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Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1281)

Original title: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007

June 26, 2007

voting rights election integrity civil rights federal legislation

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Jun 26, 2007

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill creates new federal legal protections for voters against misinformation campaigns that could otherwise disenfranchise citizens by providing false details about election times, locations, or eligibility.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

voters in federal elections

Voters are the intended recipients of protections against misinformation and the beneficiaries of corrective information campaigns.

Attorney General

The Attorney General is granted new authority to initiate civil litigation against those engaging in deceptive election practices.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill establishes federal criminal penalties for individuals who provide false information regarding federal elections to voters with the intent to prevent them from casting a ballot. It also authorizes the Attorney General to initiate s to prevent such and provides for corrective information to be disseminated to affected voters.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a 'deceptive practice' under this bill?

The bill targets the communication of false information regarding the time, place, or manner of federal elections, or false information regarding voter qualifications, with the intent to prevent a person from voting.

What can the government do if they find someone is spreading false election information?

The Attorney General can initiate s to stop the practice and is required to provide accurate, corrective information to the affected voters.

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Discoveries

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Federalization of Election Misinformation

The bill represents an attempt to shift the enforcement of election-related misinformation from local/state jurisdiction to federal criminal and civil oversight.

Attorney General Committee on the Judiciary

Connected Entities

personAttorney General“The official authorized to bring civil actions under the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“The Senate committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

Analysis Score

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Controversy60
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