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Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1834| Senate 
| Updated: 6/13/2019
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (9)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019 This bill generally prohibits deceptive practices, false statements, and voter interference regarding federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits any person, within 60 days before an 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 exercising the right to vote in an election. The bill also prohibits false statements regarding public endorsements and 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 these prohibitions, DOJ must communicate to the public accurate information designed to correct the materially false information.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3281
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3281
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4617: Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy Act
  • S 116-549: Voter Empowerment Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1: For the People Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3281: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1275: Voter Empowerment Act of 2019
  • S 116-949: For the People Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCongressional electionsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingElections, voting, political campaign regulationFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesPolitical advertisingU.S. Sentencing CommissionVoting rights

Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1834| Senate 
| Updated: 6/13/2019
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019 This bill generally prohibits deceptive practices, false statements, and voter interference regarding federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits any person, within 60 days before an 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 exercising the right to vote in an election. The bill also prohibits false statements regarding public endorsements and 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 these prohibitions, DOJ must communicate to the public accurate information designed to correct the materially false information.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3281
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3281
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (9)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4617: Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy Act
  • S 116-549: Voter Empowerment Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1: For the People Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3281: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention 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
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCongressional electionsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingElections, voting, political campaign regulationFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesPolitical advertisingU.S. Sentencing CommissionVoting rights