STEADFAST Act
HR 7418 (the STEADFAST Act) converts the federal presidential campaign funding program into a state grant program to improve election security. It provides funds to states for updating voting systems, enhancing cybersecurity, securing physical storage of equipment, and implementing paper ballots with verification features. States must certify they prohibit noncitizen voting, require specific photo ID at polls, and report how funds are spent. Funding comes from taxpayer-designated contributions to a new Election Security Fund, with 5% allowed for administrative costs.
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Last action May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
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Feb 9, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Feb 9, 2026
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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