House Bill 3412
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Election Security Assistance Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 21, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3412
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Election Security Assistance Act
This bill addresses security threats to federal elections. Specifically, the bill
- authorizes grants to states for election technology and security,
- requires election poll books to meet voting system standards,
- allows for expedited security clearances for certain state election officials and officials with the Election Assistance Commission,
- requires federal entities to share information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding election cybersecurity incidents, and
- requires DHS to share information with state and local officials regarding election cybersecurity incidents.
June 21, 2019
06/21/2019
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
06/21/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:57 PM