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Election Security: US-Made Voting Systems Mandated

New rules aim to boost the security of federal elections. Citizens can expect voting systems to be manufactured and serviced exclusively within the United States, reducing the risk of foreign influence. These changes are intended to strengthen trust in the electoral process.
Key points
Voting system hardware and software for federal elections must be manufactured in the U.S.
Maintenance and servicing of voting systems can only be performed by individuals located in the U.S.
Prohibition on using voting systems produced or controlled by foreign entities.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_589
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Election Security Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_589.

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 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Voting system hardware and software for federal elections must be manufactured in the U.S.
  • Maintenance and servicing of voting systems can only be performed by individuals located in the U.S.
  • Prohibition on using voting systems produced or controlled by foreign entities.
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. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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