U.S. Reps. Pete Stauber (R-MN) and Tom Emmer (R-MN) on Feb. 2 proposed legislation that would prohibit Minnesota from receiving federal election assistance funds until the state provides information to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding its registration and voting practices.
“Minnesotans deserve to know their election process is fair, accurate, and protected for the future,” Rep. Stauber said. “Unfortunately, the Secretary of State’s office — with the support of Gov. Walz — is so far refusing to provide the DOJ with voter registration and election data to verify its integrity.”
Specifically, the Minnesota Voter Integrity Act of 2026, H.R. 7320, which Rep. Stauber sponsored alongside three Republicans from Minnesota, including cosponsor Rep. Emmer, would require the state to provide specific documents to the DOJ.
Minnesota has been asked to provide information on voting records, including same-day voter registration and election administration data, in order to continue to receive federal funding through the Help America Vote Act of 2002.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon sent a Jan. 2 letter to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon requesting the records related to Minnesota’s voter registration practices, but has not yet received them.
“For too long, voter fraud has gone unchecked in Minnesota,” said Rep. Emmer. “Minnesotans deserve to have confidence in the fairness and security of our elections. I am proud to join my friend, Pete Stauber, in his efforts to secure our elections in Minnesota.”
H.R. 7320 has been referred to the U.S. House Administration Committee for consideration.