Sustaining Our Democracy Act

Improved Election Efficiency and Security: The bill funds upgrades to voting equipment, voter registration systems, and cybersecurity to ensure smoother election administration (Section 101(b)(1)).

Enhanced Voter Access: Provisions allow for expanding polling places and the availability of early and mail voting to increase access (Section 101(b)(1)).

Support for Underserved Communities: The program specifically targets increasing access to voting for individuals with disabilities, racial and language minority groups, and voters in Indian lands (Section 101(b)(3)).

Protection of Election Workers: Funds are designated to recruit, train, and protect nonpartisan election officials and poll workers from threats (Section 101(b)(2)).

Restrictions on Voter Assistance: The bill prohibits the use of funds for activities that restrict the distribution of food or nonalcoholic beverages to voters while they wait at polling places (Section 103(a)(2)(B)).

Prohibitions on Certain Audits: Funds cannot be used for audits that fail to meet specific best practices or that jeopardize election records and equipment (Section s103(a)(2)(F)).

Limitations on Voter Roll Changes: The bill prohibits using these funds for the removal of voters from rolls based on evidence that is not considered reliable (Section 103(a)(2)(G)).