Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1280

Voter Fraud Prevention Act

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Introduced
Mar 20, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Latest Action
Mar 20, 2013
Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Sponsor

Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22]

Republican·TX-22
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First Name: Pete
Last Name: Olson
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Bill Details

Update Date
Feb 20, 2019
Update Date (incl. Text)
Feb 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,280
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Mar 20, 2013
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Is Law
No
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Source: House floor actions

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Mar 20, 20130

Voter Fraud Prevention Act - Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to: (1) increase from 5 to 10 years the length of imprisonment for criminal activities involving intimidation or fraud in connection with voter registration and voting, (2) prohibit an individual involved in such activities from voting in subsequent federal elections; and (3) require use of automated tagging and tracking services for voter registration cards and absentee ballots.

Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require use of automated tagging and tracking services for absentee ballots.

Committee on House Administration

House· Standing
Congressional electionsCongressional oversightElections, voting, political campaign regulationFraud offenses and financial crimesPostal serviceVoting rights

Introduced in House

Mar 20, 2013

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