election security grants
Coverage of election security grants in the Nexus archive.
- Congress weighs cuts to states’ already ‘insufficient’ election security dollars
Congress is considering further cuts to election security funding, which has already declined significantly since 2018. President Donald Trump and Republicans advocate for voting restrictions like proof of citizenship, while the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's budget has been reduced to $15 million in 2025. The SAVE America Act, requiring voter ID and citizenship documents, passed the House but faces Senate opposition.
- Congress weighs cuts to states’ already ‘insufficient’ election security dollars
Congress is debating cuts to election security funding amid demands from President Donald Trump and Republican allies for new voting restrictions. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission, which provides grants for election security, faces reduced annual funding, with House Republicans advocating for further reductions. The Senate has stalled the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring voter ID and citizenship proof, despite claims of widespread election fraud without evidence.
- Congress weighs cuts to states’ already ‘insufficient’ election security dollars
Congress is considering further cuts to election security funding despite concerns over insufficient resources. President Donald Trump and Republican allies advocate for voting restrictions, while the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's grant funding has declined significantly since 2018. The SAVE America Act, requiring voter ID and citizenship proof, faces Senate opposition.