House Bill 8697
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Election Security Assessments Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 27, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8697
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Election Security Assessments Act
This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to prepare an annual assessment on the threats to election infrastructure and recommendations to address such threats. The ODNI shall provide this annual assessment to Congress and the office of the chief election official of each state.
October 27, 2020
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10/27/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
10/27/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:28 PM