The SWIFT VOTE Act directs the Election Assistance Commission to distribute federal grants to states and local election jurisdictions for purchasing and maintaining electronic poll books (digital devices that replace paper voter check-in lists) and for developing systems that collect and share real-time voting wait time information with the public. Eligible jurisdictions must apply and commit to publishing wait times on their official websites during federal elections—hourly for polls open 4 hours or less, and at least four times daily for longer operating hours—along with post-election reports on waiting patterns. The legislation prioritizes funding for jurisdictions demonstrating the greatest need to reduce polling place wait times and those that will publish wait time data. The bill authorizes $120 million in federal funding to support these improvements and requires participating jurisdictions to ensure their electronic systems comply with federal certification standards and provide training to election officials on accessibility for voters with disabilities and limited English proficiency.
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