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Election Security: Testing Voting Systems to Protect Your Vote

This bill aims to enhance election security in the U.S. It establishes a program for independent experts to test voting systems, identifying and fixing potential vulnerabilities. This will better protect your vote and make the election process more reliable.
Key points
An independent program will test election systems to find weaknesses.
Rules for reporting and resolving security issues in election systems will be established.
The goal is to increase trust in election results by improving their security.
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Print number: 117_HR_5358
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2021-09-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an election research program to test the security of election systems, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5358.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An independent program will test election systems to find weaknesses.
  • Rules for reporting and resolving security issues in election systems will be established.
  • The goal is to increase trust in election results by improving their security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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