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| https://mcadams.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=62 | McAdams votes for bill to assist states with securing elections | 2019-06-28 | 2019 | 2019-06 | Democrat | House | UT | Ben McAdams | M001209 | mcadams.house.gov | legacy | McAdams votes for bill to assist states with securing elections June 28, 2019 Congressman Ben McAdams voted for a bill that would help state and local elections officials ensure the safety and accuracy of their voting systems. The Securing America's Federal Elections (SAFE) Act H.R. 2722-- authorizes funds through the next several election cycles to implement new requirements such as paper ballots and new standards for voting machines. Security experts and Special Counsel Robert Mueller are telling us that foreign meddling occurred in the 2016 election and attempts are underway today to continue interfering with our democratic process, said McAdams. Americans, and only Americans, should be choosing our elected representatives and this bill provides support for our dedicated elections officials to make sure that's the case. Starting in November 2022, the bill requires that states seek to ensure that any voting machine used in federal elections is manufactured in the United States. It also requires paper ballots to be the official record of each federal election and establish new standards for voting machines. States would be able to use federal grants to install equipment that complies with new standards and to make cybersecurity enhancements, including through goods and services, training and vulnerability assessments. McAdams says the bill also prohibits wireless and internet connectivity on systems that count ballots or on which voters mark ballots. Utah elections officials and county clerks have a strong track record of running elections that can be trusted for fairness and accuracy, said McAdams. This legislation backs up their efforts and gives them the tools they need to stay ahead of constantly-evolving cybersecurity threats. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |