Blumenthal Legislation to Prevent Cyberattacks on Voting Machines Signed Into Law

[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded the signing into law legislation he introduced in the Senate to improve election security. The Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act, signed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening, makes it a federal crime to hack any voting systems used in a federal election.

“Strong safeguards enacted by this law are necessary to protect our election systems against threats from foreign adversaries seeking to undermine our democracy. The Department of Justice will now be equipped with powerful tools to vigorously prosecute and stop malicious hackers attempting to hack our election infrastructure. With just 13 days until Election Day, this law is critical and I am proud to have fought for its passage,” said Blumenthal.

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