Voting is the foundation of our democracy. It’s our responsibility to see that every eligible American can cast their ballot—and that every vote is counted. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle, along with President Trump, often claim to care about election security. Yet once again, during this week’s mark up of the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government bill, I was deeply disappointed by their refusal to treat funding for our elections with the seriousness it demands.
As the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, which oversees federal elections, I hear again and again from state and local officials across the country that one of the most significant needs in election administration is robust and consistent funding. This funding bill, however, provides only a mere drop in the ocean compared to what is required to support our state and local election officials.
During a time when the President is attempting to distract or cheat his way through the next election, Congress must do its job and give state and local election officials the resources they need to do their job.
Hear my full remarks:
