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Protecting Election Records and Equipment: New Rules and Penalties

This act strengthens the protection of election records, electronic data, and equipment to ensure their security and integrity. It introduces new penalties for destroying or concealing these materials and facilitates legal action in case of violations. The goal is to increase trust in the electoral process and protect citizens' votes.
Key points
Extending protection to electronic data and election equipment, not just paper documents.
Introducing penalties for intentional or reckless destruction, theft, concealment, or alteration of election records and equipment.
Enabling the Attorney General and federal election candidates to pursue swift legal action to ensure compliance.
Requiring the retention of electronic data from election equipment for 22 months, even if the equipment is reused.
Issuing guidance on the preservation and security of election materials, with participation from political party representatives.
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Print number: 117_HR_5053
Sponsor: Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]
Process start date: 2021-08-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5053.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extending protection to electronic data and election equipment, not just paper documents.
  • Introducing penalties for intentional or reckless destruction, theft, concealment, or alteration of election records and equipment.
  • Enabling the Attorney General and federal election candidates to pursue swift legal action to ensure compliance.
  • Requiring the retention of electronic data from election equipment for 22 months, even if the equipment is reused.
  • Issuing guidance on the preservation and security of election materials, with participation from political party representatives.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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