States would get money and new rules to make elections safer from natural disasters.
This bill would require states to create plans for running elections during disasters like hurricanes or wildfires. It also sets aside $100 million over five years for states to improve voting systems and help voters during these events. This aims to make voting more reliable when major disasters strike.
Today, there are no federal rules requiring states to have specific plans for running elections during major disasters, though the Election Assistance Commission offers some guidance. If this bill passes, states that receive federal election funding would need to create and regularly update these disaster plans. Also, $100 million would be authorized over five years for states to improve their election systems and help voters prepare for and respond to disasters.
HR 5407 · 119th Congress · September 16, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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