Equal Shot Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4474

119th Congress

Equal Shot Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Carey

Representative

Republican

OH-15

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

The Equal Shot Act of 2025 requires states to allow designated congressional observers to fully observe federal election administration procedures. These observers cannot interfere with the election process or reduce ballot secrecy.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

SponsorMike Carey (R-OH)

Introduced7/16/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Small Business.

ChamberHouse

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Equal Shot Act of 2025

The Equal Shot Act of 2025 requires states to allow designated congressional observers to fully observe federal election administration procedures. These observers cannot interfere with the election process or reduce ballot secrecy.

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The Equal Shot Act of 2025 requires states to allow designated congressional observers to fully observe federal election administration procedures. These observers cannot interfere with the election process or reduce ballot secrecy.

Bill Number: 4474
Sponsor: Mike Carey (R-OH)
Introduced: 7/16/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: Equal Shot Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4474
Sponsor: Mike Carey (R-OH)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Introduced: 7/16/2025
Summary: The Equal Shot Act of 2025 requires states to allow designated congressional observers to fully observe federal election administration procedures. These observers cannot interfere with the election process or reduce ballot secrecy.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Equal Shot Act of 2025 requires states to allow designated congressional observers to fully observe federal election administration procedures. These observers cannot interfere with the election process or reduce ballot secrecy.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2023 or the COCOA Act of 2023 This bill requires states to provide designated congressional election observers with full access to observe the administration procedures of federal elections. The bill prohibits such an observer from handling ballots or elections equipment, advocating for a position or candidate, taking any action to reduce ballot secrecy, or otherwise interfering with the elections administration process. Designated congressional election observer refers to an individual who is designated in writing by specified congressional committees to gather information with respect to an election, including in the event that the election is contested in the House of Representatives or the Senate and for other purposes permitted by Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill requires states to grant full access to designated congressional observers to observe federal election administration procedures.
Observers are prohibited from handling ballots or equipment, advocating for candidates, or reducing ballot secrecy.
The observers are designated by specified congressional committees, likely to gather information in the event an election is contested.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, congressional observers would be able to closely monitor federal elections in all states. This could increase transparency and public confidence in the electoral process, but could also raise concerns about potential interference or reduced voter privacy depending on how the observers behave.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4474, 119th Congress (2025). "Equal Shot Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4474

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