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Michigan committee considers ban on voting equipment parts from foreign companies on FCC watch list
Summary
Chair Schmidt opened discussion of House Bill 47‑20, saying the measure would "prohibit new voting systems in our state from including any parts or equipment from foreign companies that would pose an unacceptable security risk."
Chair Schmidt opened discussion of House Bill 47‑20, saying the measure would "prohibit new voting systems in our state from including any parts or equipment from foreign companies that would pose an unacceptable security risk." The sponsor told the committee the bill would use the Federal Communications Commission's supplier watch list as a guide and "essentially codify" that list for Michigan election systems to better protect against foreign influence.
The proposal would apply the FCC's determinations about communications suppliers to voting equipment, the sponsor said, arguing that "if these companies on the…
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