Congress weighs cuts to states’ already ‘insufficient’ election security dollars

Congress is considering further cuts to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's election security grants, which have already declined significantly since 2018. President Donald Trump and Republican allies advocate for voting restrictions like requiring proof of citizenship to register, while critics argue insufficient funding jeopardizes election security. The House passed the SAVE America Act, which imposes new voting requirements, but it remains stalled in the Senate.