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H.R.4463: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Dec. 7, 2005
- Latest Major Action Feb. 16, 2006
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (42 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2005 - Amends the Revised Statutes and federal criminal law to prohibit any person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, from knowingly deceiving any other person regarding: (1) the time, place, or manner of conducting any federal election; or (2) the qualifications for or restrictions on voter eligibility for any such election. Creates a private right of action for any...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Dec. 7, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Rush Holt (D-N.J.) |