House Bill 1451
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Alice Paul Voter Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1451
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
February 28, 2019
04/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
04/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/28/2019
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.
02/28/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:03:33 PM