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Election Security: Internet Ban for Voting Systems

This act aims to enhance the security of federal elections. Citizens can be assured that voting systems will not be connected to the internet, preventing potential threats. This means votes cast will not be transmitted or tabulated online, protecting the integrity of the electoral process.
Key points
Systems used for programming ballots, casting votes, or tabulating them cannot be connected to the internet.
Ballots transmitted online to election officials will not be directly tabulated by voting systems.
These changes take effect from January 1, 2022, impacting future federal elections.
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Additional Information
Election Technology Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act
Print number: HR 1071
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Process start date: 2021-02-15