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Search Results: keywords:"physical security"

H. R. 9967 — To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit States to use funds made available under such Act to improve the administration of elections for the physical security of polling places and poll workers.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:305
H. R. 9967, known as the "Protect Our Local workers Act" or the "POL Act," seeks to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002. This bill allows states to use funds from the Act to ensure the physical security of polling places and poll workers, including election offices and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9967, called the "POL Act," wants to help make places where people vote safer for both the buildings and the workers by letting states use special money to improve security. But people are worried about what exactly "being safer" means and if the money will always be used the right way.
H. R. 9083 — To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require States to include supporting the physical security, cybersecurity, and resilience of local distribution systems in State energy security plans.
July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:716
H.R. 9083, titled the “Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act” or the “SECURE Grid Act,” aims to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. This bill requires states to enhance their State energy security plans by addressing the physical security,...
Simple Explanation
The SECURE Grid Act is a plan to help keep the electricity we use safe and working well, even during bad weather or cyberattacks. It asks each state to make sure their power systems are strong and protected, using new and smart technologies.

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