Us Code § 3371d - Designation of counterintelligence officer to lead election security matters
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§ 3371d. Designation of counterintelligence officer to lead election security matters
(a) In general
The Director of National Intelligence shall designate a national counterintelligence officer within the National Counterintelligence and Security Center to lead, manage, and coordinate counterintelligence matters relating to election security.
(b) Additional responsibilities
The person designated under subsection (a) shall also lead, manage, and coordinate counterintelligence matters relating to risks posed by interference from foreign powers (as defined in section 1801 of this title) to the following:
(1) The Federal Government election security supply chain.
(2) Election voting systems and software.
(3) Voter registration databases.
(4) Critical infrastructure related to elections.
(5) Such other Government goods and services as the Director of National Intelligence considers appropriate.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. E, title LXV, §6508, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2208.)
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