Helping State and Local Governments Prevent Cyber Attacks (HACK) Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 29, 2017)
Helping State and Local Governments Prevent Cyber Attacks (HACK) Act
This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to (1) report to Congress on best practices for election cybersecurity and audits, (2) provide grants to states for implementing such best practices, and (3) develop an online voter-registration platform.
The bill also requires states to (1) provide for early voting, either in person or by mail; and (2) count a provisional ballot from an individual eligible to vote, regardless of the precinct or polling place within the state at which the individual cast the ballot.
What just happenedJun 29, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 29, 2017
- Jun 29, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Rules and Administration Committee - Jun 29, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate