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US HR3442

US HR3442
DETER Act Defending Elections against Trolls from Enemy Regimes Act


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Introduced
06/24/2019
In Committee
07/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who engage in improper interference in a United States election are inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Defending Elections against Trolls from Enemy Regimes Act (DETER Act), amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make aliens who engage in "improper interference" in a U.S. election inadmissible and deportable. The bill defines "improper interference" as any covert, fraudulent, deceptive, or unlawful act or attempt undertaken to undermine public confidence in election processes or institutions, or to influence, undermine confidence in, or alter the result of a federal, state, or local election or caucus. This provision applies to actions taken by individuals acting as agents of a foreign government or criminal enterprise, or that violate federal criminal, voting rights, or campaign finance laws.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 07/30/2019)

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