Election Official Integrity Act of 2021
2/6/2023, 8:00 PMSummary of Bill HR 1274
Bill 117 HR 1274, also known as the Election Official Integrity Act of 2021, aims to protect election officials from threats, intimidation, and violence. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 24, 2021, by Representative G.K. Butterfield from North Carolina.The main provisions of the bill include:
1. Making it a federal crime to intimidate or threaten election officials, including poll workers, election volunteers, and election administrators. This includes physical violence, harassment, or any other form of intimidation. 2. Providing funding for training programs to help election officials identify and respond to threats and intimidation. This includes training on cybersecurity, physical security, and de-escalation techniques. 3. Establishing a hotline for election officials to report threats or intimidation, as well as a task force to investigate and prosecute those who engage in such behavior. 4. Requiring the Department of Justice to issue an annual report on threats to election officials and the actions taken to address them. Overall, the Election Official Integrity Act of 2021 seeks to ensure that election officials can carry out their duties without fear of violence or intimidation. It aims to protect the integrity of the electoral process and uphold the democratic principles of free and fair elections.
Congressional Summary of HR 1274
Election Official Integrity Act of 2021
This bill prohibits a chief state election administration official from taking an active part in political management or in a political campaign with respect to any federal election over which the official has supervisory authority, with certain exceptions.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1274
Bill HR 1274 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2021. Bill HR 1274 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2021. Bill HR 1274's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of February 24, 2021Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1274
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1274
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
Congressional electionsElections, voting, political campaign regulationFamily relationshipsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionState and local government operationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1274
Election Official Integrity Act of 2021To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit campaign activities by chief State election administration officials.Election Official Integrity Act of 2021Comments
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