- § 21141. “State” defined
- § 21142. Audits and repayment of funds
- § 21143. Review and report on adequacy of existing electoral fraud statutes and penalties
- § 21144. Other criminal penalties
- § 21145. No effect on other laws
§ 21141. “State” defined
In this chapter, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title IX, § 901, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1727.)
§ 21142. Audits and repayment of funds
(a) Recordkeeping requirement
(b) Audits and examinations
(1) Audits and examinations
(2) Recipients of assistance subject to provisions of section
(3) Special rule for payments by General Services Administration
(4) Special rule
(5) Special rules for audits by the Commission
(c) Recoupment of funds
If the Comptroller General determines as a result of an audit conducted under subsection (b) prior to November 26, 2014, that—
(1) a recipient of funds under this chapter is not in compliance with each of the requirements of the program under which the funds are provided; or
(2) an excess payment has been made to the recipient under the program,
the recipient shall pay to the office which made the grant or payment involved a portion of the funds provided which reflects the proportion of the requirements with which the recipient is not in compliance, or the extent to which the payment is in excess, under the program involved.
(Pub. L. 107–252, title IX, § 902, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1727; Pub. L. 113–188, title IX, § 901(c), Nov. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 2020.)
§ 21143. Review and report on adequacy of existing electoral fraud statutes and penalties
(a) Review
The Attorney General shall conduct a review of existing criminal statutes concerning election offenses to determine—
(1) whether additional statutory offenses are needed to secure the use of the Internet for election purposes; and
(2) whether existing penalties provide adequate punishment and deterrence with respect to such offenses.
(b) Report
(Pub. L. 107–252, title IX, § 904, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1729.)
§ 21144. Other criminal penalties
(a) Conspiracy to deprive voters of a fair election
(b) False information in registering and voting
(Pub. L. 107–252, title IX, § 905, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1729.)
§ 21145. No effect on other laws
(a) In general
Except as specifically provided in section 21083(b) of this title with regard to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg et seq.) [now 52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.], nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize or require conduct prohibited under any of the following laws, or to supersede, restrict, or limit the application of such laws:
(1) The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1973 et seq.) [now 52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.].
(2) The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ee et seq.) [now 52 U.S.C. 20101 et seq.].
(3) The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff et seq.) [now 52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.].
(4) The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg et seq.) [now 52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.].
(5) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).
(6) The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.).
(b) No effect on preclearance or other requirements under Voting Rights Act
(Pub. L. 107–252, title IX, § 906, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1729.)