H.R.1281 - Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain deceptive practices in Federal elections, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 as reported to house.
  • Short: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Short: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain deceptive practices in Federal elections, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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07/04/07
Should be crime for voters to get false election info

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 ...

Source: Battle Creek Enquirer, MI
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06/26/07
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer: House Bill Cracks Down on Voter ...

“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 ...

Source: All American Patriots (press release), Sweden
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06/25/07
House Passes Bill That Would Criminalize Deception or Intimidation ...

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

Source: CQPolitics.com, DC
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06/25/07
RELEASE: House Passes Bill to Make Voter Misinformation a Crime

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

Source: Campaigns & Elections (press release)
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06/24/07
Pelosi: Today's Legislation Will Help End Voter Suppression and ...

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

Source: PR Newswire (press release), NY
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