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S 5615118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Election Security Act of 2024

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Aug 26, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 19, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Election Security Act of 2024 is a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing issues related to election security. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration on December 19, 2024. However, the bill did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. No official summary or full text of the bill is publicly available, limiting detailed analysis of its specific provisions or intended measures.

Bottom Line

The Election Security Act of 2024 was introduced to address election security concerns but did not progress beyond committee referral and ultimately expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress.
  • It was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration after being read twice.
  • The bill did not advance and is currently classified as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

["Potential beneficiaries could include federal and state election officials, voters, and organizations involved in election administration, depending on the bill's provisions which are not publicly available."]

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full text and official summary limits understanding of implementation requirements, costs, enforcement mechanisms, and oversight provisions.', 'Without detailed provisions, it is unclear how authority and responsibilities would be allocated or what specific election security measures would be mandated.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The referral to this committee indicates a focus on the rules and procedures governing elections. The bill did not progress further and expired, reflecting either a lack of legislative priority or consensus during this session.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could have influenced federal and state election security policies and practices.', 'The referral to the Committee on Rules and Administration suggests potential impacts on election procedures and regulatory frameworks.', 'The failure to advance may have delayed or prevented updates to election security measures during the 118th Congress.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text significantly limits transparency and public oversight. This lack of information restricts the ability of stakeholders to assess the bill's provisions, potential costs, enforcement mechanisms, and overall impact on election security. Monitoring future legislative efforts with more complete documentation is essential for informed public engagement.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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