Bill
Bill > S2626
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Introduced
08/05/2021
08/05/2021
In Committee
08/05/2021
08/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To enhance protections for election records.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2021, aims to enhance protections for election records, papers, and equipment. It amends the Civil Rights Act of 1960 to expand the requirements for preserving election-related materials, including electronic records, and imposes criminal penalties for intimidating efforts to tabulate, canvass, or certify voting results. The bill also provides for judicial review to compel compliance with the preservation requirements and directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to issue guidance on best practices for retaining and securing election records and equipment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 08/05/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2626/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2626/BILLS-117s2626is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2626/BILLS-117s2626is.pdf.pdf |
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