Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act
12/30/2022, 4:33 AMSummary of Bill HR 6872
Bill 117 HR 6872, also known as the Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act, aims to enhance the safety and security of election workers and polling places during federal elections in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 15, 2021.The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Providing funding for training election workers on how to handle potentially dangerous situations and de-escalate conflicts that may arise at polling places. 2. Requiring polling places to have security measures in place, such as security cameras and panic buttons, to ensure the safety of election workers and voters. 3. Establishing a national database of incidents of violence or intimidation at polling places, in order to track and address any patterns of misconduct. 4. Increasing penalties for individuals who commit acts of violence or intimidation at polling places, in order to deter such behavior in the future. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of protecting the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring the safety of election workers and voters. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to address the increasing threats and intimidation faced by election workers in recent years. Overall, the Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act seeks to safeguard the democratic process by enhancing security measures at polling places and providing support and resources to election workers who play a crucial role in ensuring fair and free elections in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 6872
Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act
This bill addresses certain protections for election workers and polling places.
In particular, the bill prohibits, with enhanced penalties for certain types of threats and harms (1) intimidation of poll watchers, election officials, and election agents, vendors, and contractors involving violence or threats of harm; and (2) physical damage to or threats to physically damage a polling place, tabulation center, or other election infrastructure.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6872
Bill HR 6872 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2022. Bill HR 6872 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2022. Bill HR 6872's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6872
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
98Democrat Cosponsors
98Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6872
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6872
Election Worker and Polling Place Protection ActElection Worker and Polling Place Protection ActTo protect election workers and polling places.Comments
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