Protecting Our Democracy Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 6, 2017)
Protecting Our Democracy Act
This bill establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election to examine any attempts or activities by the Russian government or other governments, persons or entities associated with such governments, or persons or entities within Russia to use electronic means to influence, interfere with, or sow distrust in elections for public office held in the United States in 2016.
What just happenedMay 17, 2017
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Swalwell (CA). Petition No: 115-2. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0002.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 6, 2017
- May 17, 2017DischargeH17000
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Swalwell (CA). Petition No: 115-2. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0002.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
- Jan 6, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jan 6, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 6, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House