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Deceptive Practices Legislation in the 110th Congress

Published: January 26, 2009
Bill No. Short Title Sponsors Date Introduced Related Bills Description
S. 543
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Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 Obama
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January 31, 2007
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H.R. 1281 This bill would prohibit a person from intentionally communicating information known to be false with respect to the time, place, or manner of any federal election, voter eligibility for federal elections, candidates political party affiliations, or explicit endorsements of candidates for federal office within 60 days of any federal election.  It also establishes federal enforcement mechanisms for violations.
S. 804
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Count Every Vote Act of 2007 Clinton
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March 7, 2007
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H.R. 1381 Among other things, this omnibus election reform bill would prohibit a person from knowingly deceiv[ing] any other person regarding the time, place or manner of conducting any federal election or the qualifications or restrictions of voter eligibility for any federal election.
S. 2624
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Robocall Privacy Act of 2008 Feinstein
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February 12, 2008
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H.R. 5747 This bill would regulate political robocalls during the 60-day period before general elections and 30-day period before primary elections.
H.R. 1281
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Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 Emanuel
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March 1, 2007
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S. 453 This bill would prohibit knowing communication of false information regarding the time, place, or manner of conducting the election, voter eligibility, or explicit endorsements of candidates for office with the intention of preventing individuals from voting in federal elections.  It establishes enforcement mechanisms for violations.
H.R. 1381
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Count Every Vote Act of 2007 Tubbs Jones
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March 7, 2007
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S. 804 Among other things, this omnibus election reform bill would prohibit a person from knowingly deceiv[ing] any other person regarding the time, place or manner of conducting any federal election or the qualifications or restrictions of voter eligibility for any federal election.
H.R. 5747
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Robocall Privacy Act of 2008 Lofgren
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April 9, 2008
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S. 2624 This bill would regulate political robocalls during the 60-day period before general elections and 30-day period before primary elections.