To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an election research program to test the security of election systems, and for other purposes.

Bill 117 hr 5358, also known as the Election Security Research Act, aims to enhance the security of election systems in the United States. The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an election research program that will focus on testing the security of these systems.

The program will be responsible for conducting research and assessments to identify vulnerabilities in election systems and develop strategies to address them. This includes testing the security of voting machines, voter registration databases, and other components of the election process.

In addition to testing the security of election systems, the program will also work to improve coordination and information sharing between federal, state, and local governments, as well as with private sector partners. This will help ensure that all stakeholders are working together to protect the integrity of the electoral process. Overall, the Election Security Research Act is aimed at strengthening the security of election systems in the United States and ensuring that voters can have confidence in the integrity of the electoral process.