United StatesStates could receive election funds through agreements to share voter lists
States with 2026 election security grants could receive money for election improvements if they agree to share complete voter lists with Homeland Security.
What it does
States with 2026 election security grants could receive up to 10% more from a $20 million fund. They must agree to send complete voter lists to Homeland Security at least quarterly after September 30, 2026.
Argument forThe payments could help states that agree to share voter lists pay for election technology and security improvements.
Argument againstStates seeking the funds would have to share all registered federal voters’ information, which could raise privacy concerns for citizens.
More detail
The Election Assistance Commission would receive $20 million for payments to help states improve federal elections. Only states that received a fiscal year 2026 election security grant could qualify. Payments could not exceed 10% of the state's 2026 grant. States must sign a Homeland Security agreement to share complete official federal voter lists for checks through SAVE, a federal system used to identify noncitizens. Agreements must require sharing at least quarterly after September 30, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
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Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Jun 2Introduced in SenateLatest
- Jun 2Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.Introduced
Civil Rights & Voting