OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9818.
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 2024-09-25.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Establishes a federal ban on intimidating, threatening, or coercing individuals performing election administration duties (like vote counting or certification).
- Visibly carrying a firearm (including replicas) near voters or election workers is legally presumed to be intimidation, unless proven otherwise.
- Courts are authorized to impose temporary limits on carrying firearms for individuals found to have engaged in election-related intimidation.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17].
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 2025-12-26.
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.