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Secure Our Elections Act

Introduced: May 8, 2020 Introduced by: Neguse, Joe Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
May 8, 2020
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Secure Our Elections Act

This bill waives matching funds requirements for states that receive election security grants from the Election Assistance Commission. Such grants are available to states to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) for the 2020 federal election cycle.

What's happening now May 8, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 6800 Related bill The Heroes Act
  • S 3778 Related bill State Elections Preparedness Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Jun 4, 2020
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Underwood, Lauren
Illinois · May 22, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6777: Secure Our Elections Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6777/
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"H.R. 6777: Secure Our Elections Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6777/.
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H.R. 6777, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6777/.
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