S 1487
Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2023
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The Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the security and integrity of federal election records. It extends the requirement for election officials to retain and preserve election records, including electronic records, for a longer period and establishes guidelines for their security and transfer. The bill also increases criminal penalties for tampering with election records and introduces new penalties for intimidating or threatening individuals involved in the voting process. Finally, it allows legal action to compel compliance with record-keeping requirements.
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