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Alice Paul Voter Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-1451| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2019
Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Committee on House Administration, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alice Paul Voter Protection Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for conduct (or attempted conduct) to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from registering to vote or helping someone register to vote. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of not more than five years, or both. The Election Assistance Commission must develop best practices for states to deter and prevent unlawful interference with voter registration.
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Timeline
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • February 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • April 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-549: Voter Empowerment Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1: For the People Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1275: Voter Empowerment Act of 2019
  • S 116-949: For the People Act of 2019
Criminal procedure and sentencingElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment information and archivesVoting rights

Alice Paul Voter Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-1451| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2019
Alice Paul Voter Protection Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for conduct (or attempted conduct) to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from registering to vote or helping someone register to vote. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of not more than five years, or both. The Election Assistance Commission must develop best practices for states to deter and prevent unlawful interference with voter registration.
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Timeline
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • February 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • April 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Committee on House Administration, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-549: Voter Empowerment Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1: For the People Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1275: Voter Empowerment Act of 2019
  • S 116-949: For the People Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal procedure and sentencingElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment information and archivesVoting rights