Search Results: keywords:"poll workers"

  • S. RES. 535 — Recognizing January 30, 2024, as Help America Vote Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:183

    S. RES. 535 acknowledges January 30, 2024, as "Help America Vote Day" in the United States. The resolution highlights the importance of poll workers and urges eligible individuals to volunteer as poll workers for the 2024 elections. Additionally, it advises voters to reach...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine it's a day called "Help America Vote Day" on January 30, 2024, where people are reminded how important it is to help others vote by being a super helper called a "poll worker." They also say it's a good idea for everyone to make sure they know how to vote correctly by asking grown-ups at the voting office or checking online.

  • H. R. 9967 — To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit States to use funds made available under such Act to improve the administration of elections for the physical security of polling places and poll workers.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:305

    H. R. 9967, known as the "Protect Our Local workers Act" or the "POL Act," seeks to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002. This bill allows states to use funds from the Act to ensure the physical security of polling places and poll workers, including election offices and...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 9967, called the "POL Act," wants to help make places where people vote safer for both the buildings and the workers by letting states use special money to improve security. But people are worried about what exactly "being safer" means and if the money will always be used the right way.

  • S. RES. 780 — Recognizing August 1, 2024, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:152

    S. RES. 780 designates August 1, 2024, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day." This resolution acknowledges the important role of poll workers in the electoral process and expresses gratitude for their service. It also encourages eligible individuals to volunteer as poll...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 780 wants to make August 1, 2024, a special day called "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day" to say thank you to people who help with voting and to ask more people to volunteer to help out when it's time for Americans to vote.