People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act)

The People Over Long Lines (POLL) Act aims to reduce wait times at polling places during federal elections by requiring states to ensure that no voter waits longer than 30 minutes to cast a ballot. To achieve this, the bill mandates that the Department of Justice set national standards for the minimum number of voting machines, poll workers, and resources required at every polling location, including early voting sites.

For citizens, this bill would provide a legal right to sue if they experience wait times exceeding the 30-minute limit and would provide federal funding to states to help upgrade their election infrastructure. Additionally, the bill prohibits top state election officials from actively participating in political campaigns for the federal offices they oversee, aiming to reduce potential conflicts of interest in election administration.