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Introduced
10/21/2019
10/21/2019
In Committee
10/21/2019
10/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to take steps to ensure domestic ownership and control of election service providers, and for other purposes. 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protect our Elections Act, aims to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require states to ensure that election service providers (contractors or vendors) are "qualified" in terms of their ownership and control, cybersecurity practices, and reporting requirements. The bill establishes criteria for "qualified election service providers," including that they must be solely owned and controlled by U.S. persons or persons from countries that are part of the "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance. It also requires annual evaluations of election service providers, the establishment of cybersecurity best practices, and reporting requirements for providers, with civil penalties for non-compliance. The goal is to ensure domestic ownership and control of election systems used in federal elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Jeff Van Drew (R)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
Kendra Horn (D),
Roger Marshall (R),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Greg Steube (R),
Van Taylor (R),
Xochitl Torres Small (D),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 10/21/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4777/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4777/BILLS-116hr4777ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4777/BILLS-116hr4777ih.pdf.pdf |
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