STEADFAST Act

Enhanced Election Security: States can use payments to update voting systems to meet security standards, which includes acquiring voting equipment, cybersecurity efforts, and physical security for storage (Sec. 2(c)(1)).

Modernization of Voting Infrastructure: Funds can be used to modernize and replace components of voting systems, as well as purchase and print paper ballots with security features (Sec. 2(c)(1)).

Protection of Voter Information: The bill allows for the securing and protecting of electronic poll books (Sec. 2(c)(1)).

Increased Transparency: States receiving payments must provide a report on a publicly accessible website detailing how the money was spent and how they complied with their application (Sec. 2(g)).

Restrictions on Use of Funds: States are prohibited from using these payments for training election administrators, unless that training is specifically for using election system equipment, or for any litigation or judgment payments (Sec. 2(c)(2)).

Strict Eligibility Requirements for States: To receive payments, a State must certify that it does not permit noncitizens to vote in any election for public office (Sec. 2(b)(2)).

Priority Restrictions: The Commission will prioritize States that meet specific conditions, such as using certain forms of valid photo identification, which excludes identification cards provided by an educational institution (Sec. 2(e)(3)).

Termination of Existing Campaign Funding: The bill terminates the provisions for the public financing of presidential election campaigns and presidential nominating conventions (Sec. 3(a)). It also terminates the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account (Sec. 3(b)).