Election Assistance Commission

Independent agency of the United States government

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.

Also known as...United States Election Assistance Commission, EAC, USEAC, and U.S. Election Assistance Commission
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Trump Fires All Election Assistance Commissioners

Trump Fires All Election Assistance Commissioners Trump fired the remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission, leaving it without commissioners before the midterms.