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S.1994: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Dec. 14, 2011
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2012
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the Revised Statutes and federal criminal law to prohibit any person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, from knowingly misleading voters regarding: (1) the time or place of holding any federal election, (2) the qualifications for or restrictions on voter eligibility for any such election, or (3) an endorsement. Prohibits hindering, interfering with, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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| Dec. 14, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |