H.R. 5076 · 117th Congress
Preventing Presidential Election Interference Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ted Lieu
- Introduced
- 2021-08-23
- Latest action
- 2022-11-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Preventing Presidential Election Interference Act
This bill expands the prohibition on engaging in election interference and increases criminal penalties for violations. In particular, the bill prohibits the President and Vice President from using their authority to interfere with or affect an election.