S 4574 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Enhanced Election Security and Protection Act

Summary

Enhanced Election Security and Protection Act This bill makes various changes related to federal elections. Among other elements, the bill (1) reauthorizes through FY2027 the Election Assistance Commission, (2) increases penalties related to crimes against federally protected voting activities, and (3) requires the U.S. Postal Service to take certain actions related to federal election mail.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jul 2022

Committee Review

Floor Vote

President

Introduced Jul 20, 2022 Last action Jul 20, 2022

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Full legislative history

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Committee

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Jul 20, 2022

Committee

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3545-3546)

upper

Jul 20, 2022

Introduced

Introduced in Senate

upper

1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role

Legislator

Party

State

District

Susan M. Collins

Benjamin L. Cardin

Christopher A. Coons

Christopher Murphy

Joe Manchin, III