SHIELD Act

Hozzl · 2024-10-15T23:53:18Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 5166 SHIELD Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/15/2024, 11:53 PM

Summary of Bill S 5166

The SHIELD Act, also known as Bill 118 s 5166, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at protecting the integrity of US elections. The main goal of the SHIELD Act is to prevent foreign interference in US elections by requiring political campaigns to report any offers of assistance from foreign governments or agents to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the FBI.

Additionally, the SHIELD Act requires online platforms to maintain records of political advertisements and the purchasers of those ads, in order to increase transparency and accountability in political advertising. The bill also includes provisions to strengthen cybersecurity measures for election infrastructure and improve the ability of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute election-related crimes.

Overall, the SHIELD Act is designed to safeguard the democratic process and ensure that US elections are free from foreign influence. It has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step in protecting the integrity of US elections.

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Current Status of Bill S 5166

Bill S 5166 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill S 5166 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 25, 2024. Bill S 5166's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 25, 2024

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5166

SHIELD Act

Securing Highly Important Electoral Leaders from Danger Act

A bill to provide major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates with the same level of Secret Service protection as Presidents and Vice Presidents, and for other purposes.