Enhanced Election Security: Penalties, Mail, and Voting Systems
This act aims to enhance federal election security by increasing penalties for election-related crimes, streamlining postal services for voting, and strengthening the protection of voting systems. Citizens can expect improved coordination in ballot delivery and greater confidence in the integrity of the election process.
Key points
Increased penalties for crimes related to voting and election conduct, aiming to deter fraud.
The Postal Service will issue guidelines for optimal ballot mailing times and design to streamline the process.
The Postal Service will conduct daily inspections for ballots in facilities before and after elections to ensure timely delivery.
Mandatory penetration testing for voting systems is introduced to enhance their resilience against attacks.
Penalties for theft, destruction, concealment, or alteration of election records and voting systems are increased.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4574
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Process start date: 2022-07-20