STEADFAST Act
Reported from committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- May 14, 2026
What it does
The STEADFAST Act would replace the public financing system for presidential election campaigns with a grant program administered by the Election Assistance Commission to help states enhance election security. Eligible states could receive funds based on their share of registered voters to use for upgrading voting equipment, cybersecurity, physical security, paper ballots, and electronic poll books, but not for general election administrator training or litigation costs. To qualify, states must submit an application including a spending plan, certify they do not allow noncitizens to vote, and agree to reporting requirements, with priority given to states using verifiable paper ballots,…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.