Members of Congress must balance many competing priorities in the federal budget, so your input helps keep election funding on their radar. Many lawmakers are not fully aware of the real costs involved in running secure and accessible elections. By hearing directly from those who do this work, they gain the accurate, firsthand information they need to make informed decisions.
You can make an impact by telling your story and making sure your voice is heard.
Take action
We’re calling on Congress to allocate $20 billion over 10 years in federal investments in critical election infrastructure, with two thirds of that funding directed to local election offices.
Resources
The first step in the process of having election infrastructure fully funded is to submit a Programmatic Appropriations Request to your member of Congress.
Submitting a letter of support helps keep election infrastructure funding top of mind all year long.
Sample appropriations request letter (82.20 KB)
Sign on to a letter of support for FY2027 election infrastructure funding with hundreds of colleagues from across the country.
Learn more about how the complex, time-sensitive federal appropriations process works, and how important your voice is when Congress considers election funding.
Sign up to learn more about FY2027 federal appropriations process.
Stay informed throughout the year about opportunities to support increased federal funding for election infrastructure.