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Introduced
06/22/2021
06/22/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, and the Help Amer- ica Vote Act of 2002 to provide increased protections for election workers and voters in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Preventing Election Subversion Act of 2021, amends federal law to provide increased protections for election workers and voters in federal elections. It prohibits the harassment of election officials, poll workers, and volunteers, and imposes penalties for such actions. The bill also places restrictions on the removal of local election administrators by state-level officials, requiring a finding of inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance before suspension or removal. Additionally, the bill establishes new requirements for challenges to voter eligibility, prohibiting certain challenges close to election day, and creates a buffer zone around voters at polling locations. The bill aims to ensure the fair, impartial, and uniform administration of federal elections by state and local officials.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
John Sarbanes (D)*,
Colin Allred (D),
Carolyn Bourdeaux (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Mondaire Jones (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4064/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4064/BILLS-117hr4064ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4064/BILLS-117hr4064ih.pdf.pdf |
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