House Bill 8991
116th Congress(2019-2020)
American Election Security Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8991
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
American Election Security Act
This bill prohibits the use of voting systems in federal elections that (1) have hardware and software components that are not manufactured and maintained in the United States, or (2) are produced by a foreign entity.
December 16, 2020
12/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
12/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:58 PM