The '''Help America Vote Act''' ('''HAVA''') is an alleged major federal election "reform" law. The legislation, which was approved by the 107th United States Congress and signed into law by President [[George W. Bush]] in 2002, created the Election Assistance Commission, provided for the replacement of outmoded voting equipment, and established new minimum administration standards for federal elections.
The Help America Vote Act, Safe Harbor provides a 90-day period prior to elections where no changes can be made to election systems. To make changes would require recertification of the entire system for use in the [[election]].
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