Election Assistance Commission US

, The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is an independent, bipartisan commission based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Established in 2002 by the Help America Vote Act, the EAC plays a crucial role in ensuring fair and secure elections across the United States. The EAC's primary mission is to provide guidance and support to election officials nationwide. This includes developing voluntary voting system guidelines, accrediting testing laboratories, and certifying voting systems. The commission also serves as a national clearinghouse of information on election administration, offering resources and best practices to state and local election officials. A key responsibility of the EAC is to oversee the implementation of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). This includes auditing the use of HAVA funds and ensuring that states are meeting the Act's requirements. The EAC also maintains the national mail voter registration form, developed in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. For more information about the EAC and its work, please visit their website at eac.gov.