1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov July 9, 2019Campaign and Election Security Policy: Brief IntroductionIntroduction Securing U.S. elections is a complex policy challenge that involves multiple concepts, statutes, and agencies. Federalism principles embodied in the U.S. Constitution; the distinction be
2、tween government agencies and nongovernmental political entities; and the unique needs of election administrators, voters, and political campaigns and related groups all affect policy choices. This CRS In Focus introduces selected issues and policy matters that frame the debate. Recent Congressional
3、 Activity During the 116th Congress, at least 40 bills related to security for campaigns and elections have been introduced. Provisions in these bills range from altering current practices or policies, such as changing disclaimers and disclosures for online political advertising, or federal funding
4、to support state election administration; to establishing new ones, such as notification requirements for election interference. In the 115th Congress, the FY2018 omnibus appropriations law (P.L. 115-141) provided states $380 million in election-security funding. The 116th Congress is considering ad
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