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Preventing Presidential Election Interference: New Penalties and Scope of Responsibility

This act aims to strengthen the protection of presidential election integrity. It introduces stricter penalties for election interference and expands the scope of individuals who can be held accountable, including the President and Vice President. Citizens can expect greater assurance that the electoral process will be free from undue influence by government officials.
Key points
Increased prison sentence for election interference from one year to three years.
Extension of election interference and political coercion provisions to include the President and Vice President of the United States.
Strengthening of provisions aimed at preventing the use of government positions to influence election outcomes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5278
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2023-08-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Presidential Election Interference Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5278.

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 2023-08-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased prison sentence for election interference from one year to three years.
  • Extension of election interference and political coercion provisions to include the President and Vice President of the United States.
  • Strengthening of provisions aimed at preventing the use of government positions to influence election outcomes.
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. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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