What does Preamble of Election Worker Protection Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To provide enhanced protections for election workers'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Election Worker Protection Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Election Worker Protection Act of 2025

What does DEFINITIONS. of Election Worker Protection Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used in the Act. Defines 'election worker' as an individual involved in election administration. Defines 'personally identifiable information' by referencing section 119 of title 18, US Code.

What does GRANTS TO STATES FOR ELECTION WORKER RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, AND of Election Worker Protection Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to add grants for election worker recruitment, training, and safety. Grants will be made to eligible states for recruiting and training poll workers and election volunteers. States must submit an application to receive a grant, including a description of activities and assurances that funds will supplement existing funds. The amount of each grant will be based on the state's voting age population percentage. The Commission will provide reports to Congress on the grants and activities carried out by recipients.

What does DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TRAINING RESOURCES FOR ADDRESSING THREATS of Election Worker Protection Act of 2025 do?

The Attorney General must review training resources for law enforcement agencies within 180 days. The Department of Justice must offer programs to assist in understanding and investigating threats to election workers. Training will be made available to Department prosecutors and Assistant United States Attorneys on countering and prosecuting threats to election workers.

What does GRANT PROGRAM TO PREVENT DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION OF of Election Worker Protection Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a grant program administered by the Attorney General to protect the personally identifiable information of election workers. Eligible entities for these grants include States, units of local government, and agencies of such entities that operate databases containing personally identifiable information. Entities seeking grants must submit an application to the Attorney General. Funds can be used for various purposes, including redacting information from public records, expanding existing protection programs, developing security protocols, and improving databases. The program allows for the creation of confidential opt-out systems for election workers. The Comptroller General is required to submit annual reports to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees detailing the amount spent by States and local governments under this program. States and local governments receiving funds must submit reports to the Comptroller General for inclusion in the annual reports.

What does HARASSMENT OF ELECTION WORKERS PROHIBITED. of Election Worker Protection Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits harassment of election workers. It amends Chapter 29 of title 18, United States Code, by adding a new section. The term 'election worker' includes election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers. Harassment of election workers is punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment. The Attorney General must assign a special agent to investigate threats against election workers.

What does MAKING INTIMIDATION OF TABULATION, CANVAS, AND CERTIFICATION of Election Worker Protection Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 12(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The amendment strikes "; or" at the end of subparagraph (B). A new subparagraph (D) is added to Section 12(1), prohibiting intimidation related to processing or scanning ballots, or tabulating, canvassing, or certifying voting results.

What does PROHIBITION OF DOXXING OF ELECTION WORKERS. of Election Worker Protection Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 119(b)(2) of title 18, United States Code The amendment adds protection for election workers The protection applies to election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers

What does PREVENTING POLL OBSERVER INTERFERENCE. of Election Worker Protection Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to add voter protection requirements. A State or local election official may remove a poll observer for intimidation, deceptive practices, or disruption of voting processes. The removal of a poll observer is based on a reasonable basis to believe the observer has engaged in or will engage in prohibited activities.

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Election Worker Protection Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/18/2025 · Introduced: 6/18/2025

Author: Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes grant programs to assist states and local governments in recruiting, training, and protecting election workers, including safeguarding their personal information.
It creates federal criminal penalties for harassing or threatening election workers, and mandates Department of Justice training resources for law enforcement on these issues.
The bill expands protections against intimidation to include actions related to ballot processing, tabulation, canvassing, and certification of election results.

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