Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.1281 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007

Should be crime for voters to get false election info

2007-07-04T20:00:00Z

Under HR 1281, providing false information in an attempt to disenfranchise another person in a federal election would be a federal crime, subject to up to ...

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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer: House Bill Cracks Down on Voter ...

2007-06-26T20:00:00Z

“The pernicious practices that HR 1281 would combat are not just academic to me. During the Maryland governor’s race last year, there were numerous and ...

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House Passes Bill That Would Criminalize Deception or Intimidation ...

2007-06-25T20:00:00Z

The measure (HR 1281), passed by voice vote, was a response to civil rights groups’ complaints of efforts to mislead voters in predominantly minority ...

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RELEASE: House Passes Bill to Make Voter Misinformation a Crime

2007-06-25T20:00:00Z

HR 1281, the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act contains three main elements. For the first time, it clearly defines and criminalizes ...

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Pelosi: Today's Legislation Will Help End Voter Suppression and ...

2007-06-24T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening on HR 1281, the Deceptive Practices and ...

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