House Bill 777
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 3, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
777
Congress
117
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.
February 3, 2021
04/23/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/03/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/03/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:55 PM