HR 1583 United States House · 118th Congress

Alice Paul Voter Protection Act

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.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Mar 2023

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Introduced Mar 14, 2023 Last action Mar 14, 2023

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Mar 14, 2023

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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.

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Mar 14, 2023

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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors