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52 U.S.C. § 20901 — Payments to States for activities to improve administration of elections
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**(a) In general** Not later than 45 days after October 29, 2002, the Administrator of General Services (in this subchapter referred to as the “Administrator”) shall establish a program under which the Administrator shall make a payment to each State in which the chief executive officer of the State, or designee, in consultation and coordination with the chief State election official, notifies the Administrator not later than 6 months after October 29, 2002, that the State intends to use the payment in accordance with this section.
**(b) Use of payment**
(1) **In general** — A State shall use the funds provided under a payment made under this section to carry out one or more of the following activities:
(A) Complying with the requirements under subchapter III.
(B) Improving the administration of elections for Federal office.
(C) Educating voters concerning voting procedures, voting rights, and voting technology.
(D) Training election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers.
(E) Developing the State plan for requirements payments to be submitted under subpart 1 of part D of subchapter II.
(F) Improving, acquiring, leasing, modifying, or replacing voting systems and technology and methods for casting and counting votes.
(G) Improving the accessibility and quantity of polling places, including providing physical access for individuals with disabilities, providing nonvisual access for individuals with visual impairments, and providing assistance to Native Americans, Alaska Native citizens, and to individuals with limited proficiency in the English language.
(H) Establishing toll-free telephone hotlines that voters may use to report possible voting fraud and voting rights violations, to obtain general election information, and to access det
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**(a) In general** Not later than 45 days after October 29, 2002, the Administrator of General Services (in this subchapter referred to as the “Administrator”) shall establish a program under which the Administrator shall make a payment to each State in which the chief executive officer of the State, or designee, in consultation and coordination with the chief State election official, notifies the Administrator not later than 6 months after October 29, 2002, that the State intends to use the payment in accordance with this section.
**(b) Use of payment**
(1) **In general** — A State shall use the funds provided under a payment made under this section to carry out one or more of the following activities:
(A) Complying with the requirements under subchapter III.
(B) Improving the administration of elections for Federal office.
(C) Educating voters concerning voting procedures, voting rights, and voting technology.
(D) Training election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers.
(E) Developing the State plan for requirements payments to be submitted under subpart 1 of part D of subchapter II.
(F) Improving, acquiring, leasing, modifying, or replacing voting systems and technology and methods for casting and counting votes.
(G) Improving the accessibility and quantity of polling places, including providing physical access for individuals with disabilities, providing nonvisual access for individuals with visual impairments, and providing assistance to Native Americans, Alaska Native citizens, and to individuals with limited proficiency in the English language.
(H) Establishing toll-free telephone hotlines that voters may use to report possible voting fraud and voting rights violations, to obtain general election information, and to access detailed automated information on their own voter registration status, specific polling place locations, and other relevant information.
(2) **Limitation** — A State may not use the funds provided under a payment made under this section—
(A) to pay costs associated with any litigation, except to the extent that such costs otherwise constitute permitted uses of a payment under this section; or
(B) for the payment of any judgment.
**(c) Use of funds to be consistent with other laws and requirements** In order to receive a payment under the program under this section, the State shall provide the Administrator with certifications that—
(1) the State will use the funds provided under the payment in a manner that is consistent with each of the laws described in [section 21145 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section21145&num=0&edition=prelim), as such laws relate to the provisions of this chapter; and
(2) the proposed uses of the funds are not inconsistent with the requirements of subchapter III.
**(d) Amount of payment**
(1) **In general** — Subject to [section 20903(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20903/b&num=0&edition=prelim), the amount of payment made to a State under this section shall be the minimum payment amount described in paragraph (2) plus the voting age population proportion amount described in paragraph (3).
(2) **Minimum payment amount** — The minimum payment amount described in this paragraph is—
(A) in the case of any of the several States or the District of Columbia, one-half of 1 percent of the aggregate amount made available for payments under this section; and
(B) in the case of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, or the United States Virgin Islands, one-tenth of 1 percent of such aggregate amount.
(3) **Voting age population proportion amount** — The voting age population proportion amount described in this paragraph is the product of—
(A) the aggregate amount made available for payments under this section minus the total of all of the minimum payment amounts determined under paragraph (2); and
(B) the voting age population proportion for the State (as defined in paragraph (4)).
(4) **Voting age population proportion defined** — The term “voting age population proportion” means, with respect to a State, the amount equal to the quotient of—
(A) the voting age population of the State (as reported in the most recent decennial census); and
(B) the total voting age population of all States (as reported in the most recent decennial census).
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### Statutory Notes
#### Codification
Section 15301 was editorially reclassified as [section 20901 of Title 52](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20901&num=0&edition=prelim), Voting and Elections.
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**(a) Rules and regulations; procedures** The Commissioner of Social Security shall have full power and authority to make rules and regulations and to establish procedures, not inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter, which are necessary or appropriate to carry out such provisions, and shall adopt reasonable and proper rules and regulations to regulate and provide for the nature and extent of the proofs and evidence and the method of taking and furnishing the same in order to establish the right to benefits hereunder.
**(b) Administrative determination of entitlement to benefits; findings of fact; hearings; investigations; evidentiary hearings in reconsiderations of disability benefit terminations; subsequent applications**
(1) The Commissioner of Social Security is directed to make findings of fact, and decisions as to the rights of any individual applying for a payment under this subchapter. Any such decision by the Commissioner of Social Security which involves a determination of disability and which is in whole or in part unfavorable to such individual shall contain a statement of the case, in understandable language, setting forth a discussion of the evidence, and stating the Commissioner’s determination and the reason or reasons upon which it is based. Upon request by any such individual or upon request by a wife, divorced wife, widow, surviving divorced wife, surviving divorced mother, surviving divorced father, husband, divorced husband, widower, surviving divorced husband, child, or parent who makes a showing in writing that his or her rights may be prejudiced by any decision the Commissioner of Social Security has rendered, the Commissioner shall give such applicant and such other individual reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing with re
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**(a) In general** Except as specifically provided in [section 21083(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section21083/b&num=0&edition=prelim) with regard to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ([42 U.S.C. 1973gg](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1973gg&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) [now [52 U.S.C. 20501](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20501&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize or require conduct prohibited under any of the following laws, or to supersede, restrict, or limit the application of such laws:
(1) The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ([42 U.S.C. 1973](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1973&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) [now [52 U.S.C. 10301](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section10301&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
(2) The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act ([42 U.S.C. 1973ee](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1973ee&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) [now [52 U.S.C. 20101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
(3) The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act ([42 U.S.C. 1973ff](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1973ff&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) [now [52 U.S.C. 20301](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20301&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
(4) The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ([42 U.S.C. 1973gg](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-
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**(a) In general** Except as provided in subsection (b), the time for holding elections in any State, District, or Territory for a Representative or Delegate to fill a vacancy, whether such vacancy is caused by a failure to elect at the time prescribed by law, or by the death, resignation, or incapacity of a person elected, may be prescribed by the laws of the several States and Territories respectively.
**(b) Special rules in extraordinary circumstances**
(1) **In general** — In extraordinary circumstances, the executive authority of any State in which a vacancy exists in its representation in the House of Representatives shall issue a writ of election to fill such vacancy by special election.
(2) **Timing of special election** — A special election held under this subsection to fill a vacancy shall take place not later than 49 days after the Speaker of the House of Representatives announces that the vacancy exists, unless, during the 75-day period which begins on the date of the announcement of the vacancy—
(A) a regularly scheduled general election for the office involved is to be held; or
(B) another special election for the office involved is to be held, pursuant to a writ for a special election issued by the chief executive of the State prior to the date of the announcement of the vacancy.
(3) **Nominations by parties** — If a special election is to be held under this subsection, the determination of the candidates who will run in such election shall be made—
(A) by nominations made not later than 10 days after the Speaker announces that the vacancy exists by the political parties of the State that are authorized by State law to nominate candidates for the election; or
(B) by any other method the State considers appropriate, including holding primar
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**(a) In general** Each State shall—
(1) permit absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to use absentee registration procedures and to vote by absentee ballot in general, special, primary, and runoff elections for Federal office;
(2) accept and process, with respect to any election for Federal office, any otherwise valid voter registration application and absentee ballot application from an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter, if the application is received by the appropriate State election official not less than 30 days before the election;
(3) permit absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to use Federal write-in absentee ballots (in accordance with [section 20303 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20303&num=0&edition=prelim)) in general elections for Federal office;
(4) use the official post card form (prescribed under [section 20301 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20301&num=0&edition=prelim)) for simultaneous voter registration application and absentee ballot application;
(5) if the State requires an oath or affirmation to accompany any document under this chapter, use the standard oath prescribed by the Presidential designee under [section 20301(b)(7) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20301/b/7&num=0&edition=prelim);
(6) in addition to any other method of registering to vote or applying for an absentee ballot in the State, establish procedures—
(A) for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to request by mail and electronically voter registration applications and absentee ballot applications with respect to general, special, primary,
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**(a) In general** There are authorized to be appropriated for payments under this subchapter $650,000,000, of which—
(1) 50 percent shall be for payments under [section 20901 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20901&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(2) 50 percent shall be for payments under [section 20902 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20902&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Continuing availability of funds after appropriation** Any payment made to a State under this subchapter shall be available to the State without fiscal year limitation (subject to subsection (c)(2)(B)).
**(c) Use of returned funds and funds remaining unexpended for requirements payments**
(1) **In general** — The amounts described in paragraph (2) shall be transferred to the Election Assistance Commission (established under subchapter II) and used by the Commission to make requirements payments under subpart 1 of part D of subchapter II.
(2) **Amounts described** — The amounts referred to in this paragraph are as follows:
(A) Any amounts paid to the Administrator by a State under [section 20902(d)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20902/d/1&num=0&edition=prelim).
(B) Any amounts appropriated for payments under this subchapter which remain unobligated as of September 1, 2003.
**(d) Deposit of amounts in State election fund** When a State has established an election fund described in [section 21004(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section21004/b&num=0&edition=prelim), the State shall ensure that any funds provided to the State under this subchapter are deposited and mainta
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TITLE 52—VOTING AND ELECTIONS
§ 20901
Sec.
PART C—STUDIES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE
EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL ELECTIONS
20981.
Periodic studies of election administration
issues.
20982.
Study, report, and recommendations on best
practices for facilitating military and over-
seas voting.
20983.
Report on human factor research.
20984.
Study and report on voters who register by
mail and use of Social Security informa-
tion.
20985.
Study and report on electronic voting and the
electoral process.
20986.
Study and report on free absentee ballot post-
age.
20987.
Consultation with Standards Board and Board
of Advisors.
PART D—ELECTION ASSISTANCE
SUBPART 1—REQUIREMENTS PAYMENTS
21001.
Requirements payments.
21002.
Allocation of funds.
21003.
Condition for receipt of funds.
21004.
State plan.
21005.
Process for development and filing of plan;
publication by Commission.
21006.
Requirement for public notice and comment.
21007.
Authorization of appropriations.
21008.
Reports.
SUBPART 2—PAYMENTS TO STATES AND UNITS OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
TO
ASSURE
ACCESS
FOR
INDIVIDUALS
WITH DISABILITIES
21021.
Payments to States and units of local govern-
ment to assure access for individuals with
disabilities.
21022.
Amount of payment.
21023.
Requirements for eligibility.
21024.
Authorization of appropriations.
21025.
Reports.
SUBPART 3—GRANTS FOR RESEARCH ON VOTING
TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS
21041.
Grants for research on voting technology im-
provements.
21042.
Report.
21043.
Authorization of appropriations.
SUBPART 4—PILOT PROGRAM FOR TESTING OF EQUIPMENT
AND TECHNOLOGY
21051.
Pilot program.
21052.
Report.
21053.
Authorization of appropriations.
SUBPART 5—PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEMS
21061.
Payments for
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