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Stricter Penalties for Election Fraud and Voter Citizenship Verification

This act introduces significantly harsher prison sentences and fines for knowingly submitting fraudulent ballots via drop boxes or mail. It also mandates courts to inform election officials about individuals excused from jury duty due to non-citizenship, aiming to update voter rolls. Citizens will also have a new system to report suspected election fraud incidents.
Key points
Increased Penalties: Knowingly submitting a fraudulent ballot can result in up to 20 years in prison, plus an additional year for each such ballot.
Fraud Reporting System: The Attorney General will establish a hotline and online portal for reporting incidents of fraudulent ballot transmission.
Citizenship Verification: Courts will notify election officials of individuals recused from jury service due to non-citizenship, helping to remove ineligible voters from lists.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7960
Sponsor: Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
Process start date: 2024-04-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Ballot Drop Box and Mail Fraud Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7960.

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 2024-04-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Penalties: Knowingly submitting a fraudulent ballot can result in up to 20 years in prison, plus an additional year for each such ballot.
  • Fraud Reporting System: The Attorney General will establish a hotline and online portal for reporting incidents of fraudulent ballot transmission.
  • Citizenship Verification: Courts will notify election officials of individuals recused from jury service due to non-citizenship, helping to remove ineligible voters from lists.
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. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

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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