Four Lawmakers on the powerful House Intelligence Committee, including Two Republicans, are introducing Legislation to help States Secure the Nation's Digital Election Infrastructure against Cyberattacks following Russian Interference in the 2016 Election.

The Bill, which is a Companion to a Measure in the Senate spearheaded by Sens. James Lankford (R-OK) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), is a direct response to the effort by Moscow's Hackers to Target State Websites and other Systems involved in the Electoral Process in the Run-Up to the 2016 General Election.

"Although the Russian government didn't change the outcome of the 2016 election, they certainly interfered with the intention of sowing discord and undermining Americans' faith in our democratic process," said Rep. Tom Rooney (R-FL 17TH District) in a Statement Friday. "There's no doubt in my mind they will continue to meddle in our elections this year and in the future."

The Secure Elections Act, introduced by Reps. Rooney, Trey Gowdy (R-SC 4th District.), Jim Himes (D-CT 4th District), and Terrycina Andrea Sewell (D-Al 7th District), would set up a Voluntary Grant Program for States to Replace Outdated, Paperless Voting Machines with those that provide a Paper Trail that can be Audited in the Event a Result is called into question.

The Bill, like its Companion in the Senate, is also Designed to Improve Information Sharing between State and Federal Officials on Cyber Threats to Elections.

Lankford and Klobuchar led a Bipartisan cadre of Senators introducing the Original Version of the Secure Elections Act back in December. However, the Development of the House Bill is the first clear sign of the Measure gaining Traction.

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