H.R. 3412 — Election Security Assistance Act

Summary

Election Security Assistance Act

This bill addresses security threats to federal elections. Specifically, the bill

authorizes grants to states for election technology and security,
requires election poll books to meet voting system standards,
allows for expedited security clearances for certain state election officials and officials with the Election Assistance Commission,
requires federal entities to share information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding election cybersecurity incidents, and
requires DHS to share information with state and local officials regarding election cybersecurity incidents.

2019-06-21
Introduced in House
2019-06-21
Introduced in House
2019-06-21
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2019-06-21
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.