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Introduced
10/27/2020
10/27/2020
In Committee
10/27/2020
10/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to State election officials and Congress annual reports on pre-election threats for general elections for Federal office. This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to prepare an annual assessment on the threats to election infrastructure and recommendations to address such threats. The ODNI shall provide this annual assessment to Congress and the office of the chief election official of each state.
AI Summary
This bill, the Election Security Assessments Act, requires the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to submit an annual report to state election officials and Congress on the threats to election infrastructure, including cybersecurity threats posed by state actors and terrorist groups, as well as recommendations to address or mitigate those threats. The report must be provided to the chief election official of each state, relevant congressional committees, and any other appropriate congressional committees. This is intended to ensure that state and federal officials have the necessary information to protect the integrity of federal elections.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). (on 10/27/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8697/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8697/BILLS-116hr8697ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8697/BILLS-116hr8697ih.pdf.pdf |
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