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New Rules for Disqualifying Candidates for Insurrection

This bill establishes new rules allowing for the judicial disqualification of individuals from federal and state offices if they participated in insurrection or aided enemies of the U.S. Citizens can initiate such lawsuits, giving them a tool to influence who can hold public office. The bill specifies that the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol constitutes an insurrection.
Key points
Citizens can sue candidates to prevent them from running for office if they participated in insurrection.
The U.S. Attorney General can also initiate and investigate such cases.
The bill explicitly defines the January 6, 2021, events at the Capitol as an insurrection.
Election officials who place a disqualified person on the ballot may face legal consequences.
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Print number: 117_HR_7906
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Process start date: 2022-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To establish a civil action for disqualification under section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7906.

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 2022-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Citizens can sue candidates to prevent them from running for office if they participated in insurrection.
  • The U.S. Attorney General can also initiate and investigate such cases.
  • The bill explicitly defines the January 6, 2021, events at the Capitol as an insurrection.
  • Election officials who place a disqualified person on the ballot may face legal consequences.
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. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23].

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 2025-12-28.

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