The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) was Congress's reaction to issues that arose during the 2000 presidential election. It includes standards for provisional ballots and sets minimum standards for voting equipment used in federal elections.
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) was created by the 2002 Help America Vote Act. It is a clearinghouse for data and information on administering elections. This outline summarizes resources available on EAC's website.