SOS Act

Bill 114 hr 4582, also known as the Safeguarding Our Elections and Combatting Foreign Interference Act (SOS Act), is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to strengthen the security of US elections and prevent foreign interference in the electoral process.

The SOS Act includes several key provisions aimed at achieving these goals. Firstly, the bill requires states to use voting systems that produce a paper record of each vote cast. This is intended to ensure that there is a physical record of each vote that can be audited in the event of any discrepancies or allegations of tampering.

Additionally, the SOS Act mandates that states conduct risk-limiting audits of election results in order to verify the accuracy of the vote count. These audits are designed to provide an extra layer of security and confidence in the integrity of the electoral process. Furthermore, the bill includes measures to enhance cybersecurity protections for election infrastructure, such as voter registration databases and election management systems. This is crucial in light of past instances of foreign actors attempting to hack into these systems in order to disrupt or manipulate election outcomes. Overall, the SOS Act represents a bipartisan effort to safeguard the integrity of US elections and protect against foreign interference. By implementing measures such as paper ballot requirements, risk-limiting audits, and enhanced cybersecurity protections, this bill aims to ensure that the voices of American voters are accurately and securely reflected in the democratic process.