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Introduced
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
In Committee
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To enhance protections for election records.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2023, aims to enhance protections for election records. It amends the Civil Rights Act of 1960 to require the preservation of election records, including electronic records, papers, and equipment. The bill also establishes guidance for retaining and preserving these materials, and allows the Attorney General or a candidate in a federal election to bring an action to compel compliance with the preservation requirements. Additionally, the bill expands criminal penalties for intimidating individuals involved in ballot processing, tabulation, canvassing, or certification efforts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Colin Allred (D)*,
Chris Deluzio (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
John Sarbanes (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 05/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3130/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3130/BILLS-118hr3130ih.pdf |
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