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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Protecting U.S. Election Infrastructure
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing on February 13, 2019, to discuss strategies for securing American elections through partnerships between federal, state, and local agencies. Experts and officials testified on cybersecurity threats and the collaborative efforts needed to protect voting systems.
This hearing established the federal oversight framework for election security partnerships, which dictates how federal cybersecurity resources and guidance are distributed to state and local election offices.
Who It Affects
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State and Local Election Officials
These officials receive federal guidance and cybersecurity support for their local voting systems.
CISA
The agency is tasked with coordinating federal cybersecurity efforts for election infrastructure.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 13, 2019, as the first session of the 116th Congress.
- The primary focus was on building partnerships to protect election infrastructure from cyber threats.
- Testimony was provided by two panels of experts, including federal agency directors and state-level election officials.
- The hearing included a formal record of questions submitted by committee members to witnesses for follow-up.
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- The committee reviewed the role of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in supporting state election security.
- The committee reviewed the role of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission in providing guidance to local jurisdictions.
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Federal-State Partnership Model
The hearing highlights a shift toward a collaborative model where federal agencies provide technical support to state-run election systems.
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