H.R. 1451

Referred to Committee

Alice Paul Voter Protection Act

Introduced 2/28/2019•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

4/8/2019 • House

Summary

Alice Paul Voter Protection Act

This bill establishes a new criminal offense for conduct (or attempted conduct) to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from registering to vote or helping someone register to vote. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of not more than five years, or both.

The Election Assistance Commission must develop best practices for states to deter and prevent unlawful interference with voter registration.

Introduced in House • 2/28/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Criminal procedure and sentencingElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment information and archivesVoting rights

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Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]

Democrat • NJ-3

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Originated in the House

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February 28, 2019

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.

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