Electoral Count Act
The Electoral Count Act governs the way that electoral votes are cast and counted during presidential elections in the United States. The law includes vague, outdated language that must be updated.
December 23, 2022
Protect Democracy Celebrates the Passage of Historic Electoral Count Act Reform as Part of Omnibus Legislation
Congress has passed the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act as part of an omnibus appropriations bill.
December 23, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions about the Electoral Count Act
These are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Electoral Count Act and reform efforts.
December 20, 2022
There Is Broad Support for Electoral Count Act Reform
Support for Electoral Count Act reform has come from the press, a number of organizations, and many members of the Senate.
December 20, 2022
Protect Democracy Welcomes Inclusion of Critical Reforms to the Electoral Count Act in Omnibus Appropriations Bill; Urges Passage to Protect Future ElectionsÂ
Congressional leaders announced that they have included the Electoral Count Reform Act (ECRA) in the omnibus appropriations bill
December 20, 2022
Ideologically Diverse Coalition Urges Congress to Enact National Emergencies Act Reform
An ideologically diverse coalition urges congressional leadership to enact National Emergencies Act reform before the end of the 117th Congress.
December 2, 2022
Reforming the National Emergencies Act
Protect Democracy has led in the effort to reform the national emergency system to build stronger checks on the use of national emergencies.
November 3, 2022
Using OMB’s Apportionment Website: Resources for Congress
Resources for members of Congress and staff on how to use the Office of Management and Budget's public apportionment website.
November 3, 2022
Protecting Our Democracy Act
A comprehensive overview of the provisions of the Protecting Our Democracy Act (PODA) and the support for those provisions
November 1, 2022
The National Security Powers Act
An overview of the reforms in the National Security Powers Act and National Security Reforms and Accountability Act
October 31, 2022