House Bill 8770
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Combat Voter Fraud Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8770
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
Combat Voter Fraud Act
This bill requires the Department of Justice to develop a national strategy to combat voter fraud (e.g., intimidation, coaching, or influencing of voters at the polls by election officials or back-dating ballots.)
November 18, 2020
11/18/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
11/18/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:16 PM