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Alice Paul Voter Protection Act

USA117th CongressHR-1245| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)

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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1451
Alice Paul Voter Protection Act
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 23, 2021
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 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1451
    Alice Paul Voter Protection Act


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 23, 2021
    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 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5746: NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021
  • S 117-954: Voter Empowerment Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1: For the People Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2358: Voter Empowerment Act of 2021
  • S 117-1: For the People Act of 2021
  • S 117-2747: Freedom to Vote Act
  • S 117-2093: For the People Act of 2021
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationVoting rights

Alice Paul Voter Protection Act

USA117th CongressHR-1245| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1451
Alice Paul Voter Protection Act
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 23, 2021
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 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1451
    Alice Paul Voter Protection Act


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 23, 2021
    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 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)

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

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5746: NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021
  • S 117-954: Voter Empowerment Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1: For the People Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2358: Voter Empowerment Act of 2021
  • S 117-1: For the People Act of 2021
  • S 117-2747: Freedom to Vote Act
  • S 117-2093: For the People Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationVoting rights