Maintaining our democracy requires resources, and budgets reflect society's priorities.

We must provide for sufficient, regular, and predictable funding for States and local election administrators through HAVA grants, as well as fully funding the EAC.

I do believe that, with increased funding, increased responsibility, we will have to be able to do that so that votes can be counted accurately.

Every American must be able to cast their ballots, freely, fairly, and securely, and to have their vote counted as cast.

Our elections environment is constantly changing. Election administrators deal with ever-evolving cybersecurity threats and the rapid spread of mis- and disinformation.

One of the most significant needs in election administration is robust and consistent funding.

the contract was not sole-sourced. It says that in the inspector general's report.

We should maintain this spirit of bipartisan support through all of this.

It should be equipped with the funding necessary to meet its mandate and the evolving needs of our election officials.

A trusted clearinghouse of information and resources such as the EAC is invaluable to providing voters with resources they urgently need.

The work we do now laying a bedrock of education about the voting process, strengthening partnerships among Federal, State, and local governments, will further bolster voter confidence under the 2024 Presidential election.

I must admit, as much as I appreciate you holding up the Joe Biden for President sign.