A proposed federal declaration that would trigger additional financial and material assistance. The declaration would be used exclusively for responding to, or preemptively preparing for, cyber incidents that are more serious than "routine" but do not warrant an emergency declaration.
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A proposed federal declaration that would trigger additional financial and material assistance. The declaration would be used exclusively for responding to, or preemptively preparing for, cyber incidents that are more serious than "routine" but do not warrant an emergency declaration.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Cyber State Of Distress. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/cyber-state-of-distress
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