Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025
HR 4894, the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025, prohibits the intentional spread of false information about voting procedures, eligibility, or penalties within 60 days of an election. The bill specifically targets deceptive communications through social media, text messages, and AI-generated content designed to prevent voters from casting ballots, including false claims about voting locations, registration status, or legal consequences. It creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by these deceptive practices and authorizes the Attorney General to issue corrective information to counter false claims. The law directly affects voters, election officials, social media platforms, and anyone spreading false voting information, with penalties including fines and imprisonment for violations.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 5, 2025
Last action Aug 5, 2025
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Aug 5, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Aug 5, 2025
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1 primary · 34 co-sponsors
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Jennifer L. McClellan
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
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Brittany Pettersen
DDemocratic
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Cleo Fields
DDemocratic
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Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
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Delia C. Ramirez
DDemocratic
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Dwight Evans
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Frederica S. Wilson
DDemocratic
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