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H.R. 1562 (115th)

SAFE Act

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Introduced

16 March 2017

Last action

25 April 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Keith Ellison, Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], BOBBY RUSH, Carol Shea-Porter, Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Matt Cartwright, LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], TIM RYAN, Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Alan Lowenthal, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Adriano Espaillat, ELIOT ENGEL, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Frederica Wilson, Jared Polis, LUIS GUTIERREZ, MICHAEL CAPUANO, Mark Takano

Subjects

Transport

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11 August 2025

Transport

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Summary

Secure America's Future Elections Act or the SAFE Act This bill directs the National Protection and Programs Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to designate the infrastructure used to administer elections as critical infrastructure. The bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 with respect to: funding for states to upgrade the security of the information technology and cybersecurity elements of voting systems, voter registration lists, and voter registration processes; voting systems and cybersecurity standards; paper ballot and manual counting requirements; accessibility to voting systems and ballot verification for individuals with disabilities; durability and readability requirements for ballots; and mandatory manual audits of results of elections. The National Science Foundation shall make grants to study, test, and develop accessible paper ballot voting mechanisms and best practices to enhance the accessibility of paper ballot voting for voters with disabilities, voters whose primary language is not English, and voters with difficulties in literacy. The National Institute for Standards and Technology shall establish guidance for states that wish to establish alternative audit mechanisms. The Election Assistance Commission is made permanent.

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Timeline

  1. 16 March 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 March 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 March 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 March 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 25 April 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

    Source: Committee

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