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Confirmation of Congressional Observer Access Act of 2023

Floor Speech

Date: Sept. 9, 2024
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. CAREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of my bill, H.R. 6513, the Confirmation of Congressional Observer Access Act, or COCOA Act of 2023. It will provide a statutory citation for the long-running, nonpartisan Election Observer Program.

This program has trained and equipped congressional staff to serve as election observers during close election contests.

As we have seen or just heard, election contests can come down to just six votes.

This critical program adds the added layer of accountability for the American people during those close contests.

Ensuring our elections are fair, factual, and accurate is of utmost importance.

I have been proud to work with my colleagues on the Committee on House Administration this Congress to strengthen our Nation's elections.

This program is a strong election integrity measure, and I encourage all of my colleagues to support it.

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