Overview of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) was established through the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to implement reforms in the nation's voting process, improve election systems, and enhance voter access. HAVA sets minimum standards for election administration, provides funding to meet these standards, and aims to replace outdated voting systems. The EAC operates as an independent bipartisan commission with four commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Among its initiatives, the EAC focuses on educating college students about elections, encouraging them to engage in election administration, and supporting college programs through grants.

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1. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission The Honorable Thomas Hicks, Chairman 1

2. EACs Chartering Legislation - Help America Vote Act (HAVA) HAVA enacted by the United States Congress to make sweeping reforms to the nation's voting process. HAVA addresses improvements to voting systems and voter access that were identified following the contested 2000 presidential election. HAVA creates new mandatory minimum standards for states to follow in several key areas of election administration. HAVA Provides Funding to Help States Meet The New Standards Replace Voting Systems Improve Election Administration www.eac.gov www.eac.gov contactus@eac.gov havainfo@eac.gov 2

3. U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Established by the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Signed into law by President George W. Bush, Oct. 29, 2002 EAC opened its doors on April 5, 2004 Independent, Bipartisan Commission Consists of Four commissioners Two commissioners from each political party Presidential appointees that are approved by the senate First four commissioners sworn into office on Dec. 13, 2003 3 3 www.eac.gov www.eac.gov contactus@eac.gov havainfo@eac.gov

4. U.S. Election Assistance Commission Leadership Nominated by the President and Confirmed by the U.S. Senate Current Commissioners sworn into office Jan 13, 2015 Thomas Hicks, Chairman Matthew Masterson, Vice-Chairman - Christy McCormick - thicks@eac.gov mmasterson@eac.gov cmccormick@eac.gov - 4 4 www.eac.gov www.eac.gov contactus@eac.gov havainfo@eac.gov

5. EAC College Programs $3.177 Million Well Spent EAC was created with a mandate to Educate college students on elections and Encourage college students to work in election administration Grant Based Program Colleges Applied for funds to build their own programs and EAC supplied funding for certain, selected programs 89 Grants were awarded www.eac.gov www.eac.gov contactus@eac.gov havainfo@eac.gov 5

6. EAC College Program - 2010 Grantees www.eac.gov contactus@eac.gov

7. EAC College Program Young poll workers are instrumental to the United States Election administration process www.eac.gov contactus@eac.gov

8. Help America Vote Mock Election Program Help America Vote Mock Election Program Allowed students to become familiar with voting processes and technologies. Once eligible to vote they will be more comfortable with their civic duties. 300,000 in grant funds for the first year. www.eac.gov contactus@eac.gov

9. Mock Election Program Recipients Mock Election Program Recipients Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; Franklin, KY Polk County Auditor s Office; Des Moines, IA Washington Secretary of State; Olympia, WA Montana Secretary of State; Helena, MT League of Women Voters of Oregon Education Fund; Salem, OR Rhode Island and Providence Plantations; Providence, RI Michigan Government Television; Lansing, MI Seminole County Supervisor of Elections; Sanford, FL www.eac.gov contactus@eac.gov

10. Kids Voting USA A nonpartisan, grassroots-driven voter education program committed to creating lifelong voting habits in children, increasing family communication about citizenship, and encouraging greater adult voter turnout. - EAC 2010 Grantee - Involves Students and Families - research and implement www.eac.gov contactus@eac.gov

11. Empower youth to become ethical leaders and responsible citizens www.eac.gov contactus@eac.gov

12. Promote an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy in the United States and other Countries - Produces curricular materials - national network of state and congressional coordinators www.eac.gov contactus@eac.gov

13. The Future of Our Electoral System is in our Schools www.eac.gov contactus@eac.gov

14. Questions? 14

15. Social Media @EACgov @Redandblue2024 YouTube Channel: Election Assistance Commission Facebook.com/eacgov1 BeReady@eac.gov listen@eac.gov www.eac.gov www.eac.gov www.eac.gov contactus@eac.gov havainfo@eac.gov 15

16. Contact Us: Thomas Hicks Chairman Phone: (301)563-3971 Email: Thicks@eac.gov U.S. Election Assistance Commission Phone: 1-877-747-1471 Email: havainfo@eac.gov 16