Protect Our Elections Act This bill requires each state or local government entity responsible for the administration of federal elections to ensure that each election service provider (i.e., contractor or vendor) is a qualified provider with regard to (1) the ownership and control of the provider, (2) the provider's compliance with cybersecurity best practices, and (3) the provider's reporting of its ownership and control. The bill requires the entity to annually evaluate each provider. The bill also specifies reporting requirements for providers, subject to civil penalties.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and Politics
Protect Our Elections Act
USA117th CongressHR-6574| House
| Updated: 2/2/2022
Protect Our Elections Act This bill requires each state or local government entity responsible for the administration of federal elections to ensure that each election service provider (i.e., contractor or vendor) is a qualified provider with regard to (1) the ownership and control of the provider, (2) the provider's compliance with cybersecurity best practices, and (3) the provider's reporting of its ownership and control. The bill requires the entity to annually evaluate each provider. The bill also specifies reporting requirements for providers, subject to civil penalties.