HR 6872
Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act
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This bill, the Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act, strengthens federal protections for election workers and the physical locations where elections are held. It increases penalties for intimidating, interfering with, or damaging polling places, election officials, or those assisting in election administration. The law aims to deter violence and threats targeting election processes and infrastructure, ensuring fair and secure elections. Federal prosecution will be limited to cases where the state lacks jurisdiction or with the Attorney General’s approval.
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Andy Levin
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