US HB5407

States receiving Help America Vote Act funds must submit election continuity of operations plans to the Election Assistance Commission by September 30, 2028, with mandatory updates every 5 years through 2043

Comptroller General must report to Congress by September 30, 2026 on how natural disasters affect voter registration rates and how federal resources can better support election administration during major disasters

Election Assistance Commission will award grants to states for disaster preparedness activities including voter education, poll worker training, voting system improvements, and voter hotlines

Authorizes $20 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 ($100 million total) for election disaster resilience grants

Covered major disasters include hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, extreme heat, and acts of terrorism declared by the President during a voting period