National Election Standards Act of 2001

H.R. 829, the National Election Standards Act of 2001, proposes the creation of uniform national standards for federal elections to ensure consistency in how votes are cast and counted across the country. The bill would require states to implement "same-day registration," allowing eligible citizens to register and vote at their polling place on the day of a federal general election. Additionally, it provides federal grants to help states upgrade their election systems and establishes legal penalties for failing to meet the new national standards.