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Protecting Election Workers: Ending Intimidation During Voting

This act aims to protect individuals working in elections, such as officials and poll workers. It introduces penalties for intimidating, threatening, or coercing these individuals to act against their duties. This helps ensure that the election process runs smoothly and without interference for all citizens.
Key points
The act expands existing voter intimidation laws to include election officials and poll workers.
Individuals who intimidate or threaten election workers can face fines or up to one year in prison.
The goal is to ensure the safety and independence of those responsible for the proper conduct of elections.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_777
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Process start date: 2021-02-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Our Election Workers Act of 2020

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_777.

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 2021-02-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act expands existing voter intimidation laws to include election officials and poll workers.
  • Individuals who intimidate or threaten election workers can face fines or up to one year in prison.
  • The goal is to ensure the safety and independence of those responsible for the proper conduct of elections.
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. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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