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Safe and Certain Elections Act

USA117th CongressHR-5037| House 
| Updated: 8/13/2021
Beth Van Duyne

Beth Van Duyne

Republican Representative

Texas

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Safe and Certain Elections Act This bill establishes certain election security measures and requires a report on blockchain technology. Specifically, the bill requires a voting system used in a federal election to produce a permanent paper record for use in audits. In addition, the bill prohibits such a voting system from (1) connecting to the internet, or (2) directly tabulating a ballot that was transmitted online. Next, the bill specifies that a state must carry out and complete a program to remove the names of ineligible voters from the official list of eligible voters at least 90 days before a federal election. In addition, the bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to study and report on the use of blockchain technology to improve the security of federal elections.
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Timeline
Aug 13, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • August 13, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 13, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1071: Election Technology Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act

Safe and Certain Elections Act

USA117th CongressHR-5037| House 
| Updated: 8/13/2021
Safe and Certain Elections Act This bill establishes certain election security measures and requires a report on blockchain technology. Specifically, the bill requires a voting system used in a federal election to produce a permanent paper record for use in audits. In addition, the bill prohibits such a voting system from (1) connecting to the internet, or (2) directly tabulating a ballot that was transmitted online. Next, the bill specifies that a state must carry out and complete a program to remove the names of ineligible voters from the official list of eligible voters at least 90 days before a federal election. In addition, the bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to study and report on the use of blockchain technology to improve the security of federal elections.
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Timeline
Aug 13, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • August 13, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 13, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Beth Van Duyne

Beth Van Duyne

Republican Representative

Texas

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1071: Election Technology Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted