118th Congress Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 1583: Alice Paul Voter Protection Act
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Summary
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.
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Cosponsors
- Donald Norcross D-NJOriginal
- Chris Deluzio D-PA
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History
- Introduced in the House by Andy Kim.
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- Introduced in House
- 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.