118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1583Alice Paul Voter Protection Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit interfering with voter registration, and for other purposes.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Mar 14, 2023
Last action Mar 14, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Mar 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2023
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.
Mar 14, 2023
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.