Bills · HR 7418
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7418State and local government operationsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
STEADFAST Act
INTRO FEB 9· LAST ACTION MAY 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it fundamentally changes how federal resources are allocated for elections. By converting the presidential campaign financing program into an election security grant program, it directly addresses a pressing national concern about the integrity and safety of our voting systems. If this bill becomes law, states would have more resources to combat cyber threats, upgrade outdated voting equipment, and implement more secure ballot processes, potentially boosting public confidence in election outcomes. This also means a significant shift in federal priorities from directly supporting campaigns to investing in election infrastructure.
If the bill does not pass, the current public financing system for presidential campaigns would remain in place, and states would continue to rely on existing, less comprehensive federal grants or their own budgets for election security upgrades. The specific eligibility criteria and funding priorities in the bill, such as those related to voter ID and non-citizen voting verification, could also influence state election policies; without these incentives, states might not adopt such measures as widely.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill ends the public financing program for presidential election campaigns and redirects those funds to a new Election Security Fund.
This fundamentally changes how federal money related to elections is distributed, moving it from campaign support to election infrastructure.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a grant program for states, administered by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), to provide funds for activities like acquiring secure voting equipment, enhancing cybersecurity, and protecting paper ballots.
This provides a dedicated federal funding stream for election security improvements, directly addressing a critical need for states.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits states from using the grant funds for general election administrator training (except for training on new equipment) or for litigation costs.
This narrowly defines what states can spend the money on, potentially limiting comprehensive election administration improvements beyond tech.
PROVISION 04
Prioritizes states for funding if they use paper ballots, actively verify that non-citizens are not registered or voting, and require voters to show photo identification at the polls.
This creates an incentive for states to adopt specific election administration practices to receive federal security funds.
PROVISION 05
Requires states to use only vendors certified by the EAC and explicitly bars vendors who have previously provided private funds to states or local governments for election administration.
This aims to prevent the influence of private money in election administration and ensures that vendors meet certain federal standards.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSMAY 14
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
MAY 14
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 3.
FEB 9
Introduced in House
FEB 9
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7418
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedFeb 9, 2026
Last actionMay 14, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026
House BillHR 7418State and local government operationsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
STEADFAST Act
INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026· LAST ACTION MAY 14, 2026
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