Safe and Fair Elections Act of 2026

(a) In general. The Secretary of Commerce (in this section referred to as the Secretary) shall provide grants to States and units of local government for the purchase of equipment, training of staff, and other activities that will speed up the counting of ballots in elections for Federal office.

(b) Priority. In providing grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall prioritize localities that are either rural or have demonstrated lateness in tallying votes in elections for Federal office.

(c) Funding. Out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2027, to remain available until expended.