (R-OH)
Introduced: 5/29/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: STATES 2.0 Act
Bill Number: 2934
Sponsor: David P. Joyce (R-OH)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary
Introduced: 5/29/2025
Summary: The Protect American Election Administration Act of 2023 would prohibit states from accepting private donations or funding to help administer federal elections, such as for voter education, outreach, and registration programs. However, states could still accept private donations of physical space to

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Protect American Election Administration Act of 2023 would prohibit states from accepting private donations or funding to help administer federal elections, such as for voter education, outreach, and registration programs. However, states could still accept private donations of physical space to be used as polling places or early voting sites.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protect American Election Administration Act of 2023 This bill generally prohibits a state from soliciting, receiving, or expending any payment or donation of funds, property, or personal services from a private entity for the purpose of administering a federal election. For example, the bill prohibits the use of these payments or donations for programs related to voter education, outreach, and registration. The prohibition shall not apply to a state's acceptance and use of a private entity's donation of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bans states from accepting private donations or funding to help administer federal elections, including for voter education, outreach, and registration programs.
Allows states to still accept private donations of physical space to be used as polling places or early voting sites.
Aims to ensure federal elections are administered solely with public funds and resources, not influenced by private entities.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect state and local election officials who currently rely on private donations and funding to support election administration activities. It could require them to find alternative sources of funding or scale back certain voter engagement programs. The bill could also impact private organizations that currently provide funding or resources to help administer elections at the state level.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2934, 119th Congress (2025). "STATES 2.0 Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2934

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