House Bill 356
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Protecting Our Democracy Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 6, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
356
Congress
115
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting Our Democracy Act
This bill establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election to examine any attempts or activities by the Russian government or other governments, persons or entities associated with such governments, or persons or entities within Russia to use electronic means to influence, interfere with, or sow distrust in elections for public office held in the United States in 2016.
January 6, 2017
05/17/2017
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Swalwell (CA). Petition No: 115-2. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0002.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
01/06/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/06/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:30 PM