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US S823

US S823
ESIA Election Systems Integrity Act


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Introduced
03/14/2019
In Committee
03/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to require information sharing with respect to the ownership of election service providers. Election Systems Integrity Act or the ESIA This bill directs each election service provider to submit to the Department of Homeland Security and the Election Assistance Commission (1) a report listing the identity of any foreign national who directly or indirectly owns or controls the election service provider and the percentage of such ownership, and (2) a notice of any material change in ownership or control of the election service provider. If an election service provider fails to submit such a report, the Department of Justice may impose a civil fine of $10,000.

AI Summary

This bill, the Election Systems Integrity Act (ESIA), requires each election service provider - which includes any person providing, supporting, or maintaining an election system on behalf of an election agency - to submit two reports to the Department of Homeland Security and the Election Assistance Commission. The first report must list the identity and percentage of ownership of any foreign nationals who directly or indirectly own or control the election service provider. The second report must be submitted within 90 days of any material change in the ownership or control of the election service provider. If an election service provider fails to submit these reports, the Department of Justice can impose a civil fine of $10,000.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 03/14/2019)

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