Count Every Vote Act of 2005

The Count Every Vote Act of 2005 proposes a comprehensive set of national standards for federal elections to ensure voting security, transparency, and accessibility. The bill would require all voting systems to produce a paper record for manual audits, mandate the use of open-source software to prevent tampering, and establish uniform rules for provisional ballots and voter registration. For the average citizen, this legislation would make Election Day a federal holiday, allow for same-day registration and early voting, and set minimum requirements for polling place resources to reduce wait times. Additionally, it seeks to restore voting rights to individuals with past criminal convictions and strengthens protections for voters with disabilities or language barriers.