Requires states to offer more polling places and shorter wait times for federal elections.
This bill would require states to provide at least one polling place or vote center for every 2,000 registered voters in federal elections. It would also ensure these locations are spread out and well-staffed to reduce wait times for voters. States that offer universal mail-in or drop box voting would not have to follow these rules.
Today, states and local areas decide how many polling places they have and where they are located for federal elections. There are no specific federal minimums or distribution rules. If this bill passes, states would need to provide at least one polling place for every 2,000 registered voters. They would also need to ensure polling places are geographically diverse and well-staffed, aiming for wait times of 30 minutes or less. States could be exempt if they offer universal mail-in or drop box voting.
HR 9890 · 119th Congress · July 22, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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