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This bill, known as the "Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025", aims to combat deliberate efforts to mislead or prevent voters from exercising their right to vote in federal elections. The bill makes it illegal for anyone to knowingly spread false information about election details (such as voting times, locations, or voter eligibility) within 60 days of an election, with the intent to prevent people from voting. It specifically addresses modern challenges like the use of generative artificial intelligence to create deceptive content and includes provisions targeting disinformation spread through social media and other communication channels. The legislation establishes both civil and criminal penalties for those who engage in such practices, with fines and potential imprisonment of up to one year. Additionally, the bill empowers the Attorney General to take corrective action by communicating accurate information to counteract false claims and requires the Attorney General to submit reports to Congress detailing allegations of deceptive practices after each federal election. The bill also expands protections for election officials and creates new legal mechanisms to prevent voter intimidation, with a particular focus on protecting racial, ethnic, and language minority voters who have historically been targeted by voter suppression tactics.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2912/all-info