Number: RL33146 Title: Federal Voluntary Voting System Guidelines: Summary and Analysis of Issues Authors: Eric Fischer, Resources, Science, and Industry Division Abstract: This report begins with a discussion of the historical context of the VVSG,followed by a summary of the guidelines and a discussion of each of the issuesidentified above. However, there are many specific issues, such as whether wirelesscommunications should be permitted, that are not covered here. The report alsobriefly summarizes relevant legislative proposals in the 109th Congress. It containstwo appendices - a section-by-section summary of the guidelines and a glossary ofabbreviations used in the report. Pages: 29 Date: November 9, 2005