As Chairman Steil Highlighted:
"Election administration looks different in every state, and that’s our federalist approach in action. It is critical that all voters understand and trust election processes and outcomes. The empirical data is clear that when voters are more confident, they are more likely to participate.
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"Our hearing today is the first in a series leading up to the introduction of the American Confidence in Elections Act, or the ACE Act. Unlike the previous majority’s “For the People Act,” our ACE Act has been drafted in the open over the course of nearly three years. I plan to continue moving it through regular order.
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"We worked with state and local election administrators and stakeholders across the country to write this legislation. This important bill is part of the House Republican Conference’s Commitment to America, as we work to deliver a government that is accountable.
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"Ultimately, this comprehensive legislation will provide states with tools to build voter confidence and enhance election integrity. This bill has three main pillars. These include: providing states with voluntary tools and resources for running elections with the highest integrity that voters can have confidence in; Implementing much-needed reforms in D.C. to clean up years of elections difficulties here and to clearly demonstrate the positive effects of strong election integrity policies; and protecting free speech.
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"Today’s hearing will focus on the first and largest section of the bill. This section provides states with voluntary tools they can implement to bolster voter confidence while removing outdated federal policies that get in their way.
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"Additionally, Congress must hold the executive branch accountable. Every federal agency has an important role in serving the American people. Yet as part of the Biden Administration’s “Promoting Access to Voting” Executive Order, federal agencies were directed to go beyond the scope of their missions and essentially act as voter registration sites. Voter registration is important and we encourage every eligible voter to participate. However, that is not necessarily the responsibility of federal agencies but of Secretaries of State and other state and county officials. Directing federal agencies to engage in political activities should concern everyone."
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