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To prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.

8/6/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4894

The bill titled "To prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections" was introduced in the 119th Congress on August 5, 2025, as H.R. 4894. The bill aims to address deceptive practices in Federal elections, although specific provisions, findings, or directives extracted from the bill's text are not provided in the context.

Congressional Summary of HR 4894

Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025

This bill generally prohibits deceptive communications and voter interference regarding federal elections.

Specifically, the bill prohibits any person, within 60 days before a federal election, from communicating, causing to be communicated, or producing for communication certain information on voting, if the person (1) knows such information to be materially false, and (2) has the intent to impede or prevent another person from voting in an election.

Additionally, the bill prohibits any person, within 60 days before a federal election, from using an artificial intelligence system to produce certain information on voting, if the person has the intent to use the system to (1) produce false information, and (2) impede or prevent another person from voting in an election.

The bill also prohibits hindering, interfering with, or preventing voting or registering to vote.

A private right of action for preventive relief is established for persons aggrieved by violations of these prohibitions.

Criminal penalties are also established for violations.

If the Department of Justice (DOJ) receives a credible report that materially false information has been or is being communicated in violation of the prohibitions on deceptive communications, and state and local election officials have not adequately communicated corrected information, then DOJ must communicate to the public accurate information designed to correct the materially false information.

The bill extends the prohibition on certain types of intimidation in federal elections to also prohibit intimidation for processing ballots or tabulating, canvassing, or certifying votes.

Current Status of Bill HR 4894

Bill HR 4894 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 5, 2025. Bill HR 4894 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 5, 2025.  Bill HR 4894's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of August 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4894

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
33
Democrat Cosponsors
33
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4894

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4894

To prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.
To prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.

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