Senate Bill 2313
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 16, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2313
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018
This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), no more than 30 days after a U.S. election, to determine whether a foreign government interfered with the election and report on that determination.
If the DNI reports that there was not interference and subsequently determines that there was interference, the DNI shall report on the subsequent determination.
If the DNI determines that Russia interfered with an election, the President shall impose specified sanctions.
The President shall brief Congress on any foreign government the President determines interfered with, or is likely to interfere with, an election.
January 16, 2018
09/12/2018
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
09/06/2018
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
08/21/2018
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
01/16/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
01/16/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:53 PM