On the recordOctober 31, 2017
15 years ago this week, Congress passed the Help America Vote Act, which provided much-needed Federal aid to overhaul our aging election infrastructure. I was proud to support this investment in our elections, which helps States expand opportunities for all Americans to cast ballots and know that they were properly counted. Unfortunately, today, much of our election infrastructure is again in need of a refresh. Among many challenges, Russia has mounted a direct attack on our elections, and it is absolutely imperative that we shore up our defenses. To address this issue, among others, I introduced the PAPER Act with Congressman Mark Meadows, to provide States with resources to assess the security risks posed to their election systems and implement cybersecurity best practices, including postelection audits of paper ballots. Mr. Speaker, it is time to recommit to the ideals of HAVA. I urge my colleagues to pass the PAPER Act and restore the integrity of our elections. ____________________
