Last week, Rep. Jerry Carl announced that he cosponsored the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act. The bill addresses issues in our nation’s federal elections. Representatives Rodney Davis and Bryan Steil introduced the ACE Act, which has been characterized as the Republican alternative to the For the People Act (H.R. 1) and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4).
Carl expressed the need to restore election integrity.
“There’s no doubt the 2020 elections had issues, which is why the ACE Act is critical to restoring our election integrity by providing states with important tools to help with the delivery of ballots, verification of signatures, using voter ID, giving observers access to the process, updating voter lists, and conducting post-election audits,” Carl stated.
The ACE Act prohibits:
- Non-citizens from voting and allows states to use REAL ID as proof of citizenship
- Same-day registration and ballot harvesting
- Federal funds for payments in support of congressional campaigns
- Contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives
- Funding for a potential “Disinformation Governance Board”
The ACE Act requires:
- Photo ID to vote in person or request an absentee ballot
- Annual list maintenance
“With the Democrats’ constant attacks on the integrity of our federal elections, I’m proud to join my colleagues on this important effort to strengthen our elections and guarantee their security. Our elections should always be free, fair, and secure, and this legislation will go a long way to ensuring Americans that their vote matters. It’s time to restore confidence in our elections,” Carl concluded.
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill served as one of three Secretaries of State to provide feedback and recommendations for this legislation.
“The passage of the ACE Act is vital to our nation’s future, and I am extremely grateful to Representative Rodney Davis for including me in this historic process. I wholeheartedly endorse the ACE Act and ask that the U.S. Congress give this legislation a fair hearing and full consideration,” Merrill stated.
