Reps. Davis, Stefanik introduce bill to help states secure elections

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) sponsored a bill that would provide states with more resources to secure their elections.

The Protect American Voters Act (H.R. 5707) updates the Help America Vote Act of 2002 by directing the Election Assistance Commission to issue guidelines for “non-voting” election equipment. Non-voting election equipment includes electronic pollbooks, election night reporting systems, online voter registration systems, and other equipment.

The bill also establishes the first-ever “Election Cyber Assistance Unit” to connect local and state election officials with election administration and cybersecurity experts from across the country.

The bill was co-sponsored by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY).

“Securing our elections includes prioritizing the protection of voter’s personal information, which has been at risk to foreign hacking for too long,” Stefanik said. “I am proud to cosponsor this bill to ensure election equipment is utilized in a way that protects voter information, and that states are provided with resources and guidance to secure their individual election systems. I am a staunch advocate for measures to protect American elections from any foreign interference, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance this effort.”