Election Security Assistance Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 21, 2019)
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.
What just happenedJun 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.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 21, 2019
- Jun 21, 2019IntroReferralH11100
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.
Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee - Jun 21, 2019IntroReferralH11100
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.
Committee on House Administration - Jun 21, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 21, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House