Protects Our Elections and the Right to Vote
As our Democracy faces threats across the Country, and to provide State and Local Election Officials, with a predictable Funding stream for critical Capital Investments and Increased Staffing and Services, the Budget proposes $10 billion in New Elections assistance Funding to be allocated over Ten years.
The Budget also proposes to Fund an Expansion of U.S. Postal Service Delivery capacity in Underserved areas, and support for Vote-by-Mail, including making Ballots Postage-Free and Reducing the Cost of other Election-related Mail for Jurisdictions and Voters.
Protects U.S. Elections and the Right to Vote
As America’s Democracy faces Threats across the Nation, the State, County, and Municipal Governments, that run Federal Elections, have struggled to obtain resources commensurate with the Improved Access and Security that Voters expect and deserve.
Federal Funding for the Equipment, Systems, and Personnel, that comprise the Nation’s critical Election Infrastructure has been Episodic or Crisis-driven.
To provide State and Local Election Officials, with a predictable Funding Stream, for critical Capital Investments and Increased Staffing and Services, the Budget proposes $10 billion in New Elections Assistance Funding to be allocated over 10 years.
There’s also more Detail in the Portion of the Agency-by-Agency Budget Appendix:
CLICK HERE for more information on The Election Assistance Commission (EAC).
CLICK HERE and HERE, for more information on the New Election Funding.
CLICK HERE for more information on the New Funding on the Postal Service.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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