Election Assistance Commission

Election Assistance Commission
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Agency overview
Formed2002
JurisdictionUnited States of America
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Employees55
Annual budget$28 million (FY 2023)
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Websitewww.eac.gov Edit this at Wikidata
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The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is an independent agency of the United States government created by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). The Commission serves as a national clearinghouse and resource of information regarding election administration. It is charged with administering payments to states and developing guidance to meet HAVA requirements, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, and accrediting voting system test laboratories and certifying voting equipment. It is also charged with developing and maintaining a national mail voter registration form.