H.R. 1245
Referred to CommitteeAlice Paul Voter Protection Act
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
4/28/2021 • House
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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 • 2/23/2021
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February 23, 2021
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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Related Bills (9)
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