Protect Election Systems from Foreign Control Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 19, 2018)
Protect Election Systems from Foreign Control Act
This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require state and local governments to ensure that vendors who provide, support, or maintain any component of a voting system used in a federal election are solely owned and controlled by citizens, unless the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grants the vendor a waiver. Vendors must disclose any sourcing of parts from outside the United States or material changes in ownership or control.
The Federal Election Commission and DHS shall publish cybersecurity best practices for vendors. Voting systems and vendor information technology infrastructure must be developed and maintained in a manner consistent with the best practices. Vendors must report suspected security incidents.
What just happenedJul 19, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 19, 2018
- Jul 19, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Committee on House Administration - Jul 19, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 19, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House