election security grant program
Coverage of election security grant program in the Nexus archive.
- Congress weighs cuts to states’ already ‘insufficient’ election security dollars
Congress is considering further cuts to election security funding for states, despite claims of insufficient resources. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission's grant program has seen declining funding, with $45 million allocated for 2025, while Republican lawmakers push for voting restrictions like proof of citizenship requirements. The SAVE America Act, supported by President Donald Trump, faces Senate opposition.
- 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 grant program, which has seen declining funding since 2018. President Donald Trump and Republican allies advocate for voting restrictions, such as requiring proof of citizenship, while the EAC's budget remains significantly lower than in previous years.