ACE Act

Overview: HR 4563 - ACE Act
Status: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-978, Part I.
Introduced: July 21, 2025

Purpose and Intent: The Achieving Competitive Elections (ACE) Act aims to modernize and secure the federal election process by implementing various reforms and requirements for states and the federal government.

Key Provisions:
- Establishes national standards for voter registration, early voting, and mail-in voting
- Mandates the use of paper ballots and risk-limiting audits to ensure election integrity
- Provides funding for states to upgrade election infrastructure and security
- Requires the creation of a national voter registration database and enhanced cybersecurity measures

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- State and local election officials responsible for implementing the new federal requirements
- Voters who will be impacted by the changes to voter registration, early voting, and mail-in voting
- The federal government, which will be responsible for providing funding and oversight

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been reported (amended) by the House Administration Committee and is now awaiting further action, such as a floor vote in the House of Representatives.