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Enhanced Election Security and Protection Act

12/29/2022, 6:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4574

Enhanced Election Security and Protection Act

This bill makes various changes related to federal elections. Among other elements, the bill (1) reauthorizes through FY2027 the Election Assistance Commission, (2) increases penalties related to crimes against federally protected voting activities, and (3) requires the U.S. Postal Service to take certain actions related to federal election mail.

Current Status of Bill S 4574

Bill S 4574 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2022. Bill S 4574 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 20, 2022.  Bill S 4574's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3545-3546) as of July 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4574

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
7
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4574

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4574

Enhanced Election Security and Protection Act
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for crimes against federally protected activities relating to voting and the conduct of elections, and for other purposes.
Enhanced Election Security and Protection Act
Election Records Protection Act
Postal Service Election Improvement Act
Enhanced Penalties to Protect Our Elections Act

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