Sec. 112. Findings
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Congress finds the following: The United States Constitution reserves to the States the primary duty and authority to establish election law and to administer Federal elections. See article I, section 4, clause 1 of the Constitution of the United States. Under America’s decentralized election system, there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to how elections are administered. Each State should be afforded the flexibility to implement election administration processes and procedures that are most beneficial in meeting the needs of its voters and ensuring that its elections are free, fair, and secure.
The Federal Government is in a position to provide States with voluntary tools to improve election integrity and voter confidence, as well to remove Federal impediments that hinder State efforts. The Election Assistance Commission
(EAC)was established to assist States in the administration of Federal elections. One of its core missions is to serve as a clearinghouse for election administration information and to provide a forum for States to discuss and exchange ideas on issues related to the administration of Federal elections, including practices, processes, and procedures. The EAC’s Standards Board and Local Leadership Council are advisory boards with State and local election official membership from all fifty States and territories and are best suited to develop voluntary considerations for various election administration practices, processes, and procedures.