Representative Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Township) testified this week before the U.S. House Committee on House Administration, which has oversight authority over federal elections. Prior to serving in the Legislature, she served 16 years as Brighton Township Clerk. Representative Bollin currently chairs the House Appropriations Committee and previously chaired the House Elections and Ethics Committee.
Representative Bollin testified in support of the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act, which would:
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- Set nationwide baseline standards for federal elections.
- Require voter identification requirements.
- Require citizenship verification for voter registration.
- Set a standard for stronger routine voter list maintenance.
“The MEGA Act provides an opportunity to establish practical, nationwide baseline standards for federal elections while respecting the role of states in administering them,” Bollin said. “With thoughtful implementation, we can make elections work better for voters, for election officials, and for the country as a whole to ensure every eligible voter can vote freely, secretly, independently, and securely.”
Additionally, Representative Bollin called for adequate and consistent federal funding to support election administration, noting that modern election infrastructure, secure voter registration systems, and updated equipment require sustained investment to ensure compliance with federal standards and to maintain voter confidence.
