Here is a list of every bill currently sitting in the House of Representatives and Senate regarding election security. Demand action now, contact YOUR representative TODAY.
Source – http://congress.gov
S. Res 1319 (PRIDE Voting Act) – Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
To establish an Election Security grant program.
H.R. Res 4617 (SHIELD Act) – Sponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA)
This bill establishes a duty to report election interference from foreign entities, applies existing campaign advertising requirements to online advertisements, and generally limits political spending and election interference by foreign entities.
Specifically, a political committee must report certain foreign contacts involving an offer of unlawful election assistance to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Election Commission. The bill establishes criminal penalties for violations of these requirements.
Existing requirements for political advertisements and electioneering communications apply to internet and digital advertisements, including requirements related to disclosures and contributions. Additionally, large online platforms must maintain a public database of certain political advertisements.
The bill places limitations on political spending by foreign entities. Specifically, foreign entities may not (1) contribute to campaigns related to ballot initiatives and referenda, or (2) make disbursements for certain internet activity referring to a candidate or a political issue.
A candidate is prohibited from offering to share nonpublic campaign information with certain foreign entities.
S. Res 2053 (SAFE Act) – Sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
To protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for the infrastructure used to carry out such elections, and for other purposes.
S. Res 2238 (SAFE Act) – Sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
To protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for the infrastructure used to carry out such elections, and for other purposes.
S. Res 1540 (Election Security Act) – Sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
To protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for the infrastructure used to carry out such elections, and for other purposes.