I would also like to discuss today a program with the Capitol Police, Chief Manger, the Special Assistant United States Attorney program.

Article I, section 4 of the United States Constitution, the Elections Clause, confirms that States are given the primary role in administering elections, not the Federal Government.

Elections in the District of Columbia should be an example for the Nation.

The Protecting American Voters Act is directed at helping us achieve the twin pillars of voter access to elections, but also ensuring that we have accurate elections with a high level of integrity.

This administration must recognize that Iran will not negotiate in good faith, bears responsibility for strengthening terrorist proxies around the world, and is still a state sponsor of terrorism.

The horrific atrocities happening right now in Israel by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists are heartbreaking.

I commend you on your courage in speaking out despite the threats to your safety and the danger to you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair, for hosting this important hearing today and for your leadership on this issue.

That is not what this amendment does. It simply says, let us see what works and does not work; let us make sure that if those States are transitioning to vote-by-mail or trying to improve their system, that we have a sense of best practices. That is it.

By giving folks 14 days of early voting for a period of consecutive days, including weekends, beginning on the 15th day before the date of the election or even earlier at the option of the States, we provide flexibility.

I would like to just highlight the provisions in the American Confidence in Elections Act that specifically relate to overseas and military voters to ensure that they know how to vote.