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Introduced
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
In Committee
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019 This bill generally prohibits deceptive practices, false statements, and voter interference regarding federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits any person, within 60 days before an election, from communicating, causing to be communicated, or producing for communication certain information on voting, if the person (1) knows such information to be materially false, and (2) has the intent to impede or prevent another person from exercising the right to vote in an election.The bill also prohibits false statements regarding public endorsements and hindering, interfering with, or preventing voting or registering to vote. A private right of action for preventive relief is established for persons aggrieved by violations of these prohibitions. Criminal penalties are also established for violations. If the Department of Justice (DOJ) receives a credible report that materially false information has been or is being communicated in violation of these prohibitions, DOJ must communicate to the public accurate information designed to correct the materially false information.
AI Summary
This bill generally prohibits deceptive practices, false statements, and voter interference regarding federal elections. Specifically, it prohibits any person from communicating materially false information within 60 days of an election with the intent of impeding or preventing another person from voting. The bill also prohibits false statements about public endorsements and intentionally hindering or interfering with voting or voter registration. It establishes a private right of action and criminal penalties for violations. If the Department of Justice receives a credible report of materially false information being communicated, it must communicate accurate correcting information to the public. The bill also requires the Attorney General to report to Congress on allegations of deceptive practices related to federal elections.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Ben Cardin (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Doug Jones (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/13/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1834/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1834/BILLS-116s1834is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1834/BILLS-116s1834is.pdf.pdf |
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