House Bill 8964
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8964
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
Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020
This bill makes it a crime to intimidate, threaten, or coerce (or attempt to do so) an individual (i.e., an election official or a poll worker) for the purpose of interfering with their duties in administering elections.
Violators are subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.
December 14, 2020
12/14/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
12/14/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:59 PM