H.R. 7418 · In committee · Government Operations and Politics

STEADFAST Act

Sponsor: Stephanie I. Bice (R-OK)

What it does

• Establishes the Election Security Program under the Election Assistance Commission to make payments to States for updating voting systems to meet security standards.
• Requires States to submit applications certifying they do not permit noncitizens to vote and to report on fund use to receive eligible for payments.
• Authorizes States to use grant funds for acquiring voting equipment, cybersecurity efforts, physical security for voting equipment storage, modernizing voting systems, purchasing paper ballots, and securing electronic poll books.
• Prohibits States from using grant funds for election administrator training costs (except equipment operation training) or litigation-related expenses.
• Prioritizes payments to States that use paper ballots, implement noncitizen verification procedures, and require photo identification at polling places.

Latest action

May 14, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 3.

Committee: House Committee on House Administration