118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2658 — Conspiracy to Obstruct the Electoral Count Act

“To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose criminal penalties on the President for engaging in actions to interfere with the determination of electoral votes in a presidential election, and for other purposes.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Apr 17, 2023

Last action Apr 17, 2023

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Referred

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits the President from interfering with the determination of electoral votes and establishes penalties for violations. Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from obstructing the certification of electoral votes by Congress or pressuring the Vice President during such certification to discount a state-certified slate of electors or count an alternate slate of electors; a federal, state, or local official to substitute an alternate slate of electors; a federal, state, or local official to find votes; or a federal, state, or local official to make false claims about a presidential election.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Apr 17, 2023

Introduced in House

Apr 17, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.