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Stop Adversaries Meddling in American Elections Act

12/18/2024, 1:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 5365

Bill 118 s 5365, also known as the "Election Security Notification Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address concerns about foreign interference in United States elections. The bill would require the President to notify Congress and take specific actions in response to any attempt by a country of concern to influence or affect US elections.

Under this bill, if the President receives credible information that a foreign country is attempting to interfere in US elections, they would be required to promptly notify Congress. The President would also be required to take certain actions in response to the interference, such as imposing sanctions on the country responsible or taking diplomatic measures to address the issue.

The goal of this legislation is to ensure that the United States is better prepared to respond to foreign interference in its democratic processes. By requiring the President to notify Congress and take specific actions in response to such interference, the bill aims to protect the integrity of US elections and safeguard against outside influence. Overall, the Election Security Notification Act seeks to strengthen the United States' defenses against foreign interference in its electoral system and uphold the principles of democracy and fair elections.

Current Status of Bill S 5365

Bill S 5365 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 21, 2024. Bill S 5365 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 21, 2024.  Bill S 5365's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of November 21, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5365

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5365

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5365

Stop Adversaries Meddling in American Elections Act
Stop Adversaries Meddling in American Elections Act
A bill to require the President to notify Congress and take certain actions in response to any attempt by a country of concern to affect United States elections.

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