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House Committee Hearing: Voting Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Original title: VOTING SAFELY IN A PANDEMIC

January 1, 2021

voting rights COVID-19 election administration mail-in voting polling locations

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing established the federal legislative record on the operational challenges and safety protocols required for the 2020 general election during a public health crisis.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Election Officials

State and local election administrators are responsible for implementing the safety protocols and voting procedures discussed.

Voters

The procedures discussed directly impact the methods and safety measures available for casting ballots in the 2020 election.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on House Administration held a remote hearing on August 28, 2020, to discuss strategies for conducting safe elections during the COVID-19 pandemic. The session featured testimony from election officials, civil rights advocates, and federal commissioners regarding mail-in voting, polling place safety, and election infrastructure.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on August 28, 2020, via Webex.
The proceedings were held in compliance with House Resolution 965 regarding remote committee proceedings.
The committee received testimony from five expert witnesses representing state election offices, non-profits, and federal commissions.
The record includes submissions from the CDC and CISA regarding health guidelines and ballot drop box security.
The hearing coincided with the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

Why It Matters

This hearing established the federal legislative record on the operational challenges and safety protocols required for the 2020 general election during a public health crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To gather expert testimony on how to conduct elections safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included the California Secretary of State, the King County Director of Elections, the CEO of the National Vote at Home Institute, the President of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and a Commissioner from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

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Discoveries

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Historical Alignment

The hearing was intentionally scheduled to coincide with the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington.

John Lewis

Connected Entities

personRodney Davis“Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration”Map →

personZoe Lofgren“Chairperson of the Committee on House Administration”Map →

personVanita Gupta“President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights”Map →

personDonald L. Palmer“Commissioner of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission”Map →

personJulie Wise“King County Director of Elections, Washington”Map →

personJohn Lewis“Late U.S. Representative honored during the hearing”Map →

personAmber McReynolds“CEO of National Vote at Home Institute”Map →

personAlex Padilla“Secretary of State of California”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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Controversy40
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Entertainment10
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