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US HR1460
US HR1460To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit voter caging and other questionable challenges.
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Introduced
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
In Committee
04/08/2019
04/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit voter caging and other questionable challenges. 1
AI Summary
This bill amends federal law to prohibit "voter caging" and other questionable challenges to voter eligibility. Voter caging refers to the practice of sending non-forwardable mail to registered voters and using returned mail as a basis to challenge those voters' eligibility. The bill also prohibits the use of unverified match lists and other evidence not corroborated by independent information to challenge voter eligibility. The bill imposes penalties for knowingly making such challenges with the intent to disqualify eligible voters. It also requires the Election Assistance Commission to develop and publish best practices to deter and prevent such voter suppression tactics.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (12)
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Charlie Crist (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Debra Haaland (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Donna Shalala (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 04/08/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1460/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1460/BILLS-116hr1460ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1460/BILLS-116hr1460ih.pdf.pdf |
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