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ACE Act

USA118th CongressHR-4563| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (132)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)John James (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Committees (11)
• Committee on House Administration• Homeland Security Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Rules Committee• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American Confidence in Elections Act or the ACE Act This bill addresses election administration and security, campaign finance, and other related provisions. Specifically, the bill directs the Election Assistance Commission's (EAC's) Standards Board and Local Leadership Council to issue voluntary considerations for states about various aspects of election administration. Additionally, the bill reduces certain election assistance payments for states and local jurisdictions that allow noncitizens to vote; requires states to provide designated congressional election observers with full access to observe the administration procedures of federal elections; prohibits federal agencies from using funds made available for salaries and expenses to solicit or enter into agreements with nongovernmental organizations to conduct voter registration or voter mobilization activities on the agency's property or website; prohibits federal funds for election administration for states that allow ballot harvesting, with exceptions; establishes various requirements for elections in the District of Columbia; makes various changes to the EAC; and prohibits foreign nationals from making contributions or donations in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda. The bill also establishes the Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel, which must recommend to Congress model legislation to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. The bill makes changes to campaign finance, including by (1) repealing limits on coordinated party expenditures, and (2) prohibiting federal funds from being used to make payments in support of a congressional election campaign. It also makes changes to the Federal Election Commission.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8714
ACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8528
ACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8595
ACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6595
ACE Act
Jul 11, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Jul 11, 2023
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Science, Space, and Technology, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Homeland Security, Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, Oversight and Accountability, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 13, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 4.
Jul 13, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3520
Introduced in Senate
Jan 3, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 825.
Jan 3, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-978, Part I.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Oversight and Accountability discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Rules discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8714
    ACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8528
    ACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8595
    ACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6595
    ACE Act


  • July 11, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 11, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.


  • July 11, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Science, Space, and Technology, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Homeland Security, Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, Oversight and Accountability, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 13, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 4.


  • July 13, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3520
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 3, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 825.


  • January 3, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-978, Part I.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Oversight and Accountability discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Rules discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Financial Services discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4317: To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to submit a report to the Election Assistance Commission that includes information with respect to the voter list maintenance activities of the State, and for other purposes.
  • HR 118-4415: American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Election Fraud Prevention Act
  • HR 118-4492: American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Tribal Voter Identification Act
  • HR 118-7321: Electronic Filing of Electioneering Communication Reports Act
  • HR 118-4479: Positioning the Election Assistance Commission for the Future Act of 2023
  • HR 118-4471: Speech Privacy Act of 2023
  • HR 118-4316: Citizen Ballot Protection Act
  • S 118-2197: Supporting Military Voters Act
  • HR 118-4501: End Zuckerbucks Act of 2023
  • HR 118-8291: End Zuckerbucks Act
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesBooks and print mediaBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCensus and government statisticsCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional districts and representationCongressional electionsCongressional leadershipCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsContracts and agencyCrimes against propertyDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of the TreasuryDigital mediaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDistrict of ColumbiaEducation programs fundingElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmployee hiringExecutive agency funding and structureFederal district courtsFederal Election Commission (FEC)Federal officialsFirst Amendment rightsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHouse of RepresentativesImmigration status and proceduresInflation and pricesIntergovernmental relationsInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Judicial procedure and administrationLibraries and archivesLicensing and registrationsManufacturingMilitary personnel and dependentsPolitical advertisingPolitical parties and affiliationPostal servicePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRight of privacySecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)SenateSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsSubversive activitiesTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsUser charges and feesVoting rights

ACE Act

USA118th CongressHR-4563| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
American Confidence in Elections Act or the ACE Act This bill addresses election administration and security, campaign finance, and other related provisions. Specifically, the bill directs the Election Assistance Commission's (EAC's) Standards Board and Local Leadership Council to issue voluntary considerations for states about various aspects of election administration. Additionally, the bill reduces certain election assistance payments for states and local jurisdictions that allow noncitizens to vote; requires states to provide designated congressional election observers with full access to observe the administration procedures of federal elections; prohibits federal agencies from using funds made available for salaries and expenses to solicit or enter into agreements with nongovernmental organizations to conduct voter registration or voter mobilization activities on the agency's property or website; prohibits federal funds for election administration for states that allow ballot harvesting, with exceptions; establishes various requirements for elections in the District of Columbia; makes various changes to the EAC; and prohibits foreign nationals from making contributions or donations in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda. The bill also establishes the Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel, which must recommend to Congress model legislation to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. The bill makes changes to campaign finance, including by (1) repealing limits on coordinated party expenditures, and (2) prohibiting federal funds from being used to make payments in support of a congressional election campaign. It also makes changes to the Federal Election Commission.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8714
ACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8528
ACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8595
ACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6595
ACE Act
Jul 11, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Jul 11, 2023
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Science, Space, and Technology, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Homeland Security, Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, Oversight and Accountability, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 13, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 4.
Jul 13, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3520
Introduced in Senate
Jan 3, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 825.
Jan 3, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-978, Part I.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Oversight and Accountability discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Rules discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Jan 3, 2025
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8714
    ACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8528
    ACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8595
    ACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6595
    ACE Act


  • July 11, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 11, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.


  • July 11, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Science, Space, and Technology, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Homeland Security, Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, Oversight and Accountability, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 13, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 4.


  • July 13, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3520
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 3, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 825.


  • January 3, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-978, Part I.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Oversight and Accountability discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Rules discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Financial Services discharged.


  • January 3, 2025
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (132)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)John James (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Committees (11)
• Committee on House Administration• Homeland Security Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Rules Committee• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4317: To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to submit a report to the Election Assistance Commission that includes information with respect to the voter list maintenance activities of the State, and for other purposes.
  • HR 118-4415: American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Election Fraud Prevention Act
  • HR 118-4492: American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Tribal Voter Identification Act
  • HR 118-7321: Electronic Filing of Electioneering Communication Reports Act
  • HR 118-4479: Positioning the Election Assistance Commission for the Future Act of 2023
  • HR 118-4471: Speech Privacy Act of 2023
  • HR 118-4316: Citizen Ballot Protection Act
  • S 118-2197: Supporting Military Voters Act
  • HR 118-4501: End Zuckerbucks Act of 2023
  • HR 118-8291: End Zuckerbucks Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesBooks and print mediaBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCensus and government statisticsCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional districts and representationCongressional electionsCongressional leadershipCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsContracts and agencyCrimes against propertyDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of the TreasuryDigital mediaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDistrict of ColumbiaEducation programs fundingElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmployee hiringExecutive agency funding and structureFederal district courtsFederal Election Commission (FEC)Federal officialsFirst Amendment rightsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHouse of RepresentativesImmigration status and proceduresInflation and pricesIntergovernmental relationsInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Judicial procedure and administrationLibraries and archivesLicensing and registrationsManufacturingMilitary personnel and dependentsPolitical advertisingPolitical parties and affiliationPostal servicePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRight of privacySecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)SenateSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsSubversive activitiesTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsUser charges and feesVoting rights