FACTS Act

House Bill

H.R. 3130

119th Congress

FACTS Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

Representative

Democratic

MI-6

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

The FACTS Act aims to strengthen the security and preservation of federal election records, including both physical and electronic documents. It extends the requirement for officials to retain election records and allows the Department of Justice to inspect these materials. The bill also increases penalties for interfering with the electoral process, such as by intimidating or threatening those involved in counting or certifying votes.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

SponsorDebbie Dingell (D-MI)

Introduced10/17/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and

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FACTS Act

The FACTS Act aims to strengthen the security and preservation of federal election records, including both physical and electronic documents. It extends the requirement for officials to retain election records and allows the Department of Justice to inspect th

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The FACTS Act aims to strengthen the security and preservation of federal election records, including both physical and electronic documents. It extends the requirement for officials to retain election records and allows the Department of Justice to inspect these materials. The bill also increases penalties for interfering with the electoral process, such as by intimidating or threatening those involved in counting or certifying votes.

Bill Number: 3130
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Introduced: 10/17/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Fact Sheet

Title: FACTS Act
Bill Number: 3130
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and
Introduced: 10/17/2025
Summary: The FACTS Act aims to strengthen the security and preservation of federal election records, including both physical and electronic documents. It extends the requirement for officials to retain election records and allows the Department of Justice to inspect these materials. The bill also increases p

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The FACTS Act aims to strengthen the security and preservation of federal election records, including both physical and electronic documents. It extends the requirement for officials to retain election records and allows the Department of Justice to inspect these materials. The bill also increases penalties for interfering with the electoral process, such as by intimidating or threatening those involved in counting or certifying votes.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2023 This bill revises preservation and retention requirements for federal election records. It also revises criminal penalties related to election records and the voting process. Under current law, election officials must, for a period of 22 months from the federal election, retain and preserve all election-related records and papers. This bill extends the requirement to electronic records and electronic equipment. Next, the bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to issue minimum standards and best practices for retaining and preserving records (including electronic records), papers, and electronic equipment, including protocols for observing their preservation, security, and transfer by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and a representative of each political party. In addition, the bill revises the federal criminal offense related to election records or papers to include reckless disregard of election record requirements resulting in the theft, destruction, concealment, mutilation, or alteration of a record, paper, or electronic equipment. Further, the bill allows DOJ to demand electronic records and electronic equipment be made available for inspection and generally prohibits DOJ from disclosing this information. The bill allows DOJ and candidates for federal office to bring an action in a district court to compel compliance with election record requirements. Finally, the bill extends criminal penalties related to voting interference to include intimidating, threatening, or coercing (or attempting to do so) an individual for processing or scanning ballots, tabulating, canvassing, or certifying voting results.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands requirements for officials to preserve and secure physical and electronic election records for at least 22 months after a federal election
Directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to set standards for record retention and inspection protocols
Allows the Department of Justice to demand access to electronic election records and equipment
Broadens criminal penalties for interfering with the electoral process, such as by intimidating election workers
Enables the Department of Justice and federal candidates to take legal action to enforce election record requirements

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, the FACTS Act would impact federal election officials, the Department of Justice, and anyone involved in the electoral process, from voters to poll workers to those certifying results. The goal is to better secure and preserve election records, prevent interference, and ensure transparency and accountability in federal elections.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3130, 119th Congress (2025). "FACTS Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3130

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