HR 9818
Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act, aims to protect election officials and workers from intimidation. It strengthens the Voting Rights Act by explicitly prohibiting intimidation based on administering elections or election-related duties. Furthermore, the bill establishes a presumption that displaying a firearm during election activities constitutes intimidation, with exceptions for law enforcement officers. This aims to deter threats and violence at the polls.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Gerald E. Connolly
Raúl M. Grijalva
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