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Introduced
07/03/2023
07/03/2023
In Committee
07/03/2023
07/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of National Intelligence to submit a joint report on foreign threats to elections in the United States and to establish procedures to test for and monitor cybersecurity vulnerabilities in certain equipment used in the administration of elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Election Security Assistance Act, aims to improve election security in the United States. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of National Intelligence to submit annual joint reports to Congress and state election officials on foreign threats to U.S. elections, including physical and cybersecurity threats. The bill also establishes a voluntary process for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Election Assistance Commission to test for and monitor cybersecurity vulnerabilities in certain election equipment. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify state and local election officials of any credible election cybersecurity incidents within 96 hours, subject to national security considerations. The bill explicitly states that it does not authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to administer federal elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. (on 07/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4462/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4462/BILLS-118hr4462ih.pdf |
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