Protect our Elections Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 21, 2019)
Protect our Elections Act
This bill requires each state or local government entity responsible for the administration of federal elections to ensure that each election service provider (i.e., contractor or vendor) is a qualified provider with regard to (1) the ownership and control of the provider, (2) the provider's compliance with cybersecurity best practices, and (3) the provider's reporting of its ownership and control.
The bill requires the entity to annually evaluate each provider.
It also specifies reporting requirements for providers, subject to civil penalties.
What just happenedOct 21, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 21, 2019
- Oct 21, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Committee on House Administration - Oct 21, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 21, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House