What does SHORT TITLE. of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025.

What does PROHIBITION ON DECEPTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING FEDERAL of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Revised Statutes to prohibit deceptive communications regarding federal elections. It prohibits individuals from communicating false information about elections, including details about voting times, locations, qualifications, or penalties, with the intent to impede voting. The prohibition extends to the use of artificial intelligence to generate and disseminate false information with the same intent. It also prohibits intentionally hindering or preventing individuals from voting, registering to vote, or assisting others with these actions. The definition of 'election described' includes general, primary, runoff, or special elections for federal offices. The Act establishes a private right of action for individuals aggrieved by violations, allowing them to seek injunctive relief and attorney's fees. Section 594 of Title 18, United States Code, is amended to include criminal penalties for deceptive acts and hindering voting rights. The United States Sentencing Commission is directed to review and amend sentencing guidelines related to offenses under this section.

What does CORRECTIVE ACTION. of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines corrective action procedures when materially false information is communicated in violation of section 2004(b)(2) of the Revised Statutes. If the Attorney General receives a credible report and determines state and local officials haven't adequately corrected the false information, the Attorney General must communicate accurate information to the public. The communicated information must be accurate, objective, and limited to correcting the false information, and should reach those who received the false information. The Attorney General is prohibited from designing corrective information to favor or disfavor any candidate, organization, or political party. The Attorney General must publish written procedures and standards for taking corrective action within 180 days of the Act's enactment. These procedures and standards must include deadlines based on the time remaining before an election. The Attorney General must consult with various organizations when developing these procedures and standards, including the Election Assistance Commission and civil rights groups. This section authorizes appropriations to the Attorney General to carry out this subtitle.

What does REPORTS TO CONGRESS. of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section mandates that the Attorney General submit a report to Congress within 180 days after each general election for Federal office. The report must compile allegations of deceptive practices related to federal elections, including primaries, runoff, and special elections held in the two years prior. The report's contents must include a description of each allegation, its geographic location, demographic information of those affected, investigation status, corrective actions, referrals to other agencies, civil actions, and criminal prosecutions. Certain information is excluded from the report, including information protected by criminal procedure rules or statutes, privileged information, ongoing investigation details, sealed proceedings, and information that could infringe on individual rights or compromise investigations. The Attorney General must make the report publicly available upon submission to Congress.

What does PRIVATE RIGHTS OF ACTION BY ELECTION OFFICIALS. of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends subsection (c)(2) of section 2004 of the Revised Statutes. The amendment strikes 'Any person' and inserts '(A) In general.--Any person'. It adds a new subparagraph (B) defining who is 'aggrieved' by a violation of subsection (b)(1) to include officers responsible for maintaining order and preventing intimidation. If the Attorney General receives a credible report of violations and determines state/local officials haven't adequately communicated the unlawfulness, the Attorney General must communicate accurate information to the public.

What does MAKING INTIMIDATION OF TABULATION, CANVASS, AND CERTIFICATION of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 12(1) of the National Voter Registration Act. The amendment strikes 'or' at the end of subparagraph (B). A new subparagraph (D) is added to Section 12(1) of the National Voter Registration Act. The new subparagraph (D) includes 'processing or scanning ballots, or tabulating, canvassing, or certifying voting results' as activities.

Back to bills

Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.' The bill's purpose is to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.

Q: What does FINDINGS. of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to the right to vote and efforts to suppress voter turnout. Historically, barriers like literacy tests and poll taxes prevented certain citizens, particularly racial and language minorities, from voting. Despite the removal of some barriers through constitutional amendments, newer tactics, including the dissemination of false or misleading information, threaten election integrity. The Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v. Holder and subsequent federal court decisions highlight ongoing intentional discrimination against voters of color. Instances of deceptive practices, such as false information about voter eligibility and warnings about criminal penalties, have been documented across multiple elections. Foreign interference, particularly from Russia, has involved spreading disinformation targeting African American voters. The section notes a recent court ruling impacting the prosecution of deceptive practices and suggests the need for updated laws. Voter intimidation, including robocalls and armed presence at polling sites, disproportionately impacted minority voters during the 2020 election. The Federal Government has an interest in protecting voters from confusion and preserving the integrity of the election process. The First Amendment does not protect intentionally false statements, particularly when used as a tool in political contexts.

Last updated: 8/5/2025 · Introduced: 8/5/2025

Author: Jennifer McClellan (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the dissemination of false information about federal elections, including details about voting times, locations, qualifications, and penalties, with the intent to impede voting.
It establishes a private right of action, allowing individuals harmed by deceptive practices to seek legal remedies and attorney's fees.
If state and local officials fail to correct materially false information about elections, the Attorney General is required to communicate accurate information to the public.
The Attorney General must submit reports to Congress detailing allegations of deceptive practices in federal elections, including demographic information of those affected.
The bill expands protections against voter intimidation to include those involved in processing, scanning, and tabulating ballots, as well as canvassing and certifying voting results.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2912(In Committee)Official page

Verified Votes

No verified votes yet.

Community Votes

No community votes yet. Be the first!

Voting as guest · Sign in for verified votes

Other Sections

Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 6 more.

8 sections

Click "Show details" to explore individual sections. Use the community vote above or visit All Sections to vote per section.

Read official text

Want the full experience?

Create a free account to cast verified votes on each section, get a personalized summary, and track your voting history.

Create Free Account