Funding for safer elections: modernization, accessibility, and worker protection
This Act establishes a program and a trust fund, appropriating $2 billion annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2033, to help states modernize and secure their election infrastructure. The funds are intended to make voting easier for citizens by expanding access, increasing polling places, and protecting election officials from threats. Crucially, the bill prohibits states from using these funds for activities that restrict voting rights, such as unreliable voter roll purges or certain types of audits.
Key points
Federal funding: $2 billion annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2033 dedicated to improving the administration of federal elections in states.
Increased voting access: Funds must be used to expand voting options (e.g., more polling places, early voting, mail voting) and improve access for disabled and minority voters.
Election security: Funding covers upgrades to voting equipment, voter registration systems, and enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Protection against suppression: Prohibits using funds for activities that diminish voter participation, including removing voters based on unreliable evidence or purchasing voting machines without voter-verifiable paper ballots.
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