Bill118th CongressFiled Apr 17, 2023Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 2658
Conspiracy to Obstruct the Electoral Count Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 17, 2023)
Conspiracy to Obstruct the Electoral Count Act
This bill prohibits the President from interfering with the determination of electoral votes and establishes penalties for violations.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from obstructing the certification of electoral votes by Congress or pressuring
- the Vice President during such certification to discount a state-certified slate of electors or count an alternate slate of electors;
- a federal, state, or local official to substitute an alternate slate of electors;
- a federal, state, or local official to find votes; or
- a federal, state, or local official to make false claims about a presidential election.
What just happenedApr 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15](D-NY)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseApr 17, 2023
- Apr 17, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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- Apr 17, 2023IntroReferral1000
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