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Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4894| House 
| Updated: 8/5/2025
Jennifer L. McClellan

Jennifer L. McClellan

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (34)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 seeks to safeguard the integrity of Federal elections by prohibiting deceptive practices and voter intimidation. Citing historical and modern threats to voting rights, including foreign interference and the use of artificial intelligence, the bill emphasizes the fundamental importance of an unimpeded right to vote for all citizens. A core provision of the bill amends existing law to prohibit any person from knowingly communicating materially false information regarding the time, place, manner, or eligibility requirements of a Federal election within 60 days before it occurs, if done with the intent to impede voting. This prohibition specifically extends to the use of generative artificial intelligence to produce such false information. Additionally, it outlaws intentionally hindering or interfering with voting or voter registration, including by operating fake polling places. To enforce these prohibitions, the bill establishes both civil and criminal penalties . Individuals aggrieved by violations can pursue a private right of action in Federal court for preventive relief, such as injunctions, and may recover attorney's fees. Criminal penalties for deceptive acts or hindering voting include fines or imprisonment for up to one year, and the U.S. Sentencing Commission is directed to review and amend sentencing guidelines accordingly. The legislation also mandates a proactive role for the Attorney General in combating disinformation. If credible reports of materially false information are received and state or local officials have not adequately corrected them, the Attorney General is required to communicate accurate, objective information to the public to rectify the falsehoods. This corrective action must follow established procedures and standards, developed in consultation with election officials and civil rights organizations. Finally, the bill requires the Attorney General to submit regular reports to Congress detailing allegations of deceptive practices and voter intimidation, including demographic information of targeted groups and actions taken. It also expands protections against intimidation to include election officials and those involved in the processing, tabulation, canvassing, and certification of voting results, clarifying their ability to pursue civil actions against such threats.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3281
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019
Aug 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2912
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3281
    Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019


  • August 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2912
    Introduced in Senate

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-2912: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025

Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4894| House 
| Updated: 8/5/2025
The Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 seeks to safeguard the integrity of Federal elections by prohibiting deceptive practices and voter intimidation. Citing historical and modern threats to voting rights, including foreign interference and the use of artificial intelligence, the bill emphasizes the fundamental importance of an unimpeded right to vote for all citizens. A core provision of the bill amends existing law to prohibit any person from knowingly communicating materially false information regarding the time, place, manner, or eligibility requirements of a Federal election within 60 days before it occurs, if done with the intent to impede voting. This prohibition specifically extends to the use of generative artificial intelligence to produce such false information. Additionally, it outlaws intentionally hindering or interfering with voting or voter registration, including by operating fake polling places. To enforce these prohibitions, the bill establishes both civil and criminal penalties . Individuals aggrieved by violations can pursue a private right of action in Federal court for preventive relief, such as injunctions, and may recover attorney's fees. Criminal penalties for deceptive acts or hindering voting include fines or imprisonment for up to one year, and the U.S. Sentencing Commission is directed to review and amend sentencing guidelines accordingly. The legislation also mandates a proactive role for the Attorney General in combating disinformation. If credible reports of materially false information are received and state or local officials have not adequately corrected them, the Attorney General is required to communicate accurate, objective information to the public to rectify the falsehoods. This corrective action must follow established procedures and standards, developed in consultation with election officials and civil rights organizations. Finally, the bill requires the Attorney General to submit regular reports to Congress detailing allegations of deceptive practices and voter intimidation, including demographic information of targeted groups and actions taken. It also expands protections against intimidation to include election officials and those involved in the processing, tabulation, canvassing, and certification of voting results, clarifying their ability to pursue civil actions against such threats.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3281
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019
Aug 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2912
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3281
    Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019


  • August 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2912
    Introduced in Senate
Jennifer L. McClellan

Jennifer L. McClellan

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (34)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-2912: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted