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Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007

Published: January 26, 2009

The Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act (H.R. 1281 and S. 453) would criminalize the knowing and intentional communication of false and misleading information about the time, place, or manner of elections, and the rules governing voter eligibility and voter registration. It would also ensure that voters affected by deceptive or intimidating practices are provided with correct information from a reliable source in a timely manner.

On Monday, June 25, 2007, the U.S. House passed H.R. 1281 by a voice vote.

On Thursday, September 6, 2007, The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary passed S. 453.

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