Proposal:COCOA Act of 2022

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 8517
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Confirmation Of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2022 or the COCOA Act of 2022

This bill requires states to provide designated congressional election observers with full access to observe the administration procedures of federal elections. The bill prohibits such an observer from handling ballots or elections equipment, advocating for a position or candidate, taking any action to reduce ballot secrecy, or otherwise interfering with the elections administration process.

Designated congressional election observer refers to an individual who is designated in writing by specified congressional committees to gather information with respect to an election, including in the event that the election is contested in the House of Representatives or the Senate and for other purposes permitted by Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution.

Bill Title

COCOA Act of 2022

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2022-07-26: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
• 2022-07-26: Introduced in House
• 2022-07-26: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.