STEADFAST Act Securing Tech and Election Administration Defenses...
To convert the program of public financing of presidential election campaigns to a program of providing grants to States for enhancing the security of election systems, and for other purposes.
HB7418, also known as the STEADFAST Act, proposes to shift the focus of public financing from presidential election campaigns to supporting state efforts in securing election systems. This bill aims to provide grants to states to enhance the safety and integrity of election processes across the country.
This legislation would directly impact state election officials and the entities they oversee, ensuring that resources are available to improve cybersecurity measures, voter verification processes, and other critical areas of election administration. By redirecting funds from campaign financing to election security, the bill seeks to bolster public trust in the electoral process.
As of February 9, 2026, the bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Ways and Means. On May 14, 2026, the bill was marked for a report and passed out of committee with a vote of 8 to 3. It is now awaiting further consideration in the House.
