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H.R. 4990, Election Technology Research Act of 2019 (CBO Report for Congress)

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Congress 116th
Date Requested Nov. 14, 2019
Requested By House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Date Sent Feb. 5, 2020
Description:
The bill would Require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to study voting systems and to establish and administer a grant program to fund the proposed Center of Excellence in Election Systems Require the National Science Foundation to award grants to fund research about threats to voting systems and the cybersecurity of those systems Require NIST and the Election Assistance Commission to update certification processes for voting systems and to provide technical assistance to state and local election officials on voting systems and cybersecurity Estimated budgetary effects would primarily stem from Spending subject to appropriation on salaries and benefits, contracting costs, equipment purchases, and grants

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