Pete Stauber (R-MN)
Voter Vouching Transparency Act
A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Voter Vouching Transparency Act. It requires certain States to submit a report to the Election Assistance Commission after each regularly scheduled general election for Federal office. The report must detail information regarding the role of voter vouchers in voter registrations. The reports cannot contain personally identifying information. The Election Assistance Commission must make these reports publicly available for a period of 22 months.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates that the Election Assistance Commission make state voter voucher reports publicly available for 22 months.
- Scored +3
Does this make elections run better?
The bill increases accountability and data availability regarding the use of voter vouchers in federal elections.
- Scored +3
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill explicitly prohibits the inclusion of personally identifying information in the required voter voucher reports.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Privacy Protection: Section 2(b) ensures that the required reports cannot contain personally identifying information such as names, street addresses, voter identification numbers, phone numbers, signatures, and dates of birth, which protects the personal privacy of the individuals involved.
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Government Transparency: Section 2(d) requires the Election Assistance Commission to make each report publicly available for 22 months, which lets the people see how voter vouchers are being used in federal elections and holds officials accountable for managing these records.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Administrative Burdens and Reporting Limits: Section 2(a) requires States that allow voter vouchers to compile and submit detailed data on registrations, voucher counts, and nonaccepted registrations, which could place extra administrative burdens on state governments.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates that the Election Assistance Commission make state voter voucher reports publicly available for 22 months. Does this make elections run better? — The bill increases accountability and data availability regarding the use of voter vouchers in federal elections. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill explicitly prohibits the inclusion of personally identifying information in the required voter voucher reports. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill requires states permitting voter vouchers to submit detailed reports to the federal Election Assistance Commission.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — The bill enhances transparency surrounding voter vouching in registrations, contributing to public oversight of voting processes.
- 9/28/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Tom EmmerRepublican · Minnesota
Michelle FischbachRepublican · Minnesota
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota