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- H.R.8277
H.R.8277: Conspiracy to Obstruct the Electoral Count Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced July 1, 2022
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 1, 2022
Bill Summary
Conspiracy to Obstruct the Electoral Count Act This bill prohibits the President from interfering with the determination of electoral votes and establishes penalties for violations. Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from obstructing the certification of electoral votes by Congress or pressuring the Vice President during such certification to discount a state-certified slate of electors or count an alternate slate of electors; a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| July 1, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 1, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) |