H.R. 1245 · 117th Congress · House

Alice Paul Voter Protection Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced
Feb 23, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 28, 2021Committee

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

  2. APR 28, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  3. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  5. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    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.

  6. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    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.

Committees

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Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2021

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Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2021

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Committee on House Administration

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Referred: Feb 23, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Feb 23, 2021

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